Akufo-Addo gov’t misrepresented Ghana’s economic reality – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has accused the former Akufo-Addo administration of misleading Ghanaians about the true state of the economy, resulting in unrealistic expectations among the public. He asserted that the financial challenges inherited …

GROW2 project to host workshop on agricultural growth in Northern Ghana

The Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (GROW2) project, led by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) and funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), is set to hold a workshop in Tamale from March 12 to 14, 2025. The event aims to assess progress …

We cannot let this policy go unchallenged; the youth of Ghana must take a stand – Atick Yakubu

The government’s decision to impose a net freeze on public sector employment, as outlined in the 2025 Budget, has sparked concerns about worsening youth unemployment and economic instability. Atick Yakubu, a political commentator affiliated with the New …

IWD: It is time for Ghana to get its first female Finance Minister – Abena Osei-Asare

Former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare, has called for Ghana to appoint its first female Finance Minister, stressing the crucial role women play in national development. Speaking in commemoration of International Women's Day …

Mahama forms special taskforce to fight flooding in Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his commitment to handle Accra's perennial flooding issues by forming a seven-member Anti-Flood Taskforce to take on the issue head-on. The Taskforce, led by Mr. Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, Deputy Chief of Staff ( …

QNET, Ghana Tourism Authority unite to boost entrepreneurship and tourism in Ghana

In a landmark collaboration, QNET, a leading lifestyle and wellness direct-selling company operating in over 25 countries, and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) have officially launched a strategic partnership aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, enhancing …

Can AI create jobs for Ghana?

Unemployment in Ghana remains a big challenge. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, Ghana's average unemployment in 2023 was estimated at 14.7%. The inability of the economy to be aggressively productive means unemployment stands as a critical …

From Dr. Botchwey, Ofori-Atta to Ato Forson: Meet the gurus who have managed Ghana's finances since 1993

The Ministry of Finance is undoubtedly one of the most important Cabinet ministries, if not the most, that is tasked with ensuring the effective and efficient macroeconomic and financial management of Ghana’s economy. In layman's terms, the ministry …

Sankofa Series: Story behind Japanese architecture of University of Ghana buildings

Yaw Anokye Frimpong, a historian and lawyer, has given insights into why infrastructure of the University of Ghana were modelled with Japanese architectural adaptations. According to him, the choice of architecture was informed by the university’s …

President Mahama's budget projections harmful to Ghana's economy – Oforikrom MP claims