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Governance expert urges state takeover of Tarkwa Goldfields ahead of lease expiry in 2027
A governance, security, and international relations expert, Dr. David Agbee has submitted a formal policy proposal to President John Dramani Mahama, the Cabinet, and all relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, calling for the state to decline renewal of Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s mining lease over the Tarkwa Go...
Opening party elections to all members will be expensive but necessary — NDC on Supreme Court ruling
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has admitted that implementing the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the political party delegate system will come with significant financial implications for political parties. The party’s Deputy Director of IT and Elections, Rashid Tanko Computer, said although opening up inte...
Dr. Alexander Quaicoe writes: Technical brief on Ghana Free Zones Programme; evidence from a PhD research
For nearly thirty years, Ghana's Free Zones Programme has been one of the country’s most ambitious tools in trade and industrial policy. Established under the Free Zones Act (Act 504) in 1995 and launched in 1996, the programme aimed to shift Ghana from a closed, import-substitution economy to one that focuses on expor...
The Conversion Gap: The most valuable data in your business is the ‘No’ nobody wrote down
That is the conversion gap, and it is rarely a product or pricing problem. Marketing is louder than ever, digital visibility is up, and sales teams are busier. Yet conversion stays flat.
Obaa Yaa Frimpong writes: Parliament owes this child more than an apology
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Inside Ghana’s aquaculture value Chain: Where are the bottlenecks slowing growth?
Ghana’s aquaculture sector continues to be positioned as a key contributor to food security, employment, and economic diversification. Over the years, various policy discussions, private sector interventions, and development partnerships have emphasised the sector’s potential. Yet, behind the growth narrative lies a se...
Free Speech development in Ghana today and its implications for media development
Ghana's democratic journey is frequently celebrated as one of Africa's most successful political transitions, and at the heart of this achievement lies the progressive expansion of free speech and media freedoms. More than three decades after the restoration of constitutional rule in 1992, Ghana presents a compelling c...
What is cryptocurrency and why should every Ghanaian care?
Unlike the Ghanaian cedi (fiat currency) in your pocket or your mobile money wallet, cryptocurrency exists purely on the internet, secured not by a bank or government but by mathematics and computer networks spread across the globe.
The pensioner’s dilemma: What falling interest rates really mean for retirees in Ghana
When the Bank of Ghana holds its policy rate at 14%, it may appear to be a distant, technical decision—one that belongs in the realm of economists, central bankers, and financial analysts. Yet beyond boardrooms and policy briefings, the effects are far more personal. For thousands of Ghanaians, particularly pensioners...
Young Positivist writes: How Galamsey is affecting Ghana’s proforestation
Folks, I have decided to discuss an important issue that you are already aware of, which is gradually affecting the country in every aspect of its survival. The issue of galamsey (illegal mining) has been a national discussion for many years and continues to garner the attention it deserves. As a country, there are so...
Ghana tilting towards the abyss while waiting for doomsday
Ghana saddens me. We have squandered almost every opportunity. We have turned our potential into a liability. We have failed in every conceivable measure of governance. The Nana Addo administration ushered in gangster democracy, a governance system whereby corruption is put on steroids. This has led to the existence of...
Silent danger in shopping baskets: Why Ghanaians need warning label to survive
Imagine reaching for a cold bottle of drink on a hot afternoon along the busy streets of Makola or grabbing a packaged snack from a supermarket shelf for a quick bite. In such moments, stopping to read through the crowded, fine-print labels tucked away on the back or sides of the food package is often […]