6 h. ago No vigilante group can defy a determined police – CDD Ghana’s Dr Kojo Asante

The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnership at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says the Ghana Police Service has no excuse to cower in the face of political violence.

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21 h. ago Azumah Resources rejects political motive claims, confirms EBID talks started in 2023

In a carefully worded public statement, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has confirmed that the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) was engaged in discussions to support the Black Volta Gold Project as early as 2023 — a critical clarification that challenges ongoing claims that the financing was politically engineered following Ghana’s 2024 elections.

Politics

25 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.

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39 h. ago Beyond Publications and Prestige: Ghana scholarly society charts the path for research that drives real development

The Ghana Scholarly Society is mobilising global Ghanaian academics to turn research into action, bridging the gap between scholarly excellence and Africa’s real development needs.

Politics

48 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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63 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Minister joins Mark Cuban at Global Citizen summit in Detroit

Ghana’s Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, joined global business and cultural leaders at the Global Citizen NOW summit in Detroit, urging greater investment in Africa’s youth to secure the continent’s digital future. The event, which took place on Wednesday, brought together figures including billionaire investor Mark Cuban, Ethiopian-born celebrity chef Marcus […]

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3 d. ago Youth must prioritise cultural values over materialism within tourism industry – GTDC

The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Prof Kobby Mensah, has expressed concern over the growing trend among Ghanaian youth who prioritize the material aspects of tourism over their own cultural heritage.

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3 d. ago It is possible to live and survive without being corrupt – Prof Bawole

As the country grapples with a declining reputation in the global fight against graft and staggering annual losses to corruption estimated at US$3 billion, the Dean of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Justice Nyigmah Bawole, has called for reforms. He believes Ghana must undergo bold ethical reforms or risk developmental stagnation caused […]

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3 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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3 d. ago JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Administrative Officer, Receptionist at Onesta Ghana Limited

Job Advertisement Onesta Profile: Onesta Ghana Ltd. is an agro-industrial company specialising in oil palm development, processing, and trade facilitation. The company recently launched “Redgold Oil Palm Plantation (ROPP)”, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) aimed at developing a sustainable, fully integrated oil palm value chain in Ghana to transform the country into a major player in […]

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3 d. ago ISSER Report warns of falling Basic Education enrollment, stalled healthcare access

The Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, has raised red flags over declining basic education enrolment and ongoing healthcare infrastructure gaps, despite several government policies and major investments in both sectors. The flagship social development tracker, launched on Thursday in Accra by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, provides a data-driven analysis of Ghana’s progress in key social indicators, including education and health.

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4 d. ago ISSER Director urges private sector support for research dissemination

Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has called on industry players and private sector actors to actively support research and dissemination initiatives that can help shape public policy and foster inclusive national development. He pointed to the critical role of collaboration in translating research findings into actionable outcomes that improve lives and inform governance. Professor Quartey made the call during the launch in Accra of the 7th edition of Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, one of ISSER’s flagship biennial publications, on Thursday.

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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.

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4 d. ago Development must be just, inclusive, and participatory – GII boss at ISSER Report launch

The Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), Mrs. Mary Awelana Addah, has underscored the need for Ghana’s development agenda to be rooted in justice, inclusion, and public participation. She made the call while chairing the launch of the 7th edition of the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) in Accra.

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4 d. ago TOR, PHDC to train 500 youth for Ghana’s Oil and Gas Industry

Tema Oil Refinery Ltd (TOR) and the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) are teaming up to train 500 Ghanaian youth in oil, gas, and petrochemical skills, as part of a bold initiative to prepare the country’s workforce for expansion in the energy sector.

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5 d. ago EY Ghana launches 25th anniversary celebrations, reaffirms commitment to innovation, talent development

Global professional services firm, EY Ghana, has officially launched its 25th anniversary celebrations in Accra, marking a significant milestone in its journey of delivering audit, tax, and advisory services in the country. The event brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, alumni, clients, and partners who have played a role in […]

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6 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.

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6 d. ago Reduce interventions in the forex market – IMF to Bank of Ghana

The IMF Executive Board on July 7, 2025, concluded its fourth review of Ghana’s ongoing 18th  IMF programme, which began in May 2023. Completion of the review unlocks a new disbursement of $367 million, bringing the total support under the programme to $2.3 billion. This is a positive development for the Ghanaian cedi. The injection […]

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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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7 d. ago EBID and Engineers & Planners seal $100m Black Volta Gold Project deal

A new era for Ghana’s mining sector was officially ushered in on Monday, July 7, as Engineers & Planners (E&P), a Ghanaian-owned powerhouse, and the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) formalised a $100 million Acquisition Facility Agreement. This landmark deal is set to finance E&P’s purchase of the Black Volta Gold Project, a […]

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