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An open letter reveals a looming crisis for Ghanaian farmers - but what's at stake for the nation's food supply?

A concerned Anchor Farmer pens a letter to President Mahama regarding the challenges faced by farmers across Ghana. He highlights the sharp decline in commodity prices and its potential impact on the upcoming farming season - what could this mean for national food security?

Despite a wealth of data, Africa struggles to convert it into effective decisions-a challenge highlighted by recent events.

At the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology's 50th anniversary, BigData Ghana CEO Baffoe challenged Africa to leverage its abundant

Food safety in Ghana is allegedly threatened by dangerous practices - but what is being done about it?

A radio commentator laments the decline of food safety in Ghana, where contaminated food is becoming a public health concern - from waakye beans cooked with paracetamol to plantain fried with plastic. What does this mean for public health?

Discover how West African regulators are working to establish a regional fuel trading hub and what challenges they face.

West African energy regulators are advancing plans for a regional fuel pricing benchmark and trading hub. This initiative aims to give Africa a more

Can Ghana's shea industry transform from raw commodity to global brand? The VP's opening remarks hint at a bigger push.

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang opened the World Shea Expo 2026 in Tamale, urging partnerships and value addition.

Afreximbank unveils a US$10B programme to help Africa and CARICOM cope with Middle East conflict fallout - but how?

Afreximbank is launching a programme aimed at shielding African and CARICOM economies from the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) hopes to address economic shocks - but what challenges will it face?

Global institutions are coordinating to address the energy crisis - but what does this mean for Ghana?

The IEA, IMF, and World Bank have announced joint measures amidst the Middle East conflict. These measures aim to help vulnerable countries- but what challenges are they facing?

The World Shea Expo returns to Tamale-but can it transform Ghana's shea industry?

The World Shea Expo is returning to Tamale in 2026, bringing together stakeholders in the shea industry. The event aims to boost investment and trade-but what challenges will they face?

Global financial institutions are raising concerns about the economic impact of war - how will Ghana be affected?

The World Bank, IMF, and IEA are warning about potential economic fallout from the ongoing war in the Middle East. The institutions highlight possible challenges for Ghana and other low-income economies - but what could these be?

Ghana's UN slavery motion needs a simple majority to pass - but what happens if it does?

Ghana is championing a UN resolution to declare the enslavement of Africans as a crime against humanity- backed by many African Union countries. If passed, the resolution could have far-reaching implications for reparatory justice and the recognition of historical wrongs.

Ghana's economic path is under scrutiny - could the nation be stuck in a cycle?

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a warning regarding Ghana's economic policies. They suggest the country's reliance on certain financial strategies could have long-term consequences - but what are they?

Africa's virtual asset boom faces a regulatory crossroads - will Accra's summit set the continent's new standard?

Ghana's SEC launches AVAS 2026, a summit for African regulators and markets on tokenization, set for Accra in November.

A new continent-wide law is set to transform how traditional medicine is regulated and integrated across Africa, promising significant changes for

The Pan-African Parliament is developing a Model Law on Traditional Medicines and the Protection of Local Knowledge to integrate traditional

Discover the compelling reasons that led Dr. Bawumia to introduce Ghana's Gold-for-Oil and Domestic Gold Purchase programs.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has elaborated on the rationale behind his Gold-for-Oil and Domestic Gold Purchase initiatives. His explanation sheds light on

What challenges will these new Navy recruits face as they take on their duties?

The Ghana Navy has passed out 346 recruits after 26 weeks of training at Nutekpor in the Volta Region.

A state food company's annual report reveals a stunning financial reversal - but what drove the historic change?

NAFCO's leadership presented its 2025 financial review at the company's first-ever Annual General Meeting.

Students at Techire SHS learned about civic duties - but will this knowledge translate into real-world action?

The NCCE in Tano North engaged Techire SHS students on corruption and the rule of law. The program aimed to instill values of integrity and patriotism in the youth- but what specific lessons were imparted?

Why is a 9% pay rise being called an insult to Ghanaian workers?

Ghana's Minority Caucus on Employment disputes the 2027 public sector salary deal.