Washington D.C.: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ghana and its neighboring African countries to strengthen economic fundamentals, advising, “Do not give excuses, but put your house in order.” According to Ghana News Agency, Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF Managing Director, speaking at a press briefing on the Fund’s Global Policy Agenda for 2025 in […]
Day: April 24, 2025
Bank Fraud Drops 26% in 2024 Due to Stronger Controls
The banking sector in Ghana has experienced a notable 26 per cent decline in fraud cases in 2024. The report said fraud incidents dropped from 969 cases in 2023 to 716 in 2024.:he banking sector in Ghana has experienced a notable 26 per cent decline in fraud cases in 2024. The report said fraud incidents […]
Government Unveils 24-Hour Passport Service with Doorstep Delivery
Accra: The government has announced plans to introduce a 24-hour passport service with door-to-door delivery starting April 28, 2025. The initiative aims to align with the government’s 24-hour economy policy by improving convenience, efficiency, and customer satisfaction through secure passport deliveries directly to applicants’ doorsteps. According to Ghana News Agency, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto […]
Minerals Development Fund Launches Training Initiative for Over 2,500 Youth in Ghana’s Mining Communities
Accra: Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw, the Administrator of Ghana’s Minerals Development Fund (MDF), has announced a significant initiative aimed at training and equipping over 2,500 young people from mining communities this year. The program is designed to empower youth, promote sustainable development, and enhance community engagement in mining areas. According to Ghana News Agency, the […]
World Bank to Support Ghana’s Youth Employment Strategy
Accra: The World Bank has committed to supporting Ghana in tackling its youth unemployment challenge. This would be by backing a new Growth and Jobs Strategy aimed at creating opportunities for over 500,000 young people entering the job market annually. The announcement followed a high-level meeting at the World Bank headquarters between the Bank’s Managing […]