… His comments on Accra-based Peace FM come amid renewed controversy over the financial implications of the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which is implemented through GoldBod. …
… Speaking during a discussion on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review on Peace FM, Dr Boako said the government’s actions were inconsistent with its claims of economic recovery. …
… Speaking on Peace FM, Prof. Boadi raised alarms over reversing macroeconomic gains, citing recent upticks in inflation and renewed depreciation of the Ghanaian Cedi. …
… Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo programme on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Nana Akomea argued that in a democratic society, speech-related matters that allegedly damage reputations should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution, especially following Ghana’s r …
… These include Interplast, Sunda International, Softcare Sanitary Pad, GBfoods, Melcom Group, the Kesben Group, and several media organisations including Hello FM, Peace FM, OTEC FM, Angel FM, Sika FM and Time FM. …
The Minority Leader cited an IMF Country Report stating that Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, implemented through GoldBod, has incurred losses exceeding US$1.7 billion, equivalent to about 1.5% of Ghana's GDP, and questioned the programme's financial sustainability.
The Minority Leader cited an IMF Country Report stating that Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, implemented through GoldBod, has incurred losses exceeding US$1.7 billion, equivalent to about 1.5% of Ghana's GDP, and questioned the programme's financial sustainability.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned Ghana Gold Board's commercial rationale and financial operations, arguing that an institution trading gold should not be making losses. His comments add to political scrutiny of GoldBod amid reported losses of US$214 million linked to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which GoldBod disputes characterizing as a loss incurred by the Board itself.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has questioned the credibility of Ghana's reported 5% inflation rate, citing rising food prices including tomatoes selling at GH¢10 in Accra as evidence that ordinary Ghanaians continue to face significant cost-of-living pressures despite official economic indicators.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that Ghana's economy cannot be described as healthy if it continues borrowing to finance recurrent expenditure such as public sector salaries and the Free Senior High School programme, saying the government's actions contradict its claims of economic recovery.
Prof. Isaac Boadi says reducing public expenditure does not equal genuine economic savings unless unspent capital is redirected into productive investments. He also questioned the government's accountability for the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, noting that approximately GHC 110 million has been spent with little verifiable output, and warned of looming debt service challenges if revenue shortfalls persist.
An analysis of the David and Goliath metaphor explores how dominant organisations with pronounced advantages—such as Apple's design reputation or Ghana Television's coverage reach—can become complacent, while underdog firms can leverage innovation to succeed by developing overlooked capabilities.
Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, born in Koforidua in 1941, is an APSU alumnus whose career as a diplomat, agricultural economist, parliamentarian, and minister of state has been marked by commitment to service and nation-building. He studied agriculture at KNUST and earned postgraduate degrees in the Netherlands and London before serving in senior roles at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation across Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.
The Chairman of the NPP's Communications Committee has called on President Mahama to halt what he describes as a "creeping culture of silence," arguing that speech-related matters should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution. He cited several recent arrests of individuals linked to political commentary or public criticism, maintaining they do not meet the threshold for sedition offences.
KIVO has donated through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the Accra Sports Stadium stampede on May 9, 2001, which killed more than 126 people during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The donation marked the 25th anniversary of the disaster, which remains Africa's worst sports tragedy.
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, regarded as Ghana's most prestigious music honour, faces logistical challenges this year after being moved from its traditional Grand Arena home due to AICC premises issues, resulting in the smallest venue the event has used in years and prompting late-stage public concerns from organisers.