RETIREE’S RISKY GAMBLE: DDEP CAUSING MORE HARM THAN GOOD?
Dr. Samuel Quaye, a retired medical doctor, made a wise investment decision when he bought government bonds a year ago. The elderly retiree thought that after his principal had grown,…
THE CURRENT GOV’T EMBOLDENS OFFENDERS AND VILIFIES PATRIOTS – MINORITY CAUCUS
The lawsuit brought by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng against Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, their representative for North Tongu, has been denounced by the Minority Caucus. The Caucus characterized the lawsuit as…
THE GHANA ARMED FORCES: PROTECTING THE NATION OR BRUTALIZING ITS PEOPLE?
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is charged with the responsibility of formulating and executing National Defence Policies, including peacekeeping, internal and external security, and the total defence of the nation.…
SURVIVAL OF THE RICHEST: UNCOVERING THE SHS ADMISSION ‘BLACK MARKET’
The goal of the resolution center established by the Ministry of Education in the GNAT Hall’s Bediako Conference Room in Accra was to rectify irregularities and errors in the placement…
A SAFER TOMORROW: TACKLING LOW INSURANCE PENETRATION IN GHANA
Insurance is crucial for protecting ourselves and our assets, but in Ghana, it’s not as widely used as it should be. This is due to a variety of reasons like…
POWER STRUGGLE EMERGES AS FORMER AGRIC MINISTER RELINQUISHES POWER TO ACTING MINISTER
Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, the former minister of agriculture, officially handed over control of the sector to Mavis Hawa Koomson, the acting minister. On January 6, Dr. Afriyie Akoto submitted…
THIS IS WHY DAG HEWARD-MILLS RESIGNED FROM THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Since the inception of the national cathedral project, many Ghanaians and stakeholders have raised varied concerns about its construction. In the face of all opposition and allegations, the government is…
GHANA’S DOMESTIC DEBT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT ON BONDHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC
The term “Debt Exchange Programme” has become one of the most used terms in the Ghanaian media space recently. This term is being used by people in politics, government officials, and even financial…
FACING THE FLAMES: ADDRESSING THE ALARMING INCREASE OF FIRE OUTBREAKS IN GHANA
Fires are deadly occurrences with devastating effects on homes, families and communities; such as loss of lives and property. Ghana recorded a total of 4,623 fire outbreaks, from January to…
THE GOV’T FINALLY RESPONDS
The base pay for the 2023 fiscal year has been increased by 30% by the government following many agreements with Organized Labour. The increase takes effect on January 01, 2023,…
GHANA’S GDP GROWTH LAGS BEHIND, PRIVATE SECTOR FEELS THE HEAT
According to the World Bank’s January 2023 Global Economic Prospects report, Ghana’s GDP will grow by 2.7% in 2023, less than the average for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is expected to…
FROM ‘BEYONG AID’ TO IMF BAILOUTS: GHANA’S ECONOMIC DILEMMA
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), a Bretton Woods organization, has increased the yield on its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) by approximately 210 basis points (2.1%). This means that Ghana and…
WEALTHY GHANAIAN BUSINESSMAN, McDAN GETS A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE
Wealthy Ghanaian businessman Daniel McKorley (McDan) claims that young people in his nation waste opportunities because they sleep too much. According to the CEO of the McDan Group of Companies,…
JOEY B MISSES ANOTHER PERFORMANCE: COULD THERE BE MORE TO THIS OR IS THIS DELIBERATE?
Joey B missed his scheduled appearance for the second time in a row, leading supporters to believe that he did so on purpose to displease them. This is despite receiving…
PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN GHANA: DAYLIGHT ROBBERY RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES
Public universities in Ghana have always been highly patronized by many Ghanaian students for providing high-quality education. This is partly because these public institutions are considerably cheaper than private institutions…
ALAN RESIGNS: COULD THIS MEAN TROUBLE FOR THE NPP?
Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, the minister of trade, has left the cabinet. The minister submitted his resignation letter to President Nana Akufo-Addo on January 5, 2023, according to numerous people…
FIRE AT THE NDC CAMP: WILL THE PARTY SURVIVE THIS?
Following a confession made in connection with the 2020 elections, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) branch in the United Kingdom is applying more pressure to the main opposition National…
WILL BAWUMIA’S SLOGAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE NPP PRIMARIES?
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is getting ready to elect President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-successor Addo’s as the party’s flagbearer, and some party members have come up with a new…
EXODUS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: WHY GHANA IS STRUGGLING TO KEEP ITS TOP TALENT
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed worry about the rate of brain drain in the country’s health sector. According to the association, the local economic challenges, coupled with the…