Accra, Ghana – The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) to halt its ongoing strike, effective immediately. This directive came on October 23, 2024, during a meeting between the NLC, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and PSWU. The dispute revolves around two institution-specific […]

Accra, Ghana – Lead convenor for ‘Democracy Hub, Mawusi Oliver Parker-Vormawor is reeling from devastating news: his friend, former cellmate and client, Ibrahim, was fatally shot while riding his motorcycle. Ibrahim’s body was released to his family by the Ghana Police Hospital. This heartbreaking development coincides with an ongoing lawsuit […]

Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Police Service has apprehended Fatawu Ibrahim, also known as Fatau Motorway, in connection with the clashes between New Patriotic Party and National Democratic Congress supporters at Mamobi on October 13, 2024. Ibrahim, who was previously declared wanted, was captured on video footage wielding a gun […]

Accra, Ghana – The Bank of Ghana’s eCedi pilot project has garnered significant enthusiasm among users, a recent study shows. Conducted by Decodis in June 2022, the research explored eCedi adoption and usage patterns in Sefwi Asafo. The study surveyed 82 pilot participants and two merchants over three weeks. Key […]

Accra, Ghana – The Bank of Ghana’s eCedi pilot project has achieved success, says First Deputy Governor Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari. Despite economic challenges, the Bank prioritizes stabilization before launching Ghana’s digital currency. The pilot’s outcome was positive, but prevailing economic conditions necessitate cautious timing. “We’re focusing on institutional readiness to […]