
IMF Warns Ghana Over Politicised SOE Boards
The International Monetary Fund has flagged the influence of politicians in board appointments at Ghana’s state‑owned enterprises, citing the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority as a key example.
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The International Monetary Fund has flagged the influence of politicians in board appointments at Ghana’s state‑owned enterprises, citing the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority as a key example.

The IMF’s Technical Assistance Report cites widespread mismanagement in state‑owned enterprises, with debtors and loans alone accounting for over GH¢12.5bn.

After three years under a $3 billion Extended Credit Facility, Ghana successfully completes its final review with the IMF and shifts to a non-financing arrangement to safeguard economic stability.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is expected to meet today to consider Ghana’s sixth and final review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, a decision that could unlock a final disbursement of about US$318 million and pave the way for a new three-year Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).

The party’s National Council has broadened voting rights, allowing all delegates under 40 and all female delegates to vote, eliminating separate special conferences.

President Mahama disclosed that state‑owned enterprises held assets worth GH¢407.85 billion by year‑end, while liabilities climbed to GH¢282 billion, calling for urgent corrective measures.

The Legon-based school scored 40 points to defeat Accra Academy's 33 and St Augustine's College's 27 in Thursday's grand finale at the UG Premier Domes, avenging last year's quarter-final exit and cementing its status as the most decorated school in the quiz's history after a field of 174 schools was whittled down to three.

The NRSA has unveiled stricter towing requirements, mandating immediate removal of disabled cars and setting a 21‑day window before auction.

Under new Road Traffic laws, Ghana’s DVLA will keep licence plates with former owners, requiring new owners to register vehicles anew.

GCX Deputy CEO will address 200 global participants in Columbus on Africa’s agricultural trade prospects.
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