@BBSimons I get the point on the economic side, but the independence point undersells the importance of Ghana's role, which is celebrated. Unlike others, it was the first black African colony to break free from a European empire via a mass political movement, creating a template for others
In 2024 alone, the Energy Ministry awarded streetlight contracts worth GHS 7.5 billion. One would have expected that in the subsequent years, Ghana would have more streetlights. But that's not the case.
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'GoldBod has played a significant role in crowding in gold export-related efforts. Should it be at this cost? Probably not.' — Prof. Godfred Bokpin, Economist and Professor of Finance at UGBS, on The Point of View with Bernard Avle.
He says GoldBod’s impact is significant, but the pricing regime and sustainability of the cost must be reviewed.
Watch more here: https://t.co/3uUJIa8weO
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There’s no magic in economics, only rules. When the central bank has dollars tu put in the market, the cedi holds. When it runs out, it falls.
Until we export finished products instead of raw materials only, we’ll keep repeating the same story.
“Veto power should not be restricted to five nations, nor should it be absolute... No single nation should be able to exercise an absolute veto to serve its own interests in a conflict.”
President Mahama states at the UN, advocating for a more democratic and accountable international system.
#TV3GH #3NewsGH
‘The denial of visas to President Abbas and the Palestinian delegation sets a bad precedent and should worry all member nations. A two-state solution will not be a reward for Hamas, but a relief for the victims of the war.” — President @JDMahama takes aim at Prez. Trump during his #UNGA80 address.
📺 Watch his full speech here: https://t.co/TuCHGKq8rK
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How Ghana made the 4x100m final in new national Record of 37.79s.
Ibrahim Fuseini ⏩️ Benjamin Azamati⏩️Joseph Paul ⏩️Rasheed Saminu
Smooth Execution!!
37.79s!!🔥
National Record ☑️
Ghana's 🇬🇭 men's 4x100m storms to a National Record of 37.79s to win their heat at the World Championships and qualify for the final.
Netherlands 🇳🇱 was 2nd in 37.95s, while Japan 🇯🇵 finished 3rd in 38.07s.
‘I came here to make my family & country proud 🇬🇭’
Ghana’s 100m national record holder Abdul-Rasheed Saminu after clocking 10.09s to finish 2nd in Heat 7 and book his place in the World Athletics Championships semi-finals.
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During the opening ceremony of the 18th Olympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan, on October 10, 1964, Ghanaian athletes proudly marched in the parade wearing traditional kente cloth.