Development Discourse with Amos Safo: The power of the state and ‘coup’ agenda

African countries are being urged to strengthen parliamentary scrutiny of government borrowing before new debt is contracted, as the continent seeks to shift from managing debt crises to preventing unsustainable borrowing in the first place.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is backing a broader push to indigenise production in the country, with poultry and pharmaceuticals emerging as priority sectors following talks between the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop.

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has called for stronger collaboration among governments, farmers, processors, investors, researchers, financial institutions and development partners to enable Africa to capture more value from its cashew industry.

Ghana’s passport ranks 13th among 54 African countries, with holders able to access 71.7 percent of destinations on the continent without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the latest Passport Reports data.

Mr. David Adadevoh has been appointed Editor of the Ghanaian Times, effective today, bringing to the position more than 18 years of experience in journalism, newsroom management, communications and coverage of major national events.

The renewed interest by Italian energy giant Eni in the upstream sector signals a possible turnaround of the country’s fortunes as an investment destination, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has said.

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is targeting a 90 percent employer and employee compliance rate as it intensifies engagement with businesses and expands services aimed at delivering greater value to contributors.

Coronation Insurance Ghana Limited has appointed Bridget Puorideme as Acting Head of Sales and Distribution, effective 1st September 2026.