The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has officially launched Ghana’s Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, marking a pivotal step in the country’s technological advancement journey. The policy aims to leverage digital technologies to foster economic growth, improve public services, and ensure equitable access to digital resources. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra […] The post Ghana

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the boat mishap in Kogi State. Scores of persons were feared dead in the accident that happened on Friday. In response, the IGP “directed the Force Marine Officer to lead a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the mishap,” Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi […] The post IGP orders

The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the security services, media practitioners and other agencies participating in Monday’s special voting exercise to consider the economic hardships in the country and vote for the NDC. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, following an open day with muslim […] The post Consider

Renowned political figure, Dr. Arthur Kennedy, has emphasized the need for institutional leadership to address the country’s challenges. Speaking on the Keypoints with Alfred Ocansey on Saturday, November 30, 2024, alongside Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Kennedy argued that the focus should not solely be on finding the “right leader” but on fostering leadership across various […] The post Arthur

Massacres scar the town of El Geneina in Darfur, now a near-empty city as Sudan's 19-month war grinds on.

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By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has revised the timeline for achieving its 6-10 percent inflation target, pushing it from Q3 2025 to Q4 2025. The decision reflects persistent inflationary pressures fuelled by rising food prices, fuel costs and the residual effects of currency […] The post

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has been named the best stock exhange in West Africa for consistently demonstrating a commitment to driving economic growth and supporting sustainable development in Ghana and beyond. CFi.co in a statement said through strategic innovation and resilience, GSE has made notable advancements, including the introduction of over-the-counter (OTC) trading services, […] The post

Uganda is facing condemnation following the arrest of the veteran politician while in Kenya.

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Ghana imports 70 percent of its onions – costing some US$2million on a weekly basis – current data from the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have revealed. A chunk of the imports, PFAG noted, are sourced from Niger, Mali and other countries in the Sahel region. Speaking to B&FT at an […] The post Over US$2m weekly onion

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana stands to boost its GDP by US$3.74billion – growing from US$68billion to US$71.74billion – if it effectively implements the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Digital Trade. According to a report by ODI on implementation of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol in Ghana, exports could increase from US$22billion […] The post

…as it marks  50 years of resilience, innovation The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has marked its golden jubilee with a call to create a viable shipping environment that facilitates international trade and ensures fairness, efficiency and competitiveness for all players in the commercial shipping industry. Speaking at the launch of the authority’s 50th-anniversary celebration in […] The post