By Etse Sikanku (Prof) & Louise Carol Serwaa Donkor (Dr.) A new research study published in Drumspeak, the International Journal of Research in the Humanities- a reputable and peer-reviewed academic journal- has found that Samira Bawumia contributed significantly to redefining the role of the second lady during her husband’s tenure as Vice President of Ghana. […] The post New

President Trump has declared an International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) concerning Mexico, Canada, and China, relating to fentanyl. It includes national security tariffs on automobiles, steel, and aluminum applied to all nations, as well as to all countries connected to the economic national emergency. As of April 4, according to the Tax foundation, China, […] The post Who

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended government and Gold Fields Ghana Limited for reaching a constructive and forward-looking agreement on the transition arrangements for the Damang Mine. The Chamber welcomes the decision to issue a new 12-month mining lease to Abosso Goldfields Limited, a subsidiary of Gold Fields, which will enable the safe resumption […] The post Chamber

By  Nicholas Nii Nortey OMABOE(Dr) Several gaps and limitations in Ghana’s Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658) and related legislation, has contributed to the weakening of internal audit functions in the public sector. Here are key gaps that undermine the effectiveness and independence of internal auditors in Ghana. Lack of functional independence Although Act […] The post Gaps

By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have long been a drain on national resources rather than a driver of economic prosperity. According to the 2022 State Ownership Report by the Ministry of Finance, Ghana’s SOEs recorded a cumulative loss of GH¢5.3 billion in 2021 alone, with major institutions like the Ghana Cocoa Board […] The post Making

Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High School, in collaboration with the Women in Forex Ghana has equipped about 3,500 students with knowledge and skills in digital finance literacy to adequately prepare them for better personal financial management and career opportunities on the job market. The partnership for digital finance literacy training, under ‘The Elevate Ghana Forex […] The post 3,500

By Sammy CRABBE In the first three parts of this series, we unpacked the urgent need for radical education reform. From reimagining how our public universities are governed, to elevating vocational training, aligning STEM education with economic needs, and transforming technical institutions – we are building a blueprint for national transformation. But the system must […] The post Rebuilding

Ghanaian fintech, Kowri, known as ‘the way to pay’, has further demonstrated why it is the way to pay. The 2-year old fintech recently announced the launch of its groundbreaking voice command feature, setting a new standard for digital financial accessibility and convenience in the Ghanaian market. The new voice-activated technology allows Kowri users to […] The post Kowri

By Ahmed Watara TAHIRU & Gladys Opoku ANNING If you ask all African countries their key challenges as a country, unemployment will be among the dominant challenges that will be mentioned. In Ghana for instance, unemployment in 2024 was an average of 4.0percent of the labour force, and it is expected to remain the same […] The post Building the future by empowering its builders appeared

By Isaac Boadi(Prof) Ghana stands at a precipice. While the nation battles debt distress, inflation, and austerity measures, a silent crisis threatens to push it further into fiscal chaos: tax revenue hemorrhage. Billions of cedis vanish annually through systemic leakages, depriving the state of funds critical for healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Drawing on reports from […] The post Bleeding

By Ben TAGOE  In the field of cybersecurity, spear phishing is a very cunning type of attack. Unlike the broad and usual phishing attacks that target a wide number of people, spear phishing is specifically aimed at certain individuals, groups or organizations making it highly. This precision not only increases the likelihood of success for […] The post Spear Phishing: A targeted approach

In a significant step towards addressing the pressing job gaps in Ghana’s digital economy and supporting the Government’s employment initiative, Mobex Africa recently convened preliminary discussions with key stakeholders, including the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Association of Ghana, and the Accra Digital Centre. This collaborative dialogue aims to align efforts […] The post Towards

By Samuel ALESU-DORDZI Article 36(5) of the 1992 Constitution imposes an obligation on the Ghanaian state to take “appropriate measures needed to protect and safeguard the national environment for posterity”. The constitution further recognises the need for collaborations to protect the wider “international environment for mankind”. In more ways than one, the Environmental Protection Act, […] The post Overview

The Ghana Shea Employers Association (GSEA) is renewing calls for an immediate ban on the export of raw shea nuts, citing the growing threat to local processors, value chain actors and the broader economy, particularly in Northern Region. GSEA addressed media in Tamale recently and appealed for government and policymakers to implement urgent interventions to […] The post Editorial:

The Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) wants greater stakeholder engagement and enhanced transparency in the Tourism Development Fund’s administration. The Association’s president, Dr. Edward Ackah-Nyamike Jnr., voiced dissatisfaction with opacity surrounding the Tourism Development Fund which is financed through levies collected from industry establishments. “We remain in the dark regarding balance of the Fund, how it […] The post Editorial:

By Kenneth Owusu Asante Amponsah Ghana’s public sector is central to national development. It delivers essential services, drives major infrastructure projects, and oversees vast fiscal responsibilities. Yet, year after year, reports from the Auditor-General and the Public Accounts Committee highlight recurring issues: procurement irregularities, underperformance of SOEs, lapses in project delivery, and financial leakages. At […] The post Strengthening

Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the energy sector as the biggest economic threat currently facing the country. Speaking during a deep-dive session on the Ghana Energy Compact under Mission 300 at the World Bank, he warned that the sector is grappling with a financial shortfall of approximately US$2 billion annually. Dr. Forson […] The post Energy

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU African central bank governors have urged the International Monetary Fund to overhaul its debt sustainability framework, saying the current model fails to reflect the continent’s unique economic vulnerabilities. The call came during the African Consultative Group Meeting held in Washington on Tuesday, April 22, where the Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. […] The post BoG

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU and Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku Government must address its inverted yield curve, restore debt sustainability and implement far-reaching fiscal and revenue reforms before re-entering the domestic bond market, according to a new policy paper authored by Dr. Richmond Atuahene – a banking consultant and financial sector expert. The 95-page analysis, titled […] The post Fix

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Journalists for Responsible Fisheries and Environment (JRFE) has called on the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) to ensure strict compliance with all scientific measures aimed at replenishing the country’s dwindling fish stocks. Since the introduction of the 2014 Fisheries Management Plan, Ghana has implemented annual closed seasons for […] The post JRFE