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Ghana’s economy may be looking healthier on paper, but that recovery hasn’t reached the wallets of ordinary citizens. That’s the warning from economist and lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Patrick Asuming. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on JoyNews, Prof. Asuming cautioned against over-celebrating recent improvements in key macroeconomic indicators when most people are still struggling to keep up with rising costs. “It seems to me that the financial and the monetary side of the economy has performed better, and the real side seems to be lagging,” he said. “There’s a disconnect between how people are…

Supreme Court nominee Justice Kweku T Ackaah-Boafo The Parliament of Ghana has dismissed a petition lodged against Supreme Court nominee Justice Kweku T Ackaah-Boafo, clearing the path for his long-awaited vetting before the Appointments Committee on Friday, June 20, 2025.The petition, submitted by self-identified international human rights activist Anthony Kwabenya Rau, had temporarily stalled the vetting process amid a storm of allegations. Rau accused the Court of Appeal judge of judicial bias, misconduct, and unprofessional behaviour, citing a courtroom incident at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) where he claimed the judge verbally attacked him and questioned his right…

General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has defended the party’s decision to schedule its presidential primaries for January 31, 2026, stressing that the early timeline is essential for party unity and strategic preparation ahead of the 2028 general elections.Speaking on Kumasi-based OTEC 102.9 FM’s political programme “Dwabrem” on Thursday, Frimpong said that electing a flagbearer early gives the party enough time to consolidate internal support, settle disputes, and mobilise resources effectively.“The earlier we select our presidential candidate, the better for the unity and strategic direction of the party. Whoever leads us into 2028 will…

Experts have cast doubt on the Trump Organisation’s claim that its proposed smartphone can be entirely manufactured in the US. One industry analyst told the BBC it would be “virtually impossible” for the gold-coloured handset, which will retail at $499 (£367.50), to be built in the United States. Questions have also been raised about the ethics of what is the latest in a series of attempts to cash in on President Donald Trump’s name. “It’s unbelievable that the Trump family has created yet another way for President Trump to personally profit while in office,” said Meghan Faulkner, communications director for…

Every four years, Ghana’s District Assemblies invest significant time, energy, and public resources into crafting their District Medium-Term Development Plans (MTDPs). These documents are intended to be strategic roadmaps—locally driven frameworks that guide development priorities at the sub-national level in alignment with national goals and global aspirations like the SDGs and Agenda 2063.But as we move closer to the next planning cycle, it is time to confront a difficult truth: our MTDPs are failing to live up to their promise. Despite their technical polish and procedural rigour, they often remain inaccessible to local people, overly ambitious in scope, and insufficiently…

The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Mr. Patrick Yaw Boamah of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has firmly stated that any proposed reduction in passport fees remains unachievable until it receives formal approval from Parliament.His comments come in response to an earlier announcement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who informed the House of the government’s intention to slash passport application fees from GH¢500 to GH¢350.However, speaking to journalists at Parliament House on Wednesday, Mr. Boamah clarified that such a reduction cannot be implemented unilaterally by the minister.“The minister had previously indicated that passport prices…

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has strongly criticised recent public endorsements by some party figures ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.Speaking on Kumasi-based OTEC 102.9 FM’s political programme “Dwabrem,” Mr. Frimpong expressed concern over open declarations of support for specific candidates, warning that such actions threaten party unity and risk derailing preparations for the 2028 general elections.In particular, he condemned some sitting Members of Parliament who have publicly backed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as well as more than 200 former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) who have thrown their support behind Kennedy…

Chocolate prices in the UK rose at the fastest pace on record in May as the overall cost of food continued to climb, official figures suggest. The main rate of inflation remained at 3.4% in the year to May, the highest for more than a year. However, food prices grew for the third month in a row, as some economists speculated that businesses were passing on recent increases in employer National Insurance payments to customers. The rise, along with a higher minimum wage, came into effect in April, after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the increases in last October’s Budget aimed…

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China has ramped up its economic engagement with Africa, injecting more than $22.85 billion in fresh investments and funding. It has also posted a record-high trade volume of $134 billion within the first five months of 2025 alone. Mr Tong Defa, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, disclosed this during a quarterly media briefing at his residence in Accra on Wednesday. The press interaction forms part of the Embassy’s regular engagements with the Ghanaian media to share updates on China-Ghana and China-Africa relations. According to Ambassador Tong, China provided RMB 13.3 billion (approximately $1.85 billion) in new investments and RMB 150 billion…