2021

Government’s total spending on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) went up by GH¢4.4 billion in 2020, representing a 14 percentage point increase over 2019. According to the Ministry of Finance, total spending on the SDGs rose from…
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The contract of Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has been extended by two years after he led Chelsea to the UEFA Champions League title almost two weeks ago. The new deal will see the German remain in charge at Stamford Bridge until 2024.…
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The sweet #FixTheCountry campaign which started as a negligible hash tag on social media has gone viral and become popular across the country, putting government on its toes with appointees having no choice but to reach out to the conveners…
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In our series of letters from Africa, Zimbabwean journalist-turned-barrister Brian Hungwe writes that long-serving ruler Robert Mugabe, who died in 2019, seems to be causing trouble from beyond the grave. Robert Mugabe's relatives say he…
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An Economist, Dr. Said Boakye of the Institute of Fiscal Studies has warned that Ghana is in serious trouble because it uses a chunk of its revenues to service its debts. According to him, this makes it very difficult for the government…
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At 106, Eileen Kramer seems more productive than ever. She writes a story a day from her Sydney aged-care facility, publishes books and has entered Australia's most prestigious painting competition. After decades living abroad, Ms…
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The value of mobile money transactions has more than doubled in the last twelve months, according to the Bank of Ghana. The total amount increased by over 150 percent from April 2020 to April 2021. On a monthly basis, the value of…
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Spanish club Barcelona have confirmed the signing of former Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, on a two-year free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Manchester City. The Argentine, 32, leaves City after 10 years…
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Critiquing the work done by journalists is not the same as “an attack on media freedom”, President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. According to Nana Akufo-Addo, “there seems to be an emerging narrative, which is being proffered by some in…
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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has stated that the ruling of the high court asking Achimota Senior High School to admit Rastafarian students will help a great deal for the service to review its policies. Speaking to Nana Yaa Mensah on…
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