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In a blend of art and advocacy, Ghana‘s fintech and creative industries are joining forces to fight cybercrime from the stage. Three key institutions; The Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, CyberBells Foundation, and Village Minds Production, have worked on a theatrical play dubbed CYBER HEIST premiering in Accra, on May 2, 2025. More than just entertainment, CYBER HEIST is a timely and strategic intervention aimed at tackling the alarming surge in cybercrime plaguing Ghana’s digital economy. With reported cyber fraud losses reaching GHS 59.9 million in 2023 and investment scam losses soaring past GH₵ 1.9 million in early 2024 alone,…

By Lawrence Odoom The NPP’s 2024 election defeat serves as a stark reminder that neglecting the grassroots can have far-reaching and devastating consequences for political parties. The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) oversight of glaring red flags, which ultimately contributed to their downfall, underscores the imperative of prioritizing the needs and concerns of the grassroots. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) would do well to heed this lesson, lest they fall prey to the same pitfalls. The grassroots are the bedrock upon which successful leadership is built. Ignoring their needs and concerns is a recipe for disaster, perpetuating a vicious cycle of…

By Phil Antoh Charles Bissue, the ex-Secretary of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, finds himself in hot water as the Special Prosecutor’s Office (OSP) unveils a staggering 15 criminal charges against him and his partner-in-crime Andy Thomas Owusu. The charges, brought before the High Court in Accra on April 28, paint a damning picture of corruption and misuse of public office. According to the allegations dated back to January and February 2019, Bissue is accused of pocketing GHC35,000 in bribes from Benjamin Adjapong, both directly and through Owusu, in exchange for expediting the renewal of a mining license…

By Prince Ahenkorah In a groundbreaking event set to ignite change, Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is set to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month on April 30, 2025. Under the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health Authority, the month of May will glow with the color purple as a beacon of hope and understanding. This month-long initiative aims to shed light on the impact of mental illness on lives and empower individuals with knowledge about available resources. Advocacy will take center stage, urging everyone to lend their voice to the cause, regardless of personal experiences. Joining the Vice-President will be…

…Akomea and Deputies Accused of Taking STC’s Official Vehicles Startling revelations have surfaced regarding the management practices at the State Transport Company (STC) under the leadership of the previous team headed by Nana Akomea. The aftermath of their departure has left new appointees appointed by President John Mahama in dismay. There is outrage as it has come to light that the former Managing Director (MD) and his deputies vacated their positions, taking away the official vehicles allotted to them. Consequently, the current directors are left without any official vehicles, resorting to the use of their personal cars for official duties.…

– 10,000 Youth-Owned Businesses To Be Created Annually By Prince Ahenkorah President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has officially unveiled the groundbreaking Adwumawura policy, with the ambitious goal of establishing 10,000 thriving businesses led by Ghanaian youths every year. Addressing the audience at the awe-inspiring launch event which took place on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the prestigious Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, the President emphasized that the initiative aims to empower the younger generation to innovate, create, and excel in the world of business. Emphasizing his unwavering support for the dreams and aspirations of Ghanaian youth, President Mahama emphasized…

By Prince Ahenkorah Reverend Ntim Fordjour is under fire from NACOC’s Deputy Director-General, Alexander Twum Barimah, who vehemently denies the recent cocaine allegations made by the Reverend. In a fiery TV3 interview on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Barimah branded Fordjour’s claims as “palpable lies” and demanded they be treated with the utter contempt they deserve. Standing his ground, Barimah asserted that no illegal substances were found during the security screening of the allegedly suspect flights. Describing his firsthand experience during the inspection, Barimah proudly declared, “I was there that day. Nothing happened. I have pictures of the very flight in…

The longstanding Ghana School of Law monopoly is facing renewed criticism, with leading legal expert and Democracy and Development Fellow at CDD-Ghana, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, demanding immediate and sweeping reforms. In a powerful call to action, Prof. Asare warned that Ghana cannot afford to waste another year maintaining a legal education system that he described as outdated and unfair. According to him,  the time has come to dismantle the Ghana School of Law’s stranglehold on professional legal education and open up the sector to innovation and growth. “Legal education reform is urgent: It is neither sustainable nor fair to…

Policy and data analyst, Alfred Appiah has criticised the previous government’s flagship health infrastructure program, calling the Agenda 111 initiative a prime example of a policy that is motivated more by procurement interests than by strategic national needs. His critical remarks bring up important issues regarding accountability, planning, and execution in Ghana’s healthcare system. The Agenda 111 project, spearheaded by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was introduced with great fanfare and marketed as a daring attempt to close the nation’s massive healthcare infrastructure deficit. The pledge was straightforward: to construct 111 new hospitals in areas and districts that lacked…

Barely four months into President John Mahama’s new administration, widespread power outages—popularly known as dumsor have returned, reigniting public anger and testing the government’s goodwill. Social media platforms have become a hotbed of public frustration, with citizens demanding immediate government intervention to tackle the ongoing power crisis. The hashtag #DumsorMustStop has gained substantial traction on Facebook and X as avenues for angry Ghanaians to express their grievances. Investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor, voicing the sentiments of many, lamented, “We’ve been off for close to 3 hours now! The rate of dumsor in this area is almost deliberate. It’s crazy.” This…