5 h. ago Trudeau hits out at ‘dumb’ tariffs as Trump warns of further hikes against Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, calling it a "very dumb thing to do" and vowed to conduct a "relentless fight" to protect its economy.

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6 h. ago Trudeau says Trump’s tariffs designed to collapse Canada’s economy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, calling it a "very dumb thing to do" and vowed to conduct a "relentless fight" to protect its economy.

Politics

7 h. ago Ghana outlines solutions to economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue

Ghana has outlined a series of ambitious reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable growth, and strengthening governance in a bid to address the prevailing economic challenges. These proposals are contained in the communique issued at the end of the National Economic Dialogue (NED), held from 3rd to 4th March 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

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7 h. ago We need a strong economy to meet labour needs – Rashid Pelpuo

The Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has emphasised that a strong and viable economy is essential to meeting the needs of workers in Ghana.

Politics

7 h. ago National Economic Dialogue calls for urgent reforms to revive Ghana’s economy

The government, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has concluded the National Economic Dialogue (NED) with a strong call for structural reforms to address Ghana's economic challenges.

Economics

7 h. ago National Economic Dialogue proposes 6 actionable steps to revive crisis

The 2-day National Economic Dialogue (NED) by the Government of Ghana and its key stakeholders rose from the Accra International Conference Centre with six key action points requiring urgent reforms to revive the ailing national economy.

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11 h. ago Erica Arthur writes: Establishing Ghana Gold Souq with a potential revenue of over $10bn per annum

Dubai’s Gold Souq contributes over $70 billion annually in trade volume. India’s gold Souq contributes around $34 billion to GDP through exports, refining, and retail. Turkey’s gold market contributes over $30 billion with its Grand Bazaar Gold Souq being a major hub.

Politics

11 h. ago Dr Williams Anarfi writes: Establishing Ghana Gold Souq with a potential revenue of over $10bn per annum

Dubai’s Gold Souq contributes over $70 billion annually in trade volume. India’s gold Souq contributes around $34 billion to GDP through exports, refining, and retail. Turkey’s gold market contributes over $30 billion with its Grand Bazaar Gold Souq being a major hub.

Politics

12 h. ago We should appreciate the true state of the economy from those with the data – Prof Mensah

Economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof Lord Mensah has emphasised the importance of looking to experts working directly with economic data rather than political figures or speculative projections.

Politics

12 h. ago Fear grips Bokankye D/A Primary pupils after gunshots fired in land dispute

Fear grips students of the Bokankye D/A Primary and Junior High School in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality of the Ashanti Region after gunshots were fired by a group in a land dispute.

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14 h. ago Minority demands apology from Finance Minister over unfulfilled promise to uncap NHIS funding

The Minority in Parliament is demanding an apology from the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for the government's failure to fulfill its promise to uncap funding for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

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25 h. ago Repeated fiscal mismanagement is like playing with hellfire – Franklin Cudjoe

The founding president of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has issued a stark warning about Ghana’s governance crisis, describing the country’s repeated fiscal mismanagement as “playing with hellfire.”

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28 h. ago IMANI proposes a RESET on governance to revitalise Ghana’s economy

The founding president and CEO of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has proposed a radical approach to governance reform aimed at tackling Ghana’s entrenched public financial mismanagement.

Politics

28 h. ago Mahama is painting a picture of economy in coma misleading – Stephen Amoah

The former Deputy Minister of Finance and Nhyiaeso MP, Dr Stephen Amoah, has dismissed claims by President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s economy is in a dire state.

Politics

28 h. ago Mahama painting a picture of economy in coma misleading – Stephen Amoah

The former Deputy Minister of Finance and Nhyiaeso MP, Dr Stephen Amoah, has dismissed claims by President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s economy is in a dire state.

Politics

31 h. ago 11 Reasons Why Mahama is Seriously Misinformed About the Economy

Last week, at a meeting with labor unions to discuss his government's inadequate 10% upward adjustment of basic public salaries, President John Dramani Mahama caused a stir by launching scathing attacks on the economic management record of his predecessor. He accused the previous government of "criminally managing" Ghana's economy.

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32 h. ago Fair assessment of economy must acknowledge both crisis, recovery – Tiah Mahama

Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has called for a more balanced assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, urging President Mahama to acknowledge both the challenges and the progress made so far.

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32 h. ago Gaming Commission to crack down on gambling hubs near schools, churches, mosques

The Ghana Gaming Commission has announced plans to clamp down on betting companies operating near schools and religious institutions, citing concerns over their impact on minors and vulnerable groups.

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36 h. ago Mahama’s SONA undermines investor confidence, reverses economic gain – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), arguing that it has reversed the economic gains made in recent years, particularly in restoring investor confidence.

Economics

36 h. ago Minority MPs accuse Mahama of using National Economic Dialogue to “whitewash” Ghanaians

Minority members of Parliament have accused President John Mahama and his government of organising the National Economic Dialogue as an attempt to "whitewash" Ghanaians about the true state of the nation’s economy.

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