The Sophisticated, High-Networth & Excellence (SHE) Global Awards, a Dubai-based, annual business ceremony to honour successful women change-makers, has selected Accra-Ghana as the destination to host the fifth edition of the prestigious event slated for 12th -13th April, 2024. The awards, which are organised by the publishers of Ladies in Business Magazine Global, in the […] The post Accra
The Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), a revenue assurance company, has sued the Fourth Estate and ace investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure for defamation. SML has dragged the Fourth Estate and Manasseh to court for allegedly publishing falsehood about its dealing with the Ghana Revenue Authority in latter part of the year 2023. In the suit, […] The post SML drags Fourth
Samuel Abu Jinapor The Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has launched a scathing criticism against the National Democratic Read More... The post Mahama 24-Hour Economy Mere Slogan appeared first on
By Raghuram G. Rajan & Viral V. Acharya Almost a year after the mini banking crisis in the United States, it is worth revisiting the episode. Was it just a tempest in a tea-cup? Was there really a systemic threat, or was it just a problem with a few banks? Should the interventions by the […] The post The danger of forgetting the 2023 banking crisis appeared
Ghana’s highly acclaimed live band, the Adaha Dance Band, is set to make a triumphant return to BlackBerry Lounge on 24th February, following their spirited Christmas performance last year. This eagerly anticipated event promises to deliver a captivating musical experience for Accra’s music enthusiasts. Renowned for their dynamic and entertaining stage presence, the Adaha Band […] The post Adaha
By Ben TAGOE With the surge in technology, the link between cybercrime and corruption is an undeniable reality. As technology advances, so does its potential for misuse, leading to a complex web of interconnected challenges. Let’s take a closer look at the links between cybercrimes and corruption, unravelling the threads that tie these two seemingly […] The post The
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has vehemently urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to promptly release all frozen salaries owed to its members. The Association alleged that the OSP has withheld the salaries of more than 400 teachers during its investigation of ghost names on the government’s payroll. Speaking to Citi […] The post TEWU
Police intelligence-led operations arrested two suspects in connection with robbery and killing of two, including a mobile money vendor last Monday at Walewale, in the North- East Region. The suspects, who were nabbed on February 17, 2024 barely five days after committing the act, are Zakaria Yamusa alias Vandam and Fatao Issah. A release from […] The post Police smoke-out MOMO vendor killers at
By Elolo Alfred KONGLO In an era dominated by digital advancements and connectivity, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially in the era where we rely heavily on technology for survival. While the benefits of technology are undeniable, there is a growing concern about the adverse effects of technology addiction on […] The post Technology
By Isaac K. FRIMPONG Retirement age, a pivotal stage marking the withdrawal of statutory workers from active work, holds a unique significance in Ghana, much like in many countries globally. This is where retirees are expected to start enjoying pensions and other retirement benefits. In Ghana, the retirement age is 60 years (both male and […] The post Navigating
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has attributed the suffering and hardships currently in Ghana to the unprecedented levels of corruption under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration. At a press conference today, February 19, 2024, the party lamented the corruption allegedly perpetrated by officials of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government in the past seven years. The NDC recounted the BOST […] The post Ghanaians
By Julie LeBLANC The United States is deeply committed to its role as a steadfast economic and commercial partner to African nations. This commitment was recently highlighted by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to West Africa, including stops in Nigeria – both in Abuja and Lagos – as well as in Cabo Verde, Cote […] The post The United States deeply
The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that the flagbearer of the party, John Dramani Mahama, is the best person to protect the public purse, describing him as ‘incorruptible’. He underscored the need for the electorate to entrust the public purse in the hands of Mr. Mahama, […] The post Mahama is incorruptible
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will outdoor his campaign team next week. The Party’s General Secretary, Mr Justin Koduah Frimpong, on Saturday said the Flagbearer had a clear vision for the nation, hence, he wasted no time in announcing his policy direction just a few months after being elected as the […] The post Bawumia to announce campaign team
In a recent political gathering hosted by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to acclaim Samuel Abu Jinapor as a parliamentary candidate for Damongo, Francis Asenso-Boakye, Minister for Roads and Read More... The post Mahama
Former President and Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has once again criticized the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he described as Read More... The post Mahama Criticizes NPP
Celebrated gospel singer Nana Osei better known as Nacee has hinted that he has composed a new campaign song for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. .Nacee, known for his popular Mahama campaign tracks like “E dey bee”, “Onaapo”, and “Mahama Okada”, revealed the news in response to a question about his […] The post Mahama’s
By Abdallah Kassim TIJANI Data has become the secret weapon that has propelled the growth of the digital economy in the current digital era. Much like oil was formerly thought to be the lifeblood of countries, data is currently the most important component in driving global industry transformation and economic growth. The World Economic Forum […] The post Data is the
By Barry EICHENGREEN For precisely three years, the economics profession has been collectively fixated on inflation. February 2021, exactly 36 months ago, was the last time consumer-price-index inflation in the United States (all items, 12-month percentage change) was at or below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. This recent episode of above-target inflation now shows signs […] The post The
By Katharina PISTOR Rulers have always found it hard to accept limits on their power. When the French parliament disputed Louis XIV’s edicts in 1655, the king of France and Navarre is said to have responded: “L’état, c’est moi” (“I am the state”). The ensuing age of absolutism in France ended only with the French […] The post Elon Musk and the absolutist revival
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