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Why is the government opting for modest allowance adjustments instead of a full salary overhaul for public sector workers in 2026?

The Ghanaian government is addressing public sector worker compensation, with a focus on long-term stability rather than immediate, large-scale

Big changes are coming to public sector salaries - but what does this mean for your pocket?

President Mahama addressed Organised Labour about public sector remuneration. The government is planning reforms, but one decision may affect future negotiations - and some workers.

President Mahama wants to overhaul public sector pay - but how will a new commission change things?

President Mahama has declared 2026 as the transition year from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to an Independent Emoluments Commission. This announcement is part of a major overhaul of Ghana's public sector pay - but what could this mean for workers?

A former MP accuses a prominent figure of hypocrisy - but what's at stake in the reparations debate?

George Mireku Duker has criticized Ransford Gyampo over comments regarding reparations for the transatlantic slave trade - accusing him of hypocrisy. Duker suggests Gyampo's stance has shifted, but what does this mean for Ghana's pursuit of reparative justice?

Airlines are worried about the government shutdown - but what does this mean for travellers?

US airline CEOs are appealing to Congress amidst the government shutdown, which has left airport workers unpaid. The appeal hints at potential disruptions for travellers - but what could these be?

Low wages may be quietly funding corruption- but how do we break this cycle of unethical behavior?

Many African economies struggle with low wages in critical sectors- a situation that quietly fuels corruption. This creates a cycle of eroded trust and distorted incentives- but what will it take to break free?

Why is a former Finance Minister warning that a court ruling could expose Ghana to fiscal and financial-stability risks?

Former Finance Minister Amin Adam is concerned about a recent court ruling regarding GN Savings and Loans. He suggests the ruling could have implications for Ghana's financial stability- but how?

Ghana's wage bill is eating up tax revenue, but what drastic measures will the government take to remedy the situation?

Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, met with President Mahama and organised labour to discuss the country's finances. The Minister outlined the pressure of public sector wages on the government's ability to fund other critical expenditures - and the situation may be more dire than previously thought.

Ghana returns to domestic borrowing - but at what cost?

Ghana's government has re-entered the domestic bond market after a three-year hiatus, aiming for long-term financial instruments. This move sparks debate - will it foster stability or lead to renewed debt issues?

A recent lecture sought to advance labour practices in Ghana-but are Ghanaian workplaces really fair and equitable?

UPSA's Institute of Work, Employment and Society (IWES) hosted a public lecture on International Labour Day. The lecture aimed to sensitise stakeholders on building a fair labour environment-but what are the key ingredients for a harmonious labour landscape?