The government has been urged by three economic experts to maintain fiscal discipline and sustain ongoing economic reforms to stabilise the cedi. The experts—Dr Theo Acheampong, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance; Professor Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako, economist at the University of Ghana Business School; and Mr Nicholas Issaka Gbana, development economist and chartered accountant—agreed that … The post Cedi

Policy Think tank, IMANI Africa, has said that the existential threat to Ghana’s internal party democracy is not who is voting, but the completely unregulated ecosystem of how the pursuit of those votes is funded. IMANI said that until the conversation shifts aggressively toward robust political finance reform, any structural change will be meaningless. The current legal framework […]

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has praised the quality of meals served to pupils under the Ghana School Feeding Programme in the metropolis. The Mayor praised the food, describing it as “nice” and “delicious,” after making an unannounced visit to the Aayalolo Cluster of Schools, John Wesley Methodist, and Accra Sempe Primary Schools […]

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has made the point that good policies pay off. She said this after highlighting the growth of emerging markets. Growth rates across emerging markets—at around 4 percent this year— exceed by a large margin those of advanced economies, at around 1½ percent, she said. […]

By Thomas-Moore ADINGO Ghana must pursue a balanced energy strategy that protects hydrocarbons, expands renewables and prioritises domestic value creation to secure energy sovereignty amid the accelerating global energy transition, Chief Executive Officer of Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) Dr. Riverson Oppong has said. Speaking at a public lecture in Accra on the topic […] The post Energy

Almost 1.9 million girls, aged nine to 14 years, have so far been vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) nationwide, as part of efforts to reduce the country’s cervical cancer burden. The figure represents about 80 per cent coverage of the 2.4 million targeted girls, with 90 per cent of those vaccinated reached through schools, … The post Nationwide HVP campaign: 1.9m girls

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Tema Senior High School has handed over three major projects worth GH¢400,000 to the school, aimed at enhancing students’ welfare, safety, and learning environment. The projects include an incinerator constructed at a cost of GH¢180,000, 200 mono desks valued at GH¢100,000, and a security post with an Eastern gate costing … The post Tema

Africa’s drive towards a single market will ultimately be decided not by treaties signed in Addis Ababa or Accra, but by the actions of national legislatures, Ghana’s Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has said, urging parliaments across the continent to take a more active role in translating AfCFTA commitments into domestic law. Speaking at the […] The post Africa’s

The Minister for the Interior, Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has stressed the importance of evidence-based planning, enhanced inter-agency collaboration, and technological innovation in strengthening Ghana’s internal security framework. He noted that the country’s security environment continues to evolve amid growing public concern over crime trends, rising cross-border threats, and increasing demands for accountability and efficient service … The post Interior

Do not spread corruption in the land after it has been set in order. And call upon Him with hope and fear. Indeed, Allah’s mercy is always close to the good-doers. Quran 7:56. The above Quranic verse calls on humans as representatives of Allah on earth to act as caretakers and avoid causing ‘Disorder, Mischief … The post Zango man calls for exemplary leadership appeared first on Ghanaian

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Business has paid a courtesy call on the management of the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening industry–academia engagement, entrepreneurship development and business knowledge dissemination. The  delegation was led by the Dean of the UCC School of Business, Professor Samuel […] The post UCC

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has reiterated the need for the works and legacy of W.E.B Du Bois to be preserved. According to him, the role of Mr Du Bois in fostering Pan Africanism and the black personality cannot be underplayed, and restoring this legacy must be of concern to all. … The post Speaker of Parliament calls forpreservation of Du Bois’

The DIHOC Footwear Division Limited, known as the Kumasi Shoe Factory, is installing new machinery capable of producing up to 15 million pairs of school sandals annually, but says the expansion will not translate into jobs without firm government policy enforcement. The company is calling on government, through the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu; Minister […] The post Kumasi

The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched investigations into a robbery incident along the Zebilla–Widnaba road in the Bawku Division, which resulted in the death of a Police officer on duty. According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that on Sunday, 8th February 2026, two Police officers travelling towards Zebilla encountered the robbery in […]

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said that Africa continues to lag behind other regions in farm power. The FAO said that while much of Asia and the Near East rapidly expanded tractor use, many farmers remain dependent on manual or animal labour. Past mechanisation efforts often faltered because equipment was poorly suited to […]

Child sexual abuse (CSA) remains a pervasive yet under recognized challenge in many communities in Ghana. This study by Ummu Markwei ( PhD) and Kwaku Osei-Hwedie ( PhD) sheds light on the multifaceted nature of this issue, revealing disturbing patterns, cultural influences, and the urgent need for intervention. The study, titled “Betrayed and Broken: A Study […]

All that cocoa farmers want at this point is for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to pay them, not explanations and excuses, former presidential staffer, Dennios Miracles Aboagye has said. He described the plight of cocoa farmers as a heartbreaking one. “The advocacy is for us to see the government pay the cocoa farmers. Once […]

Questions over Ghana’s cocoa financing model have intensified after the chair of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee accused the previous administration of mismanaging an US$800million syndicated loan facility, a lapse he says has weakened the Ghana Cocoa Board’s standing with lenders and contributed to the sector’s current liquidity crunch. Eric Afful, Member of Parliament for […] The post MP

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has criticised the decision by the NDC to set a committee to investigate the alleged vote buying by recently elected parliamentary candidate for the NDC in the Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal. Koku Anyidoho believes that Baba Jamal is being treated this way […]

Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.