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The Africa Business Forum, held at the Economic Commission for Africa’s Africa Hall, concluded today with an invigorating discussion on the critical need to activate regional value chains to unlock Africa’s economic potential.The event brought together heads of state, policymakers, private sector leaders, and experts to address the key challenges and opportunities for Africa’s industrial development.In his closing remarks, Mr. Claver Gatete, Under Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), emphasized the importance of leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to foster regional value chains.“We must accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA to…

“Economic development is not about making promises; it is about making progress.” — Jeffrey Sachs1. The NDC’s grandiose promise of a 24-hour economy was presented as a panacea for Ghana’s economic woes—a vision of an industrious nation with unceasing productivity, job creation, and economic expansion. But like a sandcastle built on the shifting dunes of the Sahara, this vision has crumbled under the harsh winds of reality. Instead of the promised job boom, mass layoffs have become the new norm, leaving citizens bewildered, betrayed, and bereft of economic security.2. Economic historian Daron Acemoglu reminds us that “institutions, not slogans, determine…

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has delivered a scathing assessment of Ademola Lookman’s penalty-taking abilities after the Nigerian forward missed a crucial spot-kick in their 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League knockout round play-offs. Lookman, who had earlier scored Atalanta’s only goal of the match, stepped up to take a penalty that could have reignited his team’s hopes, but his miss proved costly as the Italian side crashed out of the competition. Gasperini did not hold back in his post-match remarks on Tuesday, expressing his frustration at the player’s decision. “Ademola Lookman is one of the worst…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the recently sworn-in Council of State to establish their value in governance in order to justify their relevance.In his remarks during their swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, 18 at the Jubilee House, he acknowledged the rising public mistrust of the council’s function and efficacy.“In recent times, the Council of State has come under criticism from an expectant public who perceive its work as unsatisfactory and merely a rubber stamp for executive decisions. Some have even questioned its very relevance and called for its abolition,” he said.Mr. Mahama, however, expressed confidence in the new council’s…

19 February 2025 – Accra, Ghana – The survey results inspire us to think beyond just the numbers, and to recognize that the journey—whether it’s in the crypto market or love—is shaped by the decisions we make and the balance we find between logic and emotion. The most successful investors, and the most fulfilling relationships, aren’t about always being right or never taking risks; they’re about the ability to stay the course, adjust when necessary, and grow through each challenge..Let this serve as a reminder: no matter the arena, your commitment to growth, patience, and long-term vision can lead to…

Member of Parliament of Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi A Koforidua High Court has issued a bench warrant for Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament (MP) of Akwatia in the Eastern Region, after convicting him of contempt of court.According to multiple reports, the bench warrant was issued after Kumi failed to appear in court.The MP had disobeyed an interim injunction issued against him on January 7, 2025, which barred him from being sworn in and admitted as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Akwatia constituency due to an ongoing legal battle over his election.However, despite the court order, Kumi presented…

An unemployed man who allegedly swindled a businessman of a piece of land valued at GH¢170,000 has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.  Davis Nii Odai Afotey, charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and fraudulent transaction of land, pleaded not guilty.  His accomplices, namely Elvis Okley and Nii Bortey aka Azoor are said to be at large.  The Court presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah has admitted Afotey to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, one to be justified.  The Court also ordered Afotey to report to the Police once every week.  The matter has been…

Let me take you back to the first time I truly understood what “off-grid” meant in Ethiopia. No, I don’t mean a trendy, minimalist lifestyle choice—this was the real deal.Picture this: a small village at dusk. The sun dips below the horizon, and suddenly, the world is swallowed by darkness. No streetlights, no distant hum of electricity—just an eerie silence, broken only by the sporadic roar of a diesel generator coughing out thick clouds of smoke.Now, about that generator. It’s a paradox. On one hand, it’s the village’s lifeline; on the other, it’s a wallet-draining, lung-clogging, drama-filled machine that demands…

The case was determined by the Court of Appeal | File Photo The Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice Senyo Dzamefe JA, has ruled that Michael Amu Dodoo lacks the legal capacity to initiate a lawsuit on behalf of the Dodoo Clottey Family of Pokuase. The ruling was delivered during an application for a stay of execution filed by Michael Amu Dodoo in suit No. H3/176/25, titled Michael Nii Amu Dodoo v. Brainsfield Ltd & 3 Others.The case stems from a legal battle between Michael Amu Dodoo and Brainsfield Limited over the management of the Dodoo Clottey Family lands…

Unemployment in Ghana presents a significant challenge with the Ghana Statistical Service reporting an unemployment rate of 4.5% in the third quarter of 2023 and the average unemployment rate for the first three quarters of 2023 at 14.7%. The Green Business Competitions for Micro Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), collaborative initiative by the German Development Corporation and the Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC), is tackling this crisis head-on. Through its first cohort, the program has successfully incubated 29 MSMEs across five regions, leading to the generation of GHS 4,353,642 in revenue, an additional GHS 2,937,640 raised in…