EXPLAINER: How Illegal Mining Is Contaminating Ghana’s Food Chain with Methylmercury
SOURCE: Dadzie Gifty, Environment and Sustainability Journalist Illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is no longer just an environmental crisis; it is a growing public health emergency. Across Ghana, the reckless use of mercury in gold extraction is seeping into rivers, contaminating aquatic life, and ultimately finding its way onto our plates. METHYLMERCURY: THE TOXIN ON OUR PLATES Seafood is…
The Ghanaian Worker’s Magic: How Low Incomes Fund Higher Living Costs
At the heart of this paradox lies a stark mismatch between income and expenditure. According to data from the Ghana Statistical Service, a significant proportion of workers, particularly in the informal sector, earn monthly incomes that fall below 1,000 Ghana cedis
Public Sector Pay Reform: FWSC Chief Signals Shift to Productivity-Based Wages on May Day
A key takeaway for public servants this year is the FWSC’s intensified focus on Performance-Based Pay. The Commission envisions a system where: Excellence is formally recognized, Innovation is rewarded and Effort is directly linked to financial outcomes.
May Day: Mahama Highlights Jobs, Industrial Growth, and Economic Reforms
He further disclosed that a new Labour Bill is nearing completion to address emerging labour trends such as remote work, the gig economy, and digital platform employment.
Reimagining Development Financing in the Global South: The Role of Philanthropy and Community Foundations
Modern philanthropy is becoming more structured and impact-driven. Wealthy individuals, corporations, and family foundations are moving beyond charity to focus on long-term, systemic change. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the importance of strong, community-based systems, prompting increased investment in health, digital inclusion, and social protection.
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Despite the challenges, Boateng said he had served the NPP diligently and…
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UN passes Mahama’s slave trade reparations motion
Source: Citinewsroom Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has scored a historic diplomatic victory as the United Nations General Assembly passed his motion on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, with…
