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The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has made pension payments totalling GH¢3.06billion to pensioners in the first 11 months of this year. The data show that the number of pensioners now stands at over 232,000 as of…

In addressing the country’s current debt, which is at an unsustainable level, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that government will implement a debt exchange programme to address challenges identified in the debt portfolio.…

The Government of Ghana anticipate to spend a total amount of GH¢205.4 billion in 2023, including the payments of its arrears. The government intend to raise a revenue target of GH¢143. 9 billion –  a situation which means government…

The Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Kumah, has clarified that government is yet to reach a decision on its debt operations announced in the 2023 Budget reading. According to him, during the debate that followed the budget reading, his…

The third edition of the Fish Festival has opened in Accra with an exhibition of fish products and deliberations on promoting sustainable fisheries and aquaculture sector. The two-day event is also to celebrate the efforts of fishermen…

Former President John Agyekum Kufour says   the devastating impact of illegal mining popularly known as ‘galamsey’ in various parts of the country in recent times could be tackled by government  if indigenous  people  in their respective…

Earlier this week, the European Commission issued a statement declaring what it called a “safety price ceiling” for gas prices set at 275 euros, or $283 dollars, per megawatt-hour. Hailed as the long-awaited gas price cap that EU members…

Government has announced its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and increasing reliance on cleaner fuels as well as renewable energy sources. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister for Energy, who revealed this at this year’s Local…

A group of 21 Tanzanian nationals on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in Canada alleging the world's second-biggest gold miner, Barrick Gold, was complicit in extrajudicial killings by police guarding its North Mara mine. The plaintiffs in the…

The agriculture sector has received a huge boost following the announcement of plans to ramp up the local production of fertilizer. Presenting the 2023 Budget, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, said the Ministry of Food and…