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Malfunctioning traffic lights have turned a busy road into a death trap - but why are authorities failing to act?

Residents of Awoshie-Anyaa are raising concerns about the non-functioning traffic lights on the highway. The situation has created a dangerous environment for both motorists and pedestrians - and locals are desperate for change.

A new report shows most Ghanaians know they should save for retirement- but are they actually doing it?

Old Mutual's Financial Wellness Monitor reveals working Ghanaians are experiencing financial recovery- but retirement savings and investment confidence are lagging. Though many acknowledge the importance of saving, a significant gap exists between intention and action- what could be the cause?

Discover how MobileMoney Fintech LTD is transforming Ghana's transport industry by incentivizing digital payments and what this means for drivers

MobileMoney Fintech LTD has recognized top-performing drivers and riders in its "Ride with MoMo" promotion, designed to encourage cashless fare

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

Why enforcement alone won't stop galamsey - and what economic fixes could work.

Ghana's galamsey crisis is examined as an economic failure where miners profit while communities bear costs.

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

Discover why the decline of multilateral cooperation could disproportionately affect smaller, less powerful nations and what collective action is

Hannah Tetteh, UN Special Representative, warns that the weakening global multilateral system poses significant risks for Africa, especially for

Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema M

Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema Motorway as residents

A blaze near a key power facility has left traders reeling - but the bigger issue may be how prepared responders really are.

A fire has struck a cluster of shops near the VRA substation in Dwakesiem, Dunkwa-on-Offin, Central Region.

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

Traditional authorities in Tano North are calling for urgent presidential intervention to save their vital water resources from illegal mining.

Tano North chiefs have petitioned President John Mahama regarding extensive galamsey destruction in the River Tano and surrounding forests. Their

Banking sector numbers are up, but the governor's warning suggests deeper challenges remain.

Ghana's central bank governor addressed bankers at the 43rd Annual General Meeting in Accra, discussing the sector's recent performance.

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?

A new military operation moves into a protected forest - but the scale of destruction it confronts may be far worse than expected.

NAIMOS launches Operation Green Shield in Atewa Forest Reserve, arresting three people.

A Ghana-led AI platform just earned global recognition - but what problem is it solving?

Three Ghanaian tech entrepreneurs are making waves with their AI governance platform. Their innovative solution addresses urgent issues in modern artificial intelligence - but what does this mean for the future of AI?

Discover the factors behind the Youth Employment Agency's unexpected financial transformation and what it means for Ghana's economy.

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has shown a remarkable financial turnaround, according to the 2025 State Ownership Report. This significant shift