It is essential for policymakers to carefully assess the broader economic consequences of the 21% VAT imposition on end-user electricity tariffs and consider a more balanced approach that protects the sustainability of the power sector and supports economic recovery, stability and industrialization. In line with the efforts being made towards economic recovery, imposing a 21% […] The post Elikplim
Former Ghanaian President John Mahama’s recent plea for a ‘honeymoon’ period in his new administration has raised eyebrows and ignited discussions about the level of preparedness for his leadership. In this article, we will delve into the implications of such a plea and analyze whether it signals a lack of readiness for the challenges that […] The post Mahama’s
December 7, 2024, will see Ghana go to the polls once again. The task will be simple: we have to elect new leaders at the national and parliamentary levels of governance. Although many parties will contest, the bigger concession has, for the past years, been that it will end up as a two-horse race between […] The post What if ‘abstain’ was
The dream of Hiplife Artist and Managing Director of Ghana Post Company Limited, Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obuor, to win the Asante Akim South parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has hit a snag, as eleven (11) of his Zonal Campaign Coordinators have defected from his camp. They have joined forces […] The post 11 defect from Obour’s camp to join incumbent
Joe Biden is a lie and a liar. That opening sentence is meant to sting. More importantly, it is meant to shatter the happy caricature that the sitting US president is an antidote – in character, nature and temperament – to his predecessor, Donald Trump. Biden tried to promote the big lie that he is […] The post Biden is no different than Trump appeared first on The
Get ready for a football spectacle like never before as Ghana clashes with Egypt in a do-or-die AFCON game. In today’s riveting showdown, we’re not just witnessing a match; we’re about to witness the Battle of the Mo’s – a clash of titans between Mohammed Kudus and Mohammed Salah. Benjamin Epton brings you the inside […] The post Kudus
News last weekend of a fatal crash involving the convoy of Mrs Samira Bawumia, wife of our esteemed Vice President brings me to my feet. One life lost is one too many. The nation has lost Fuseini Mumuni, Samira’s veteran body guard, who sacrificed his dear life for the entire entourage. When such personalities depart, […] The post Kwesi Yankah: Presidential Convoys and Road Tragedies
In the run-up to the 2024 General Elections, IMANI presents PULSE, a fortnightly curated social media-based sentiment analysis report designed to follow the “pulse” of Ghanaians in the run-up to the 2024 Election. 1. The period under observation for this edition of the report is from the 27th of December to the 14th of January […] The post Episode
Africa’s biggest football festival – the men’s Africa Cup of Nations 2023 – is being hosted by Côte d’Ivoire in west Africa and will culminate in its final match on 11 February 2024. More than ever before, the world will be watching the action at the 34th edition of the cup, given that some of football’s greatest […] The post Afcon:
Nestled within the captivating landscapes of Ghana is a harrowing narrative that deeply resonates with countless young individuals— the hustle to survive unemployment. As freshly graduated students step out of the corridors of academia, they are rudely confronted by the stark realities of the competitive job market. The transition from the realm of hopeful aspirations […] The post Strategies
Some delegates of the New Patriotic Party in the Atiwa East constituency are calling on their colleagues, constituency, and regional executives of the party to ensure that the Member of Parliament for the area, who doubles as the Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei-Asare, is re-elected as the party’s parliamentary candidate for the area in […] The post NPP
Whenever rogues and for that matter thieves are being pursued, trust that other thieves will join in the pursuit. The unprovoked attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, where over 1,400 Jews were killed, has resulted in Israel unleashing inferno on Gaza. Today, is Day 100. Many nations would want to see the […] The post South Africa and the Case of Pursuit of a Thief appeared first on
Ghana’s Afcon2023 campaign started on a shaky note, leaving fans anxious about the team’s future. However, there’s hope for redemption, and here are five crucial steps the Black Stars must take to reignite optimism: Stability in the Starting XI: Coach Chris Hughton needs to put an end to constant lineup experimentation. If Kudus is fit, […] The post Afcon
Sheela Oppong Sakyi, a legal practitioner and strategist at the office of the First Lady, says she has what it takes to defeat incumbent MP for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, in the upcoming NPP Parliamentary primaries. Confident in her ability to secure victory, Sheela asserts that she is the ideal candidate to help the NPP […] The post NPP Primaries: Dome-Kwabenya
This weekend marks exactly five years when Mrs Josephine Asante was murdered in cold blood in her home at the Emefs Hillview Estates, near Afienya, in the Ningo Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region. Intensive police investigation led to the apprehension of a number of suspects, some of who are assisting the inquisition. However, […] The post Who killed Josephine Asante 5 years ago? appeared
The economic facts are a part of the reflection on peoples’ lives. The Economy can tell us what is going on, but not what the citizens should do about it. What we should do depends largely on what the government values and how the government thinks about the citizens. Before we find our way into […] The post Domestic Politics and Morality appeared first on The Chronicle
A committee of representatives of land owners from nine communities in the Ejisu Municipality have re-entered a total of 950 acres of land, said to have been acquired by the government for use by the Free Zones Authority (FZA). The Communities are Ampabame, Adadientem, Abenase, Donaase, Ejisu-Manhyia, Asaapong, Hwereso, Edwenase and Nyinataase. The chairman of […] The post Owners take over Free Zones
In the ever-evolving horizon of education, the basic schools of Ghana find themselves at a critical juncture. This necessitates a transformative shift beyond the confines of governmental budgets and policy dictates. It is worth acknowledging that, while capitation grants play a crucial role in managing these schools, the fiscal strains on the government mandate a […] The post Community
Dear Mr. President, Happy New Year to you. I wish you the very best this year, which is your last year in power. It is my prayer that in this last year of your leadership, you will offer Ghana the kind of leadership that will let Ghanaians remember you positively and favourably when you leave […] The post Feature: Sulemana Braimah writes to President Akufo-Addo appeared first on
For well over a decade Ghana was exalted as one of the most promising and fastest growing economies on the continent. But recent reports of the country’s steep economic dip, high inflation and rolling blackouts, popularly referred to as “dumsor”, suggest the era of inconsistent electricity between 2012 and 2016 is back. The west African nation is experiencing power rationing and electricity cuts. […] The post Ghana’s
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