The National NGO Forum, led by child-focused non-profit OAfrica, has intensified calls for urgent national action to end child labour in illegal small-scale mining, widely known as galamsey. Held at the University of Ghana, the forum brought together stakeholders from Ghana’s health, education, environment and social protection sectors. The event, which marked the World Day […] The post ‘Poisoned

By Christabel Danso Abeam The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has raised alarm over the country’s employment landscape, revealing that more than 68 percent of Ghana’s employed working-age population are engaged in vulnerable jobs. Citing findings from the 2023 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), […] The post Over

Revenue Mobilisation Africa (RMA) has called for a full independent public inquiry into the state-led banking sector clean-up that cost the government over GH¢25 billion. The civil society group is demanding legal accountability for what it described as a mismanaged and opaque process that led to massive job losses, rising public debt, and eroded trust […] The post Gov’t urged to probe

In recent years, the global conversation around nation-building, particularly in emerging and developing economies, has intensified. From policy conferences in Addis Ababa to reform roundtables in Abuja, and across countless media platforms, citizens and leaders alike are calling for meaningful transformation. These demands, though urgent, often omit one foundational truth: no nation can be sustainably […] The post The

By Collins Kissiedu SARPONG In an era where digital literacy is a fundamental skill, the ability to teach programming effectively has become an essential part of teacher education. Yet, in Ghanaian colleges of education and IT training institutions, programming instruction remains a persistent challenge. Many pre-service ICT educators graduate without the confidence or competence to […] The post Rethinking

By Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu The narrative around the global healthcare system is rapidly evolving. Yet, in many places, the very foundation of the profession is still quite tenuous. In Ghana, where healthcare professionals face numerous challenges, including an inadequate number of staff and limited resources, solidifying the professional identity and capacity of nurses is […] The post Replicating

By Collins Ofoe KWASHIE Ghana is currently experiencing what should be a moment of economic optimism. Inflation has been on a steady decline throughout the first half of 2025, and for the first time in years, there’s a glimmer of macroeconomic stability. Deloitte and the IMF are both projecting single-digit inflation by year-end—with the IMF […] The post Inflation

By Joshua AMLANU The newly inaugurated Air Navigation Services (ANS) Centre in Accra positions Ghana as a regional hub for air traffic control and aviation safety in West Africa. The six-storey facility, one of the largest of its kind on the continent, is designed to manage growing air traffic volumes while supporting Ghana’s ambition to […] The post New ANS Centre positioned

Incessant illegal exportation of cup lumps continues to be a bane for growth of the local value addition quest. The Rubber Association of Ghana (RUPAG) is therefore calling on security agencies to intervene in the illegal and unregulated export of raw rubber to save Ghanaian farmers and the economy. In fact, this illegal trade contravenes […] The post Editorial: Unprocessed export

The Ghana Tourism Authority’s (GTA) 2024 Tourism Report affirms the growing popularity of Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park as one of the country’s most cherished tourist destinations. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park topped the list of most visited tourist attractions for 2024 with 333,233 visitors, representing 20% of all recorded visits to tourist sites nationwide. More importantly, […] The post Editorial:

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) says the industry is yet to recover to pre-COVID levels of home sales and demand, and is now facing a fresh challenge—rising costs of building materials, which are further constraining growth and affordability in the housing market. GREDA’s president, Dr. James Orleans-Lindsay – who described […] The post Home

The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom,Jira Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has lauded the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, and the Bank’s executive leadership for their prudent economic stewardship and efforts in preserving the value of the national currency. The commendation came during a high-level courtesy call by the Governor […] The post Yagbonwura hails

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has indicated that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) could convene earlier than its scheduled September 23–26 meeting to consider a further cut to the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate, should the inflation trajectory continue downward in July and August. Speaking at a post-MPC policy seminar organised by […] The post BoG

By Kizito CUDJOE The Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) has raised concerns over persistent encroachment on its operational lands in Pokuase, saying the incursions are undermining its ability to deliver critical regulatory services and expand infrastructure. The PPRSD, a division of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), plays a central role in […] The post Plant

The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSD) Limited has appointed Clara B. Arthur as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership change at the country’s primary payment infrastructure operator. Mrs. Arthur, who will assume the role on 1 September, brings extensive experience from the banking sector and international financial services. She previously held senior […] The post GhIPSS

Fidelity Bank Ghana has officially launched its third annual Sustainability Month, reaffirming its leadership in advancing sustainable development within Ghana’s financial sector. With the broader theme, ‘Sustaining Our World: Collaborating for a Greener Future’, the month-long initiative, popularly known as Orange Goes Green, aims to deepen awareness, inspire action, and showcase how finance can become […] The post Fidelity

The Charles Gordon Trust Awards is back this year with a bang! The 2025 edition, billed to be a spectacular event and an unforgettable experience, is scheduled to take place at the Grand Sapphire in London, United Kingdom on October 11, 2025. The highlights of the award show will include high-end entertainment throughout the night, […] The post Henry Amponsah nominated for Charles

The inaugural Mobex Africa Partnership Day was held in Accra, under the theme ‘Powering innovation through partnerships’. The event brought together policy-makers, industry leaders, development partners and tech entrepreneurs to mark ten years of Mobex Africa’s impact in advancing digital transformation across the continent. Delivering the keynote address, Chief Executive Officer of Mobex Africa, George […] The post Mobex

Background As outlined in Section 28 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the Finance Minister of Ghana delivered the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review for the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on behalf of the President on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis provides […] The post Highlights of the Mid-Year

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH On July 28, the Valdai Discussion Club in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) held the 3rd Russian-African Conference titled: “Realpolitik in a Divided World: Rethinking Russia-South Africa Ties in a Global and African Context”  in Pretoria, South Africa. In this insightful interview, Fyodor Lukyanov, Chairman of […] The post South