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Mahama Unveils 24-Hour Economy Strategy to Attract Global Investors

President John Dramani Mahama has told international investors that Ghana is “open for business round the clock” as the government rolls out its ambitious 24-hour economy agenda. Speaking at the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum on Tuesday, August 26, Mahama said the initiative is built on three key pillars: productivity, exports, and job creation. “Our economic strategy is anchored in productivity, exports, and jobs. We call it the 24-hour economy for a reason. Ghana is open for business 24 hours a day,” he told participants. Mahama explained that the government is investing heavily in infrastructure, incentives, and skills development to support businesses that want to operate both day and night. This includes opportunities for factories, farms, service centres, and even sports facilities to run on a 24/7 basis. At the heart of this vision is the Volta Economic Corridor, described as […]

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TVs in Government Offices Show Lack of Seriousness – NDPC Boss

The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, has criticized the presence of television sets in government offices, calling them a symbol of the country's lack of seriousness. Speaking on Citi FM, he shared his experience of removing a TV from his office, stating that public servants are not paid to watch television.Dr. Thompson recounted instances where government employees were distracted by TVs, including one where he walked straight into a minister’s office without being questioned because reception staff were glued to their screens. He revealed that some workers even watched telenovelas and inappropriate content during working hours.Blaming these distractions for low productivity in the public sector, he linked them to complaints about low salaries. He emphasized the need for strict reforms and warned that disciplinary action would be taken against those defying orders to […]

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Minister-Designate Vows to Crack Down on Underpayment of Workers.

The Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has pledged to take strict legal action against employers who fail to adhere to Ghana’s minimum wage laws. Speaking before the Appointments Committee on January 30, he emphasized that all businesses must comply with the set wage standard, warning that violators would face prosecution.Pelpuo stressed that Ghanaian workers deserve fair compensation and that employers who cannot meet the minimum wage must be held accountable. His firm stance has received backing from various stakeholders advocating for better workers' rights.Addressing labour strikes, he noted that 21 of the 27 industrial actions recorded in 2024 occurred in the public sector, with the majority coming from tertiary education institutions. To resolve these issues, he plans to engage labor unions and experts to ensure a structured approach to negotiations.Pelpuo also supported transforming the Fair Wages and […]

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Nana Kwame Bediako Criticizes Football Viewing, Calls for More Productive Use of Time.

Nana Kwame Bediako, an independent presidential candidate in Ghana's December 2024 elections, has sparked controversy by advising Ghanaians to stop wasting time watching football. He argues that dedicating hours to the sport, while others profit handsomely, is an unwise investment. Bediako, popularly known as "Cheddar," emphasized that people could use their time more productively, citing that watching football for a couple of hours every few days amounts to hundreds of hours per year.He also proposed a more constructive approach to sports in Ghana, suggesting that the government integrate sports into the educational system to develop local talent. His campaign is focused on radical ideas that aim to challenge traditional norms and encourage greater national involvement in sports beyond just viewing.Bediako's remarks highlight his vision of transforming Ghana's engagement with sports, offering an alternative view to the country's deep passion for […]

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