47 h. ago What Ghana Must Fix: ISSER’s GSDO 2024 report exposes key social gaps in housing, jobs, and governance

Ghana’s housing sector continues to be dominated by self-builders—individuals and households constructing their own homes—who account for 90% of the approximately 45,000 housing units delivered annually. And according to the 2024 Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) report by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, the self-build sub-sector receives limited policy support despite its size and contribution to local economies and employment.

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1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Conviction Exposes Ghana’s Fame Illusion and Power Exploitation

The conviction of Sean "Diddy" Combs in his federal sex trafficking trial strikes at the heart of the fame illusion cherished by Ghana's youth and lays bare the pervasive reality of power exploitation across Ghanaian society. Sean “Diddy” was denied bail on Wednesday night—just hours after a jury of 12 American citizens found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was, however, acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

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1 week ago WeComm launches ‘INSPIRE’ programme to expose participants to practical agriculture

WeComm Agri-Media & Consultancy has introduced INSPIRE by WeComm, a hands-on learning programme designed to give participants direct exposure to various stages of Ghana’s agricultural value chain, from production to processing. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Newage Agric Solutions Limited and Evivi Foods, seeks to address gaps in understanding and engagement with agribusiness among young people and professionals. Misconceptions and limited access to practical experiences continue to discourage wider participation in the sector, despite its importance to Ghana’s economy, food security, and job creation.

Culture

2 w. ago Ghana’s Energy Crossroads: How global oil shocks are reshaping an African economy

Introduction Ghana stands at a peculiar energy crossroads. The West African nation pumps crude oil from its Jubilee and TEN offshore fields, yet spends billions annually importing refined petrol and diesel to meet domestic demand. This paradox has left the economy dangerously exposed to global oil shocks, from the Russia-Ukraine war to escalating Middle East […]

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2 w. ago Ghana needs US$3bn fuel reserves for 6 months in times of global supply chain disruption   – Gabriel Kumi

The Board Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Gabriel Kumi has revealed that Ghana will need approximately US$3 billion to secure six months’ worth of fuel reserves to cushion the country against external shocks in times of global shortage of petroleum products.   He made this statement while speaking as part of the […]

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2 w. ago Ghana needs US$3bn fuel reserves for 6 months in times of global supply chain disruption – Gabriel Kumi

The Board Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Gabriel Kumi has revealed that Ghana will need approximately US$3 billion to secure six months’ worth of fuel reserves to cushion the country against external shocks in times of global shortage of petroleum products.   He made this statement while speaking as part of the […]

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3 w. ago Oil, gold, travel at risk – Expert on Ghana’s exposure to fallout from Middle East attacks

Research Director of African Programmes at Chatham House, says Ghana and other African countries are not shielded from the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

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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

4 w. ago Postponing Fuel Levy a pragmatic move amid global oil uncertainty – IMANI boss

The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has welcomed the government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the contentious Energy Sector Levy, commonly referred to as the Fuel Levy.

Politics

last month Ghana exposed to global fuel shocks amid empty oil buffers – COPEC

The Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has urged a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s energy policy, warning that the nation’s overdependence on imported refined petroleum products renders it highly susceptible to global oil market disruptions.

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