4 h. ago Ghana urgently needs a Pricing Regulatory Authority to stabilise the Economy

Ghana finds itself in a troubling economic cycle—where prices of goods and services continue to rise, often without justification or regulatory oversight. While global and local economic dynamics do play a role, the absence of a strong, specialised national pricing regulatory mechanism allows unchecked price escalation that hurts the consumer, especially the vulnerable. The time has come for Ghana to establish a Pricing Regulatory Commission or Authority, a body dedicated solely to monitoring, evaluating, and setting fair price thresholds for essential goods and services. This institution will be different from, and operate independently of, existing consumer protection structures. It will serve as a stabilising force in the economy and help restore confidence in market fairness.

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3 d. ago Cocoa sector witnessed improvement in late 2024; new financing model has reduced liquidity constraints – IMF

Ghana’s cocoa sector has seen some improvements since late 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. According to the Fund, production during the 2024/25 season recovered thanks to a more favorable climate and ongoing interventions to enhance productivity such as artificial pollination, mass pruning, mass spraying and hi-tech. The Fund in a Country Report […]

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3 d. ago Ablekuma North polls: MFWA condemns violent attacks on 3 journalists

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has vehemently condemned the physical assault of three journalists covering the parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency of the Greater Accra Region on Friday, July 11, 2025. This incident adds to a troubling pattern of violence against media professionals in Ghana, raising serious concerns about press […]

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2 w. ago There has never been the removal of a Chief Justice in Ghana’s 68 years of history

The suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has highlighted a troubling first in Ghana’s history, stating that in all of the country’s 68 years as an independent republic, there has never been the removal of a Chief Justice. In her address during a press conference held in Accra on Wednesday, June 25, she expressed the hope […]

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3 w. ago IFC, Societe Generale enter into $40m partnership to boost cocoa sector

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a partnership with Societe Generale Ghana Plc, a leading Ghanian bank, to increase access to finance in Ghana’s cocoa sector, support sustainable production, and improve market access for tens of thousands of smallholder farmers. Under the partnership, IFC will provide a local currency loan of up to $40 […]

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3 w. ago Costly rollover contracts to sink Ghana’s troubled cocoa sector even deeper

Ghana has consistently missed its cocoa production targets over the past three years, even as global prices soar to historic highs. Once a reliable top producer, the world’s second-largest cocoa exporter has failed to surpass the one-million-tonne milestone last achieved during the 2020/2021 season. JoyNews Research estimates that with a few months to end the […]

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4 w. ago The Erosion of the Presumption of Innocence: A troubling legal trend under Ghana’s new NDC administration

One of the most sacrosanct principles of justice in any functioning democracy is the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. This foundational legal doctrine is not merely a procedural formality — it is a civilisational achievement, a shield against tyranny, and a fundamental pillar of the rule of law. Yet in present-day Ghana, under the […]

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