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At a beach rave, young revelers turn second-hand fashion into a statement - but what does it mean for the planet?

Ghana's Gen Z gathered at Accra's Tidal Rave Festival for music and fashion, where sustainability emerged through thrift styles and beach waste art.

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality cannot sustain permanently

GOLDBOD's "beautiful" financials hide a troubling truth - what is the real cost of the state gold program?

Ghana Gold Board's (GOLDBOD) 2025 financials paint a picture of success, touting significant gold assays and a healthy surplus. Examining these figures alongside the Bank of Ghana's results, however, reveals a stark contrast - raising questions about the true cost of GOLDBOD's operations.

Ghana has built robust payment infrastructure, but a critical question remains: can businesses access the credit needed to truly grow?

Ghana's Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu highlighted a significant $4.8 billion SME financing gap during the National ICT Week. This shortfall

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?

Discover the hidden costs and profound impact of Ghana's sanitation crisis, and why access to basic amenities remains a distant dream for many.

Ghana faces a critical public health challenge as preventable illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation claim thousands of lives

As Ghana's digital economy expands, the debate over digital trust intensifies-but what evidence truly helps consumers choose reliable services?

Ghana's digital economy faces a growing challenge in consumer trust as more financial activities shift to online platforms. This raises critical

As Ghana's MoMo transactions hit GH¢3 trillion, experts warn that weak defenses and low public awareness are fueling a

As Ghana's MoMo transactions hit GH¢3 trillion, experts warn that weak defenses and low public awareness are fueling a massive surge in digital

Why are farmers often left out of the research that shapes their future? A top academic has a bold proposal.

At the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists conference in Sunyani, the UENR Vice-Chancellor urged a shift in agricultural research.

UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?

The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?

During a trial concerning social media's impact on children, Instagram's top executive discussed the usage of a key safety feature.

Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, testified in a trial regarding Meta Platforms' alleged design of Instagram and Facebook to addict children. The

How will new students secure their place before the government's financial support kicks in?

The Students Loan Trust Fund is stepping in to help first-year students at public universities and technical universities pay admission fees.

The SLTF starts disbursing funds under the No Academic Fees programme - but will it reach everyone in time?

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has begun disbursing funds to students in public tertiary institutions under the No Academic Fees policy for the 2025/2026 academic year. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on students - but what challenges might they still face?

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?

Financial markets are being redesigned, with emerging economies at the forefront - but what does this mean for Ghana?

At the ACI World Congress in Accra, central bank governors discussed financial markets. The focus was on how emerging economies are redesigning them - but the implications are still unclear.

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.

Why is PIAC so concerned about the future of Ghana's oil production, and what changes are they hoping to see?

PIAC is urging the government and Petroleum Commission to create a plan that will encourage investment in current oil-producing fields. The call comes after Ghana's crude oil production has seen a sixth consecutive annual decline - raising concerns about the country's oil fields.