This article examines the role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Brown Card Scheme in promoting economic integration, facilitating development, and eradicating poverty in the West African sub-region. It explores the scheme’s impact beyond its primary insurance sector, extending into broader community and financial ecosystems, and particularly focusing on integrating the mass […] The post
Supporters of Kennedy Agyapong, the recently defeated New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, are calling for him to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections. This comes after Mr Agyapong lost the NPP’s presidential primary to Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Kwabena Yankey, the group’s chairperson addressing a press conference on Tuesday, cited […] The post Contest
The first time I entered a shopping mall was on 25th August 2015. I was 16 years old and had just been admitted to the University of Ghana to undertake my undergraduate studies. The mall looked gigantic. It was beautiful and surreal, and I couldn’t hide my amusement at how one building could contain several […] The post Unlocking the north’s
Nii Ayikoi Otoo, former Attorney General under the Kufuor administration, has advised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to file appeals instead of holding press conferences to criticize judges’ dismissive rulings in corruption cases. His comments come in response to the OSP’s recent expression of concern over the increasing trend of such rulings, which […] The post Stop
Given the state of governance in our country and the long-held conviction that the country has not had enough benefits from mining, it is understandable that there is suspicion about a significant transaction such as the grant of a lithium mining lease to a subsidiary of an Australian-listed mining company whose significant U.S. shareholder will […] The post Controversies
The Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists (GACRA) reports that over 30 percent of its members have left the country for greener pastures in 2023. It stated that, apart from the concerning figure, hardworking, skillful, and experienced professional CRAs had vacated posts, noting that “this has brought about undue stress on the few left.” Mr. […] The post Over
The spokesperson of The New Force Movement has been granted bail to the tune of GH¢20,000 and is required to report to the police three times a week. The Belgian national, Ms. Shalimar Abbiusi was detained by the National Investigation Bureau when she was invited as part of the Bureau’s steps to identify the persons […] The post New Force spokesperson granted GH¢20K bail
Despite recent progress on restructuring the country’s debt, short-term interest rates exceeding 30 percent are undermining the savings achieved according to Leslie Dwight Mensah, an economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). With domestic markets as the sole financing source, he said, government remains vulnerable. “If stronger fiscal consolidation isn’t achieved, including on the […] The post
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has called for a dialogue between Mobile Money (MoMo) stakeholders to address the current impasse and arrive at fair and sustainable compensation for MoMo agents. ISSER emphasises the critical role of MoMo agents in driving financial inclusion in the country, and urges all parties to consider […] The post
About US$150million has been earmarked by the World Bank as funding for its West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP) phase-two project in Ghana, Chad and Sierra Leone. More than one million people are expected to benefit from the five-year project, which seeks to strengthen food systems and risk management in the sub-region and comes […] The post US$150m boost for agric appeared
The United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, wants more financial support to be provided for peacekeeping efforts – drawing attention to the stark contrast between the UN’s peacekeeping budget and vast global expenditure on military endeavours. He emphasised that the current budget of US$5.5billion allocated for peacekeeping operations worldwide constitutes a mere 0.3 […] The post
In an era when climate change is one of the most pressing issues globally, it has become necessary for government to set up a fund that industries can fall on in order to fully adapt to sustainable climate solutions, Chemical Engineer and Managing Consultant of Blue Alliance, Michael Ampeh Boateng, has intimated. Such action, according […] The post Industries
Popular Ghanaian rapper Edem known in private life as Anthony Denning Agbeviadey has been granted a GH₵50,000 after he was arraigned in court for knocking down a woman believed to be in her 40s. The woman was pronounced dead on arrival at the Police Hospital in Accra. He was charged with two counts of careless […] The post Rapper Edem granted
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim has urged Ghanaian authorities to leverage digital tools like drones, apps, and even satellites to combat the illegal mining practice known as “galamsey.” Expressing concern over the widespread destruction caused by illegal miners across various mining areas in the country, the NPP stalwart proposed the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies that […] The post We
The management team of Ghanaian rapper, Denning Edem Hotor, better known as Edem, has provided details about the accident the rapper was involved in last Saturday. Edem’s car collided with a pedestrian on the George Walker Bush Highway a few hours after his appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz show. According to Edem’s management, the rapper […] The post A
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has highlighted the positive impact of the government’s digitalization agenda on the Ghanaian economy at the 20th Ghana Club 100 Awards. The NPP flagbearer emphasized that the government’s digitalization agenda is tackling corruption in government services like passport acquisition and port clearance by reducing human intervention through the Ghana Card […] The post Bawumia:
Ningo-Prampram MP Samuel Nartey George has raised concerns about the delay in paying the 30% allowance promised to police officers assigned to guard Members of Parliament. He believes this delay is negatively impacting the morale of these officers and requested the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, be summoned to address Parliament on the matter. Sam […] The post Summon
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