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President Mahama Urges NDPC to Break Short-Term Development Planning Cycle

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the newly inaugurated National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to shift Ghana's development strategy from short-term, politically influenced plans to a cohesive, long-term national development framework. This initiative aims to ensure sustainable growth and economic transformation beyond electoral cycles. Inauguration of the 8th NDPC On May 19, 2025, President Mahama inaugurated the eighth NDPC, a 37-member body chaired by economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson. The President emphasized the need for a stable and predictable development path that transcends partisan politics and reflects the collective aspirations of Ghanaians . Consolidation of Existing Frameworks President Mahama tasked the NDPC with harmonizing existing long-term development frameworks, including: Ghana Beyond Aid Charter Ghana@100 Long-Term Development Framework Vision 2057 Perspective Framework The goal is to create a single, inclusive, and forward-looking national development plan through collaboration with Parliament and […]

Ahmad May 21, 2025

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Africa’s Public Sector Workers Face Declining Wages: Survey Highlights Urgent Need for Reform

A recent survey reveals that public sector workers across Africa, particularly in health and education, are experiencing significant wage declines. The report underscores the pressing need for systemic reforms to address the financial hardships faced by these essential workers. Key Findings from the Survey The ActionAid report, titled The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa, surveyed over 600 healthcare workers, teachers, and community members in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, and Nigeria. The findings are alarming: Wage Declines: Teachers' salaries have plummeted by between 10% and 50% over the past five years. Financial Struggles: An overwhelming 97% of health workers reported insufficient wages to cover basic needs like rent, food, and household expenses. Increased Workloads: Budget cuts have led to overwhelming workloads, with 70% of teachers and 85% of health workers feeling overburdened. Mental Health Impact: The financial […]

Ahmad May 21, 2025

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Ghana Risks Further Revenue Losses: Experts Advocate for Tech-Driven Tax Reforms

Ghana faces escalating revenue losses due to systemic tax leakages and inefficiencies. Experts at the recent National Dialogue emphasized the urgent need for technology-driven reforms to enhance tax collection and broaden the tax base. Background At the National Dialogue on "Tackling Tax Revenue Leakages in Ghana," held on April 23, 2025, stakeholders from academia, industry, and government convened to address the persistent challenges in Ghana's tax system. The consensus was clear: without significant reforms, Ghana risks continued revenue shortfalls that could hinder national development efforts. Expert Insights Abigail Maame Esi Mensah, Manager of Business Tax Advisory at Ernst & Young, highlighted the challenges posed by the informal economy. She noted that the lack of an integrated tax system makes it difficult to incorporate informal sector actors into the tax net. Additionally, she pointed out that practices like related-party transactions and […]

Ahmad May 21, 2025

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Supreme Court Dismisses Injunction Against Chief Justice’s Impeachment Process

The Supreme Court has dismissed an injunction application aiming to halt the impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal and political discourse surrounding the judiciary's independence. Background On May 6, 2025, the Supreme Court, in a 3-2 majority decision, dismissed the injunction application filed by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Member of Parliament for Old Tafo. The application sought to stop the suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama. The court's panel was presided over by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, with Justices Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi and Tanko Amadu forming the majority. Justices Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu and Ernest Gaewu dissented . Legal Arguments and Court's Rationale The applicant's counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, raised an objection regarding Justice Baffoe-Bonnie's participation, citing potential bias due to his role as […]

Ahmad May 21, 2025

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NAGRAT President Calls for Mobile Phone Policy Over Ineffective Ban on Campus

 NAGRAT President Calls for Policy on Mobile Phone Use by Students – Current Ban Is Ineffective The ongoing debate about mobile phone use in educational institutions has reached a new level with the call from the "National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) President". In a recent statement, the President argued that the current "ban on mobile phones" by students on campus is simply not effective, and a more "structured policy" needs to be introduced to ensure a "balance between technology and academic focus". Why Is the Mobile Phone Ban Ineffective? For years, schools and universities across the country have implemented policies banning the use of mobile phones during class hours. However, according to the NAGRAT President, this approach has failed to achieve its intended goals. Students have found ways around the ban, and the use of mobile phones in class […]

Ahmad May 13, 2025

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Sammy Gyamfi Faces Presidency Over Agradaa’s Dollar Gift – Full Details Inside

Sammy Gyamfi Appears Before Presidency … Over Agradaa Dollar Gift In a developing political twist, Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reportedly been summoned to the Presidency following his alleged involvement in a dollar gift linked to Nana Agradaa. This has sparked conversations across the country, especially among political analysts and citizens questioning the intersection between religious figures and politics in Ghana. What We Know So Far According to multiple credible sources, a sum of foreign currency—believed to be in U.S. dollars—was allegedly handed to Sammy Gyamfi by Nana Agradaa, a controversial religious personality recently known for her involvement in various financial and spiritual scandals. While the exact amount remains undisclosed, insiders claim the Presidency is treating this matter with urgency, due to its potential political implications. Why Is Sammy Gyamfi Involved? Sammy […]

Ahmad May 13, 2025

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Greater Accra

Ada East Assembly fails to confirm President’s DCE nominee

The Ada East Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region on Thursday, May 8, 2025, failed to confirm Kenneth Kabu Kanor, the President’s nominee for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE).Mr Kanor polled 24 votes out of 38 valid votes cast, representing 63.2 per cent, in a process that extended into the night. One vote was rejected, while 13 members voted against him. The nominee required 26 votes to meet the two-thirds threshold necessary for confirmation.By law, the assembly members are expected to reconvene within ten days for a second round of voting to either confirm or reject the nominee. The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, who expressed concern over the outcome, cautioned that Municipal and District Assemblies in the region risk losing out on development opportunities if they fail to confirm the President's nominee. She noted […]

Ahmad May 9, 2025

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Experts push for sustainable agric practices. . . To enhance food security

Amid escalating concerns over food insecurity and climate change, agricultural experts across Ghana are championing sustainable farming practices as a vital strategy to bolster food production and ensure long-term resilience. Key recommendations include adopting agroecological methods like crop rotation, organic fertilization, and integrated pest management. These practices not only enhance soil health and biodiversity but also mitigate environmental degradation. Technological innovations are playing a pivotal role in this transformation. Digital tools and platforms are empowering Ghanaian smallholder farmers with real-time data, enabling precision agriculture and efficient resource management. Efforts are also underway to reduce post-harvest losses through improved storage solutions and infrastructure. Initiatives like solar-powered cold storage facilities are helping preserve produce quality, thereby enhancing food availability and farmers' incomes. Training programs are being implemented to educate farmers on climate-smart agriculture, focusing on practices that increase productivity while conserving natural […]

Ahmad May 7, 2025

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Ghana’s gold reserves hit GH₵46billion in April 2025

The Bank of Ghana’s gold reserves reached a valuation of approximately GH₵46.3 billion at the end of April 2025 per the central bank’s announcement on May 6 that the price of gold had risen to GH₵46,086.32 per ounce. According to official data published by the Bank of Ghana, the nation’s total gold holdings stood at 31.37 tonnes as of April 30, 2025. This translates to 1,008,837.07 ounces of gold, using the standard conversion of 32,150.7 ounces per metric tonne. Multiplying the total ounces by the official spot price gives a calculated value of GH₵46,439,963,249.28, marking a rapid rise in the country’s reserves and underlining gold’s importance as a strategic financial asset for the Ghanaian economy.The central bank has gradually increased its reserves over the past two years, starting from 8.78 tonnes in May 2023 to over 31 tonnes by April […]

Ahmad May 6, 2025

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Govt dissatisfied with food supplied by second-cycle school heads

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has warned that he may be forced to revoke the power to purchase food supplies for senior high schools from the hands of the management of schools if the quality of food and the supply schedule do not improve.He said even though he had implemented the NDC’s manifesto promise to put senior high school heads in charge of food purchase arrangements, the quality of foods being supplied by some heads of second cycle schools, as well as the supply schedule of those foodstuffs, was not encouraging. Mr Iddrisu said this at the inauguration of the Governing Council of the GES in Accra last Friday.Mr Iddrisu said he and the President's attention had been drawn to the quality of the supplies by the heads of schools and their distribution. He stated that the President was […]

Ahmad May 6, 2025

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