Deloitte has indicated that the outlook for the Ghanaian economy is favorable in the short to medium term. However, it added there are downside risks emanating from the forthcoming general elections in December, high inflation, and elevated interest rates, all of which are weighing on private consumption and investment spending in 2024. “However, a faster […] The post Economic
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Thursday in Accra welcomed a team of nine Nigerian cyclists who rode from Lagos to Accra to raise awareness and support for the autism community. This initiative was part of their participation in the “Play with Stephen” Golf Tournament. The cyclists began their journey on Tuesday, with their arrival […] The post Nine cyclists ride
Around 50 countries across the world are heading to the polls this year—or have already done so—including West African countries, Deloitte has said. In the case of Ghana, which will go to the polls on December 7, 2024, Deloitte said the current state of the economy and citizens’ welfare will factor heavily into how voters […] The post The economy, citizens’
A Security Expert Colonel Festus Aboagye (Retired) believes that peace agreements ahead of major elections in Ghana have not been enough to tackle the issue of violence in the electoral process. To him, Ghana must embrace a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy that addresses the root causes of electoral conflict and violence and strengthens the foundations of […] The post Peace
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, over the weekend launched his manifesto for the 2024 elections, dubbed ‘Bold Solutions’. As the title of the manifesto suggests, it offers bold solutions to current problems in different sectors by the government of Dr. Bawumia from January 2025, in his quest to transform […] The post NPP Manifesto:
Manchester City have re-signed Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona on an initial one-year deal, with an option for an additional 12 months. The 33-year-old returns after a year in Spain. Gundogan enjoyed a trophy-laden first spell at the Etihad, winning 14 titles and scoring 60 goals in 304 appearances. Gundogan said he is seven years at […] The post Gundogan leaves Barcelona due to financial
The running mate to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has said that the party better records in political office than the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Dr Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) urged the electorate to vote for Dr. Bawumia, the NPP presidential candidate, to sustain the gains achieved so far. Addressing […] The post NPP’s record is better than NDC’s
The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for developing agricultural policies and practices that promote food security, rural development, and economic growth. However, in Ghana, the Ministry has relied heavily on government funding, leading to inefficiencies and a lack of innovation. I believe that the Ministry of Agriculture should be withdrawn from the federal budget, requiring […] The post Roger
If efforts to address record global public debt are to leave no stone unturned, then weak disclosure laws warrant deep scrutiny. Hidden debt is borrowing for which a government is liable, but which is not disclosed to its citizens or to other creditors. And while this debt—by its nature—is often kept off the official government […] The post Hidden debt hurts economies.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged all universities in Ghana to strengthen their ties with industry and government to ensure that their research and teaching align with our nation’s development goals. President Akufo-Addo said this on Thursday, 22nd August 2024 after he commissioned the Silver Jubilee Building at the University for Development Studies (UDS) […] The post Akufo-Addo
“Peace is not an absence of war; it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.”—Baruch Spinoza, Dutch philosopher. Executive Summary Ghana’s electoral “Peace Pact,” introduced in 1996 and formalised in 2012, aims to prevent violence and ensure credible elections. Despite its noble intentions, this policy brief critically examines […] The post Col
CEO of Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPPG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor has said that Trafigura judgment debt calls for certain actions to be taken by the governments of Ghana in order to forestall such payments. First, he said, Ghana must adopt a more strategic and disciplined approach to its contractual engagements. This should include a […] The post Trafigura
CEO of Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPPG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor has said that Trafigura judgment debt should serve as a reminder of the importance of respecting the sanctity of multinational and international agreements, especially within the project finance realm of the power sector. The judgment debt, he said, highlights the critical need for Ghana […] The post Trafigura
CEO of Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPPG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor has said that Trafigura judgment debt should serve as a reminder of the importance of respecting the sanctity of multinational and international agreements, especially within the project finance realm of the power sector. The judgment debt, he said, highlights the critical need for Ghana […] The post Trafigura
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