The debate over reintroducing road tolls in Ghana has resurfaced after the suspension of their collection in 2021. The country’s road network is in severe disrepair, with maintenance efforts hampered since the tolls were discontinued on November 18, 2021. Previously, funds from toll collections were used to maintain these roads. […]

In a stark indication of Ghana’s deepening economic woes, the cedi has plummeted to its lowest level in two decades, battered by surging corporate demand for dollars and a sharp decline in cocoa export revenues. The cedi’s downward spiral has left businesses and individuals reeling, with the currency losing 20% […]

Mahama expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the potential for revenue sharing from the management of these facilities. He emphasized his commitment to improving the welfare and conditions of drivers, ensuring a brighter future for Ghana’s transport industry. The meeting was seen as a significant step towards addressing the […]

In a concerning development, Michael Aidoo, the Western North Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has voiced alarm over the increasing trend of cocoa farmers selling their land to illegal miners, colloquially known as ‘galamseyers’. The situation has escalated due to what Aidoo describes as a lack of government support and […]

The Ghanaian government has announced a hike in electricity and water tariffs, effective July 1, 2024. The move, aimed at addressing the country’s economic challenges, will see consumers paying more for these essential services. For many Ghanaians, the news comes as a blow. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has […]