From a mining town to the IMF - what pivotal moments shaped Valeria Mensah's journey in economics?
Valeria Mensah is an economist with the IMF, blending her skills with an interest in global economic development. She shares her journey from a Ghanaian mining town to shaping economic policies - but how did her past shape her future?
New ethics filings reveal a flurry of financial activity by Donald Trump - but what could be the implications?
Donald Trump's ethics filing reveals a substantial number of financial transactions involving securities of major U.S. companies. The reports, covering the first three months of 2026, hint at the scale of the president's financial activity - but what does it all mean?
A youth group is pushing for constitutional reform - what changes do they want to see made immediately?
A youth group is advocating for immediate action on constitutional reforms. They are calling for a committee to be established - but what changes are they hoping to see?
The YEA is responding to claims of a multi-million cedi investment - but is there more to the story?
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is addressing reports about a supposed GH¢9 million turkey berries production programme. The agency is keen to set the record straight - but what could be the implications of these allegations?
Over 160 students gained new skills to combat unemployment - but what does this mean for Ghana's future workforce?
The Yamfo College of Health TEIN chapter empowered students with vocational skills. This initiative aims to help students navigate the challenges of unemployment after school - but what skills did they learn?
The IMF warns of hidden risks in global credit markets- could the Middle East war trigger a financial crisis?
The IMF is sounding the alarm about the war in the Middle East and its potential impact on the global economy. The apparent calm in financial markets may be masking vulnerabilities- but what could happen if the war escalates?
Why does a policy analyst want South African companies operating in Ghana to pay for citizen evacuations?
Kofi Bentil is calling for South African companies in Ghana to take responsibility for the evacuation of Ghanaians in South Africa- due to afrophobic attacks. He argues that these companies should bear the cost, hinting at a significant shift in how Ghana addresses such crises.
A top VC is calling for universities to refocus - but what does that mean for Ghana's future workforce?
UEW's Vice Chancellor, Prof Stephen Jobson Mitchual, has urged universities to focus on producing impactful graduates. He believes that higher education needs a fundamental rethink, but what does that mean for the future of Ghana's graduates?
US embassy denies funding Congo's 00m mine guard as Kinshasa shapes a nationwide security force for strategic mineral as
US embassy denies funding Congo's 00m mine guard as Kinshasa shapes a nationwide security force for strategic mineral assets, investors, and stability.
The UN injects millions to fight Ebola- but will it be enough to stop a potential global crisis?
The UN is releasing $60 million to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo- and surrounding nations. The emergency funds are being deployed to enact an aggressive containment strategy, but the success of the plan hinges on one key factor.
The UN is stepping in to fight Ebola - but will it be enough to stop the deadly virus from spreading further?
The UN has released funds to combat an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries. The emergency funds will support frontline medical operations- raising hopes that the virus spread can be contained.
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?
A Ghanaian MP is raising concerns about a gold mine deal - but what exactly is he worried about?
Suame MP John Darko is calling for value protection in the Damang Gold Mine deal with Engineers and Planners Limited. He is stressing stronger safeguards around equity participation and long-term benefits- but why is this so important?
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?
Students are waiting for reimbursements under the no-fee stress policy - what's causing the delays?
The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) is working on reimbursements under the government's no-fee stress policy. Tens of thousands of students are affected by the ongoing disbursement process for the 2025/2026 academic year - but some are still waiting.