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  Music lovers would have to update their party playlists with this new release by multiple award winning artist Bisa Kdei titled "Go N Look". The party starter joint which features "Beyond Kontrol" rapper Medikal is undoubtedly going to be an instant hit. "Go N Look" isn’t just a party vibe, it carries a deeper message about life’s unpredictability. It reminds you to trust your own judgment and choose what genuinely works for you instead of living by other people’s expectations, because one path doesn’t fit all. Bisa Kdei on "Go N Look" once again proved himself to be one of the best song writers in the game and with his deep verse and unique vocals on the song, music lovers can easily relate to the message. Medikal on the song delivered another powerful message with his usual wordplay, making the lyrics sound more interesting.

  By Raymond Ablorh ​The state is not a spectator in its own economy; it is the ultimate architect of its destiny. Thus, to suggest that the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) errs by urging State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to patronise SIC Insurance PLC is to mistake the rules of the game for the purpose of the match. We are told by critics, most recently in the spirited but flawed critique by Kay Codjoe, that "process" is the holy grail of governance. But a process without purpose is merely a treadmill; it moves, but it goes nowhere. ​The advice in support of SIC is not an assault on procurement; it is an assertion of fiscal sovereignty. ​Critics argue that the SIGA advice creates an "uneven playing field." This is a romanticised fallacy. There is no such thing as a "neutral" market when national survival is at stake. And, who says the playing field was even until the SIGA directive? When a state entity sends its premiums to, for instance, a f...

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has strongly challenged key claims made by Joe Jackson in his presentation, “Ananse Stories about the Economy of Ghana,” cautioning that flawed assumptions and data inconsistencies could lead to misleading conclusions about the mining sector’s role in exchange rate pressures. While commending Mr. Jackson for stimulating public debate on macroeconomic stability, the Chamber said aspects of his analysis—particularly the widely cited 46.2% “retention ratio”—are based on inconsistent comparisons that understate the sector’s true contribution to the domestic economy. According to the Chamber, the retention ratio was calculated using US$5.5 billion in in-country expenditure by large-scale mining firms against US$11.9 billion in total mineral export earnings. However, it argued that the export figure reflects the entire mining sector, including both large- and small-scale operators, while the expenditure figure captures only activities of its member companies. Th...

  The President of the AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation, Hissan Siita Sofo, has been appointed as a member of a newly-inaugurated 15-member Inter-Institutional Joint Committee tasked with establishing Ghana’s first National Sports Museum. The committee was officially inaugurated by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, at a ceremony held at the Ministry’s conference room. The initiative forms part of government efforts to preserve Ghana’s rich sporting heritage and promote sports tourism. Siita Sofo’s inclusion on the committee indicates the growing recognition of youth-led entrepreneurial organizations in national development. As President of AfYEF, he has been instrumental in championing youth empowerment, innovation, and cross-border business opportunities across Africa. Speaking during the inauguration, the Minister underscored the importance of the proposed museum as a hub for education, research, and inspiration. He noted that the facility would document Gh...

 The EU's new digital border system, which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan, is set to be fully operational from Friday. This was the deadline for the Entry/Exit System (EES) to be active at every Schengen border crossing point in all 29 participating countries. The system was gradually introduced from October to strengthen security and ultimately make travel smoother, though some hiccups have delayed the rollout of every point. There have been long queues at some European airports and warnings that delays could be worse during busy holiday periods. What is EES, and where is it being introduced? EES is a digital system designed to track when non-EU citizens, including those from the UK, enter and leave the Schengen Area. This covers  29 European countries  - mainly in the EU - where people can travel across without border controls. It includes many popular destinations for UK travellers, such as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece. Under th...

 Ghana’s airport tax revenue has dropped by GH₵400 million, missing its 2025 target by about 20 per cent, as the nearly GH₵2 billion projection failed to materialise. Fresh data from the Ministry of Finance, analysed by JoyNews Research, shows the government targeted GH₵1.95 billion in airport tax inflows but realised approximately GH₵1.56 billion, resulting in a GH₵400 million shortfall. This marks the first time since the pandemic year of 2020 that the revenue line has fallen short of its target. Between 2021 and 2024, airport tax collections consistently outperformed expectations, exceeding targets by an average of GH₵300 million annually. A breakdown of the 2025 performance shows the sharpest shortfall occurred in the second half of the year, particularly in the third quarter. While the first quarter exceeded its target by GH₵27 million, revenues dipped by GH₵47 million in the second quarter. The situation worsened in the final two quarters, which recorded a combined shortfall ...