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Laud Nartey is a current affairs editor with the MG News team at Media General, serving TV3 Ghana, 3News, Onua TV and more platforms.
A Civil Society activist, Dr Steve Manteaw, has said that reports that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) made losses of US$214 million in its domestic gold purchase programme are skewed. He explained that the reports deliberately failed to take into account the net benefit of the domestic gold purchase progra
A technical advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Thoe Acheampong, has said that overall, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) signals support for retaining the stabilisation benefits of domestic gold purchases. He states that recommended reforms to aspects of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DG
A technical advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Theo Acheampong, has said that minor extensions are common in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes worldwide and that there is 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 about this. The Fund is proposing a three-month extension of Ghana’s Extended Cre
A Development Economist, Dr Frank Bannor, has said that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the GoldBod owe Ghanaians an explanation on the $214 million losses. Dr Bannor stated that this money could have been used to employ the over 150,000 health workers sitting at home, and also be used to pay the one-ye
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said that reports that it made losses due to GoldBod operations are speculative. The IMF had flagged the reported losses as a potential downside risk to Ghana’s broader macroeconomic stabilisation efforts, attributing them to transactions involving artisanal and small-sca
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said that although the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review flagged financial risks associated with the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme(DGPP), it is important to place these concerns within the broader context of the programme’s significant macroeconomic contribution
To prevent foodborne illnesses that could dampen your celebrations, the Government and Hospital Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA) has urged everyone to observe proper food safety practices. The association urged the public to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and clean water before preparing, ser
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has wished all Ghanaians a Merry Christmas. In a Facebook post, the aspiring flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2028 general elections said, "I extend heartfelt greetings to all on the occasion of Christmas." Ghanaians and Christians al
Governance, Religion and Policy Think Tank, IGER Africa, welcomed the recommendation of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to extend the four-year presidential term limit to five years. In their view, the proposal to extend presidential terms from four to five years recognises the need for st
Governance, Religion and Policy Think Tank, IGER Africa, has said that the recent report from the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) represents a crucial touchpoint in Ghana's ongoing journey toward a robust democratic governance framework. As the nation confronts the complexities of leadership a
Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has said the staff of the Finance Ministry gave a sterla contributions and unwavering commitment to the economic recovery. He noted that their efforts had positively impacted the lives of Ghanaians. “The evidence of our collective hard work is clear
Ahead of the primaries to elect a flagbearer, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to conduct themselves in a way that promotes unity. He noted that the founders of the NPP worked hard to build a strong political tradition; therefore, it is
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has told members of his party, the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), that he smells victory ahead of the 2028 general elections. He reminded the NPP that one year has passed under the Mahama administration and 3 more years to go. A
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has wished all Ghanaians a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. To members of his party, the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), he stated that one year has passed under the Mahama administration and 3 more years to go. "All I
Enayat Qasimi, Lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, believes that his client has been given the rights that he's guaranteed under the Ghanaian Law. He argues that the red notice that was issued on his client was needless because Mr Ofori-Atta had informed authorities that he was in the
