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Rejecting the 20-Pesewa Coin: How a Silent Culprit Fuels Inflation
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By Andy Sena AGBLEY & Walter Kwaku AWUAH Starting from late 2006, rumors began circulating regarding the gradual discontinuation of the 20-pesewa coin. In July 2007, under the leadership of Dr. Paul Amoafo Acquah, the Central Bank of Ghana implemented a significant monetary policy change with the redenomination of the cedi. The objective was…
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The Whirlwind of Industrial Growth: An International Edition
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By RC. QUAYE More than five decades have passed since Ghana constructed its initial hydroelectric power plant, aimed at bolstering the nation’s industrial core. The beginning of this project has been advantageous for both international processing firms that secured its purchase and nearby nations benefiting from the surplus supplies. The Tema industrial zone stands…
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Candidates Pitch Tax Cuts as Voters’ Savior, But Details Remain MIA
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Presidential hopefuls have promised to lighten the load on taxpayers by increasing the basic income tax deduction, which has not been adjusted in 16 years. However, experts caution this might exacerbate South Korea’s budget shortfall unless there is a clear strategy for generating additional revenue to offset the change. The governing Democratic Party of…
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The Urgent Call for Regulating Public Sector Recruitment: A Global Perspective
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By Esq. Appiah Kusi Adomako ‘Some people look at reality and ask “why,” but I imagine possibilities that do not yet exist and wonder “why not?”‘ – George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Securing employment in Ghana’s public sector mostly depends on political and social connections rather than competence. Ideally, hiring for positions within Ministries, Departments,…
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GSE: The Game-Changing Solution for Businesses Eyeing Growth – International Edition (English)
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By Sylvana TEIMAN I clearly recall my initial visit to the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Although I was enthusiastic about learning more, my knowledge at the time was rather superficial. The concepts of stocks, shares, and dividends were primarily what I associated with it. However, as I delved deeper into it, I began to…
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Cardinal Conclave Begins: Secrets of the Papal Election Unveiled
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On Wednesday night, inside the majestic dome of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals will cast their votes to choose the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff. The morning will kick off at 10:00 (09:00 BST) with a Mass held in St. Peter’s Basilica. This ceremony, set to air on television, will be led by Giovanni Battista…