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By Leo Nelson Archbishop Nicholas Duncan‑Williams, founder of Action Chapel International, has told African leaders that vision, values and principled leadership not mineral wealth are the true drivers of national prosperity. Speaking at the 4th Inter‑Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values, the influential Pentecostal leader argued that nations flourish only when justice, truth and “reverence for God” guide those in power.His diagnosis arrives at a moment when several African countries, including Ghana, are wrestling with economic volatility, governance deficits and unclear long‑term direction. Duncan‑Williams pointed to Singapore, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Finland and Dubai as proof that visionary leadership…

as EOCO closes in…. By Gifty Boateng Dr Michael Boadi Nyamekye, founder and General Overseer of the Makers House Chapel International, has been absent from Ghana for more than a year, having relocated to the United States. Church members say they have received no clear explanation for his prolonged absence, leaving the Dome‑based congregation under the charge of a junior pastor, Nii Armah.The departure, quietly executed, mirrors the self‑imposed exile of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta, who also left for the US amid legal scrutiny. But Dr Nyamekye is no politician. So why has he stayed away?Credible sources indicate that…

By Gifty Boateng The 0.75% fee on mobile money wallet-to-bank transfers, suspended within 24 hours of public outcry, has exposed a paper trail that leads back to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) under former governor Ernest Addison and to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) which now sits in opposition.Isaac Adongo, Bolga Central MP and a current member of the BoG board, waved a letter on the floor of parliament dated 31 January 2024. The document, signed by the Addison-led central bank, grants MTN “no objection” to impose two fees: a 1% charge on cash-outs below GHS 2,000, and a 0.75%…

By Prince Ahenkorah The High Court has set July 3, 2026, as the date to deliver judgment in the high-profile illegal mining case involving the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and two other accused persons. The ruling date was fixed after the defence formally closed its case on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, following the conclusion of testimony from its fifth and final witness. With both the prosecution and defence having now presented their cases, the matter has moved into its final phase, awaiting judicial determination. The final defence witness,…

…as demand set to double again By Leo Nelson Faced with a projected doubling of national and regional fuel demand by 2030, Ghana is embarking on a major expansion of its petroleum and LPG storage infrastructure. The state‑owned BOSTenergies, working alongside the troubled Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), aims to pre‑empt supply disruptions that have historically exposed the economy to volatile global price shocks.Speaking at the Ghana‑UK Investment Summit, BOSTenergies Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor disclosed that domestic and regional fuel consumption has already doubled between 2016 and 2025 the year President John Dramani Mahama returned to office. “If we don’t invest…

As Gunu Launches 180,000 chicks and a 24-hour bet against povertyThe Volta Region has launched an audacious bid to replace imported frozen chicken with backyard coops. Regional Minister James Gunu last week unveiled the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme a locally branded poultry scheme under the national Feed Ghana framework that hopes to do what decades of policy have failed: slash Ghana’s crippling poultry import bill.Some 180,000 day-old chicks are being distributed through district assemblies, prioritising youth and women. The logic is culturally intuitive. Across Volta’s rural settlements, families have long kept a few birds as informal insurance against shocks school fees,…

Ghana’s stock exchange and its partners have launched a glossy youth investment programme. The ambition is genuine. The timing, however, raises questions.The Young Investors Network (YIN), together with the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) and Central Securities Depository (CSD), last week unveiled a National Youth Investment & Financial Literacy Programme. Officials say it will reach thousands of senior high school students with training on savings, capital markets, and wealth creation.On paper, the need is real. Inflation (officially 3.4% but felt far higher) has eroded household purchasing power. Many young graduates remain unemployed despite holding degrees. Financial illiteracy is widespread.Yet the initiative’s…

Santrokofi youth vow Justice, as Elders beg victims’ family Clemency Tensions are boiling in Santrokofi Benua following allegations that Cephas Togah, a 71-year-old linguist to the Paramount Chief, sexually assaulted his 13-year-old grandniece. The case, now before the courts, has sparked community outrage amid claims of intimidation and attempted cover-ups. What began as a private domestic issue has escalated into a full-blown community crisis, pitting traditional mediation against demands for criminal accountability. At the center of the storm is Cephas Togah, who stands accused of repeatedly inserting his fingers into the vagina of the young girl during a holiday visit…

President John Dramani Mahama has presented Ghana as one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations, urging British and international investors to take advantage of the country’s improving economic conditions, political stability, and expanding opportunities across key sectors of the economy. Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, the President said the gathering was taking place at a crucial moment for both Ghana and the African continent as businesses around the world reassess supply chains, diversify investment destinations, and search for resilient growth markets amid changing global economic conditions. He expressed appreciation to the organisers, including the Ghana High Commission…

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an initiative to secure employment opportunities for Ghanaians being evacuated from South Africa, as part of efforts to support their economic reintegration and reduce the financial pressures associated with return migration. The ministry announced that it has already secured 120 job opportunities through commitments from Ghanaian business owners and entrepreneurs, describing the intervention as a practical response to the employment and livelihood challenges that often confront returning citizens. In a public appeal, the ministry called on Ghanaian CEOs and entrepreneurs interested in offering employment opportunities to returning citizens from South Africa to engage…