The Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS), Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, has urged the government to institutionalize learning from past development strategies to ensure the effective implementation and sustainability of the 24-Hour Economy Programme. Presenting a detailed review paper on, “Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Program”, in Accra on Tuesday, […] The post CPS

A new report released by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) has revealed that Ghana’s pension funds could unlock more than US$1 billion for private sector investment—a shift that could transform domestic development financing. The findings were unveiled at a high-level news conference held in Accra, bringing together key institutional trustees and stakeholders to discuss […] The post Ghana’s

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects, Atame Elijah and Nasiru Yakubu, who attacked a gold merchant on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Adumasa market in the Ashanti Region. The suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest the remaining suspect. The Police Command commended […]

Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called on African countries to prioritise transparency, accountability, and local participation in all extractive sector agreements. The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government is finalising an Oil Palm Plantation Policy to be presented in next year’s budget, as part of a broader effort to develop key economic crops within the agriculture sector in 2026 and beyond. This initiative aims to harness the full potential of oil palm and other strategic crops for generating large-scale […] The post Gov’t introduces

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Deputy Minister of Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem has said nation’s economy is firmly on the path to recovery, supported by strong fiscal performance, lower inflation and renewed investor confidence. He said this during a stakeholder engagement session in Accra as part of preparations for the 2026 national budget. According to him, […] The post Stronger

The Ghana Chamber of Shipping has described the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) decision to delay the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF) by one year as a prudent and necessary step that aligns with its earlier call for a pause to assess the policy’s potential impact on developing economies such as Ghana. At the IMO’s […] The post Chamber of

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Cargill Ghana Limited has inaugurated a state-of-the-art waste water treatment plant at its cocoa processing facility at Tema Free Zones Enclave. The US$2.6 million investment, according to the company’s Managing Director, is a crucial addition to its operations, reinforcing Cargill’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The new plant, which has […] The post Cargill

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has reiterated government’s commitment to restoring integrity, strengthening oversight and rebuilding public confidence in the real estate sector. He said government is implementing key reforms including the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047) to enhance transparency, improve governance and […] The post Gov’t