By Sylvester EIJFFINGER and Edin MUJAGIC Back in August, Donald Trump announced that, if elected, he would try to amend the Federal Reserve Act to give the president a larger say in monetary policymaking. Now that he is heading back to the White House, is central-bank independence on the chopping block? When Trump was out […] The post What if Trump subdues the Fed? appeared first

By Dr. Daniel Osei Yeboah For decades, Africa has been perceived by many in the West as a continent perpetually in need of aid, loans, and external intervention. This narrative, while well-intentioned by some, has often done more harm than good, perpetuating dependency, undermining self-reliance, and stifling the potential of a vibrant and resource-rich continent. […] The post

By Enock Yeboah-Mensah Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is more than a historic commemoration; it is a timeless celebration of resilience, faith and the triumph of hope against overwhelming odds. Rooted in the Jewish tradition, it recounts the story of the Maccabees’ courageous stand against oppression and the miraculous endurance of a single day’s supply […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Brush of Hope, a non-governmental organization, has painted the Kweikuma STMA JHS to enhance the school’s image and give it a stylish refresh. According to Matilda Youpele, the Co- Founder of the organization, the goal, is to paint 48 schools or more across Ghana by 2028. She said the project, aims […] The post Brush of Hope to transform

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The Group of 20 (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU), and the African Union (AU). It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation and sustainable development, through annual meetings of Heads of State […] The post

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with its partners and on behalf of the Ministry of Health (MoH), has launched a vaccination campaign against cholera to curb the ongoing outbreak and prevent its further spread. The vaccination exercise, scheduled to run from Thursday, December 19 to Sunday, December 22, 2024, […] The post Cholera

By Peter Martey AGBEKO (APSU ’80) As St. Augustine’s Past Students Union (APSU) marks its 90th anniversary in December 2024, the union’s legacy reflects the enduring values of perseverance, brotherhood, and service. Originally established as the Amissano Past Students Union, APSU has grown from its roots when St. Augustine’s College transitioned from Amissano to Cape Coast. […] The post

Under the patronage of the French Ambassador to Ghana, the highly anticipated 2024 Beaujolais Nouveau and the 10th Anniversary of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ghana (CCIFG) were celebrated in grand style. The exclusive event, organized at the French Ambassador’s Residence, brought together business leaders and distinguished guests of sponsors for a […] The post

The newly elected President of the Stanford Seed Transformation Network (SSTN) Ghana Chapter, Prince Koblah Arkutu, has reaffirmed the network’s commitment to driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating sustainable opportunities for Ghanaians. Speaking at the chapter’s annual dinner, the president outlined the network’s ambitious plans for the 2025-2026 term and pledged support for the […] The post

By Dr. Daniel Osei YEBOAH For decades, Africa has been perceived by many in the West as a continent perpetually in need of aid, loans and external intervention. This narrative, while well-intentioned by some, has often done more harm than good, perpetuating dependency, undermining self-reliance and stifling the potential of a vibrant and resource-rich continent. […] The post Africans

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The convener of the Affirmative Action Law Coalition, (AA Law Coalition) Sheila Minkah-Premo, has proposed a legislative amendment to increase women’s representation in Parliament. She is pushing for a constitutional amendment to create special seats for women in Parliament in order to increase female representation from the current 14.5 percent to […] The post

By Parick Yao WEMEGAH  Politics is a numbers game, but behind every fine politician are loyal friends who have stood by him/her through thick and thin. These loyalists are the people he/she laughs and cries with; those who take the flag publicly for him/her to stand and the few who squeeze water out of stone […] The post

The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) is proud to announce that its Executive Secretary, Mr. Aliyu Aboki, has been appointed as a member of the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience. This body, established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), aims to bolster the […] The post

By Benjamin NATHAN OTCHERE In my previous publication, I discussed the impact of SSNIT’s decision to shift pre-retiree funds toward the fixed income market. This write-up focused on the equity market and the broader economy. I believe this subject is a two-sided issue: one side concerns the equity market and economy, while the other pertains […] The post

By Cina LAWSON For too long, African countries have been sidelined from the digital revolution due to limited technical capacity and inadequate infrastructure. Artificial intelligence promises to bridge the digital divide, but realizing its potential requires international support and significant investment in critical infrastructure. As the world enters an era shaped by artificial intelligence, low- […] The post

Interview with Lord Ibrahim Sani; CEO of Sani Group In a world where the pursuit of money often clouds vision, the truth remains: wealth begins with ideas, not capital. As someone who has navigated challenges in real estate, oil and gas, aviation, hospitality and distribution internationally, I have come to understand that resources alone do […] The post Turning

“Sorry, the network is down”, “Endeavour to purchase enough credit for the next month”, “Apologies, there are no new metres available yet.” These and similar statements have become the refrains customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have come to know and dread over the last couple of years. Unsurprisingly, the company is under […] The post Editorial:

…despite anticipated 1.5m visitor turnout By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A trend analysis by the B&FT reveals that Ghana’s annual flagship tourism event, ‘December in GH’ (DiGH), is experiencing its lowest levels of publicity, public engagement and awareness this year since its inception in 2019. These developments leading up to the initiative’s sixth edition this year are […] The post

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Industrialisation continues to receive an insignificant allocation from the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) – the amount of oil revenue that supports the government’s budget, despite being classified as a priority area for oil revenue investment over the past six years, This comes as a surprise, given that industrialisation has been […] The post

…demands repeal of L.I. 2462 By Kizito CUDJOE Environmental group A Rocha Ghana has reiterated its demand to repeal the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2022 (L.I. 2462), rejecting claims by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Director of Mines that the law provides necessary safeguards. A Rocha Ghana, in a response to the […] The post