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

The Institute for Education Studies (IFEST), a leading education policy think tank, has called for a major reform of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), arguing that the recurring challenges faced by parents and students each year must be addressed with lasting solutions. Executive Director of IFEST, Dr Peter Anti Partey, said the […] The post IFEST

Ghana has recorded a significant milestone on the international stage as Samuel Williams Yeboah becomes the first Ghanaian appointed to the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on the UN Register of Conventional Arms (UNROCA). Mr. Yeboah, who also serves as President of the Global Arms Control Advocates (GACA), played a key role in […] The post Williams

By Martha BEKELE & Arthur LAROK As summer has drawn to a close in the northern hemisphere, the Global South’s brief respite from United Nations meetings and international conferences has also ended. The last hurrah before the summer break was in late June, when the international community gathered in Seville, Spain, for the Fourth International […] The post Building a global order that

FirstBank Ghana has reinforced its commitment to improving healthcare and education in Ghana with a significant donation of GHS80,000, raised by its staff, in support of the Rotary Club of Accra Ring Road Central’s child-focused initiatives. The donation was presented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana, Mr Victor Yaw Asante, […] The post FirstBank

A landmark trade agreement, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has expired after 25 years giving some African goods duty-free access to the US market. Envoys from various African countries went to the US to try to negotiate an extension. Considered the cornerstone of US-Africa economic relations, AGOA’s aim was to help industrialise the […] The post AGOA’s demise sends

Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC and Swedru All Blacks Football Club have announced an official partnership, with the bank [ADB] becoming the club’s Official Banking and Match Day Sponsor. The announcement, which was made at a short unveiling ceremony at the bank’s head office in Accra, marks the beginning of a strategic relationship between one […] The post ADB

The wardrobe that outlived the empire Africa stands independent in law, yet the mirror tells another story. Parliaments debate sovereignty and leaders proclaim freedom, but the fabric on our bodies whispers a truth. Step into a courtroom or boardroom in Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, or Johannesburg, and you will find wigs, heavy robes, and thick wool […] The post The

By Ebenezer NJOKU Local talent and resources will be placed at the centre of efforts to build a multibillion-dollar digital economy, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has said at the opening of the Africa Internet Summit (AIS) 2025 in Accra. Speaking at the summit, which also marked 30 years […] The post Homegrown

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The current fiscal framework is inadequate to safeguard the economy from another debt crisis, the World Bank has warned – calling for a sweeping overhaul of public financial management, stricter discipline and stronger revenue measures. In its latest policy note, ‘Transforming Ghana in a Generation’, the […] The post Fiscal

Persistent congestion, high costs and operational inefficiencies at Ghana’s seaports are undermining trade and investment and weakening the country’s competitiveness, according to Jemilat Mahamah, Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Shipping. Addressing the Maritime Transport Stakeholders Forum in Tema, she said that unless transparency and efficiency are made central to port reforms, Ghana risks […] The post Port