Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta addressed the nation on Monday recommending that bondholders accept the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) otherwise, reviving the economy will be a Herculean task for Akufo-Addo’s government. He stated that Tuesday, February 7, 2023, deadline for signing up for the Programme will not be extended. Read Read more…
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has declared that the Accra-Tema Motorway, no longer meets the true definition of a motorway. Senior Manager of Planning and Programme Directorate at the Authority, Henry Asomani, said this in an interview with Blessed Sogah on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday. He explained that Read more…
The Ministry of Trade and Industry is warning of the possibility of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) without Ghana Standards Authority’s certification losing out on the African Continental Free Trade Area deals. A Ghana Standards Authority survey reveals fifty (50) percent of local manufacturers delay with certification renewal timelines Read more…
As the deadline for the debt exchange programme draws nigh, it appears that the trust in government to deliver on its promise has been shaken. Evans Mensah and his guests on PM Express are therefore discussing the way forward. Join the discussion: Source: JoyOnline
The tech giant says its new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot will roll out in the coming weeks. Source: BBC
A Kenyan court has said that Facebook’s parent company can be sued by a former content moderator. Source: BBC
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has described the new revision to the terms of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme as more complex. According to him, though the government has made concessions, the rush and refusal to co-create prevented broad consensus among stakeholders. “So come February 7, 2022, the Read more…
The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), the international organization to promote digital prosperity for all, has successfully concluded its second General Assembly today in Riyadh with a Ministerial Declaration calling for open collaboration among nations to bridge the digital divide. The DCO Ministerial Call for Action, which was issued on behalf Read more…
Crown the Queen. Beyoncé has now won more Grammy Awards — 32 — than any other artist in history. She broke the record when her album “Renaissance” won the Grammy for best dance/electronic album. It was her fourth Grammy of the night. “I’m trying not to be too emotional,” she said while Read more…
When the Chief Executive of the Human Development (HuD) Group, Dr Yaw Perbi, met the Finance Minister some years ago, he regarded him as a mentor and an uncle. For Dr Perbi, Ken Ofori-Atta was a scholar in his own right when it came to anything finance and economics. And Read more…
The newly enstooled Asafoatse (warlord) in the Prampram Traditional Area has promised to work hard to ensure the existing peace in the traditional area is further strengthened. Asafoatse Djanban IV of Osheku Wem (Lakple) said he will advocate for the economic growth of the town. Known in private life as Read more…
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is working with stakeholders to regularise the activities of shuttles for private schools. The Director for Regulations, Inspection and Compliance at the Authority, Kwame Kodua Atuahene, says the objective is to limit road crashes involving school children. He spoke to the media during a Read more…
The King of Gonja Kingdom in the Savannah Region, Yagbonwura Sulemana Jakpa Tuntumba Bore Essa I has died. He died on Sunday, 5th February, 2023 in the morning at his palace at Damongo in the West Gonja municipality. His demise was officially communicated to the general public by Registrar of Read more…
The Western Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei-Akoto and a team from his Command on Thursday, February 2, paid a familiarisation visit to the Bisa Aberwa Museum at Nkotumpo in Sekondi. They were received by Ms Araba Ghansah, Senior Tour Guide at the museum as well as officials from the Read more…
Ghana international, Isaac Cofie, is in good condition after suffering from Monday morning’s deadly earthquake in Turkey. Just like Christian Atsu, Cofie is another of Ghana’s football talents who plies his trade in Turkey where he plays for Sivasspor. The 31-year-old was in action for his club on Saturday as Read more…
The future of internet search could be transformed by this new tech, writes BBC tech editor Zoe Kleinman. Source: BBC
It was all joy for Mr. and Mrs. Amponsah, as they cruised to victory in the second episode of the Love Edition of the Joy FM Family Pop Quiz. The second episode of the Valentine’s Day promo, dubbed ‘We Are One’, was aired live on Joy 99.7 FM on Sunday, Read more…
Recharge Industries is named preferred bidder for collapsed battery firm Britishvolt. Source: BBC
Dell adds to the growing list of technology companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrinks. Source: BBC
Analysts say the huge interest on eBay, Etsy and TikTok is driven by young people wanting old technology. Source: BBC