35 h. ago Ghana risks democratic crisis if root causes of electoral violence are ignored – CDD

The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnership at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has called for a deeper and more strategic approach to tackling electoral violence in the country.

Events

4 d. ago Flush the Crisis: Why Ghana can’t wait until 2103 to Fix the Toilet crisis

President John Dramani Mahama's declaration that "it is unacceptable that in 2025, open defecation persists in parts of Ghana" is a stark reminder of one of the country’s most persistent public health and development challenges. Speaking at the launch of Ghana's 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), President Mahama called for a firm crackdown on building permits issued without toilet facilities, arguing that the country’s sanitation crisis is less about awareness and more about gaps in investment, enforcement, and community engagement.

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4 d. ago Tackling inequality must be Ghana’s topmost development priority – Dr Emmanuel Akwetey

The Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, has called on policymakers and the wider Ghanaian society to make social inequality the foremost challenge to tackle in the country’s development agenda. With just five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, Dr Akwetey warned that Ghana faces a critical crossroads in its development path. He made this call during his review of the 7th edition of the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, published by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), at its official launch in Accra on Thursday.

Politics

7 d. ago KNUST students’ parliament calls for greater national support for youth development

The KNUST Students’ Parliament House has called on the Government of Ghana, civil society organizations (CSOs), and development agencies to increase support for young people across the country, particularly in the areas of innovation, leadership, and social impact.

Politics

7 d. ago Waylead Ghana Company Ltd commissions new development called Willow Lane

Waylead Ghana Company Ltd on Saturday 21st June 2025 commissioned its new development called the WILLOW LANE in Lashibi Accra. This property is a 4 bedroom 2 storey building carefully designed and built with the right specification for a lifetime investment. Speaking to Joy Business, Managing Director of Waylead Company Ltd, Keegan Wan said the […]

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1 week ago Volta regional minister holds first statutory meeting of coordinating council for 2025

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, on Tuesday chaired the first statutory meeting of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) for the year 2025, with a call for strengthened collaboration and shared purpose in delivering development across the region.

Politics

1 week ago Commercial use of tricycles still illegal – Judge reminds operators 

The Presiding Judge of the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region has reminded the public, especially tricycle (Pragia) riders, against the use of that vehicle for commercial purposes. 

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1 week ago GITW 2025: Experts call for smarter approach to infrastructure development

He was speaking as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Ghana Investment and Trade Week Summit (GITW) held at the Accra International Conference Centre on July 2, 2025.

Politics

2 w. ago Atwima Nwabiagya MP calls for developing Barekese and Owabi dams into tourist sites

The Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya North, Frank Yeboah, has urged the government to develop the tourism potential of the Barekese and Owabi dams in the Ashanti Region.

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3 w. ago Stakeholders advocate professional development for teachers in the standards

Stakeholders in the education sector have called for sustained professional development training for basic school teachers to effectively implement the standards-based curriculum. According to the Ho Municipal Director of Education, Dr. Esther Yeboah-Adzimah, many learners are struggling to grasp subjects under the new curriculum, particularly due to its emphasis on critical thinking. Speaking to the […]

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3 w. ago Galamsey: Repeal LI 2462 as you promised – Osae Kwapong to Mahama

Dr John Osae-Kwapong, a Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and Project Director of The Democracy Project, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to honour his campaign promise to repeal Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, which regulates aspects of Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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4 w. ago Ghana Diaspora Investment Forum highlights urgent call to unlock diaspora capital for national development

Over 100 public and private sector stakeholders convened in Accra for the Ghana Diaspora Investment Forum 2025, a high-level platform focused on harnessing diaspora capital for sustainable development. Organised by Global Affairs Canada, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited, and GIZ Ghana (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH), the event took place during the 2025 Africa Impact […]

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4 w. ago Minority calls for comprehensive revenue reform as it urges full repeal of suspended Dumsor levy

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Committee of Economy and Development, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called on the government to go beyond merely suspending the controversial 8% ‘Dumsor’ levy and scrap it entirely. Speaking in response to the government’s recent decision to halt implementation of the energy sector levy, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah argued that the move exposes deeper flaws in Ghana’s fiscal planning.

Economics