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By Leo Nelson || Lydia Omotolani Godwin African economies are demonstrating stronger resilience in the face of global economic uncertainties, with analysts and policymakers pointing to improved fiscal reforms, expanding intra-African trade, digital innovation, and growing investment in infrastructure as key drivers of the continent’s economic stability and growth. Across the continent, governments are increasingly adopting pragmatic economic policies aimed at reducing dependence on raw commodity exports while strengthening local industries, agriculture, and technology sectors. Economic observers say that despite challenges such as inflation, debt pressures, climate change, and geopolitical tensions, many African countries have shown remarkable adaptability and recovery…

Berj Gallery has opened its first solo exhibition by Ewuresi Archer, presenting “A Love Letter With Teeth,” a new body of work that explores memory, beauty and the tensions beneath everyday life. The exhibition, which runs from April 26 through July 7, marks a significant debut for Archer, a Ghanaian-American whose practice spans painting, printmaking and sculpture. Developed during an eight-week residency in the coastal village of Busua, the works draw on her experiences navigating the complexities of place, identity and belonging. A Love Letter With Teeth examines Ewuresi Archer’s experiences of the unsettling nature of what beauty often helps…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has issued a firm directive to the Ghana Education Service to undertake an urgent and comprehensive review of the examination question paper distribution system, following a disruptive delay that marred the start of the Basic Education Certificate Examination at the Boako centre on Monday, May 4. The incident left 273 candidates from nine schools in limbo as answer booklets sat idle without accompanying question papers, while other centres nationwide had already commenced the examination. At the time of the Minister’s visit, supervisors, invigilators, and anxious candidates were still awaiting the arrival of the…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy On Monday, May 4, 2026, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang delivered a stirring message of solidarity and encouragement to the more than 620,000 pupils commencing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination across Ghana. Speaking on behalf of the Government, the Vice President extended her heartfelt goodwill to candidates nationwide, imploring them to confront the examinations with unshakable confidence, unwavering honesty, and resolute determination. She charged students to place their trust in years of diligent preparation and academic rigor, rather than succumb to anxiety or impropriety. Throughout the examination period, which spans May 4 to May 11,…

By Leo Nelson Ahead of the 2026 Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE) which commences today, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has cautioned candidates and invigilators against examination malpractice to ensure the smooth conduct of the exams. The Minister issued the caution during a monitoring visit to Asawinso Senior High School in the Western North Region as candidates sat the examination nationwide. He inspected the examination at Asawinso Senior High School as national candidates commenced their papers. A total of 620,141 candidates from 20,395 schools began the examination across the country. Iddrisu pointed to concerns over rising examination malpractice and referenced last…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Bank of Ghana’s staggering losses are not evidence of fiscal recklessness but the calculated cost of restoring macroeconomic stability, according to Joe Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, May 4, Mr. Jackson mounted a robust defense of the Central Bank’s financial posture, arguing that its interventions must be assessed against the backdrop of aggressive inflation containment. “I will say this clearly and definitely. It is a good justification. You can’t avoid that, I know there are all kinds of arguments, there are also all sorts of…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy A deepening rift at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has culminated in the complete withdrawal of all Out-Patient Department services, as doctors decry a protracted conflict that they say jeopardizes clinical integrity and patient welfare. The Korle Bu Doctors Association (KODA) declared the industrial action effective Monday, May 4, 2026, following an unresolved impasse between Laboratory Physicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists at the hospital’s Central Laboratory. The Association warns that the deadlock is eroding standards of care and compromising diagnostic precision. In a statement released Sunday, May 3, KODA signaled that further escalation remains on the table…

The Ghana Prisons Service has issued a strong public warning over a growing trend of impersonation scams involving individuals posing as prison officials on social media platforms to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. The alert, contained in an official public disclaimer released by the Service’s Public Affairs Department, highlights a surge in fraudulent activities where scammers exploit the identities of senior officers, including the Director-General, to solicit money and sensitive personal information. Authorities say the development poses a serious risk to public trust and security. The Service stressed that these impersonation schemes are entirely unauthorised and criminal in nature,…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Minority in Parliament has launched a scathing rebuttal of the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 financial report, insisting that the Central Bank’s declared GH¢15.6 billion operating loss grossly understates the institution’s actual fiscal hemorrhage. While acknowledging the BoG’s decision to publish its financial statements, the Minority accused the bank of abandoning international financial reporting standards in favor of its own accounting framework. According to the BoG’s 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements, the Central Bank has now posted losses for four consecutive years. This follows deficits of GH¢60.9 billion in 2022 and GH¢10.5 billion in 2023. Its…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Mounting frustration has reached a boiling point as the Unposted Environmental Health Officers and Assistants Association of Ghana threatens a decisive demonstration on May 12, citing years of stalled recruitment and government inertia. The association revealed that its members have languished without postings and financial clearance since 2021, despite sustained engagements with state authorities. Patience, they warn, has finally worn thin. In a strongly worded statement issued May 4, 2026, the group referenced a December 15, 2025, pledge by the Ministry of Local Government to escalate their grievances to Cabinet. Nearly five months on, no feedback has…