By King Amoah President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, which began in January of this year, has garnered significant attention and generated a range of opinions across Ghana, especially in the Ashanti region. A recent random survey conducted by this correspondent, particularly focusing on perspectives in the Ashanti region, reveals a cautious optimism among many Ghanaians […]
By King Amoah. Nana Boakye Yiadom Atonsa II, the chief of Denanse, a town along the Kumasi – Offinso road in the Ashanti region and also the Atenehene of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has called on Ghanaian parliamentarians to prioritize the implementation of a National Policy Concept to ensure effective and sustainable economic development. […]
By Lawrence Odoom, freelance journalist Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has lambasted the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration for wreaking havoc on Ghana’s economy. According to Ofosu, the NPP’s tenure was marked by profound economic hardships, exacerbated by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). “The cost of living crisis precipitated by their […]
In a significant move, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has presented a bill to Parliament aimed at amending the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. The proposed amendment seeks to exempt the supply of motor vehicle insurance from VAT, effectively abolishing the tax on motor insurance policies as promised in the 2025 […]
By Lawrence Odoom. Vice President of Ghana Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized the need for dynamic and innovative leadership at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), stressing that the institution’s success is crucial to the government’s economic agenda. “The President’s commitment to resetting, rebuilding, and restoring public trust and economic stability depends on you, alongside […]
By a Correspondent. The Sky Train project which received considerable media coverage during Nana Akufo-Addo’s regime has resurfaced. This time, a purported amount of 2million dollars assigned for the project cannot be traced ( according to Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice). Our investigation into the matter reveals the following facts. The true authenticity […]
By King Amoah Following President John Dramani Mahama’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), a wave of renewed optimism appears to be sweeping through the Ashanti region. A post-SONA survey conducted across the region indicates a significant portion of the population has been positively influenced by the President’s address and his outlined vision for […]
By by Lawrence Odoom. The 2025 Budget, submitted by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to the Cabinet, is currently under intense scrutiny ahead of its presentation to Parliament on March 11. Chaired by President John Mahama, the Cabinet meeting ensured that the budget and key policy proposals align with the promises made by the […]
By Serlom Kobby I can’t sleep so let me share this, and more when the beer kicks in. You’ve heard the President talk about #nkokornkitinkiti, right? Ever wondered what it would take for Ghana to produce all its own chicken instead of importing most of it? I have been looking at the numbers and it’s […]
For decades, cocoa exports have been the bedrock of Ghana’s economy, underpinning its agricultural sector and providing livelihoods for millions of farmers. The Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has consistently relied on syndicated loans from foreign banks to purchase cocoa beans for export. However, this trend of external borrowing raises questions about sustainability and the long-term […]
