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Redefining Governance to Power a 24-Hour Economy

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At the launch of his much-publicised 24-Hour Economy initiative on July 2, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama proposed that the newly envisioned 24-Hour Economy Plus Authority should report directly to the Presidency, both during his tenure and under future presidents.

On the surface, this proposition appears logical and strategic; anchoring a flagship national initiative within the highest office conveys commitment and political urgency.

Given Ghana’s long history of policy inertia and bureaucratic delays, the President’s intention could be perceived as a way to insulate this important initiative from red tape, inter-ministerial conflicts and administrative complacency.

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BoG Moves to Regulate Crypto Exchanges: Governor Says ‘If It Can’t Be Stopped, It Must Be Managed’

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The Bank of Ghana is finalizing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency platforms and other Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has announced.Addressing stakeholders at the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting, Dr. Asiama said the rapid growth of digital assets demands regulatory clarity to manage emerging risks in the financial system.

“…Crypto is like the air we breathe — you can’t stop it. So let’s regulate it properly,” he stated. “We are working on a framework that aligns with our Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Stability mandates.”

According to the Governor, the BoG has engaged with key institutions including the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and the Ministry of Finance to build a coordinated oversight structure.

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My journey through Graphic 13

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My thinking was, as we say in Akan (wofro dua pa na y3 pea wo), to wit, he who climbs well deserves a push.

So if a Ghanaian company was helping solve a national problem, the story was not only worth telling, but also worth sharing with all through a write-up.

So much later, after the meeting in February 2014, I conducted a successful interview with Mr Solomon at Graphic and did the feature. I was required to write features as well as several stories every month as part of my job schedule.

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MPO LTD Launches in Koforidua, Bringing High-Quality Garment Production to the Eastern Region

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Koforidua, Ghana – The Eastern Region’s fashion and textile industry just got a major boost with the official launch of MPO LTD in Koforidua. Located at Shop C9, J.K Okyere Plaza, opposite Access Bank, MPO is now open for business and ready to serve both local and international clients with high-volume garment production tailored to their exact needs.

A New Hub for Custom Apparel Manufacturing
MPO LTD specializes in the mass production of customized garments, offering both quality and efficiency for businesses, schools, sports teams, and organizations in need of branded clothing.

Whether you’re looking to outfit a company team, kit out a school’s physical education department, or design football jerseys for a local league, MPO delivers professional, reliable results.

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Popular Jama Leader Atom De Moral Spirit Passes Away Days After Being Declared Missing Read

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Atom De Moral Spirit was confirmed dead a week after he was declared missing by his family and friends The circumstances surrounding the late popular Jama group leader’s demise are still unknown Many Ghanaians thronged to social media to mourn Atom De Moral Spirit after news of his demise emerged

According to reports that emerged on social media on Monday, July 14, 2025, the 22-year-old young man, a second-year Visual Arts student at the Mampong Technical College of Education, was found dead on a farm at Jachie, a town in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region.

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DON`T LET TAKE AWAY THE SENSE YOU HAVE AS HUMAN-POLITICAL ANALYST SLAMS NPP, NDC OVER ABLEKUMA NORTH RERUN CHAOS

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In the wake of the recent election rerun in Ablekuma North, which descended into chaos and heightened tensions between the ruling NDC and the opposition NPP, Political Analyst Mr. Samuel Boateng has vehemently denounced the incursion of thugs at the electoral venue, resulting in harm to a former Member of Parliament, Hon. Mavis Hawa Koomson, the NPP Vice Chairman, journalists, and other notable individuals present to observe the proceedings.

Speaking the media, Mr. Samuel Boateng remarked that while Ghanaians possess a profound understanding of the democracy practiced, politicians have endeavored to disrupt the peace enjoyed by the nation through elections, resorting to bloodshed and other brutalities in their quest for victory. He asserted that such actions must be unequivocally condemned, stressing that under no circumstance should politics strip individuals of their humanity.

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Krobo youth to protest over stalled Somanya-Kpong road project.

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A Krobo-based youth and advocacy organisation, Kloma Hengme, has announced plans to stage a protest on Thursday, 24th July 2025, over the prolonged neglect of the Somanya–Kpong Highway projectIn a statement to announce the planned protest, the group voiced deep frustration over the apparent lack of commitment from both local and national authorities in addressing the deteriorating state of the road.

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Kufuor laments being sidelined by NPP

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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has voiced strong concerns about his exclusion from key activities within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressing disappointment over what he described as being sidelined by his own party.

“I don’t understand why my own party, the NPP, has sidelined me,” the former president stated during a courtesy call by flagbearer hopeful Bryan Acheampong.

The statesman, who led Ghana from 2001 to 2008 and remains one of the most influential figures in the party’s history, said he finds it troubling that the current NPP leadership appears to have distanced itself from him, despite his significant role in shaping the party’s legacy and bringing it to power.

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Gov’t misses target in T-bills auction once more, interest rates rise.

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The government failed to meet its treasury bills target for the seventh consecutive week.According to the auction results by the Bank of Ghana, the government missed the target by 22.82%. It received GH¢6.12 billion, falling short of the target of GH¢7.525 billion.

The chunk of the bids again came from the 91-day bill, with investors offering GH¢3.71 billion. This represented 60.56% of the total bids. The uptake was GH¢3.633 billion. For the 182-day bill, investors tendered in only GH¢814.85 million. A little over GH¢804 million of the bids were accepted. The 364-day bill saw bids worth GH¢1.60 billion tendered. The treasury, however, accepted only GH¢100.99 million of the bids.

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