By Bright Philip DONKOR Dr. Frank Bannor, a Development Economist and Head of Research at the Danquah Institute, has noted that a key issue highlighted in the NPP's new manifesto is Dr. Bawumia's commitment to simplifying Ghana's complex tax regime to stimulate the country’s economic growth. In an interview on France24...
By Enoch k. AKUFFU-DJOBI In many organizations, the Human Resource (HR) department is seen as a facilitator of employee growth and development. However, when internal politics, power cliques, favoritism and informal alliances form within HR, they can function like a cartel, intentionally or unintentionally blocking the progression of deserving...
By Bright Philip Donkor Development Economist and Head of Research at the Danquah Institute, Dr. Frank Bannor, has emphasized that Vice President and NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s vision on digital talent development is crucial for Ghana’s ability to compete in the rapidly evolving global economy driven by the Fourth...
…Mahama’s Strategic Plan John D. Mahama's manifesto for the 2024 general election lays out a comprehensive vision to promote indigenous participation in Ghana’s banking sector. The current state of the industry highlights the dominance of foreign-owned banks, with only 9 out of 23 banks being indigenous, controlling less than 40%...
Members of the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs on Monday unanimously endorsed the second-term leadership of their President, Pe Ditundini Adiali Ayagitam III, the Paramount Chief of the Chiana Traditional Area, and Vice President, Naaba Anonsona Abisa Anthony Atasige III, the Paramount Chief of the Mirigu Traditional Area. During...
By Kizito CUDJOE The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, set a transformative tone in the Ledzekoku constituency by highlighting his administration's significant employment of medical personnel, as part of his campaign in the Greater Accra region. Addressing a crowd at the Teshe Nursing...
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Stephen Amoah has reiterated government's commitment to ensuring the growth of SMEs while reducing the country's unemployment rate. Due to this,  government mid-year launched the 'SME Growth and Opportunity (SME Go) initiative  wherein over GH₵8billion has been earmarked for SMEs with a...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Under Russia's BRICS presidency, Moscow hosted the 7th BRICS Media Summit on September 13-15, which gathered the heads of leading media outlets from the association's member states and the countries that have applied to join BRICS+. It was primarily held to increase the role of the media in...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Stakeholders including government, political parties, civil society and voters have been urged to initiate critical steps toward addressing the increasing challenges surrounding campaign financing and the abuse of state resources in the country’s elections, to ensure that its democratic processes and institutions are not compromised. Such problems,...
By Dr. Bernard L. TETTEH-DUMANYA The interplay between the ‘Jandam’ media, and John Mahama's 24-hour economy policy offers a compelling insight into the dynamics of Ghanaian society. Journalism, as we know, is instrumental in shaping public opinion and influencing policy decisions. When it intersects with political initiatives like the...