The battle against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, continues to be one of Ghana’s most pressing national crises. Despite efforts by successive governments to curb this environmental menace, illegal mining remains a deep-rooted problem, threatening Ghana’s water bodies, forests, and agricultural
STAR Ghana Foundation has welcomed the decision by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to uncap the National Health Insurance (NHIS) levy and the full allocation of funds to the health insurance sector. Mr Raymond Danso, Portfolio Manager, Right to Services at
As Ghana approaches the 2024 elections, it’s crucial that we rethink our approach to economic growth and job creation. A visionary strategy for achieving these goals is the development of a 24-hour economy within the services sector. This proposal, championed by the
Ghana’s illegal mining crisis, commonly known as “galamsey,” continues to devastate the country’s environment, particularly its forests and water bodies. Despite bold promises and high-level interventions, the fight against galamsey under the Nana Addo-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has proven ineffective.
The financial turmoil faced by Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has reached a critical point, compelling the government to step in with a restructuring plan that underscores the deep-seated issues within the organization. By December 2022, COCOBOD’s consistent loan defaults (Cocoa bills) had