‘Chairman Wontumi’s detention is a national disgrace’ – NPP MPs fume, threaten payback

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Ghana’s external sector has posted back-to-back trade surpluses over the past two years—a rare bright spot in a challenging macroeconomic landscape. But beneath this headline achievement lies a complex interplay of exchange-rate dynamics, global price movements, and looming competitive threats that policymakers and exporters can no longer ignore. In 2023, Ghana recorded total exports valued […] The post Cedi gains hurt

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Members of the Minority in Parliament have stormed the premises of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to protest the continued detention of the Ashanti regional Chairman of the New Patritic Party (NPP), Chairman Wontumi. They sat on the road in front of EOCO to drum home their demands. Watch events unfolding live: The post LIVESTREAM: Minority MPs storm EOCO over detention

Minority Members of Parliament on Thursday, May 29, 2025 staged a walk out from Parliament and marched to the office of the Economic Crime and Organised Office (EOCO) to protest Chairman Wontumi’s detention. Upon arriving at the office of EOCO, the Minority MPs sat on the street in front of EOCO’s office for minutes to […] The post Minority MPs sit on the

NPP MPs abandon Parliament, storm EOCO head office to demand Chairman Wontumi’s release

The Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has asked the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to immediately revoke the 50 million Cedis bail to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti regional chairman, Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly called Chairman Wontumi. According to him, the bail condition is just to punish him. The Minority Leader’s first day […] The post Wontumi’s

By Anne O. KRUEGER Imagine someone announcing that they are going on a diet and then quitting exercise, doubling their caloric intake, and giving up just one piece of chocolate a day. Most people would conclude that the real goal is to gain weight, not to lose it. The same could be said of US […] The post Trump’s anti-growth policies appeared first on The Business &

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Two million children in Ghana are currently trapped in child labour, a figure experts warn could rise unless urgent measures are taken. Globally, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 160 million children are involved in child labour—over 60 million girls and 70 million boys. Nearly half of these children are in hazardous work conditions, […] The post Government

By Collins Ofoe KWASHIE In today’s global economy, one often overlooked yet powerful force drives growth: confidence. When consumers, investors, and businesses believe in the stability and potential of the economy, they are more inclined to spend, invest, and innovate. This collective optimism doesn’t merely reflect economic conditions—it actively shapes them. What drives economic confidence? […] The post The

Ghana’s Unity Cup game against Nigeria on Wednesday night will definitely not live long in the memories of Ghanaians, for obvious reasons. The Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat to their sworn rivals, Nigeria, with a calamitous first half performance. What the encounter, however, will be remembered for is the birth of a star, Caleb […] The post The goal was to

Nana Agradaa claims powerful figures are pressuring her to settle case with Empress Gifty

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was today elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah will assume office on 1 September 2025, for a five-year term, following the end of the second mandate of current President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Tah was elected by the […] The post Sidi Ould Tah elected 9th president

Golf in Ghana is evolving into an exciting new phase, where heritage, sophistication, and innovation meet on the course. On May 30th and 31st, the Johnnie Walker Annual Ghana Golf Championship will launch for the first time at Achimota Golf Club, signaling a milestone event with growing anticipation. This is a grand celebration of craft, […] The post Johnnie Walker Ghana annual

Urban decongestion is often framed as a necessity for order, mobility, and modernization, but when executed without foresight, it can stifle economic activity, particularly in cities where informal trade is a lifeline.  Accra’s recent decongestion efforts raise critical questions: Are we creating functional urban spaces, or are we inadvertently draining economic vibrancy from our streets? […] The post Empty

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