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Ghana's laws have loopholes that are fueling corruption - but how?

Transparency International warns that Ghana's laws are enabling corruption. Weaknesses and poor enforcement are allowing wrongdoing to persist - but what impact is this having?

With a rapidly aging population and a largely informal workforce, Africa faces a critical challenge in securing the financial future of its citizens.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged African nations to undertake urgent pension reforms. This call comes as a significant

The Vice President says Africa must develop its own technologies- but how can the continent achieve this?

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang addressed the Oxford Africa Conference on the need for Africa to lead its own transformation. She emphasized building systems rooted in African realities- but what does this entail?

Amid rising fuel costs, what assurances did the Energy Committee Vice Chair give to Ghanaians?

Kofi Arko Nokoe, Vice Chair of the Energy Committee, addressed Ghanaians' concerns about rising fuel prices. He hinted at the government's commitment to energy stability - but what considerations are at play?

The TUC is threatening industrial action if reports of unequal salary increases across the public sector prove true, demanding fairness in resource

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a stern warning regarding potential strike action over alleged disparities in public sector salary

TI Ghana & GIPC are intensifying their media campaign - but what hidden practices are threatening Ghana's investment environment?

TI Ghana and GIPC are working together to fight fronting in Ghana's business sector- they held a workshop for journalists in the Ashanti Region. Accurate reporting can safeguard transparency, but illicit practices continue to threaten Ghana's investment landscape.

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council is cracking down on uncertified massage therapists, but what dangers lurk in the unregulated industry?

Ghana's Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) is intensifying efforts to regulate the country's booming massage therapy sector. This

Discover how SSNIT's new Membership Value Programme could transform the benefits and services available to its contributors and pensioners.

SSNIT is set to launch a new Membership Value Programme aimed at providing additional benefits to its contributors and pensioners. This initiative

SSNIT is working to help informal sector workers understand their pensions - but will it be enough?

SSNIT and the TUC are working together to educate Ashanti region workers about pension schemes. The goal is to increase participation, especially among self-employed individuals - but what challenges do they face?

Discover how SSNIT celebrated a remarkable milestone and what this means for the future of pension enrollment in Ghana.

SSNIT has honored its oldest female pensioner, Madam Ima Zenabu Dagomba, on her 100th birthday, using the occasion to advocate for informal sector

A nationwide registration of small-scale miners has begun - but what does this mean for the future of the industry?

The government, in collaboration with the Minerals Commission, has initiated a nationwide registration of small-scale miners. This exercise aims to formalise and regulate the sector - but what benefits will this bring to the miners?

Why was a well-regarded health director suddenly reassigned - and what does it mean for healthcare in the region?

The reassignment of the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Marion Okoh Owusu, has raised eyebrows. Some speculate the move was influenced by political considerations - not routine decisions.

A prominent MP is advocating for a return to a previous economic initiative, questioning the effectiveness of current government programs.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has urged the government to reconsider its economic policies.

Discover how new resolutions could transform healthcare in Africa by formally recognizing traditional medicine.

The Pan-African Parliament has adopted resolutions championed by Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, pushing for legal recognition of traditional medicine

A Filmmakers Summit in Kumasi unveiled a GH¢20 million government fund and a unified plan to revive Kumawood through in

A Filmmakers Summit in Kumasi unveiled a GH¢20 million government fund and a unified plan to revive Kumawood through investment and training.

Why did a traditional leader urge the Minority to champion the cause of cocoa farmers?

The Offinsomanhene has encouraged the Minority Caucus in Parliament to address cocoa farmers' concerns during their Ashanti Region tour. He stressed the importance of supporting farmers-but there's more at stake.

Why did a prominent chief urge the Minority Caucus to advocate for cocoa farmers during their Ashanti Region tour?

The Offinsomanhene has encouraged the Minority Caucus in Parliament as they tour cocoa-producing areas in the Ashanti Region. The chief urged the MPs to champion the concerns of cocoa farmers- hinting at broader implications for Ghana's economy.

A new collaboration seeks to uncover the true scope of drug use across Ghana, promising to reshape national strategies.

NACOC and UPSA have partnered for a nationwide survey on drug use to gather data for policy and interventions. This initiative aims to provide