3 d. ago Bright Simons accuses ECOWAS Bank of misleading public in Black Volta Gold Deal

IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons has made startling allegations against the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). He claimed the institution deliberately misled the public regarding the controversial Black Volta gold deal. The policy analyst made these claims during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile program on Saturday. Simons highlighted what he finds as […]

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9 d. ago ‘We make excuses for waste and stealing’ – Kofi Bentil laments

Ghana’s latest economic blueprint, President John Dramani Mahama’s “24-Hour Economy”, has been met with scepticism from Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa. Speaking on JoyFM’s Newsfile on Saturday, July 5, Mr Bentil characterised the policy as largely a rehash of past initiatives, warning that without a fundamental shift in implementation, it risks becoming another […]

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1 week ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses Ablekuma North rerun and 24‑Hour Economy Blueprint

On Saturday, July 5, Newsfile’s live broadcast features in-depth discussions on the contentious Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun and the government’s newly launched 24-hour economy blueprint.

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1 week ago Playback: Newsfile discussed Ablekuma North rerun and 24‑Hour Economy Blueprint

On Saturday, July 5, Newsfile’s live broadcast features in-depth discussions on the contentious Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun and the government’s newly launched 24-hour economy blueprint.

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2 w. ago CJ removal: Torkornoo not setting a good example, she’s prejudicing case’s outcome – Musa Ahmed

Lawyer Musa Ahmed, Head of Ahmed Legal Consult, has criticized suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo for publicly discussing her ongoing impeachment proceedings. He accused her of prejudicing the case’s outcome and failing to uphold judicial standards. Ahmed made these remarks during a panel discussion on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, where he argued that Justice […]

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2 w. ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses CJ probe, EC heads removal talks, BoG staff termination

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the unfolding removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, including her recent press conference where she accused the inquiry committee of procedural breaches and announced applications for judicial review to declare the proceedings void. Also this week, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress […]

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2 w. ago Playback: Newsfile discussed CJ probe, EC heads removal talks

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the unfolding removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, including her recent press conference where she accused the inquiry committee of procedural breaches and announced applications for judicial review to declare the proceedings void. Also this week, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress […]

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2 w. ago This Saturday on Newsfile: CJ probe, EC heads removal talks, BoG staff termination

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the unfolding removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, including her recent press conference where she accused the inquiry committee of procedural breaches and announced applications for judicial review to declare the proceedings void.

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2 w. ago Martin Kpebu commends BoG for reinstating dismissed staff, applauds Governor’s responsiveness

Legal practitioner and governance analyst, Martin Kpebu, has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for reinstating more than 100 employees who were dismissed last week, describing the move as a commendable act of leadership and responsiveness to public sentiment.

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2 w. ago BoG dismissals must be viewed separately from political layoffs – Dr Kwapong advises Minority

CDD-Ghana Fellow and Director for the Democracy Project,Dr John Osae Kwapong has advised the Minority in Parliament to exercise caution in conflating the recent Bank of Ghana (BoG) staff dismissals with other public sector layoffs following the December elections.

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3 w. ago Prof Bokpin urges Mahama to apply strong leadership to Galamsey fight

Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to extend the decisive leadership he has shown in other policy areas to the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He made this call during an appearance on JoyNews’ *Newsfile* programme on Saturday, June 21. […]

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3 w. ago This Saturday on Newsfile: Galamsey fury, NPP early primaries and effects of Israel

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists will discuss the latest "galamsey fury" sparked by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, where they accused the government of reneging on promises following repeated calls to revoke Legislative Instrument 2462, which they say still permits mining in forest reserves.

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3 w. ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses Galamsey fury, NPP early primaries and effects of Israel

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the latest "galamsey fury" sparked by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, where they accused the government of reneging on promises following repeated calls to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which they say still permits mining in forest reserves.

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