2026 Budget: GHC 110 million for 24-hour economy program is inadequate – Prof. Boadi
By: Ashiadey Dotse Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at UPSA, Prof. Isaac Boadi, says the government’s decision to allocate GHC 110 million to the 24-hour economy initiative in the 2026 Budget does not match the scale and ambition of the project, describing the amount as woefully inadequate. Prof. Boadi, […]
Unlocking Africa’s Future: Transparency and Public-Private Partnerships take center stage
By: Gloria Anderson and Eric Crentsil Chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, has called on African governments to adopt a new culture of discipline, transparency, and meaningful public-private partnerships (PPPs) as the continent positions its Public Financial Management (PFM) systems for long-term prosperity. Speaking on Day Two of […]
Minority challenges High Court order for Kpandai election rerun
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has cast doubt on the reasoning behind a High Court ruling ordering a fresh parliamentary election in the Kpandai constituency, insisting that the original vote was transparent and that the declared result accurately reflected the will of the electorate. The Tamale High Court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, […]
AWLN Ghana pushes for tougher digital violence measures
By Rachel Kakraba The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Ghana Chapter says this year’s Sixteen Days of Activism, which begins onn Tuesday, November 25, 2025, is an opportunity for renewed collective responsibility to confront persistent and deep-entrenched inequalities that fuel violence against women. It says the alarming rise in cases of domestic abuse, harmful cultural […]
Justice Poku Adusei urges copyright holders to assert their rights as infringement surges in tertiary institutions
By Dominic Hlordzi His Lordship Justice Dr. Poku Adusei, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, has called on copyright owners and collective management organisations (CMOs) to take bold legal action against institutions and individuals who repeatedly reproduce protected works without permission. Speaking at a national copyright workshop held on 19th November 2025 at the […]
GoldBod CEO calls for global gold certification to tackle smuggling
Magdalene Andoh Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., has called for an international gold certification regime to curb smuggling and strengthen responsible sourcing across the global supply chain. He made the call while addressing industry leaders at the 2025 Dubai Precious Metals Conference held at the Atlantis Palm Jumeirah […]
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want. His […]
Tamale High Court orders rerun of Kpandai Parliamentary election
By Murtala Issah The Tamale High Court has ordered a rerun of the parliamentary election in the Kpandai constituency, directing the Electoral Commission to conduct fresh polls within 30 days. The ruling, delivered by His Lordship Emmanuel Brew Plange, follows a petition filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, challenging […]
More people are dying from lifestyle-related diseases – Cardiologist
By Ama Joycelyn Tseyiboe Cardiovascular diseases have become the leading causes of death in recent times, raising growing concern among health professionals. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Monday, November 24, 2025, Reverend Doctor Albert Agbi, a physician specialist and cardiology senior resident at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, cautioned that more people are dying from […]
Jospong Group empowers Ghanaian journalists at COP30
In its ongoing effort to boost Ghanaian journalists’ climate change reporting capabilities, the Jospong Group provided twenty journalists with the opportunity to participate in the 30th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP30). The global climate talks took place in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025, with the central […]
2026 Budget: ‘Big Push’ and education investments face calls for clear timelines
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The government’s 2026 budget has earmarked a significant GH¢30.5 billion for the ‘Big Push’ initiative aimed at transforming Ghana’s road infrastructure alongside a GH¢33.3 billion allocation to the education sector. These ambitious investments signal a strong commitment to national development but have also raised concerns among journalists and stakeholders at a budget […]
Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward visits Ghana
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, has arrived in Ghana for a two-day visit aimed at reinforcing the partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana. The visit highlights collaboration in climate-smart development, education, innovation, inclusive sports, and Commonwealth cooperation. During his visit, The Duke is expected to travel to Aburi, where he […]
OSP says Ghana saved $2.7 billion by stopping SML contract
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Director of Research, Strategy and Communication at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Samuel Darko, says the country saved $2.7 billion after the OSP’s investigation led to the cancellation of the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) contract, a government agreement whose legitimacy and performance had raised concerns. He made this […]
Unexplained wealth order would have helped us resolve Cecilia Dapaah’s case faster – OSP
By: Ashiadey Dotse Director of Research, Strategy and Communication at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Samuel Darko, says the lack of an unexplained wealth order in Ghana slowed down the investigation into former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah’s case. Cecilia Dapaah, a former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, became the subject of a […]
