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The private sector has a critical role to play in reviving Ghana’s struggling economy, and now is not the time to stand on the sidelines, says Dr. Ishmael Yamson, Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue. In an interview on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on March 6, he made a passionate appeal to the private sector, urging them to take an active role in addressing the economic crisis rather than waiting for government intervention. “Now I’ll say to the private sector, this is not the time to stand on the fence. Be part of the solution to the problem,…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed Finance Minister to allocate funds for the commencement of phase two of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project to mitigate flooding.During a visit to Agavedzi in the Volta Region, where he assessed the destruction caused by tidal waves, Mahama acknowledged the urgent need for action.Hundreds of residents in Salakope, Amutinu, and Agavedzi have been displaced by recent flooding.“So I am going to ask the Finance Minister to include funding to start phase two of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project,” Mahama stated.He further emphasized a dual approach: “There are two things we need to do—start building…

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has launched the CAF Broadcast Academy and the TV Director’s Programme in Johannesburg to uplift the quality of TV production and broadcast standards in African football. The CAF Broadcast Academy falls in line with the vision set by the CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe of making African Football globally competitive and amongst the best in the world. TV is key in delivering a world-class product that is commercially strong. Already, CAF’s flagship tournament, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations attracts over 1.4 billion TV audiences and 2.2 billion digital streams making it one…

‘Sitting by the river and washing hands with saliva instead of using the water flowing from the river to do so’. This an African proverb as in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe that means one or a Country in a position of abundance of resources or access to great resources, Sources of wealth, opportunities and not enjoying the available resources. This is the Situation of Ghana or most Ghanaians. So, the second coming of His Excellency President JD Mahama as granted by God in the 2024 Presidential Election after a deeper reflection after the 2016 humiliation in the National…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has stated that the government does not deem it necessary to declare a state of emergency in Keta at this time, despite severe flooding that has displaced hundreds of residents.According to him, while the situation is devastating, the focus should be on long-term protective measures rather than an emergency declaration.His comments follow a visit by President John Dramani Mahama and key ministers to the Ketu South Constituency, where communities such as Salakope, Amutinu, and Agavedzi have been badly affected by flooding.Speaking on Eyewitness News on Thursday, March 6, 2025, Agbodza stressed…

Lesotho’s government says it is shocked by US President Donald Trump saying that “nobody has ever heard of” the southern African nation. Trump, addressing the US Congress in his first speech since his return to the Oval Office, made the reference as he listed cuts made to what he said was wasteful expenditure. “Eight million dollars to promote LGBTQI+ in the African nation of Lesotho, which nobody has ever heard of,” Trump said, eliciting laughter from some US lawmakers. A spokesperson for Lesotho’s foreign affairs department told the BBC that Lesotho enjoyed “warm and cordial” relations with the US. Lesotho…

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) stands to pose a significant threat to African democracies. For instance, some African countries like Egypt and Uganda have leveraged AI technologies to reinforce authoritarian practices by using AI-driven surveillance systems to monitor and suppress dissent. To counter AI’s potential to undermine democracy, governments should implement measures that specifically safeguard civil liberties like data privacy and anti-surveillance laws, and prevent AI misuse, more so by state agencies. Additionally, citizens should be educated on AI’s risks and benefits. Civil society groups, in collaboration with independent watchdogs, should establish oversight mechanisms to ensure accountability.According to Economist…

The group focused on repairing signposts in the central part of the city to enhance road safety GH-SIGNBOARD, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), embarked on an initiative on March 6, 2025, to fix faulty road signs across the principal streets of Accra. The group focused on repairing signposts in the central part of the city to enhance road safety.Their main targets included road signs covered with posters or stickers, signs obscured by overgrown bushes, and other obstructed or damaged signposts. As part of their efforts, the team repaired all broken signposts along the Awoshie-Bayard to Pokuase…

Edward Abambire Bawa, Acting Group CEO & MD of GOIL Plc, speaking at the Staff Durbar. GOIL PLC has announce the official assumption of office by Edward Abambire Bawa as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director. His appointment marks a seamless transition following the end of tenure of Jacob Kwabena Adjei, who has served GOIL in various capacities for 18 years before being appointed as Managing Director in December, 2024.At a durbar held to formally introduce Mr. Bawa to staff after his engagement with the management team, he expressed deep appreciation for the contributions of his predecessor…

On March 6, 1957, the Gold Coast became Ghana, the first African nation south of the Sahara to gain independence from colonial rule. This historic achievement was not just a political victory but a declaration of African capability, resilience, and pride. At the Old Polo Grounds in Accra, thousands of Ghanaians stood together in hope and anticipation. At the stroke of midnight, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah proclaimed, “At long last, the battle has ended! And thus, Ghana, your beloved country, is free forever!” Cheers filled the night as the Ghanaian flag rose, marking the birth of a free nation. A Legacy…