Author: Editorial Staff

Education experts and stakeholders have called for immediate reforms to tackle inefficiencies, funding gaps, and rising costs crippling Ghana’s education sector. The appeal came at the Achimota Speaks Forum  held at the British Council Hall in Accra under the theme: “Empowering Ghana’s Future through Education: Partnerships, Governance and Outcomes.” Funding Gaps Threaten Ghana’s Education Future Delivering the keynote, Mr Kofi Asare, Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (EduWatch), warned that Ghana’s declining investment in education could undermine long-term national outcomes. He revealed that public spending on education has dropped from 8% of GDP in 2011 to just 3.1% today,…

The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) held a National Multi-Stakeholder Advocacy Forum to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of petroleum revenues. The forum was part of the project “From Disclosure to Impact – Mobilising Local Civil Society to Verify Published Extractives Data and Advocate for Equitable, Accountable Spend of Funds,” funded by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy. The Programme Officer at GACC Samuel Harrison-Cudjoe , presented findings from three years of monitoring 68 petroleum-funded projects, highlighting the limited involvement of citizens in project planning. He described the prevalence of “parachute projects,” imposed on communities with minimal input. Mr.…

Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has held its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM), reporting strong financial and operational results for the 2025 financial year while securing shareholder approval for key corporate decisions. The meeting, held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Auditorium, brought together shareholders, board members, and management to review the company’s performance, strategic direction, and initiatives aimed at driving sustainable growth. Shareholders Approve Results, Dividends Shareholders adopted the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and approved the declaration of a final dividend. The move underscores MTN Ghana’s continued commitment to delivering value…

The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition has officially unveiled its 25th Anniversary logo, marking a significant milestone in its sustained efforts to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in Ghana. The unveiling forms part of activities to commemorate the Coalition’s silver jubilee, celebrating 25 years of coordinated action against corruption since its establishment in 2001. Over the past two and a half decades, GACC has served as a key convening platform, bringing together civil society organizations, public institutions, the private sector, the media, and citizens to strengthen collective efforts in combating corruption and promoting good governance. Through its interventions, the Coalition has played…

Global oil markets were shaken on Monday as prices spiked after Donald Trump issued a dramatic 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, heightening concerns over a potential long-term supply crunch. Brent crude climbed 0.6% to $112.91 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 0.8% to $99.05 in volatile early trading, holding close to recent highs as geopolitical tensions rattled investor confidence. The spike comes amid mounting uncertainty over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery through which nearly 20% of global oil supply flows. Iran has effectively blocked the passage since the escalation of conflict with the U.S.…

Concerns over the management and accountability of Ghana’s mineral revenues are deepening, with the Centre for Extractives and Development Africa (CEDA) warning that oversight in the sector remains significantly weaker than in the petroleum industry. Speaking after a media training session on improving transparency and accountability of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), CEDA’s Executive Director, Samuel Bekoe, pointed to a critical gap in public scrutiny of mineral revenues. He noted that while the petroleum sector has benefitted from structured oversight through the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), no equivalent mechanism exists to track and evaluate how mineral revenues…

The Ghana Gold Board has emerged as the standout performer at this year’s Public Enterprise League Table (PELT) Awards, clinching the coveted State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) of the Year title in a dominant showing that signals its growing influence in Ghana’s economic landscape. Organised by the State Interests and Governance Authority, the awards saw GoldBod secure a remarkable triple victory—also taking home the titles for Overall Best Specified Entity and Most Profitable SOE. Receiving the awards on behalf of the Board, Richard Nunekpeku described the achievement as a major milestone, while pledging sustained performance and higher targets. “We are proud of…

Parliament has approved a major lithium mining lease agreement for the Ewoyaa concession in the Central Region, marking Ghana’s formal entry into the fast-growing global market for green minerals. The agreement, signed between the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and Barari DV Ghana Limited, covers a 42.63 square kilometre area in the Mfantsiman Municipality and grants rights for the extraction of lithium and other associated minerals. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, presented the agreement to the House in line with constitutional and legal requirements, after which it was referred to the Parliamentary Committee on…

Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai has strongly criticized what he calls “one-sided” extradition deals, making it clear that Ghana won’t back any global anti-fraud framework that unfairly singles out African suspects without ensuring equal accountability from all sides. Speaking on the opening day of the Global Fraud Summit, held under the auspices of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and INTERPOL, he stressed that Ghana’s participation in any international agreement would depend on fairness and mutual legal cooperation. He argued that existing proposals risk creating a system where cybercrime suspects are routinely extradited to Western countries, without equivalent…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed tenants across Ghana to report landlords who demand rent advances beyond the legal limit, signalling a tougher stance against what he describes as growing exploitation in the housing sector. Speaking at a meeting with Organised Labour at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, March 17, the President expressed concern over the increasing cost of accommodation, warning that rent is taking a heavy toll on household incomes. He stressed that enforcing existing rent laws is critical to protecting tenants, particularly as many landlords continue to demand advances far exceeding the legally permitted six months. “Housing is…