Terkper Hunts For US$2bn From China
The government has revived talks with the China Development Bank (CDB) for the remainder of the almost US$2 billion loan facility it abandoned in 2014. The government suspended discussions with the...
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We’ll Use Oil Revenue To Pay Government’s Borrowing
The Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper has indicated that government will continue to use revenue from the country’s oil and gas resources to pay its borrowing. “We are going to continue to set...
Ghana Will Lose GHS1bn If We Scrap New Taxes
Finance Minister Seth Terkper has revealed that government will lose about GHS1billion if some new taxes introduced are scrapped. The minister who dispelled accusations that he tax-happy indicated...
I Don’t Love Taxing
Finance minister Seth Terkper has dismissed claims that he is infatuated with taxes. Critics have often lambasted the Mahama government for imposing excessive taxes on Ghanaians, with many...
Gov’t Negotiates To Access Remaining US$3bn Chinese Loan
Government is in strategic negotiations with Chinese authorities to access the remainder of the US$3 billion loan for energy and gas infrastructure projects, Seth Terkper, Finance Minister has said....
Zimbabwe’s Evicted Elderly White Farmers Pin Hope On Compensation
Brian van Buuren, a white former farmer in Burma Valley, eastern Zimbabwe, couldn't hide his anger as he recalled how he lost almost everything during the country's controversial land reforms. After...
Govt’s Intention To Mortgage Gas Reserve Not Ideal
Energy expert, Kojo Poku says government’s intention to mortgage Ghana’s gas reserve with China for a Chinese loan is unjustifiable. The New Patriotic Party in a press conference earlier this...
Govt’s Intention To Mortgage Gas Reserve Not Ideal – Energy Expert
Energy expert, Kojo Poku says government’s intention to mortgage Ghana’s gas reserve with China for a Chinese loan is unjustifiable. The New Patriotic Party in a press conference earlier this...
Petroleum Ministry Rubbishes NPP’s Claims Ghana’s Gas ‘given’ To China
The New Patriotic Party alleged that President Mahama has committed Ghana to supplying all the Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) to be processed by the Ghana Gas processing plant at Atuabo from 2018,...
Govt’s Deal To Transport Gas To China Unrealistic – ACEP
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) says government’s deal with the Chinese government to export gas to China is not feasible. Finance Minister, Seth Terkper has confirmed the New Patriotic...
Economy Back On Growth Path
The Minister of Finance, Mr Seth Emmanuel Terkper, has stated that Ghana’s economy is getting back on the path of growth as a result of a sustainable home-grown policy that has been adopted by the...
President Zuma ‘caught Napping’ In Parliament
In South Africa, all attention yesterday was focused on what Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan had to say in parliament. With the economy under pressure, questions over education funding and the...
Terkper Eyes Diaspora Bonds
The Finance Minister, Seth Terkper has strongly indicated that the government is seriously considering issuing diaspora bonds to raise cheaper funds in a bid to tap into the wealth of Ghanaian...
No More Employment Into Public Service
No more employment into public service - Nigeria's Finance Minister – The current federal government may have reneged on its promise to ensure employment of Nigerians in the face of a grim economic...
Issuing Local Dollar Bond Must Be Measured- Economist Warns
As the contention between some bankers and the Finance Minister continue over the issuance of local dollar denominated bond, Economist, Dr. Eric Osei-Assibey has warned that issuing such bonds must...
I Have the Full Support of President Mahama – Sports Minister
Youth and Sports Minister, Nii Lante Vanderpuye has disclosed he is having the supports of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama. The appointment of the Member of Parliament for the people...
Third Quarter Earnings From Crude Exports Decrease To $19.5 Million
Government’s earnings from crude exports witnessed a significant reduction for the third quarter of this year. Latest figures covering petroleum receipts, released and signed by the Finance...
Economist Worries About Government’s Unrelenting Borrowing
A Senior Economics Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, has raised concerns over government's continuous borrowing strategy, warning the economy could suffocate under high indebtedness. Dr....
Jubilee Field Will Be Main Driver of Growth 2017 – Terkper
Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has disclosed that the main propeller of growth next year will be the oil and gas sector with the Jubilee oil field expected to take center stage. Oil production in...
GTV Gives NDC Six Slots; Zero For NPP
With the complaint by President Mahama that his ‘transformational message’ is being “blocked or distorted” by the media, the Daily Statesman, Friday 21, 2016, decided to monitor the major...