Studying the World Bank’s latest policy note, ‘Transforming Ghana in a Generation’, it indicates that the country’s current fiscal framework is inadequate to safeguard the economy from another debt crisis. The World Bank is therefore calling for a sweeping overhaul of public financial management, stricter discipline and stronger revenue measures. The Bank argues that fiscal […] The post Editorial:

By John Abdulai JINAPOR Ghana recently welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the first visit in thirty years. This meeting was significant. It reaffirmed the strong relationship between our nations and set the stage for our future together. Both countries, which were leaders in the Non-Aligned Movement, are now working together to improve access […] The post From

By Nana Ofori OWUSU Nkrumah envisioned it, Kufuor implemented it through Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, Akufo-Addo stunted it, and Mahama has revived it. Ghana must let MiDA work—free from partisan hands. When Ghana created the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), it was meant to be more than a vehicle for just the American Millennium Challenge grant. […] The post No partisan politics, allow MiDA

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Headline inflation slowed further to 9.4 percent in September, marking the ninth straight monthly decline and first single-digit reading since August 2021. This drop puts the rate within BoG’s medium-term target band of 8 percent ±2 percent and below its 12 percent end-year target three months ahead of schedule. Government Statistician […] The post Inflation

People’s Pension Trust , a licensed corporate trustee in Ghana, has announced the appointment of Mr Issaka Ibrahim as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. As one of Ghana’s pioneering pension companies, People’s Pension Trust is committed to transforming retirement savings by using technology to bridge the gap between […] The post People’s

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana risks severe economic and social disruption if investments in digitalisation are not matched with equal commitment to cybersecurity. Launching the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and inaugurating the Joint Cybersecurity Committee (JCC) in Accra, the President said digital transformation must be […] The post Digitalisation

…as social media monetisation takes shape By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Government is close to securing formal monetisation agreements with leading social media platforms in a move set to open new income streams for domestic  content creators and plug them into a global digital economy projected to exceed US$480 billion by 2027. Minister of Communication, Digital […] The post Talks

Academic City University has released a white paper on illegal small-scale mining, calling for a coordinated national approach to address the growing menace that continues to threaten Ghana’s environment and livelihoods. According to the paper, it is critical for stakeholders at this moment to move beyond fragmented crackdowns and instead pursue long-term solutions and interventions […] The post Academic

By Evelyn ARTHUR TDC Ghana Ltd is set to transform Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, with a major new housing development, following a high-level courtesy call by the company’s management on key stakeholders in the region. The initiative marks the start of TDC’s nationwide expansion beyond Tema and represents a significant milestone for […] The post TDC to develop Ho housing

The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), has appointed Ing Dr. (Mrs.) Enyonam Kpekpena as the new Executive Director of the Institution. She takes over from Ing Samuel Magnus Asiedu, who has served the institution in an acting capacity for the past 10 months, after the exit of the then Executive Director, Ing David Kwatia Nyante. […] The post Ing Dr Kpekpena is the new executive director of GhIE appeared first on The

By Samuel SAM A regional stakeholder forum on anti-corruption has been held in Tamale to gather input for a new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP), set to run from 2026 to 2030. The forum forms part of government’s efforts to strengthen accountability, promote ethical culture, and curb corruption – estimated to cost the […] The post Anti-corruption

“There is no beauty but the beauty of action” – African proverb Many Africans perceive the continent and its economy as poor not because it is naturally so, but because the world has been telling us it is so for long. It has been decades and centuries. And over this period, the Western media’s projection […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Who shaped

By Kizito CUDJOE The ASA Savings and Loans, in partnership with the environmental advocacy group, Buzstop Boys, has launched an initiative aimed at instilling environmental consciousness in young students. The campaign, which took place at Alajo Basic School and Kotobabi 3 Basic School, sought to equip pupils with practical knowledge on how to manage plastic […] The post ASA

Every society thrives when its professionals not only excel in their fields but also anchor their work in values that promote justice, integrity, and human flourishing. In Ghana, and indeed across Africa, the role of faith in shaping public life has often been viewed either with suspicion or with undue romanticism. Yet, at the heart […] The post Insight Forge with Terry Mante:

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Headline inflation has slowed to 9.4 percent in September 2025, marking the country’s first return to single-digit inflation in four years and reinforcing signs of stabilisation in the economy. The latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows a sustained downward trend, with September marking the ninth consecutive month […] The post Inflation

The AfCFTA Secretariat in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Tunisia has launched a five-day Capacity Building and Technical Support workshop to advance the domestication of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade. Adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in February 2024, the Protocol on Digital […] The post AfCFTA

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) Ashanti Region branch has made a strong appeal for government to take a firm stand on retail trading laws, warning that the country’s markets risk being overrun by foreigners if decisive action is not taken. According to the Association, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) […] The post GUTA urges gov’t to be

…to enhance STEM programmes By Samuel Sam The University for Development Studies (UDS) is set to benefit from a multipurpose student resource centre with a state-of-the-art skills laboratory, to be provided by the MTN Ghana Foundation at a cost of GH¢9.7million. The facility, expected to be completed within eight months, will serve as a hub […] The post MTN Foundation to

Simba Holidays, a fast-growing travel and tour agency, has joined forces with the Greater Accra Regional Directorate of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to celebrate World Tourism Day 2025. This year’s celebration, themed “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” aims to highlight the pivotal role of tourism in fostering cultural diversity and sustainable practices. The festivities kicked […] The post Simba

By Ben BRAKO This article argues for the full restoration of Ghana’s traditional governance system as the sole legitimate framework for national administration. It critiques the colonial imposition of bureaucracy, highlights the depth of indigenous knowledge embedded in chieftaincy, and proposes a phased plan to modernize traditional governance by absorbing select administrative tools. The goal […] The post Reclaiming