Following an extensive rehabilitation project funded by the World Bank in collaboration with the Akufo-Addo-led administration, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial and Mausoleum Park (KNMMP) has recorded a surge in patronage – welcoming about 200,000 visitors every month since its reopening in July 2023. Mr. Edward Quao highlighted this during a visit to the site by […] The post

By Korsi DZOKOTO John Mahama’s return to power as President on January 7, 2025, presents him with a daunting set of challenges. His administration will inherit a nation mired in economic turbulence, with widespread poverty, rising unemployment, fiscal irresponsibility, and an overburdened public sector. Korsi DZOKOTO looks into the immediate obstacles the new administration must […] The post Confronting

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Finance minister nominee Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that government is targetting a significant boost in tax revenue, aiming to increase its contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current 13.8 percent to 18 percent in the medium-term. This was disclosed during his vetting in […] The post Gov’t

By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s energy sector debt has surged past US$3billion, rising from the approximately US$2billion recorded under the previous administration of President John Dramani Mahama, according to Minister of Energy-designate, John Abdulai Jinapor. During his vetting before parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Jinapor cited a document titled ‘Summary of Energy Sector Debt and Lenders’ […] The post

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Ghana has officially begun implementing the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). GIAS aim to enhance public financial management (PFM), accountability and governance. The new standards for internal audit practice were released globally on January 9, 2024 and Ghana adopted them on February 22, 2024, making it one of the first countries […] The post

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has reiterated his company’s unwavering commitment to partnering with the government to create jobs for Ghana’s youth and spearhead national development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC 2025) on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Pentecost […] The post

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Centre for Global Development (CGD) has in a new report revealed that over 50 percent of education sector policymakers still disagree with teaching girls about contraception before senior high school. While reproductive anatomy remains a particularly controversial aspect of gender equity – with about 13 percent of girls giving birth […] The post

Star Assurance has launched its ’40 Reasons to Smile’ promo to celebrate 40 years of providing insurance services since its establishment in 1985. According to Chief Executive Officer-Star Assurance, Boatemaa Barfour-Awuah, this promotion provides the company an opportunity to engage with its clients and partners while showing appreciation for their loyalty and commitment to the […] The post

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])  The Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku, has led her team to meet with representatives of Kantamanto Market traders affected by the recent fire outbreak. The meeting was aimed at empathising with the victims, understanding their needs and offering financial support to help them recover. Interacting with the leadership, the […] The post

#Egoreachweall campaign calls for Ghanaians to read anti-gay bill “It depends on what is in the Bill,” this was the response of President John Dramani Mahama when the BBC asked him whether he would sign the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, popularly known as  the  anti-LGBT bill. In the interview aired just three days before […] The post The

…wins Dual Product Innovation Awards at CES 2025 TECNO, a global innovative technology brand, celebrates a landmark achievement at CES 2025. The brand earned three awards: its selection as one of the 2024-2025 Global Top 10 Smartphone Brands, marking its third consecutive win, and recognition for its groundbreaking products, the PHANTOM V Fold2 5G and […] The post TECNO

By Dani RODRIK The world economy awaits with dread the arrival of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Trump clearly loves import duties and has  promised to raise them for goods from China, Europe, Mexico, and even Canada. How much havoc this will wreak depends not just on the tariffs’ scope and magnitude, but also on the […] The post What tariffs can and can’t do appeared first

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Yinson Production Ghana has empowered over 100 scholars through career guidance and counselling programmes. The goal was to equip students with the skills, resources and confidence necessary to make informed decisions about their future educational and career paths. Also, it allowed the scholars to gain deeper understanding of their interests, strengths, […] The post

By Allen OLAYIWOLA Before the pandemic, many companies in Ghana were reluctant to offer flexible working arrangements due to concerns about productivity, trust, and the fear of losing control. However, the last few years have turned these misconceptions on their head, proving that employees can be just as, if not more, productive when working remotely. […] The post

By Philip TAKYI (Dr.) Illicit financial flows in Global Trade is a consolidated enlightenment of the advanced world of illicit financial activities, with a particular focus on the insidious phenomenon of trade-based money laundering (TBML). This article delves into the introduction of complex mechanisms employed by perpetrators to exploit legitimate international trade transactions for the […] The post

By Daron ACEMOGLU Fissures within US President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” coalition have appeared sooner than expected. By the end of December, the tech-billionaire wing was in open warfare with MAGA’s nativist wing over America’s H-1B visa program, which enables US businesses to employ some 600,000 skilled foreigners per year on a temporary […] The post Are

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Perhaps it was the most crucial summit held on January 9th to 11th in 2025 with a focus to raise agricultural productivity, increase public investment in agriculture, and stimulate economic growth through agriculture-led development, and ultimately seeks pathways to support African countries eliminate continent-wide hunger and reduce growing poverty. During these past […] The post

By Jules NARTEY-TOKOLI In contemporary society, political discourse often overshadows entrepreneurship. While the political framework undeniably influences business development and growth, it is imperative to recognize that an overemphasis on politics can impede the entrepreneurial spirit. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in Africa, where political instability, corruption, and socio-economic challenges often capture the headlines, overshadowing […] The post

By Maxwell AMPONG There  is an entrepreneur in Ghana I’ve admired for years. He’s a figure I’ve followed quietly, and although he’s had his critics, I’ve come to understand and respect his journey. This man operated almost like a ghost for two decades. His name was everywhere, but his face wasn’t public. He wasn’t hiding; […] The post We

By Peter Martey AGBEKO In the wake of yet another election cycle marred by disputes over results collation, the ongoing stalemate between political parties and the Electoral Commission (EC) highlights an issue that transcends mere administrative lapses: the crisis of trust and integrity. It is disheartening that, in the 21st century, with access to advanced […] The post Questionable