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BY Gifty Boateng Ghana’s ambitious 24-hour economy vision hinges on a critical, often overlooked, component: a robust digital identity system. This was the stark message delivered by Moses Kweku Baiden Jnr., CEO and founder of Margins ID Group, at the 9th CEO Summit in Accra on Monday, May 26. Baiden, whose firm specializes in identity solutions and secure access, urged the government to integrate digital identity as a “bold and integral aspect” of the 24-hour policy. He stressed that without a trusted, verifiable legal, physical, and digital identity for every citizen, Ghana risks being exposed to fraud, impersonation, and corruption,…

By Philip Antoh Suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Torkonoo, has unleashed a flood of tears akin to a weeping infant, pleading for special treatment and luxuries at her ongoing Committee hearing. The suspended Chief Justice, known for cozying up to family members and pals with lucrative contracts, now cries foul at being relocated from the Court Complex to Osu Castle. According to Torkonoo, the shift is a deliberate ploy to cause her mental distress and undermine her rights, all while she demands the royal treatment of a top-notch hotel stay, surrounded by loved ones. Despite leaked confidential documents and alleged…

By Leo Nelson As Ghana prepares to shed its International Monetary Fund (IMF) shackles by 2026, President John Dramani Mahama is making a bold declaration: fiscal discipline isn’t a fleeting affair, it’s the nation’s new economic bedrock. Speaking at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit right here in Accra on Monday, May 26, 2025, Mahama stressed that sound economic management is set to become a long-term national policy, not just a temporary fix. Ghana’s Economic Tightrope Walk Ghana embarked on a $3 billion IMF program in 2023, a crucial intervention after a brutal economic crisis. The nation was reeling from…

Good times are on the horizon for Ghanaian pockets! A new report by UK-based Fitch Solutions reveals that a surge in household spending, fueled by a stable Cedi and easing inflation, is set to drive Ghana’s economic growth in 2025. According to the research powerhouse, private consumption is projected to expand by a robust 4.0%, contributing a significant 3.2 percentage points to the nation’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. This consumer-led revival is largely attributed to a welcome decline in inflationary pressures and a strengthening macroeconomic environment. Fitch Solutions forecasts a significant drop in inflation, from an average of…

Predicts NDC’s Internal Fights Will Start Sooner Power-hungry Afenyo-Markin’s sinister plot against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been laid bare in a leaked video from a closed-door meeting with New Patriotic Party (NPP) members. The scheming Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alex Afenyo-Markin, didn’t hold back as he revealed his burning desire to boot the NDC out of power by 2028. In the incriminating 1:43 video, Afenyo-Markin brazenly spouted false hope to disheartened NPP members, claiming that the NDC, led by President John Mahama, is destined for defeat in the next election cycle. With a smirk of confidence, Afenyo-Markin…

Monrovia – The stench of corruption emanating from Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C. has thickened, prompting a thunderous call for an international probe. At the heart of the burgeoning scandal are explosive revelations of millions of dollars allegedly siphoned through a fraudulent visa scheme, a rot so deep it demands more than just a domestic broom. Leading the charge for a robust international investigation is firebrand lawyer and political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor. His insistence is clear: the sheer scale and chilling sophistication of the alleged operation stretch far beyond the confines of Ghana’s jurisdiction, demanding the might of international…

Ghanaian artiste Tulenkey, has explained why he does not spend much time on social media. He told DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz that he has decided to limit his time on various digital media platforms because he believes it takes too much of his time and sanity. “Imagine you are in the office and you get notification [that] some girl is distracting you. Most people have their notifications on, because WhatsApp should be when you go online, that is when you reply messages. Like email, if you open our email, you never get a notification from your email unless you…

Bobby Banson, a lawyer with an interest in copyright matters, has advised persons in the creative arts industry to manage their reliance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking during a discussion on how creatives can leverage AI to enhance productivity, Bobby told Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z that, inasmuch as the new technology will benefit the creatives in their work, they should desist from over-reliance on the tool. “AI is supposed to complement your creatives. It is not supposed to be the mainstay of your work. So don’t rely on AI alone because the truth is that…

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, also known as Shatta Wale, has refuted allegations that he has neglected his biological mother. Speaking on a live podcast on Saturday, May 24, 2025, the artiste dispelled the accusations disclosing that he has provided his mother with several cars and accommodations. “That my mother you people have been talking about… I don’t think you people have bought cars for your mother before. I’ve bought cars for my mother; I’ve done things for my mother. It’s just that in this life, you win some and you lose some,” he stated. Shatta Wale stated…

The Founder and Leader of the Prophetic Hill Church, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, has defended the significance of 31st December prophecies, insisting that they are not man-made but divinely inspired messages from God. Addressing the public debate about the yearly prophetic messages which frequently draws criticism for predicting tragedy and bad luck, Prophet Nigel Gaisie said “on 31st night prophecies, for those who would speak, they spoke the mind of God.” “God speaks to us daily, even right now, God speaks to us. We are not the manufacturers of prophecies,” he said in an interview on Ghana Weekend, Thursday, May 22.…