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By Nelson Ayivor Ghana’s economy has been characterized by corruption, which hinders the efforts and initiatives of successive governments, overshadowing policy implementations and consequently stalling the country’s growth. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest Governance Diagnostic Report released this year, was a response to the government’s request for a governance review in October 2023. Though the report was completed in the period of the new government in 2025, much of its work reflects the previous administration. However, the report incorporated current events in 2025 but disclaims that its main findings are set between 2023 and 2024. Nevertheless, corruption…

At a diplomatic gathering marked by historical reflection and forward-looking ambition, Ghana reaffirmed its longstanding solidarity with Algeria during the 71st anniversary of the Algerian Revolution, hosted at the residence of Ambassador Mourad Louhaidia in Accra on 12 November. The event, attended by members of the diplomatic corps, media, and dignitaries from across Ghana’s political and civil society landscape, served as both a commemoration of Algeria’s anti-colonial struggle and a platform to deepen bilateral ties between the two nations. In a speech delivered on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Ghana paid tribute to the National Liberation Front’s (FLN) eight-year…

2 MPs Dragged Into Paternity Scandal After Helicopter Crash Widow Flees With ChildBy Gifty BoatengA sensational paternity scandal has rocked Ghana’s parliament after the widow of a military helicopter crash victim was accused of secretly having a child with a sitting Member of Parliament and then fleeing the country to avoid a DNA test.The drama, which has gripped social media and stunned the Ashanti Region, centres around the late Samuel Aboagye a National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate and deputy NADMO boss  who died in the tragic August 6, 2025, military chopper crash that killed eight, including two ministers.Now, months…

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) are exploring the best way to introduce the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) without destroying existing investment in LPG refuelling stations. The Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., said the idea was to keep the CRM and the current LPG refill system running side by side. ‘It is wrong to use policies to collapse people’s investment. When people invest. We can’t use a policy to destroy their investment’, he said. Mr. Tameklo was speaking on Tuesday at the launch of the NPA 2025 Consumer…

By Gideon Amuah | Email : gideon.amuah@gmail.com Every year, Ghana celebrates its farmers for their contribution to the nation’s growth. Yet just a few months after the harvest season, food prices begin to rise, and market shelves are filled with imported substitutes. This repeating cycle of plenty and scarcity exposes a painful truth: Ghana has not yet learned to store its success. Without a strong food reserve system, the country remains vulnerable to both hunger and high prices. The idea of a national food reserve is not new, but its urgency has never been greater. Ghana’s farmers are producing, but…

By Nelson Ayivor Labour Consultant, Austin Gamey has urged Ghana to abandon its long-standing inflation-based salary adjustment system and transition to a productivity-oriented pay model that rewards performance rather than uniform increases. His call follows the signing of a 9 percent base pay agreement between the government and organised labour for the 2026 fiscal year. The Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC) concluded discussions on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for 2026 on 9th October. Gamey argued that the country’s salary structure, which ties public sector pay increases to inflation and cost-of-living indicators, is outdated and detrimental to…

By Nelson AyivorChief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has vowed to embark on a transformative journey within Ghana’s judiciary, with a resolute commitment to rebuilding public trust and enhancing institutional credibility, as he faced rigorous vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee.During his appearance before the committee, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described the moment as a crucial juncture in Ghana’s democratic advancement, characterized by widespread doubt among the public and a growing call for a justice system that is equitable, transparent, and accessible to all citizens.In his compelling testimony, the nominee expressed his awareness of the evolving role expected of the judiciary, transcending its…

By Philip Antoh The Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Kwadwo Twum-Boafo, has raised condemned the growing use of mobile money platforms for illegal financial activities in Ghana. He pointed out that stricter financial regulations in the banking sector have made it harder for people to conduct suspicious transactions through traditional banks, prompting many to turn to mobile money services. “The banks have tightened their regulations. The Fintech and Innovations Department of the Bank of Ghana and the Financial Stability Department are very strict on financial transactions. In fact, as I know, in Ghana today, you cannot…

By Philip Antoh In a renewed effort to combat illegal gold activities in the country, the Ghana Gold Board (GGB), along with its taskforce and the National Security, has successfully apprehended 25 individuals involved in the unauthorized fabrication, trading, and smuggling of gold. The arrests occurred in two separate incidents after weeks of intelligence-driven surveillance and coordinated enforcement actions aimed at safeguarding Ghana’s natural resources and enhancing accountability in the gold value chain. Speaking to the press, Deputy CEO Mr. Richard Nunekpeku stated that on November 5, 2025, five individuals, including four Indians and one Ghanaian, conspired to commit a…

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghanaian workers are set to earn more next year following a 9 percent increase in the National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW), announced by the National Tripartite Committee (NTC). The new rate, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, will move the minimum wage from GH¢19.98 to GH¢21.77 per day. The decision, reached at a meeting in Accra on Sunday, November 9, 2025, aligns with Section 113(1)(a) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). The NTC said the upward review was influenced by the rising cost of living, the need to maintain business sustainability, and efforts to boost…