West African states must leverage the rising global demand for critical minerals to drive the sub-region’s development, the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has urged.
According to the civil society organisation, the increasing demand for minerals such as cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and rare earth elements, key inputs for low-carbon technologies, presented a significant opportunity for industrialisation across West Africa.

ISODEC made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of the High-Level West Africa Conference on Equity in Extraction: Addressing Inequalities in Natural Resource Governance, Critical Minerals and Climate Change, held in Accra.
The three-day conference, convened in partnership with IDEAs and the National Development Planning Commission, with support from the Ford Foundation, brought together academics, policymakers, labour representatives, civil society actors and traditional authorities to deliberate on how Africa’s mineral wealth can be harnessed more equitably and sustainably.

Participants observed that the soaring global demand for critical minerals offers both opportunities and risks for West African countries.
While the minerals are central to the global shift towards renewable energy, longstanding governance gaps, weak environmental protections and inequitable revenue distribution continue to undermine the region’s ability to benefit from its vast resources.
Climate change, they warned, further heightens vulnerabilities and complicates the governance of extractive industries.
Reaffirming the sovereign rights of states to manage their natural resources, the conference delegates adopted a set of principles to guide national and regional action.
Those include promoting equity and intergenerational fairness, ensuring transparency and accountability, embedding rights-based governance that respects Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), and safeguarding environmental integrity.
The communiqué also underscored the importance of regional cooperation to curb illicit financial flows, harmonise legal frameworks and maximise collective benefits.
Among a raft of recommendations was the urgent need for West African governments to develop or update national mineral strategies that integrate climate resilience, set clear targets for value addition, and establish equitable fiscal regimes.

The delegates emphasised that mineral extraction must support industrial development, technology transfer and skills enhancement rather than perpetuate dependency on raw mineral exports.

On artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), the conference called for inclusive formalisation processes that provide miners with technical support, safety standards, market access and gender-responsive assistance.

Participants noted the need for robust grievance mechanisms, enforceable community benefit agreements, and a defined share of mineral revenues dedicated to local development funds focusing on education, health, livelihoods and climate adaptation.

To strengthen accountability, the communiqué urged ECOWAS and the African Union to accelerate efforts toward a regional traceability mechanism for critical minerals. Member States were encouraged to publish contracts, revenues and environmental monitoring data as part of strengthened transparency measures.

The conference also recommended the establishment of a West Africa Steering Committee on Equitable Mineral Governance to coordinate implementation, monitor progress and prepare annual reports. Delegates further called for regional centres of excellence to support technical training, environmental monitoring, geological data management and contract negotiation.

ISODEC and its partners stressed that the governance of critical minerals would significantly shape West Africa’s economic transformation and its role in the global energy transition.
They urged the African Union, ECOWAS, Member States, development partners and private sector actors to act swiftly and collaboratively to ensure that the region’s mineral wealth delivers sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient development for present and future generations.

BY KINGSLEY ASARE

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Germany, highlighting key national initiatives aimed at boosting investment and driving industrial growth.

Speaking at the maiden German–Ghana Business Dialogue in Accra, Mr Madjie said flagship programmes such as the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+), and the Big Push Agenda were central to government’s strategy to enhance productivity, expand exports and strengthen the country’s industrial base.

He noted that Ghana was undertaking significant reforms to improve the investment climate, including the review of the GIPC Act, adjustments to minimum capital requirements and enhanced investor protection measures.

He added that the center had strengthened its aftercare and grievance-resolution systems to provide seamless support for both new and existing investors.

Mr. Madjie encouraged German businesses to explore opportunities in manufacturing, digital trade, pharmaceuticals, textiles and other priority sectors aligned with Ghana’s industrialisation agenda.

He reiterated the Centre’s readiness to work closely with German investors to unlock new partnerships and advance Ghana’s long-term development objectives.

Germany’s Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshoeft, commended Ghana’s progress in stabilising its macroeconomic fundamentals and creating a predictable business environment.

He described the country as a rising regional hub, noting that German companies operating in Ghana from fintech and machinery to energy and agriculture were making long-term commitments rather than experimental investments.

The Ambassador highlighted five sectors presenting immediate opportunities for German engagement: energy and infrastructure, manufacturing and industrialisation, digital technology, the circular economy, and agriculture and food processing.

He also noted that Ghana could serve as a gateway to West Africa, offering early investors the chance to shape the region’s future markets.

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By Nana Kwame Essel 

Bekawopa (C/R), Dec 02, GNA- A tragic incident has left Bekawopa community in shock after two chainsaw operators were suddenly killed by another tree near Abrafo in the Twifo- Hemang- Lower- Denkyira District of the Central Region. 

The deceased, Yaw Asare known as Tompuu in his 50s and Eric Tetteh in his 30s, were reportedly cutting down a timber when the unexpected occurred. 

 According to eyewitness accounts, the men were cutting down one tree when a firm tree nearby, abruptly came crashing down on them. 

Residents described the incident as mysterious, with some suggesting possible spiritual influences due to the unexplained collapse of the tree. 

The unusual nature of the tragedy prompted traditional leaders to perform customary rites at the scene before the bodies were allowed to be moved. 

Police officers from the Jukwa District Command later transported the remains to the mortuary for preservation.  

Investigations are currently underway to uncover the circumstances behind the fatal event. 

GNA 

Edited by Alice Tettey /Kenneth Odeng Adade 

Delta Air Lines launched its Accra–Atlanta service

Delta Air Lines has officially launched its expanded seasonal Accra–Atlanta service, first announced earlier this year, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra.

The daily flight, which will operate for six weeks through January 16, is in response to strong travel demand between the U.S. and Ghana, particularly during the peak December-January holiday season.

The new service adds to Delta’s year-round daily flights from New York-JFK, offering greater flexibility for both business and leisure travellers.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Rolf Olson, Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy, Ghana, highlighted the diplomatic and economic significance of the service.

“The launch of Delta’s expanded Accra–Atlanta service symbolizes the strengthening partnership between Ghana and the United States. More than a convenient connection, this route opens doors for economic growth, cultural exchange, and collaboration, providing new pathways for people to engage across continents.”

Mrs Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), reflecting on the operational and infrastructural perspective, said;

“Ghana Airports Company Limited welcomes the expansion of Delta’s operations with this new Accra–Atlanta service. As passenger demand continues to grow, partnerships like this reinforce KIA’s role as a premier regional hub. We are proud to collaborate with Delta in delivering a seamless, world-class experience for travellers and advancing Ghana’s prominence in global aviation.”

Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, Director–General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, commended Delta Air Lines for its continued commitment to Ghana and welcomed the new service with gratitude and optimism.

“On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, I express our profound gratitude and joy in witnessing this maiden flight from Atlanta to Accra. We wish Delta Air Lines the very best as they operate this service, and believe that they will put smiles on the faces of families, friends, loved ones, officials, and the like.”

Mrs. Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, lauded the new service, emphasizing its role in promoting tourism and deepening cultural ties.

“Today is a proud moment for all of us. We thank Delta for this renewed commitment to Ghana and for affirming, once again, that Ghana is a central hub on the world map. At GTA, we see this flight as the perfect doorway into an unforgettable December season that will showcase the heartbeat of our nation — our culture, music, food, creativity and spirit”.

The Accra–Atlanta flights will operate on Delta’s state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo.

Customers on the seasonal route will enjoy an enhanced onboard experience featuring Delta One Suites with fully lie-flat beds and chef-curated meals, Delta Premium Select with wider seats, deeper recline and elevated dining, Delta Comfort offering extra legroom and dedicated overhead bins and Delta Main, our standard onboard experience.

Customers throughout the aircraft can also take advantage of seatback entertainment at every seat, showcasing Nollywood, Hollywood, and international content as well as access to fast, free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles Members.

The seasonal service is particularly timely during the December–January festive period, when many Ghanaians reunite with family and friends.

Delta’s GSA Manager in Ghana, Eloina Baddoo, expressed gratitude to the dignitaries and partners whose continued support has been crucial to Delta’s growth and operations in Ghana.

She recognized the U.S. Embassy, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Airports Company Limited, and industry stakeholders for their collaboration and trust in Delta’s commitment to providing seamless, world-class service over the years.

This launch represents a strategic advancement in Delta’s dedication to Ghana and West Africa, improving regional access, responding to growing global travel demand, and reinforcing Ghana’s role in international networks, while delivering a premium service for passengers.

Growing up Gen Z in Ghana means inheriting stories you never lived. Stories of revolutions, executions, coups, reforms, and a leader who was either a hero or a villain depending on who is speaking. And somewhere in all those loud, conflicting narratives stood a woman who was just as polarising, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady.

For many of us who didn’t live through her era, she existed first as an impression: powerful, controversial, elegant, intimidating, influential, and to some, uncompromising.

But observing her legacy with fresh eyes, after her passing and the waves of commentary that followed, it sparked curiosity to dig deeper: to watch her interviews, particularly with Samuel Attah-Mensah on Footprint and Stacy Amoateng on Restoration, alongside her other speeches and public appearances, and to weigh both the praise and the criticisms.

Witnessing the dignity, discipline, and grace of her children during her funeral on Friday, November 28, adds yet another layer to her story.

This is Nana Konadu, seen through the eyes of Gen Z, a generation shaped by social media commentary, family whispers, political debates, and cultural reflection.”

1. A First Lady Who Broke the Mold and Paid the Price

Before Nana Konadu, the role of a First Lady in Ghana was almost ceremonial: smile gracefully, appear when needed, cut ribbons, disappear. She changed all of that. Through the 31st December Women’s Movement (DWM), she was directly involved in women’s empowerment and economic inclusion, literacy programmes, health initiatives, public advocacy on women’s rights and national policy conversations.

But becoming the kind of First Lady who actually wielded power created intense backlash. Sometimes accused of “overstepping,” influencing government decisions, being too vocal, too ambitious, too political.

The most stinging criticisms often boiled down to one message: A First Lady should not be this visible. But she refused to shrink herself.

And that refusal shaped a new template that First Ladies can lead, speak, organise, challenge, initiate and change lives.

2. A Target of Political Backlash and Public Scrutiny

It is impossible to talk about Nana Konadu without understanding the political storms she walked through. Being married to Rawlings, a man whose name evokes strong emotions across generations, meant she was constantly scrutinized, judged for his actions, politicised even when she was simply advocating for women and children. She faced accusations of being a “co-president,” criticism for speaking boldly during a military regime, hostility during internal NDC conflicts, backlash when she contested President Mills, and attacks when she later broke away to form the NDP.

Some called her resilient. Others called her divisive. But either way, she was never ignored.

3. A Woman of Style: The Belts, the Prints, the Presence

For someone who spent decades in the public eye, Nana Konadu’s fashion deserves its own chapter. She was stylish without trying too hard, graceful without being fragile, bold without losing warmth.

Her signature belly belt, now proudly worn by her daughters, became a cultural symbol.

Her wax prints, headwraps, pearls and tailored fits made her stand out not just as a political figure, but as a fashion icon.

A Gen Z, raised on aesthetics, can’t help but notice she always looked ready, not to impress, but to represent.

4. “The Life of the Party”: A Side Her Generation and the Gen Z Generation can’t overlook

For a woman often portrayed as tough and unbending, older Ghanaians love to recall her dancing with contagious energy, singing joyfully at events, laughing loudly, lighting up the room when she wanted to.

Fortunately, this is a side the Gen Z generation came to meet and appreciate. And it made her human.

5. Her Most Undeniable Legacy: Her Children

If character is measured by the home you built, then Nana Konadu’s greatest achievement may be the adults she raised. A typical Gen Z might expect the children of Ghana’s once most powerful man to live loudly, front-row at every event, chasing the celebrity glow. But the Rawlings siblings chose a quieter path. Whenever they appear in public, their poise is impossible to miss, graceful, elegant, modestly dressed. And their brother? Always the gentleman; opening doors, steadying his mother, and looking out for his sisters with a natural, unmistakable sense of gentlemanly duty you can’t ignore.

At their mother’s funeral, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Yaa Asantewaa Rawlings, Amina Rawlings, and Kimathi Rawlings, showed composure, courtesy, discipline, emotional strength, and quiet leadership.

They were elegant, respectful and graceful, a reflection of parenting deeply rooted in discipline and structure.

In an era where celebrity children often drift into entitlement, the Rawlings children stand out.

6. A Marriage That Required Endurance

Being Jerry John Rawlings’ wife meant living through coups and political transitions, managing public judgment, raising young children in periods of national tension, and supporting a man loved and hated in equal measure.

It requires resilience, loyalty, emotional stamina, and rare courage.

Even her critics admit she stood by her husband through the most turbulent periods of Ghana’s history.

7. How Gen Z Ultimately Sees Her

For a generation raised on political scepticism, social media narratives, and ‘second-hand memories’ of the Rawlings era, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings is both a symbol of strength and a symbol of controversy.

But looking at her whole life, not just the political noises, Gen Z can also recognise:

1. A woman who reshaped the meaning of First Lady.
2. A leader who insisted women must have power, not just applause.
3. A mother who raised disciplined, grounded children.
4. A cultural figure who was stylish, bold and original.
5. A partner who stood through storms many would not endure.
6. A human being who fought battles and stayed true to herself.

She was Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a woman you may debate, but a woman you cannot erase.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that participants of the upcoming Diaspora Summit 2025 will be granted free visas to attend the event, which takes place from December 19 to 20, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

The initiative follows a pledge made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the media launch of the summit.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 2, the Ministry urged all prospective participants to visit the nearest Ghana Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate in their country of residence to obtain their visas before travelling to Ghana.

The gesture, the Ministry explained, is rooted in the spirit of Pan-African solidarity, intended to enable Africans and people of African descent to participate in a forum designed to advance cooperation, strategic partnerships, and collective development.

Online registration for the summit remains open until Monday, December 8, 2025.

The Ministry also reminded the public that some nationals do not require visas to travel to Ghana due to existing reciprocal arrangements.

These include citizens of: All passport holders from Barbados, Bahamas, Dominica, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Kenya, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Singapore, São Tomé and Príncipe, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Rwanda, Morocco, Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Malawi, and Grenada.

Others are Diplomatic, Official, and Service Passports from Brazil, Colombia, China, Cuba, Germany, Sudan, Türkiye, Namibia, Hungary, Iran, India, Equatorial Guinea, St. Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Venezuela, Malta, and the United Arab Emirates.

The Ministry added that it looks forward to welcoming attendees from around the globe and encouraged all registered participants to proceed swiftly to Ghana’s Missions abroad to process their travel documents.

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The Future of Digital Countries (FDC) Africa Regional Summit was held in Accra

Director of Enterprise and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, Ms Tawa Bolarin, has called for a continuous exchange partnership between telecom operators and research institutions in developing solutions to close the continent’s digital inclusion gap.

Speaking on a panel at the Future of Digital Countries (FDC) Africa Regional Summit in Accra on the topic, Bridging Research and Practice: Women Leading Africa’s Digital Transformation at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel, Ms Bolarin argued that evidence-led innovation is hard to achieve without stronger collaboration between industry and academia.

“Most research findings and reports sit on shelves in school libraries. To bridge the gap between research institutions and industry, we need a dynamic, two-way collaboration to inform each other.

Telecom companies have lots of anonymised data that can shape insights of research and in turn, their research findings when shared with the tech industry can ensure digital inclusion solutions are more grounded in evidence and reality.”

She pointed to Telecel Foundation’s ‘Data for Good’ partnership, which provided anonymized mobility insights during national pandemics such as the COVID-19 and Akosombo dam spillage to inform public health guidelines.

On structural changes needed for women’s insights to influence national digital transformation, Ms. Bolarin argued that Ghana’s digital agenda must be designed with deliberate gender representation at the policy-making level.

“There’s nothing to celebrate when it’s the first time a woman gets a position. It’s rather a call to action to open the door for other women. Until more women sit on policy boards, research councils, and strategy teams, our insights won’t shape national outcomes.”

Ms Bolarin outlined Telecel Ghana’s efforts to build a gender-inclusive digital workforce, citing policies and programmes that start at the basic education level to the workplace.

“Women make up 50% of the senior leadership team at Telecel Ghana. We are helping to correct the structural and cultural imbalances not just externally but internally as well, with supportive policies including the Reconnect initiative which is designed to support women who have been out of work either for childbirth or personal reasons to reintegrate into the workplace,” she added.

Externally, Ms Bolarin said Telecel Foundation’s GrowGirlsinSTEM and DigiTech Academy initiatives in upper primary and junior high schools ensure 70% female participation in robotics and coding programmes.

At the tertiary level, the company’s Female Engineering Students Scholarship Programme (FESSP) has supported more than 100 female engineering students with financial aid, mentorship, and access to tech tools.

For entrepreneurs, Telecel introduced a Women in Business package last year, offering funding, insurance, training, networking, and market access to support female-led Small and Medium Enterprises.

Ms Bolarin emphasised that Ghana’s digital gender gap cannot be solved by the private sector alone. “Telecel is ready to collaborate with key stakeholders to build digital systems that are more inclusive and more relevant to Ghana’s digital future.”

The panel included Dr Azeb Tadesse, Deputy Director of Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles; Dr. Olubunmi Ajayi, Chief Executive Officer of Maddison Pine and Dr Maud Ashong Elliot, Lecturer, UPSA and President Internet Society Ghana Chapter.

The Future of Digital Countries (FDC) Africa’s Regional Summit in Accra convened a broad spectrum of digital ecosystem stakeholders including policymakers, telecom and tech executives, academic researchers, innovators and civil-society actors to discuss a shared vision for the continent’s digital future.

Other panel discussions centred on strengthening digital governance and cybersecurity, building robust and interoperable digital infrastructure and ensuring inclusive digital systems for socio-economic growth.

Selassie Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress and film producer

Ghanaian actress and film producer Selassie Ibrahim has blamed the Ghanaian preference for foreign content as part of the reasons for the collapse of the Ghanaian movie industry.

Speaking during an interview on Hitz FM on December 2, 2024, Ibrahim noted how the Ghanaian audience seems to be biased against local content.

She bemoaned how local productions are heavily criticised, while foreign productions are accepted, a phenomenon she said does not happen in countries like Nigeria.

“Because when you go to Nigeria, you don’t find them watching any Ghanaian movie. But in Ghana, anything foreign is fine; everything Ghanaian is bad.

“They will criticise. They will not go and watch. I can’t figure it out. I don’t get it. We don’t know how to celebrate our own… and that is what has killed the Ghana movie industry today,” she lamented.

‘TV stations have killed the film business’ – Socrate Safo

She further claimed that local TV channels favour cheap foreign productions over high-quality local content, which in turn led to a decline in the rate of local productions.

“The TV channels are not helping us. I’ll say it again. I don’t care what they think. I’ve said it before, and they bashed me. But you know what? I will still keep saying it until they help us,” she said.

Her comments join that of veteran Ghanaian filmmaker Socrate Safo, who also accused TV stations of destroying the local film industry.

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Ghana’s fixed income market recorded substantial trading activity on December 2, 2025, with total transactions exceeding 1.2 billion cedis across multiple government securities.

The market processed 1,237,223,184 cedis worth of securities through 6,181 separate transactions. Government of Ghana (GOG) notes and bonds dominated activity, with new issues accounting for 430,137,824 cedis across 22 trades while older securities contributed 1,055,480 cedis in two transactions.

Treasury bills remained popular among investors, generating 367,711,534 cedis in trading volume through 6,113 deals. The market saw no corporate bond transactions during the session.

Sell and buy back trades involving government notes and bonds recorded the highest single category volume at 438,318,346 cedis, processed through 44 separate transactions. These repurchase agreements allow investors to maintain liquidity while holding government securities.

The most actively traded new government bond was security GOG BD 13/02/29, which moved 307,303,804 cedis across seven transactions. This instrument carried a yield of 14.97 percent and closed at 84.3025 cedis per unit.

Among older government bonds, security GOG BD 12/06/28 led trading with one million cedis changing hands in a single transaction. The security yielded 19.21 percent and settled at 97.8421 cedis.

Treasury bill GOG BL 02/03/26 attracted the most trades in its category, with 918 transactions totaling 64,873,168 cedis. The instrument closed at 97.4281 cedis per unit.

The high yields on government securities reflect investor appetite for fixed income products amid broader economic conditions. Trading patterns suggest institutional investors remain active participants in Ghana’s debt markets, utilizing both outright purchases and repurchase agreements to manage portfolios.

Market analysts note that the diversified transaction volumes across different security types indicate healthy liquidity conditions within Ghana’s fixed income space.

The money market rebounded after weeks of undersubscription

The money market recorded a sharp rebound in demand following the Bank of Ghana’s 350-basis-point policy rate cut to 18 percent, with investors driving down Treasury bill yields and significantly overshooting government’s funding target at the latest auction.

At last Friday’s tender, government raised GH¢5.78billion, more than double its GH¢2.86billion target. Yields on the 91-, 182- and 364-day bills fell by an average of 10 basis points as the rate cut filtered quickly into short-term funding costs.

For this week’s auction, the Treasury aims to raise GH¢5.81billion – suggesting continued reliance on short-term securities to meet near-term financing needs.

This follows several weeks of undersubscriptions on the money market.

Fincap Securities in an investor note said the oversubscription signals a strong liquidity response to the Bank of Ghana’s aggressive easing move. “The recent cut fed through to money markets,” the firm noted, adding that investors had rotated into government bills as yields adjusted lower.

The rate cut, announced following the Bank’s 127th Monetary Policy Committee meeting, marked a continuation of the easing cycle that has brought cumulative cuts this year to 1,000 basis points. The central bank cited improved inflation dynamics, a stable currency and stronger economic indicators as justification for the decision.

Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama said the committee viewed the recent disinflation progress as “very much in line with the disinflation programme”, adding that headline inflation has eased to the Bank’s 8 percent central target for the first time since 2021.

Despite the strong auction performance, Treasury bill trading in the secondary market weakened, dropping 33.77 percent to GH¢1.84billion as investors appeared to hold positions rather than rotate out. Activity in old bonds slipped by 8.54 percent.

Curve dynamics also shifted following the rate cut. Constant Capital said Thursday’s market remained anchored at the front end where demand for 2027–2029 bonds remained strong, with Feb 2027s and Feb 2028s trading between 14.50 percent and 14.70 percent.

The firm reported pockets of interest further out the curve, including trading in 2038s at around 16 percent, signalling a gradual return of confidence in longer maturities.

Constant Capital noted that momentum is likely to persist in coming sessions, supported by the accommodative policy stance and sustained bidding across short- to mid-tenor bonds. “Investors are repositioning for a lower-rate environment,” the brokerage said.

Analysts at Apakan Securities said the rate cut aligns with their expectations and reflects an improving macro backdrop. The firm said inflation is likely to remain within the Bank’s 8 percent ± 2 percent target band through year-end, providing scope for additional easing in 2026 if current trends persist.

“Given the continued easing of price pressures, we anticipate room for further cuts barring adverse shocks,” Apakan said.

The Bank of Ghana reinforced its policy shift with an operational adjustment, announcing a return to the 14-day bill as its primary open market instrument.

Dr Asiama said the move represents a reset to “where we are supposed to be operating”, arguing that shorter instruments will enhance liquidity management and strengthen monetary policy transmission.

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The High Court in Accra has instructed lawyers in the case involving Patricia Asieduaa, widely known as Nana Agradaa, and her co-accused to formally submit the terms of their proposed plea bargain ahead of the next hearing.

The Court directed that the agreement be filed no later than three clear days before the adjourned date of December 16, 2025.

At Tuesday’s sitting (December 2), state prosecutors noted they were considering requesting a bench warrant for the second accused, but defence counsel argued they had not been served with the necessary hearing notice.

The judge subsequently directed the Court Registry to ensure proper service before the next appearance.

Counsel for Nana Agradaa told the Court that negotiations with the Office of the Attorney-General over a possible plea agreement were “far advanced”, prompting a request for a short adjournment.

The prosecution confirmed that the complainant, Pastor Emmanuel Appiah Fumum (popularly known as Osofo Biblical), had participated in the ongoing discussions and was present in court.

The case stems from allegations that Nana Agradaa—formerly a fetish priestess and now an evangelist—broadcast intimate images of the complainant on her television station and social media platforms without his permission.

Prosecutors say the images were shown during a live programme where panelists made mocking comments, in violation of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), which bans the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.

Nana Agradaa, who is currently serving a 15-year custodial sentence in a separate fraud case, was present during proceedings.

Defence lawyers also raised concerns over recent media interviews granted by the complainant, in which he allegedly made remarks about their client’s condition in prison.

The trial judge advised the prosecution to caution the complainant against making such public statements while the case is ongoing.

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