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By Prince Ahenkorah In a damning revelation that shames the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) drops a bombshell: nearly one in three women globally 840 million souls have endured brutal physical or sexual violence from intimate partners or rapists at some point in their lives.This landmark report, unveiled ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, exposes how pathetically slow progress has been. Since 2000, intimate partner violence has dipped by a measly 0.2 percent per year a glaring failure in tackling what experts call humanity’s most stubborn human rights atrocity.Just last…

By Nelson Ayivor The recent passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, which legalizes commercial motorcycle operations (Okada), has opened a sharp and fundamental debate over Ghana’s developmental vision. While Ibrahim Adjei, former Secretary to the Office of the former President, has strongly endorsed the bill as a pragmatic move that will “create jobs and bring order,” Political Commentator, Elvis Darko, has vehemently opposed the legislation, calling it an “admission of a systemic failure,” in national public transport policy. Ibrahim Adjei urged the public to support the new law, arguing that its passage is a critical step toward regulating…

By Nelson Ayivor A new and alarming trend in educational access has been identified in Northern Ghana, where the lure of quick economic gains from illegal mining, also known as galamsey, and sports betting is actively pulling older children out of the classroom. The Executive Director of the education think tank, Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), Kofi Asare, revealed that approximately 70% of the out-of-school children (OOSC) population, aged between 12 and 17, are now being driven by these activities, marking a significant reversal of previous national educational patterns. “One interesting finding is that, contrary to the national trend establishing the…

African Trade Ministers and senior government officials responsible for trade convened in Marrakech from December 11-12, 2025 for a high-level Ministerial Retreat to sharpen Africa’s collective priorities and strengthen coordination ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14), scheduled for March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Held on the margins of the 2nd AfCFTA Business Forum, the retreat aimed to build stronger coherence within the African Group and agree on a common roadmap to advance and defend Africa’s priorities in multilateral trade negotiations. During the debates, the Honourable Eilizabeth Ofusu Adjare (MP), the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry recalled that…

…As Night Market Economy Operations Intensifies  By Philip Antoh The Domestic Tax Revenue Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has stepped up its enforcement actions against businesses in the night economy as part of its ongoing compliance efforts. This comes after it was found that many night-time businesses were either unregistered or not meeting their tax responsibilities. Alpha Senanu Hossoo, the Coordinator of the GRA Night Market Economy Project, stated that the Authority’s intervention was necessary after two years of monitoring compliance among night businesses. He noted that nightlife in Accra has developed into a lively economic area with…

By Nelson Ayivor With Christmas and the New year season just around the corner, Ghanaian households preparing their festive menus may finally catch a break after months of price volatility. Data released for November 2025 shows food inflation dropping sharply to 6.6%, down from 9.5% the previous month, raising optimism that this year’s celebrations will put less strain on family budgets. The decline, one of the steepest in recent months, comes as shoppers begin stocking up on seasonal essentials such as rice, poultry, cooking oil, vegetables and beverages. Traders across major markets say the slowdown in food price growth is…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has engaged Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of key public and private institutions within the petroleum downstream industry at a Breakfast Meeting held in Accra. It is part of preparations toward the 2026 Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhIPCon) slated for 2026.’ Welcoming participants, the Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., highlighted that the meeting provided an opportunity to launch the theme for GhIPCon 2026 and gather industry perspectives ahead of the Conference, scheduled for July 2026 at the Accra International Conference Centre. GhIPCon, Ghana’s flagship downstream petroleum conference, brings together over 1,500…

-NPP’s “Break The 8” Dream Shattered -Voters Deliver Harsh Lessons One Year On By Nelson Ayivor One year ago today, December 7, 2024, Ghanaians stormed the polls. The question was clear: Should the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) “Break the 8” with another term? Or send the National Democratic Congress (NDC) back to Jubilee House? We all know the verdict. NPP crashed out. NDC swept in with a presidential landslide and parliamentary dominance. Now, looking back, this election screams lessons louder than a trotro horn in Accra traffic.Ghanaians don’t play when it comes to voting. Afrobarometer shows our people slack…

By Prince Ahenkorah Fresh polls give the NDC a slim advantage in Kpandai ahead of the December 30 parliamentary rerun, intensifying pressure on the NPP’s shrinking minority bench. Their 2024 defeat tied to economic struggles has triggered a string of losses, with this contest a critical test.Global InfoAnalytics Director Mussa Dankwah notes voter sentiment favors the ruling party, but margins fall within the poll’s error range, leaving the outcome uncertain.NPP Communications Director Richard Agyeman described the race as “winnable with strong turnout,” adding, “Our message of accountability resonates Kpandai voters won’t forget NDC’s promises.”Yet party stalwart Dr. Anthony Abaidoo warned…

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s petrol pumps could offer festive cheer this December, with COMAC board chair Gabriel Kumi forecasting cuts in petrol, diesel and LPG prices from mid-month. Global crude benchmarks are sliding diesel down 10%, petrol 6%, LPG 1-1.5% – but the cedi’s resilience against the dollar will dictate the pass-through.Kumi, speaking on JoyNews, struck an upbeat note: “Ghanaians are going to have a very good Christmas” at the pumps. The first pricing window from 16 December should reflect international softening via the NPA’s PETROPRICES formula which weights Platts Singapore averages (60-70%), ex-pump margins, taxes (including 20% petroleum levy),…