Wheat is a critical part of Ghana’s food supply, yet it is consistently imported into the country in large quantities. Data from Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) indicates that, the country imports more than US$230 million worth of wheat annually. To cut down on the import and save the country from draining its foreign […] The post Ghana Wheat Initiative to promote domestic

The Minority in Parliament has opted out of a three-day orientation programme for Members of the 9th Parliament currently ongoing at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho in the Volta region. They cited the cost involved in organizing the program as their reason. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin while speaking at the opening […] The post Minority boycotts orientation programme for MPs

Former Black Stars striker Kwesi Appiah has paid glowing tribute to Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan, emphasizing the immense void left by the country’s all-time leading scorer. Appiah and Gyan shared the pitch during Ghana’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, where the Black Stars finished as runners-up. In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, […] The post It’s

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recovered the nearly decomposed body of a young woman from a septic tank in Sunyani Magazine. The discovery was made on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025, following a distress call that prompted an emergency response from the Sunyani Municipal Fire Station. Led by Station Officer Yahaya, […] The post GNFS retrieves decomposed

Ghanaian road contractors are calling on the government to settle outstanding debts totaling GH?35 billion They have cautioned that the construction industry is on the verge of collapse due to non-payment. Speaking on the KeyPoints wih Alfred Ocansey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry, Emmanuel Cherry, described the dire financial […] The post Government’s

Agricultural Economist and Economic Policy Expert, Peter Boamah Otokunor, has emphasized the need for an agriculture-driven economy to ensure sustainable growth. Speaking on the state of Ghana’s economy on the keypoints with Alfred Ocansey, Otokunor critiqued successive government’s approach to economic development, arguing that merely citing GDP growth figures does not reflect the true impact […] The post Otokunor

Former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has voiced strong criticism of past agricultural policies, including the widely publicized “Planting for Food and Jobs” initiative. According to him, these policies lack the necessary depth and structure to produce sustainable results. Speaking in an interview on The KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey, Appiah-Kubi emphasized […] The post Agric

Ghanaian road contractors have blamed the country’s economic struggles on failure by the previous government to service its indebtedness to the construction sector. According to Emmanuel Cherry, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry, contractors serve as “distributors of funds” in the economy. “When we get paid, the financial sector, manufacturing sector, service sector, […] The post The

Development Economist George Domfeh has urged policymakers to rethink Ghana’s economic strategy, emphasizing the need to shift focus toward local production and manufacturing. Speaking on a the KeyPoints, Domfeh challenged the over-reliance on macroeconomic growth figures, stating that while Ghana’s economy recorded a 6.3% growth rate, the impact on ordinary citizens remains minimal. “We cannot […] The post It’s

CEO of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson has provided a sharp critique of Akufo-Addo government’s handling of its debt crisis, shedding light on the country’s negotiations with Eurobond holders. His remarks, delivered in a heated discussion on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey emphasized the reality of Ghana’s economic situation and the impact of government decisions on […] The post Akufo-Addo’s

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that the 2025 budget, set to be presented on March 11, will foster economic growth, development, and opportunities for all. The post 2025 budget to drive growth, development, and opportunities for all – Ato Forson first appeared on 3News.

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said that former Chief Sophia Akuffo will give President John Dramani Mahama good advice as a member of the Council of State. Kpebu said Madam Sophia Akuffo would not kowtow to the president. “Sophia Akuffo will give JM good advice, it is not that she is going to kotow […] The post Council of State: Sophia Akuffo will give John

Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance Joe Jackson has said that Ghana was broke under the previous Akufo-Addo administration because the government could not pay its debt. This is despite the comment by former President Akufo-Addo that Ghana was not broke. Joe Jackson says the country continues to be broke because even senior high school […] The post Economy: ‘Ghana is broke and we

A Development Economist, Dr George Domfeh has stated emphatically that economic development is a process, not an event. To that end, he has called for de-politicisation of economic issues as the country seeks to develop. Speaking on the Key Points on TV3 on Saturday, March 1 while contributing to a discussion on the State of […] The post Economic development is not an event, it’s a process

A Development Economist, Dr George Domfeh, has said that Ghana’s economy has not been robust since 1957. To that end, he said there is a need to depoliticise the discussions on the economy to find out the real solution to the challenges. Speaking on the KeyPoints on TV3 on Saturday, March 1 while contributing to […] The post Let’s de-politicize the

Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance Joe Jackson has said that the signs of economic recovery currently are tremendous. From the financials vector, he said the signs are positive. “From the financial sector, the signs are tremendous. The fall in T-bill rates alone and the corresponding domino effect on the rest of the economy is […] The post From the financial sector, the

Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance Joe Jackson has said that the signs of economic recovery currently are tremendous. From the financials vector, he said the signs are positive. “From the financial sector, the signs are tremendous. The fall in T-bill rates alone and the corresponding domino effect on the rest of the economy is […] The post From the financial

This weekend, Alfred Ocancey and his panelists on the KeyPoints will discuss the following topics: SONA 2025: Mahama passes verdict on state of economy, but NPP disagrees. 2. How to revive loss making SOEs. 3. ORAL: Invitations, interrogations and arrests begin. Watch the show below: The post LIVE: The KeyPoints discusses SoNA, loss making SOEs and ORAL first appeared on