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Bank Consultant, Dr. Richmond Akwasi Atuahene wants the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to bring in the forensic audit Avengers, aka international audit firms, to dig through the fintechs’ past activities all the way back to 2019. Why? Because the numbers just aren’t adding up. He’s talking about discrepancies that could make even Aki-Ola scratch his head.
He’s not stopping there. Dr. Atuahene is like, “Hey BoG, you need some CCTV to keep an eye on these fintechs!” He’s suggesting BoG gets software track every cedi coming in.
According to Dr. Atuahene, fintech companies received a whopping GH¢22 billion in 2022 and GH¢57 billion in 2023. That’s US$8 billion, chale! He’s wondering if they’ve stashed it under their virtual mattresses because it’s definitely not in BoG’s pockets.
Meanwhile, BoG is saying, “Whoa, we didn’t lose US$8 billion!” Read more
Fish is pulling a Houdini
By 2030, we might be having less fish on our plates.
We’re talking fish scarcity that will make you reminisce about the good old days when sizzling grilled tilapia and catfish was just around the corner.
You go to buy some fresh fish, and the fishmonger just laughs. “Sorry, no fish today. Or tomorrow. Or ever.” Eiii!
According to Professor Berchie Asiedu, Dean of the School of Natural Resources at UENR, Ghana’s fish production is taking a nosedive.
Currently, fish is the MVP of Ghanaian diets, making up 60% of our animal protein intake. But, with the national fish consumption expected to hit a whopping 888,096 tonnes by 2030, production might only cover 43% of that!
Meanwhile, Hanson Kodzo Dzamefe, Bono’s Regional Director of the Fisheries Commission, is also convinced we can turn it around so 2030 isn’t remembered as the year our fish said, “see ya later!” Read more
Petroleum Hub is running everybody their money
Charles Owusu, the big boss over at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, just dropped some major news. You know that huge Petroleum Hub Project that’s about to shake things up in the Western Region? Well, it turns out some local communities are kinda peeved because their land’s being used.
But don’t worry! Charles says they’re not getting left in the dust. He assured that the farmers, landowners, and everyone else in the Nzema communities will get their cash before any bulldozer roll in. So, Nyamenle Kwame Ellowule, Bokakole Nkwanta, Asempaye, and Old Kabenla Suazo – y'all about to get PAID! Read more
Parliament sends juicy report to Prez Akufo Addo
So, there’s this spicy leaked tape situation where some top cops were plotting to boot the IGP (Inspector General of Police) out of his seat. Drama, right?
Our Speaker of Parliament, the ever-diplomatic Alban Bagbin, just told the Clerk of Parliament to send a copy of the juicy report from the special committee straight to President Akufo-Addo. This report is hotter than your phone after an hour of TikTok scrolling!
The committee’s report, which didn’t get the John Hancock from its Chair, Samuel Atta Akyea, totally called out three senior police officers – COP Alex George Mensah, Supt. George Lysander Asare, and Supt. Emmanuel Eric Gyebi – for major misconduct.
Bagbin was all official, saying, “The report is officially adopted. Clerk, make sure Prez Nana Addo gets this ASAP. He’s the chairman of the police council, so he’ll know what to do next.” Read more
So why did Atta Akyea refuse to sign? It’s because…see why
QUICK BYTE
Electricity debts in Ghana are sparking debates as the nation and its suppliers disagree on $1 billion (or is it $2.2 billion?) Here’s the scoop
From MP to Cabinet Office Secretary, Abena Oppong-Asare is making Ghana proud in UK politics! Read more
Why did the Ghana 1965 AFCON winning team not receive the houses Acheampong promised them? No, the estate agent did not scam them. Find out here
Ghana Statistical Service wants you to know that by 2050, Accra and Kumasi will be more packed than Makola Market. Check out the estimated numbers for your area.
Spotify has released Ghana’s top 30 global hits so far. Only one musician, 5 different slots. Can you imagine if this was the names of talkatives? 😂😂
FUN FACT OF THE DAY
Did you know that ancient Spartans were basically the OG rich kids? They were so loaded that no one had to work! Mainly due to their conquest of their neighbours, the Helots who did all the labor. The Spartans just focused on training for war, showing off their six-packs and living soft life.
Chale…if only we could convince someone to handle our chores while we hit the gym...
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