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The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, is leading Ghana’s delegation to the Osaka World Expo 2025 in Japan, where the country is set to showcase its economic potential and cultural heritage to the global community. The Hon. Minister will, on behalf of the President of the Republic, deliver an address at the “Ghana Day Event” on Thursday, 11th September 2025, hold the business forum, and engage in bilateral meetings. The Ghana Pavilion will present visitors with a taste of the country’s hospitality, traditional heritage, and a wide range of investment opportunities across critical sectors. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare is…

…Laptops with source code stolen in East Legon break-in; Amid Minister’s announcement Another twist has emerged in the ongoing controversy surrounding Inpath Technologies Limited, the digital platform developed for the National Service Authority (NSA) to post and monitor service personnel. On Monday night, just hours after the sudden removal of NSA boss, Felix Gyamfi by the Office of the President, suspected thieves broke into the Toyota Prado belonging to Samuel Korley, a key developer of the Inpath system. The incident, which unfolded while Mr Korley was dining at The Thai Restaurant in East Legon, has raised suspicions of a targeted operation…

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has underscored the urgency of fair and collective global action on climate change during a bilateral meeting with H.E. Selwin Hart, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition. The Vice President first conveyed Ghana’s gratitude for Mr. Hart’s condolences following the recent helicopter crash in Ghana before turning attention to the pressing need for climate cooperation in 2025, which she described as a pivotal year for global climate action. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang emphasised the injustice of climate impacts, noting that poorer countries—who contribute the least to the crisis—often bear the…

Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, one of the five (5) presidential hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has distanced himself from the failures of the Akufo-Addo government. According to the astute engineer, he cannot be faulted for the abysmal performance of the administration because he was not part of it under the last eight (8) years. Speaking on his ambition to lead the NPP as it flagbearer for the 2028 general election, the onetime general secretary argued that he should be assessed differently from the rest. In his view, delegates of the party should look at his clean record, unblemished integrity…

The youth of Builsa South District in the Upper East Region, have rejected the lack of development in their area, after years of standing alone as a district. They say, for several years, development has been far from them, stressing that, they have nothing to show when it comes to especially road, schools, among others. In the entire district, they lament, there is no tarred road neither a tertiary institution, something they want changed especially at this time that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is back in government. At a recent event to demand for their fair share of the…

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for greater collaboration and flexibility in the ongoing review of the Minerals and Mining Act, urging government and stakeholders to adopt an inclusive approach that balances national development goals with industry sustainability. Speaking at the Mining and Minerals Convention in Accra, the Chamber’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Ahmed Nantogmah, stressed that the review process must safeguard the interests of companies, workers, and communities while aligning with Ghana’s long-term development agenda. Mr. Nantogmah underscored that inclusive policies are critical to the sector’s long-term stability. He noted that the Chamber remains committed to working closely…

The Spokesperson of the Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Dr. Gideon Boako has downplay claims made by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Tano North Constituency Secretary, Stephen Ntiamoah, alleging that his support for the former Vice President is solely based on loyalty, believing that his boss cannot win the 2028 elections Describing the allegations as “wicked lies,” Dr. Boako stressed that such claims are baseless and must be treated with contempt. In a statement responding to the comments, Dr. Boako clarified that he was not present at the alleged delegates’ meeting where the remarks…

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has requested a significant change in its Bulk Generation Charge (BGC) from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), aiming for a 59 percent increase. VRA wants to raise the tariff from 45.0892 Ghana pesewas per kilowatt-hour to 71.8862 pesewas per kilowatt-hour. The Authority claims that this increase is essential to fully cover the costs of power generation provided to distribution companies (DISCOs). VRA states that without this adjustment, it will be increasingly challenging to maintain reliable electricity generation and fulfill its operational and financial responsibilities. The submission also detailed the tariff requests from other distribution…

By Leo Nelson Policy think thank, IMANI Africa has drawn attention to what it calls Ghana’s “growing digital weak spot,” cautioning that cybercrime could erode the foundations of the country’s economic and technological transformation. Referencing official data, the Center observed that the pace of digitalization is being matched by a steep rise in online criminal activities that now pose a national security and economic threat. Figures from the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) show that Ghana lost GHS 14.94 million to cybercrime in the first half of 2025, a 17 percent increase from the same period in 2024. “Ghana’s digital transformation…

By Leo Nelson In Ghana’s rental housing market, the presence of self-styled agents has become a defining feature of the search for accommodation. Once peripheral players, these individuals have steadily grown into central figures, particularly in urban areas where demand for housing far exceeds supply. The rise of real estate agents and agencies is closely tied to the liberalization of Ghana’s economy in the mid-1980s through the 1990s. Prior to this period, the housing sector was largely dominated by the state. The State Housing Company (SHC), backed by legislation such as the Rent Act of 1963 (Act 220), held the…