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Chief Justice Among The People Above Politics: The Baffoe-Bonnie Judicial Leadership Test

By Joel Abendeni Abanginiriba I have taken a particular interest in the leadership of Ghana’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie. This interest has been heightened by recent criticisms which, in my view, make it necessary to examine his tenure not through political lenses, personalities or conjecture, but against the actual decisions and reforms emerging from the Judiciary under his leadership. It may still be early days, but the evidence so far presents an interesting picture: a Chief Justice seeking to restore confidence in the Judiciary, protect its institutional independence, make justice delivery more efficient and accessible, and yet dissociate himself and his outfit from the old trajectory of public fear of the leadership of the judiciary through a socialization approach. From the Era of “Unanimous FC” Not too long ago, the expression “Unanimous FC” entered Ghana’s political and legal vocabulary as a derisive reference to perceptions surrounding a...

IGNITE Expands Product Ecosystem at Atlantis Dubai, Appoints Media Mogul 'Bola Ray' to Global Advisory Board to Drive African Entrepreneurship

IGNITE Social Enterprise has announced the expansion of its lifestyle and wellness product ecosystem alongside the official unveiling of its Global Advisory Board, featuring Ghanaian media icon and CEO of EIB Network Group, Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray. The announcement was made on stage during a regional launch event at the Atlantis Dubai, underscoring IGNITE’s mission to connect African micro-entrepreneurs, digital creators, and trade leaders to global social commerce pipelines. Advancing Ghana’s Digital Economy and Entrepreneurial Landscape Ghana continues to establish itself as a prominent hub for youth-led enterprise, digital commerce, and innovation across West Africa. As informal trade transitions rapidly into structured digital economies, IGNITE’s social commerce model provides micro-entrepreneurs and brand affiliates with structured training, turn-key digital tools, and consumer product lines to build resilient independent businesses. The appo...

Experts urge stronger regulation, community action to protect Ghana’s blue economy

Researchers, environmental regulators and civil society leaders have called for stronger enforcement of environmental laws, greater community participation and improved ocean data systems to protect Ghana’s marine resources and the livelihoods of coastal communities. They warned that plastic pollution, illegal mining, coastal erosion, harmful fishing practices and declining fish stocks were undermining the health of the ocean and threatening the economic activities of thousands of people along the coastline. The call was made at the Ghana Ocean Dialogue, organised by Emerging Climate Frontiers (ECF) and the Ghana Marine Climate Innovation Hub, in partnership with the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in Cape Coast on October 15, 2026. Held under the theme “Shaping Our Blue Economy,” the dialogue brought together researchers, policymakers, environmental regulators, civil society representatives and youth advocates to explore ways of protecting Ghana’s marine environment while expan...

Public Services Commission reschedules 13th annual conference to December

The Public Services Commission (PSC) has rescheduled its 13th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards and Councils, Chief Directors and Chief Executives of Ghana’s Public Services to December 14–17, 2026. The conference, which was originally scheduled for October 20–23 at the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi in the Western Region, will now take place at the Eastern Premier Hotel in Koforidua, Eastern Region. In a notice dated October 15, 2026, the Commission informed invited participants and stakeholders of the revised dates and venue, urging them to make the necessary arrangements to attend. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to officially open the conference on Tuesday, December 15, and deliver the keynote address. The annual gathering brings together leaders of public institutions, including governing board and council chairpersons, chief directors and chief executives, to participate in discussions concerning Ghana’s public services. The Commissi...

Ghana to end raw mineral exports by 2030 — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated plans to phase out exports of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030 as part of efforts to boost local processing, accelerate industrialisation and retain more economic value from Ghana’s mineral resources. The proposed policy will cover minerals including bauxite, manganese, iron and lithium, with the government planning a phased prohibition supported by legal measures, mineral-specific requirements and clear implementation timelines. Speaking at the Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, October 19, 2026, President Mahama said Ghana must move beyond extracting minerals for export and develop the capacity to process them locally. I’ve set a clear goal that by 2030, raw mineral ores should no longer leave our shores. Our bauxite, manganese, iron, lithium, and other minerals must support processing and industrial development here at home,” he said. The President said the government would establish clear processing obligations for investors se...

MTN Ghana, Nova Business School Africa Equip 88 Entrepreneurs To Scale Businesses And Drive Economic Growth

MTN Ghana, in partnership with Nova Business School Africa, has empowered 88 entrepreneurs with advanced business management skills, strategic tools and practical growth frameworks to strengthen their enterprises, create jobs and contribute to Ghana's economic development. The entrepreneurs graduated from a rigorous 13-week Mini MBA programme under MTN Business' flagship SME Accelerate initiative at a ceremony held at Palms by Eagles on Friday, October 9, 2026. The annual programme is designed to build the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which remain the backbone of Ghana's economy. By equipping business owners with the skills needed to navigate increasingly complex and competitive markets, the initiative helps to unlock growth, improve business sustainability and strengthen entrepreneurial resilience. Participants received intensive training in strategic finance, digital transformation, market research, organizational development and sustainable bus...