Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has proceeded on leave, effective February 5, 2025, ahead of the official end of his tenure in August. His decision, approved by former President John Mahama, marks the conclusion of nearly eight years of service in the central bank’s top leadership. Dr. Opoku-Afari […] The post BoG’s

By Elizabeth PUNSU The Minister for Foreign Affairs designate, Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa, has announced plans to implement major reforms in the passport acquisition process. These reforms aim to curb the influence of ‘goro’ boys (middlemen), who often defraud unsuspecting Ghanaians, and to eliminate the unnecessary stress associated with acquiring passports. During his vetting on Friday, […] The post

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), in collaboration with the European Union and the Presbyterian University of Ghana, has trained over 30 young entrepreneurs and agricultural cooperatives in sustainable agribusiness practices. This initiative forms part of the Green Growth Ghana Project, which aims to promote a green and […] The post

By Dalia MARIN On February 23, German voters will elect a new federal parliament, and many expect the country’s established political parties to lose ground. In recent elections – for the European Parliament in June and in the East German Länder (federal states) of Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg in September – young voters flocked to […] The post Germany

  In Episode 1, we explored how technology is opening doors for Ghana’s youth, offering new opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. We saw how young Ghanaians are no longer just consumers of technology—they are shaping the digital future through coding, app development, and groundbreaking startups. But as the world moves rapidly toward digital […] The post

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed experienced sports psychologist from Belgium, Kris Perquy as the Team Psychologist for the senior male national football team, the Black Stars. A psychologist plays a critical role in a football team by focusing on the mental and emotional well-being of the players. Kris Perquy is an accomplished sports […] The post Black Stars

The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has recommended the agriculture sector as another avenue for strengthening the strong bilateral relations between Ghana and Australia through the execution of mutually beneficial projects. According to Prof. Opoku-Agyemang a strong partnership between Ghana and Australia could prove the masterstroke in the country’s quest for a permanent solution […] The post

True repentance on the part of the West, who divided and plundered Africa, must go beyond symbolic gestures, by not only providing assistance to the continent, but must seriously finance its revival, help it restore its unity, and support its sustainable development, Togolese minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey has said. Delivering a lecture on […] The post Those

By Rafiq Nungor ADAM The Upper West (UW) Regional Hospital has received an ultrasound machine and assorted medical equipment, including consumables, valued close to three thousand Ghana cedis from  Virtue foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), to improve healthcare delivering in the Upper West Region. Virtue Foundation’s mission is to deliver quality healthcare to those in […] The post

By Edward DEBRAH The recent incident involving the collapse of the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Ghana’s former President during a public event underscores the critical necessity for a comprehensive national emergency response system. Although the prompt actions of medical personnel in this case prevented a potentially tragic outcome, the event reveals significant weaknesses within Ghana’s emergency […] The post

Concerted public-private partnerships are required to accelerate the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption rate, with regulatory clarity and infrastructure development top of the agenda. This was the view of industry stakeholders during the recent launch of Grace Mobility Ghana, who believe the development of charging infrastructure, streamlined licensing processes, and targeted incentives would encourage both […] The post

By Jerry.J.AFOLABI (PhD) This paper outlines an actionable framework for the Government of Ghana to address pressing economic challenges during its first 100 days in office. The focus is on stabilizing the economy, regaining public trust, and laying the foundation for long-term sustainable growth. Announce a comprehensive economic recovery plan The President should communicate a […] The post

By Anthony Kofituo MORRISON Ghana’s parliamentary vetting process has long been a topic of national debate, often criticised for prioritising political affiliations over competency. Recent vetting exercises have exposed systemic flaws, with nominees sometimes being endorsed based on party loyalty rather than their qualifications and experience. This approach undermines the principles of good governance, accountability, and national development. […] The post

While Ghana’s pension industry recorded around GH¢78.2billion as of June 2024, with the majority of funds allocated to domestic assets including government securities and Eurobonds, local pension fund assets under management (AUM) are expected to reach        GH¢100billion by the end of 2025. This will be significantly ahead of earlier projections, according to David Tetteh-Amey Abbey, […] The post

The African continent faces a severe energy shortfall, with over 600 million people lacking access to electricity. Contingent to the above, about thirty African heads of state and government have pledged reforms to expand electricity access. This was announced at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania and forms part of the Dar es […] The post Editorial:

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) wants a more robust legal framework to address loan defaults, arguing that defaulters must face stringent consequences to deter others from exploiting loopholes in the judicial system. John Awuah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GAB, stressed the need to send […] The post Banks

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The inflation rate for January 2025 stands at 23.5 percent, marking a slight decrease from 23.8 percent recorded in December 2024 according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The report also indicates that month-on-month inflation between December 2024 and January 2025 was 1.7 […] The post January

 By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana has stated that the nation’s economic gains could face headwinds from global developments, adding that a coordinated approach to fiscal and monetary policies is necessary to prevent external spillovers. In its first meeting of 2025, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) highlighted […] The post

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on the citizenry to take personal responsibility for the country’s development, emphasising that nation-building is a collective duty rather than the sole responsibility of government. Speaking at the Eagles Forum’s Annual Banquet and Awards Night in Accra on February 1, she challenged citizens […] The post

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Business and Financial Times, Dr. Godwin Acquaye, has reaffirmed his outfit’s commitment to its long-standing partnership with Silver Star Auto – a leading automobile dealership in Ghana, expressing gratitude for their decade-long collaboration and anticipating continued growth. He said  this during a courtesy call to […] The post