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Ghana’s digital finance growth opens new paths for greater consumer awareness
Ghana's digital financial services sector has grown at a pace that draws regional admiration. The infrastructure, product variety, and adoption numbers are real. What is less real is the assumption that Ghanaians signing up for these products actually understand what they are signing up for. They largely do not, and th...
My deep reflections on comments by my colleague, Madam Dr Mary Awusi, and the reactions that followed by 38% club
Madam Mary Awusi is the current CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Board, a reputable entity overseeing the creation of economic enclaves for production and manufacturing with both local and international scope.
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation expands healthcare access as over 260 residents renew NHIS in Awudua outreach
More than 260 residents of Awudua and surrounding communities in the Western Region have gained renewed access to healthcare after registering, renewing or replacing their National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards during a free medical outreach organised by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.
Photos: ‘Democracy Is Not For Sale’ at Ho
Stakeholders, civil society actors, youth groups and members of the public are gathered in Ho for the live public dialogue under the theme "Democracy Not For Sale", aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and citizen participation in Ghana's democratic governance.
NHIA disburses GH¢219.8m to healthcare providers
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢219.84 million to credentialed healthcare providers across Ghana, reinforcing its commitment to the timely reimbursement of health facilities under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and supporting the uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services...
‘Because I said so’ is unconstitutional: Rethinking public power in Ghana
You stand in a crowded office, clutching your documents, replaying the weeks it took to get there.
Tradition must serve people, not prevent progress
Culture and tradition are important. They give communities identity, continuity and a sense of belonging. They connect us to our ancestors and preserve stories that would otherwise disappear. They deserve respect. But let us be honest. Every tradition we celebrate today was once a new idea created by human beings respo...
Reclaiming value, redefining purpose: How SIGA’s bold reforms are transforming Ghana’s state enterprises
SIGA’s evolving governance architecture—through performance contracts, compliance enforcement, and rigorous monitoring—signals a decisive break from a past where underperformance could persist without consequence.
Osaka pays ‘love and respect to Japan’ in Wimbledon kimono
Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's strict dress code required special inspiration.
Can Ghana really do away with Plastics?
Plastic has become one of the world’s most widely used materials. Since large-scale production began in the 1950s, global plastic production has grown exponentially because of its versatility, durability, and relatively low cost. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world now produces more...
Wontumi’s conviction: Does this not explain why Ken Ofori-Atta was advised not to return?
The 20-year prison sentence imposed on the Ashanti Region New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has triggered renewed calls for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana and face prosecution. Wontumi was convicted by the Accra High Court on charg...
Franklin Cudjoe: Mahama gov’t delivered Ghana’s fastest economic recovery
The fastest economic recovery in Ghana’s history has been recorded and achieved by version 2.0 of the Mahama-led government — this, after the most regressive, self-immolating policies of waste, mismanagement, and plunder the country has ever seen. Key achievements: · Exit from the IMF programme with star-studded honour...