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Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has asserted that the key to overcoming Africa’s longstanding development challenges, lies in a “smart formalisation” strategy, a digitally driven approach to transforming public administration, economic systems, and service delivery. Delivering the keynote address at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference, themed, ‘Africa’s Digital Transformation: Building Resilient Economies Through Innovation’, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Dr Bawumia, lamented that after more than 60 years of independence, many African nations continue to grapple with deep-rooted problems that stifle productivity and progress. He outlined significant challenges, including the absence of unique identification systems for citizens, the lack…

By Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Nutekpor The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) at Nutekpor in the South Tongu Municipality of the Volta Region, Commodore Solomon Asiedu-Larbi, has been reassigned from NAVTRAC, as its 9th FOC to take up a new appointment as the FOC Eastern Naval Command (ENC) at Tema in the Greater Accra Region. It is against this background that, a brief, but colourful Handing and Taking Over ceremony was organized on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the NAVTRAC, Nutekpor between Cdre. Solomon Asiedu-Larbi and his successor, Cdre. James Adongo Agambire. The brief event, which was…

The notorious armed bandit, Adinda Akpo Abdul Moudjibou, who had been giving Ghanaian police the slip for over a year, has finally been busted in Togo. The daring criminal, also known as Mohammed Djandjo, had been on the run following a string of high-profile heists in posh areas like East Legon, Cantonments, and Ridge in Accra. DCOP Lydia Donkor, the bigwig in charge of Police CID, spilled the beans that Moudjibou, the kingpin behind a spree of brazen robberies targeting the wealthy and powerful, had been operating with his partner-in-crime, Alidu Marzouk, alias Rashid Bawa. Marzouk had already been nabbed…

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has reiterated the government’s dedication to advancing inclusive education, particularly for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), in Ghana’s mainstream educational system. Speaking at a ceremony organized by the NGO Chance for Childhood to donate Teaching and Learning Materials to public schools on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the AMA Conference Hall in Accra, Dr. Apaak emphasized that President John Dramani Mahama’s administration remains focused on ensuring equal educational opportunities for all, including children with disabilities. “This government places a top priority on inclusion, and we aspire to build an inclusive society where everyone…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) began preserving gold reserves in 1961 during the administration of President Kwame Nkrumah. However, this practice was discontinued in 1962 due to a decline in gold prices and a strategic shift towards holding foreign currency and securities as reserve assets. *President Jerry John Rawlings (1993–2001)* President Rawlings’ administration focused on liberalizing the mining sector to attract foreign investment. This led to the enactment of the Minerals and Mining Law of 1986, which aimed to create a more favorable environment for mining activities, including gold extraction. While this law was passed before his presidency, its implementation…

The recent appreciation of the Cedi against the US dollar and other trading currencies has led to many arguments and credit-taking competitions. For political expediency and partisan interest, some have credited the Cedi recovery to: 1. Gold for Oil Policy spearheaded by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. 2. GoldBod Initiative spearheaded by Mahama’s government. 3. External Influences such as US-China Tariffs war and trade tensions. However, it is important to state certain facts without any form of political interest as follows: 1. The “Gold for Oil” is not the same as “Gold for Reserves”. “Gold for Oil” was implemented by Akufo-Addo’s government…

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has met with the newly elected head of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, at the Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City, Italy. The Sunday May 18 meeting, which forms part of the Inaugural Mass for the Pope, who was selected barely two weeks ago, replacing his predecessor Pope Francis. Francis died last month, Easter Monday, April 21 at age 88. Ablakwa, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the North Tongu constituency, was at the privileged event in his capacity as Ghana and President John Dramani Mahama’s representative.…

Despite the changes in the leadership at the management level of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) with the Commissioner General, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, apparatchiks of the erstwhile government are still in charge. They are still occupying very powerful and sensitive departments they were promoted into while the previous government was in place, controlling who and what goes where or not. Their continuous stay in these positions, many fear will in the long run likely lead to sabotage, aimed at making the government look bad, lose favour and goodwill from the general public. The expectation…

There is more trouble on the way of the suspended Chief Justice (CJ) Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo, after a prima facie case was established against her from three petitions submitted to President John Mahama, seeking her removal. The CJ, who has been home for about a month now as she faces a 5-member panel to answer for allegations contained in the petitions, has been caught in another deal involving her and her family members. Even before dust settles on the earlier matter being looked into by the Justice Gabriel Pwamang-led committee, which commenced sitting on Thursday May 15, the lid…

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his call for the establishment of a new city to address the mounting challenges posed by Accra’s overpopulation and infrastructural strain. Speaking during his Greater Accra “Thank You Tour,” President Mahama emphasized the urgent need for long-term urban planning to decongest the capital and promote balanced regional development. “Accra is overstretched,” Mahama stated, highlighting the city’s burdened infrastructure and services due to rapid population growth and urbanization. He therefore proposed the creation of a new city equipped with modern infrastructure to serve as an administrative and commercial hub, thereby easing the pressure on Accra.…