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By Lawrence Odoom Dr. Dramani Bukari, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, has reportedly passed away, according to sources privy to the development. The precise circumstances surrounding his demise remain indeterminate at this juncture, and an official communiqué from the relevant authorities is yet to be promulgated. Dr. Bukari served in the capacity of Deputy Chief Executive at the NPA , the statutory regulatory institution entrusted with the oversight of Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. His tenure was marked by stewardship within a sector pivotal to the Ghana’s energy security and economic stability. Further particulars pertaining to his…

A REJOINDER BY BOBBY QUARQOO WHY PEOPLE CAN’T FACE TRUTH Truth imposes responsibility on people. Embracing that responsibility could result in inconveniences that can include: 1. Leaving your comfort zome 2. Reduction or deminishing your daily bread, even if temporarily…..livelihood loss 3. Loss of your safety 4. Loss of inheritance 5. Forfeiture of opportunities Example:When people from other faiths come to know the truth of who the Lord Jesus is, they push it away through: 1. Intellectual dishonesty 2. Preference for misinformation Both of these drive them away from the responsibility that accepting the true identity of Christ imposes on them,…

Tension is brewing in the ancient fishing community of Awonasuazo in the Ellembelle District in the Western Region following a decision by the chief of the area to evict Ewe settlers in the community. The settlement, mainly occupied by fisherfolk from the southern part of the Volta Region, dates back almost a century, with a sizable population of Anlo settlers from all the 36 clans of the Anlo State of the Volta Region inhabiting the area. These Ewe settler fisherfolk migrated to the Nzemamanle in pre-independent Ghana for their fishing trade, and have lived there with others until they received…

Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, a former CEO of Ghana’s Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC)’s 10-year prison sentence has been overturned by the Court of Appeal. The appellate court acquitted and discharged her, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The Court of Appeal on Thursday morning (July 30, 2026) unanimously acquitted and discharged Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, quashing her earlier conviction and 10-year sentence In a 94-page judgement, the court held that the trial judge lost sight of the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against her…

By Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson South Africa occupies a unique place in Africa’s history. It is a nation whose struggle against apartheid inspired the world and whose transition to democracy became a symbol of reconciliation, justice and hope. It is therefore painful to witness the growing tide of xenophobia that threatens to undermine these hard-earned values. There is no denying that South Africa faces serious challenges. High unemployment, crime, inequality, pressure on public services and slow economic growth are genuine concerns that deserve urgent attention. Every sovereign nation has the right, and indeed the responsibility to regulate its borders and…

The Somé Traditional Council has officially launched the 2026 edition of the Sométutu Zâ Festival, calling on citizens, residents, and sons and daughters of the Somé Traditional Area, both at home and abroad, to unite in celebrating the area’s rich cultural heritage while championing development. The colorful launch ceremony held on Wednesday, July 22, was at Adafienu -Batekorme, was attended by traditional rulers, queen mothers, opinion leaders, government officials, and members of the public, marked the beginning of activities leading to the annual festival, which has become one of the most significant cultural events in the Volta Region. Addressing the…

By Leo Nelson The Ghanaian government has unveiled a major fiscal restructuring plan aimed at reversing years of rising debt accumulation and restoring confidence in the country’s public financial management system. As part of the midyear budget review, the government announced sweeping reforms, including a new binding fiscal rule that will limit debt levels and enforce stronger spending controls. The reforms, according to the government, represent a decisive shift from previous approaches to managing public finances, with greater emphasis now being placed on controlling expenditure, improving accountability and ensuring that public resources deliver measurable benefits to citizens. Presenting the Mid-Year…

By Leo Nelson Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced sweeping reforms to Ghana’s public procurement system while presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, 2026, outlining measures designed to shorten procurement timelines, restrict single-source contracts and tighten rules governing restricted tendering. Dr Ato Forson told Parliament that the government intends to pursue reforms across three distinct areas of public procurement, each aimed at addressing longstanding inefficiencies and vulnerabilities within the system. “Government is proposing further reforms to public procurement in three different areas. First, the first reform is shortening procurement lead times. The…

By Leo Nelson Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana secured an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows following the implementation of strategic gold trade reforms. Presenting the Mid-Year Budget Review before Parliament, the Minister highlighted that this significant capital injection was anchored by a transformational policy reform featuring complementary fiscal measures to support inflation targeting, safeguard foreign exchange stability, and reinforce overall macro-economic resilience. “Central to this reform was the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board to curb gold smuggling, formalise the gold trade, and ensure that a greater share of Ghana’s mineral…

By Leo Nelson Ghana has unveiled an ambitious strategy to dramatically strengthen its financial shield against external shocks, with the government targeting international reserves equivalent to 15 months of import cover by the end of 2028. The initiative, known as the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), forms part of a broader economic reform agenda aimed at boosting foreign exchange stability, strengthening investor confidence and protecting the economy from global uncertainties. Presenting the Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed that the government had developed the reserve accumulation framework as…