Majority Leader Afenyo-Markin Assures Ghanaians: “The Economy is in Competent Hands”
In a bid to bolster public confidence, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured Ghanaians that the nation’s economy is being managed by capable and experienced hands. Speaking at a press conference today, Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the current administration has the expertise necessary to steer the country towards economic recovery and growth. “The economy is […]
Government Reintroduces Road Tolls in 2024 Mid-Year Budget
In a significant policy shift, the government has announced the reintroduction of road tolls as part of its 2024 mid-year budget review. The move, aimed at boosting revenue and improving road infrastructure, was unveiled by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta during a presentation to Parliament today. The reintroduction of road tolls comes after a period […]
**Fuel Prices to Increase by 4% on Tuesday, COPEC Predicts**
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) has announced that fuel prices are expected to rise by 4% starting Tuesday, July 16. This anticipated increase comes amid fluctuating global oil prices and economic pressures within the country. In a statement released on Monday, COPEC Executive Secretary Duncan Amoah highlighted several factors contributing to the upcoming […]
**COPEC Projects Rise in Fuel Prices for July 2024**
**Accra, 28th June 2024** – The Chamber for Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected an increase in fuel prices for the first pricing window of July 2024. This anticipated rise is attributed to the recent depreciation of the Cedi against the Dollar, with the exchange rate dropping from $1: ¢14.4788 to $1: ¢15.2779, a decline […]
Prices of Cement: We have morally tried to engage cement manufacturers, they haven’t listened – Trade Minister.
The soaring prices of cement have become a growing concern for many Ghanaians, as the essential building material continues to see price hikes. Trade Minister K. T. Hammond recently addressed the issue, stating that the government has made concerted efforts to engage with cement manufacturers to stabilize prices, but these efforts have not yielded the […]
I’ve never seen any serious country where they don’t toll their roads by Roads Minister Hon Asenso Boakye
Roads and Highways Minister Hon. Asenso Boakye has stirred a national debate by advocating for the reintroduction of road tolls in Ghana, citing global best practices. Speaking at a transportation conference in Accra on Monday, Boakye emphasized the importance of toll roads as a sustainable means of funding road maintenance and infrastructure development. “I’ve never […]
*NPP Has the Men to Stabilise the Cedi – Justin Frimpong Kodua**
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has confidently asserted that the NPP possesses the expertise and capability to stabilize the Ghanaian cedi. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Kodua emphasized the party’s strategic economic plans and the competence of its economic management team. Kodua’s remarks come amidst ongoing […]
Every Ghanaian Owes GHC 19,671, New Report Reveals**
A recent report has revealed that the average Ghanaian now owes GHC 19,671 due to the nation’s rising public debt. The report, published by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), highlights the significant increase in Ghana’s per capita debt burden and raises concerns about the sustainability of the country’s fiscal policies. According to the […]
We are doing better than the economy that he former president John Dramani Mahama was managing as President Vice President Dr. Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has confidently stated that the current administration is handling the economy more effectively than the previous government under former President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at a recent economic forum, Dr. Bawumia highlighted several key areas where he believes the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has outperformed the previous National Democratic Congress […]
Hon. Seth Ankrah Challenges Bawumia’s Economic Assessment Amid Cedi Depreciation Comparison against John Mahama’s regime **
In a robust exchange of viewpoints on Ghana’s economic landscape, Hon. Seth Ankrah has issued a pointed critique of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s comparison of cedi depreciation trends between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regimes. Ankrah’s remarks come as a sharp rebuke to Bawumia’s recent assertions and […]