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The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) has expressed its disappointment over the exclusion of the Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment in President John Dramani Mahama’s newly formed cabinet. The Chamber notes in a release that the official exclusion of the ministry from cabinet poses concerns for the development of youth policies and the ecosystem as a whole. The release by the Chamber follows the announcement of 19 cabinet ministers by President John Mahama on Wednesday 20, 2025. The release indicated that the National Democratic Congress received a massive endorsement from young persons across the country, hence a seat…

Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has dismissed reports suggesting that government is planning to sell state-power distributor, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a working visit to the West African Gas Pipeline Company Station in Tema, Jinapor insisted such claims are entirely false, emphasizing that while ECG will not be sold, the government is seeking private-sector participation to enhance efficiency and financial sustainability.“The news items, the publication and the commentary by some people who should know better that we are selling ECG. It’s not true; it will not be sold, but we want some private…

Nothing can justify the impacts on civilians of wars that result in apocalyptic destruction, reducing whole villages, towns, and cities to rubble. Compiled conservative casualty figures reveal scenarios of unimaginable suffering caused by fighting that generates high death counts and scores of survivors with horrific injuries. Wars are thus abominations warranting leaders who declare them and order military forces to launch battlefield operations to become legitimate targets to be held accountable for their actions. They deserve to executed if that halts wars.That’s why leaders like Russia’s Putin, Sudan’s Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Rapid Support Forces) and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (Government Forces),…

The St. John Bosco College of Education in Navrongo, Upper East Region, has appealed to the government to increase its admission quota to accommodate more students. According to the college authorities, the current quota is insufficient, preventing many qualified applicants from gaining admission. Speaking at the 13th Congregation Ceremony, Acting Principal Dr. Rudolph Nyaaba emphasized the need for an increase in student intake to help the college generate Internally Generated Funds (IGF) for development. “The admission quota for the college should be increased to cater for the large number of applicants we receive annually, of which only a few are…

Dr. Stephen Ackah The Executive Director of Ghana Gold Expo, Dr. Stephen Ackah, has called for the creation of a new exploration fund in Ghana, emphasizing it is essential to unlock the country’s full mineral potential. In an interview with Joy Business, Dr. Ackah said the establishment of the exploration fund under the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is crucial for driving economic development and also for addressing historical challenges and ensuring inclusive participation. He called for strong collaboration among agencies within Ghana’s extractive sector to achieve this call. “We have to work to improve the extractive sector because they…

As Ghana continues to evolve into a modern economic hub within West Africa and Africa at large, the concept of a 24-hour economy is gaining more attention than before. While it is not yet official policy, the potential of round-the-clock operations promises to revolutionize how businesses, supply chains, and consumers interact. With growing urbanization, technological advancements, and increasing consumer demands, preparing for this shift is not just “Dwin Hw3 Kan”—it is essential for Ghana’s economic future. The Potential Role of Just-In-Time (JIT) Strategy in a 24-Hour Economy If Ghana were to transition to a 24-hour economy, the Just-In-Time (JIT) strategy…

The Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy is one of the most transformative educational policies in the history of Ghana. Launched in 2017, it aimed to eliminate financial barriers and improve access for all Ghanaian students who qualify for secondary education. Having improved accessibility to secondary education in Ghana, especially for children from low-income and rural families who would otherwise be excluded due to financial constraints, the policy has significantly promoted social equity, helping bridge the educational gap between urban and rural communities. However, the overwhelming enrollment numbers and implementation challenges since its inception have sparked several debates over…

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has called on the government to provide the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) more funding for it to successfully carry out its mandare.The Effutu MP brought up the matter on the floor of Parliament on Friday, February 21, and urged Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, to come before the House and explain the government’s intentions to provide sufficient assistance for the state-owned broadcaster.“Mr. Speaker, if it’s about resources, I would again want the Leader of Government Business to program the Minister of Communication and Digitalization to come to…

Moses Apetogou Afenyo Kofi (L) ‘father’ of Afenyo-Markin with Abla Amewota Amable A video of a man claiming to be the biological father of Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has gone viral.In the said video, which was reportedly taken on February 20, 2025, a woman who was with the man who said he is Afenyo-Markin’s father in his home at Tsiame, in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, refuted assertions that he did not take care of his son.According to the woman, who goes by the name Abla Amewota Amable, Afenyo-Markin grew up in the home of his father…

The Dean of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Justice Bawole, has called for an independent monitoring framework to track the implementation of government’s youth-focused policies. His call comes amid concerns about the effectiveness of past initiatives and doubts about the current administration’s ability to deliver on job creation promises for young people. Speaking at a youth empowerment policy briefing organised by the Youth Bridge Foundation, Prof. Bawole emphasized the need for a systematic approach to ensure effective execution of youth policies, moving away from past inefficiencies. The event, held under the theme “Empowering Youth to Elevate Accountability”,…