Government is being urged to adopt a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder strategy to tackle the underlying causes of illegal mining, following recent deadly clashes on concessions of some Ghana Chamber of Mines member-companies.
Indeed, the Ghana Chamber of Mines is calling for a coordinated effort involving all stakeholders to address the socio-economic...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Alliance has called on President John Dramani Mahama to issue an urgent directive that immediately halts all illegal mining activities across the country.
The group, during a press conference in Accra, emphasised the need for decisive action to deter those engaging in unlawful...
Some youths, believed to be members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), went on a rampage and set ablaze some items in the party's constituency office at Ho in the Volta Region.
The disturbance was allegedly linked to dissatisfaction among some grassroots party members in the constituency, who were...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])
Producer price inflation (PPI) declined slightly to 26.1 percent year-on-year in December 2024, according to latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service.
This marked a 0.9 percentage point decrease in producer inflation relative to the rate recorded in November 2024 (27.0 percent). On a month-on-month basis,...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])
Businesses are optimistic about growth opportunities but have called for urgent reforms to address challenges hindering progress, says a report by UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC).
The report, 2024 UKGCC Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey (BECS), revealed that while businesses are cautiously optimistic about future growth...
By Joshua AMLANU
Government’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy policy stands to gain substantial momentum from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as the landmark agreement begins reshaping intra-African trade and economic cooperation.
According to Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency, the policy seeks to promote industrial...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, has promised to advocate for tax-waivers on sanitary pads to make them affordable for women and girls.... especially those in rural areas.
Speaking during her vetting by parliament's Appointments Committee, she identified the high cost...
By Albert A ARHIN
On January 7, 2025, President John Mahama began his second term of office to lead Ghana on its path of prosperity.
A major plank of President Mahama and the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) is its ambitious 24-hour economy policy, aimed to set a transformative vision for Ghana’s...
By Dela AGBO
The Ghanaian cedi has faced persistent depreciation pressures over the years, driven by structural economic challenges, high import dependency, and global financial shocks.
In recent developments, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a US$360million disbursement to Ghana after the completion of its third review under the Extended Credit...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR
The Minister-designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has pledged to champion gender inclusivity and ensure equitable opportunities for women in the construction sector.
Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Mr. Agbodza said he is committed to breaking barriers and empowering women in...