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An economist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Prof. Mohammed Hadrat Yusif, has called for sweeping reforms to Ghana’s monetary policy framework, including granting operational independence to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). According to him, such reforms are essential to restoring macroeconomic stability and supporting long-term national development. Delivering his Professorial Inaugural Lecture, Prof. Yusif examined Ghana’s monetary policy history and its persistent structural weaknesses. The lecture, titled “Monetary Policy in Ghana: Revisiting the Tobin’s Model,” traced the economic divergence between Ghana and peer countries like South Korea and Malaysia, nations that were at similar…

Community Aid for Rural Development (CARD Ghana), a Non-Governmental Organization, has held a one-day capacity-building training on local governance structures and processes for networks of women and youth-led associations in the Upper West Region.The event, held on June 14, 2025, forms part of efforts to strengthen the She Leads Social Movement under the She Leads Project being implemented in the region with support from Plan International Ghana.The She Leads project aims to increase the sustained influence of girls and young women on decision-making and transform gender norms in formal and informal institutions.President of the She Leads Social Movement in the…

Dr Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission The Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Dr Bossman Asare, has dismissed allegations that the Commission violated procurement regulations in the reprinting of ballot papers for the 2024 general elections, following a reported leakage.Addressing Parliament on Thursday, June 19, 2025, he stated that the Commission followed due process and secured the necessary approval from the Central Tender Review Committee (CTRC) before engaging the selected printing houses.“There was no breach of the procurement law. The Commission wrote to the CTRC on December 2, 2024, and the elections were supposed to take place…

In a significant show of political alignment within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), a delegation of 60 party Members of Parliament has paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to reaffirm their support for his bid to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.The visit, which took place amid rising anticipation ahead of the party’s January 31, 2026, presidential primaries, underscores Dr. Bawumia’s continued influence within the NPP and signals a growing consolidation of support from within the parliamentary caucus.Background: A Crowded Race for NPP’s FutureThe NPP is heading into a critical transition phase following…

Two suspected armed robbers have been lynched by irate residents of Appiahkrom and Nsokote in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, following a deadly robbery incident that claimed the life of a resident. The deceased suspects have been identified as Richard Arhin, 26, and Eric Osei, 27. Two other accomplices were apprehended by the community members and handed over to the Fomena Police in the Adansi North District. The suspects are believed to be members of a robbery gang that carried out a violent operation at Maame Ama, a village near Nsokote, in the early hours of Tuesday,…

In a world where greatness is often measured by wealth, political power, or social media clout, the life of Late Ezinne Princess Mrs. Gloria Ukamaka Nwora, fondly called Iruezigbo, presents a refreshing and powerful counter-narrative, one where character, service, compassion, and family define the essence of a truly impactful life. Her story is not one you will find in the headlines of tabloids, but it is carved deep into the hearts of everyone she touched.She was not just the mother of Dr. Uche Nworah, a respected media executive and former Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS); she was…

The official signing ceremony took place at the YEA headquarters in Accra today CAMFED Ghana and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for young women and persons living with disabilities across the country.The official signing ceremony took place at the YEA headquarters in Accra today, where both parties expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential to drive inclusive development through targeted job placements, skills training, and entrepreneurship support.Chief Executive Officer of CAMFED Ghana, Fairuza Safian, described the MoU as a pivotal move toward closing the gap in access to…

Africa World Airlines has announced the commencement of scheduled flights to Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso, from July 1, 2025. This was captured in a notice released on the airline’s social media platform. The notice was to update the public, after it had earlier this year announced that it would commence the service from June 3, 2025.  The airline added that it remains committed to providing a reliable air travel and enhancing connections across West Africa. It welcomed passengers on this very important new service. Schedule Routes and Cities   Africa World Airlines currently operates in five cities…

Scott Edward Agyemang is the author of the article The sudden escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves through global political and economic systems. Whilst the two Middle Eastern nations have long shared a strained or a fragmented relationship, a full-blown war now threatens an already fragile region, with implications reaching far beyond their borders. For Ghana and many other nations, this conflict presents both immediate and long-term concerns that demand thoughtful and strategic foresight.Ghana, like most nations in the Global South is closely tied to the international system through trade, diplomacy and energy dependency. As Iran…

Bags of rice being carted at the Tema Port Issah Seidu, James Keck Osei, John Abban, and Peter Archibold Hyde have been formally charged with corruption after allegedly conspiring to hijack ten containers of imported rice at Tema Port. The rice, imported from Thailand in 2022, was fraudulently claimed by Seidu using fake documents and a letter falsely issued from the Office of the Vice President.Seidu, who works with the National Insurance Commission, and Osei, a former Director at the Vice President’s Secretariat, allegedly teamed up with two senior Customs officials—Abban and Hyde—to override customs processes and secure the goods.…