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By Leo Nelson Two years after its launch, Togo’s “Togo Mall” has moved from state experiment to permanent economic fixture. Inaugurated in November 2023 by Prime Minister Victoire Tomégah‑Dogbé at the CETEF exhibition centre in Lomé, the facility is the country’s first year‑round commercial hub dedicated exclusively to “Made‑in‑Togo” products. Its mandate is straightforward: aggregate local manufacturers and give them continuous market access.For Ghana, where the “Made in Ghana” campaign remains scattered across underfunded private shops and occasional pop‑up markets, the Togolese model offers a pointed lesson in state‑backed retail institutionalisation.Togo’s mall was launched immediately after the country’s fourth annual…

By Philip Antoh The government has unveiled a novel policy to curb rice imports without resorting to outright bans or tariff hikes. Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku told the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable on Tuesday that rice importers will soon need to prove they have bought from and partnered with local producers before receiving import permits.The mechanism is designed as a quota system that directly links import rights to domestic offtake. “We are not increasing tariffs that harm consumers. We are not enforcing bans that lead to shortages,” Opoku said. Instead, the state aims to redirect the economic…

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…

Author: Oscar Akaba-Norvixoxo For years, cross-border women traders have remained among the most important contributors to Ghana’s regional trade economy. Operating across border communities such as Aflao, Akanu, Elubo, Paga, and Hamile, these women facilitate the movement of goods, support household incomes, create employment opportunities, and contribute significantly to economic growth and regional integration. Yet, despite their vital role in sustaining trade and livelihoods, many of these women feel increasingly disconnected from national decision-making processes. One issue that has become a source of concern for members of the National Cross-Border Women Traders Association is their inability to secure an audience…

Author: Godson Bill Ocloo The recent remarks by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, concerning the identification of over one hundred unauthorized entry routes along the Volta-Togo border have generated significant public discussion. While some reactions have sought to frame the issue through the lenses of history, culture, and traditional cross-border relations, the Minister’s warning raises a far more important question that deserves national attention:Can Ghana effectively protect its national security if large numbers of people continue to enter the country through routes that bypass official immigration and security controls? This is the real issue. The Minister’s statement…

By Leo Nelson Survivors and families affected by the June 3 flood and fire disaster have renewed calls for justice, accountability, and compensation as Ghana marks 11 years since one of its deadliest national tragedies. In a statement issued on June 3, 2026, the victims and campaigners said they remain frustrated by what they describe as a lack of closure despite years of legal and public engagement. The disaster, which occurred at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra, claimed more than 150 lives and left about 200 people injured. The statement, signed by campaigner Senyo Hosi, said the passage of…