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The government has assured that going forward fiscal discipline is going to be key in its dealings especially as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is coming onboard to assist the country to deal with the challenges. Speaking during the launch of the Debt Exchange Programme in Accra on Monday December 5, Samuel Danquah Arkhurst, Chief Economics Officer… Continue reading Fiscal discipline will be ‘extremely’ key going foreword – Finance Ministry

Police in the US state of Alabama has arrested an 82-year-old woman over an outstanding rubbish bill. Martha Louis Menefield said she was confused as officers handcuffed her and arrested her on Sunday. The amount that led to her arrest was reportedly $77.80 (£63.28). In a statement on Facebook, City of Valley police said they… Continue reading Police arrest elderly woman over unpaid $77 trash bill

Ghana is facing a difficult economic situation due to a combination of domestic and external factors. The country has been struggling to recover from the economic crisis that began in 2014, when the government of Ghana implemented an IMF-led austerity program. As a result, the country has seen its fiscal deficit widen, its public debt… Continue reading “The Dire Consequences of Delaying Ghana’s 2023 Budget”

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It was the much-needed win for Ghanaians who were largely sitting on tenterhooks for the final quarter of the game. And from the reactions, after the South Koreans netted a quickfire double between the 58th and 61st minutes, something had to definitely happen. Kudus rose to the occasion, found himself at the end of a… Continue reading Asamoah Gyan’s run, Bagbin’s dance and Black Stars fans’ clean-up as fans celebrate S. Korea win in style

FIFA’s expert World Cup analysts have said Cristiano Ronaldo performed a stroke of “genius” to win the penalty for Portugal in their 3-2 win over Ghana at the 2022 World Cup. Ronaldo became the first male footballer to score at five World Cups on Thursday. The 37-year-old converted a controversial penalty after the referee adjudged… Continue reading FIFA speaks on Ronaldo’s controversial penalty against Ghana

Retired English referee, Mike Dean, has questioned the officiating in Ghana’s 3-2 defeat to Portugal in the 2022 World Cup on Thursday. American referee, Ismail Elfath, penalized Mohammed Salisu for the least contact with Cristiano Ronaldo to award the two-time World Cup semi-finalists a penalty. Mike Dean believes Elfath should have been invited to review the incident… Continue reading Qatar 2022: Retired English referee Mike Dean questions officiating in Ghana defeat to Portugal

The Ghana Football Association has petitioned FIFA against the shameful conduct of United States of America referee Ismail Elfath after he awarded a dubious and an imaginary penalty to Portugal without checking the VAR, GHANAsoccernet.com understands.  The Ghana FA has petitioned the world governing body, demanding sanctions to be taken against the disgraceful decision which… Continue reading World Cup 2022: Ghana FA report shameful American referee Ismail Elfath to FIFA over dubious penalty decision

Portugal edged Ghana for a 3-2 win at Stadium 974 on Thursday evening in the Black Stars’ 2022 World Cup opener as VAR was missing in action. Cristiano Ronaldo converted a controversial penalty to give the Portuguese the lead just after the hour mark before Andre Ayew levelled for Ghana. There was late drama as… Continue reading 2022 World Cup: VAR missing as Portugal edge Ghana in five-goal thriller

For the first time in Ghana’s history, total expenditure is expected to exceed GH¢200 billion in 2023. Sixty-five years after independence, Ghana’s total expenditure (including clearance of arrears) within a specific fiscal year has been projected to reach GH¢205.4 billion by the end of 2023, with two line items accounting for more than 47% of… Continue reading 2023 budget: Projected expenditure to exceed ¢200bn for the first time since independence