The Labari Journal

Ghanaian Biometric Data Was Collected For SIM Registrations. The Data Was Never Authenticated - The Labari Journal Despite braving long queues to re-register their SIM cards, Ghanaians’ captured biometric data was never cross checked with the National Identity Authority

Ghanaian Biometric Data Was Collected For SIM Registrations. The Data Was Never Authenticated https://labarijournal.com/ghanaian-biometric-data-was-collected-for-sim-registrations-the-data-was-never-authenticated/

Ghana’s President Promised A More Gender Balanced Cabinet. It’s Been Mostly Male Dominated - The Labari Journal The promise of a more gender balanced Mahama administration appears to be broken

Ghana’s President Promised A More Gender Balanced Cabinet. It’s Been Mostly Male Dominated https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-president-promised-a-more-gender-balanced-cabinet-its-been-mostly-male-dominated/

Growing Up Under Surveillance: Data Privacy for Young People in Africa - The Labari Journal In her article, Angela Efia Dzidzornu explores how can we protect a young African generation who are growing up in the digital age

Growing Up Under Surveillance: Data Privacy for Young People in Africa https://labarijournal.com/growing-up-under-surveillance-data-privacy-for-young-people-in-africa/

Are The Recent DStv “Price Cuts” in Ghana A Win for Consumers or for Multichoice? - The Labari Journal After a back and forth with Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Multichoice might actually be the winner in its scuffle with the Ghanaian government

Are The Recent DStv “Price Cuts” in Ghana A Win for Consumers or for Multichoice? https://labarijournal.com/are-the-recent-dstv-price-cuts-in-ghana-a-win-for-consumers-or-for-multichoice/

Multiple Governance Institutions In Ghana Face Millions in Fines for Violating Right to Information Law - The Labari Journal Multiple instititutions including the Ghana Police, Lands Commission and Ministry of Education have repeatedly failed to comply with Right to Information requests

Multiple Governance Institutions In Ghana Face Millions in Fines for Violating Right to Information Law https://labarijournal.com/multiple-governance-institutions-in-ghana-face-millions-in-fines-for-violating-right-to-information-law/

He Created One of Ghana’s Most Entertaining Podcast Shows. But Is Joseph Nti Still Having Fun? - The Labari Journal Joseph Nti’s foray into media has produced a hit YouTube show and a popular podcast show. But is Joseph still having “fun” in the creative space?

He Created One of Ghana’s Most Entertaining Podcast Shows. But Is Joseph Nti Still Having Fun? https://labarijournal.com/he-created-one-of-ghanas-most-entertaining-podcast-shows-but-is-joseph-nti-still-having-fun/

World Bank Report Urges Ghana To Make Major Reforms For Future Generations - The Labari Journal Breaking down the World Bank’s report on how Ghana’s progress has stalled

World Bank Report Urges Ghana To Make Major Reforms For Future Generations https://labarijournal.com/world-bank-report-urges-ghana-to-make-major-reforms-for-future-generations/

Ghana’s President Mahama’s Approval Rating Slips To 67% - The Labari Journal The President’s approval rate has seen a dip from 73% in July

Ghana’s President Mahama’s Approval Rating Slips To 67% https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-president-mahamas-approval-rating-slips-to-67/

Ghana’s Government Has Tried To Solve Affordable Housing. The Results Have Been Mixed - The Labari Journal Affordable housing in Ghana has been elusive for the average Ghanaian. Government’s efforts to solve the issue have been futile

Ghana’s Government Has Tried To Solve Affordable Housing. The Results Have Been Mixed https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-government-has-tried-to-solve-affordable-housing-the-results-have-been-mixed/

West African Nationals Sue Ghana, Alleging Unlawful Detention After U.S. Deportation - The Labari Journal Plaintiffs claim their human rights are being violated in both Ghanaian and international law.

West African Nationals Sue Ghana, Alleging Unlawful Detention After U.S. Deportation https://labarijournal.com/west-african-nationals-sue-ghana-alleging-unlawful-detention-after-u-s-deportation/

It’s Time For Ghana To Diversify in Sports Other Than Football - The Labari Journal Although Ghana’s favorite pasttime has always been football, it’s time for the country to put its energy into other sports

It’s Time For Ghana To Diversify in Sports Other Than Football https://labarijournal.com/its-time-for-ghana-to-diversify-in-sports-other-than-football/

Five Locations in Accra to Make Your Next “Third Place” - The Labari Journal Spots in Accra which can be considered as great locations for community events and hanging out with friends

Five Locations in Accra to Make Your Next “Third Place” https://labarijournal.com/five-locations-in-accra-to-make-your-next-third-place/

Airtel and Tigo Merged To Stay Afloat. But Bills and Debt Kept Piling Up - The Labari Journal In 2017, Airtel and Tigo merged to become Ghana’s 2nd biggest telecom network. Years later, the merged entity is in danger of insolvency due to unsustainable debt

Airtel and Tigo Merged To Stay Afloat. But Bills and Debt Kept Piling Up https://labarijournal.com/airtel-and-tigo-merged-to-stay-afloat-but-bills-and-debt-kept-piling-up/

Ghana Received Migrants From The US. A Lawsuit Claims They Were Secretly Deported - The Labari Journal According to the lawsuit, the migrants were illegally flown overnight from a detention center to Ghana

Ghana Received Migrants From The US. A Lawsuit Claims They Were Secretly Deported https://labarijournal.com/ghana-received-migrants-from-the-us-a-lawsuit-claims-they-were-secretly-deported/

Protecting Our Old Trees - Cut a Tree, Cut History Initiative - The Labari Journal Tree planting should complement and not replace the urgent need to preserve existing trees. Otherwise, it is like trying to fill a leaking bucket without fixing the hole.

Protecting Our Old Trees – Cut a Tree, Cut History Initiative https://labarijournal.com/protecting-our-old-trees-cut-a-tree-cut-history-initiative/

Walmart To Launch Branded Stores in South Africa Before End of 2025 - The Labari Journal The US megastore is expected to open up retail stores in Q4 2025

Walmart To Launch Branded Stores in South Africa Before End of 2025 https://labarijournal.com/walmart-to-launch-branded-stores-in-south-africa-before-end-of-2025/

The Loss of DStv Could Leave A Big Void In Ghana’s Media Space - The Labari Journal Since 1993, DStv has been a staple in the lives of Ghanaians. Revocation of its license could leave a big void

The Loss of DStv Could Leave A Big Void In Ghana’s Media Space https://labarijournal.com/the-loss-of-dstv-could-leave-a-big-void-in-ghanas-entertainment-space/

Ghana’s Black Volta Gold Mine Saga Deepens With Accusations of Corporate Seizure and Political Ties - The Labari Journal Public conflict between Azumah Resources and Engineers & Planners keeps spilling out in the open, bringing controversy

Ghana’s Black Volta Gold Mine Saga Deepens With Accusations of Corporate Seizure and Political Ties https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-black-volta-gold-mine-saga-deepens-with-accusations-of-corporate-seizure-and-political-ties/

How A Former Investment and Risk Manager Is Popularising Political Polling Data in Ghana - The Labari Journal Mussa Dankwah and his firm Global Info Analytics have been delivering accurate political polling data in Ghana since 2020. This has earned him accolades and critiques from different sides

How A Former Investment and Risk Manager Is Popularising Political Polling Data in Ghana https://labarijournal.com/how-a-former-investment-and-risk-manager-is-popularising-political-polling-data-in-ghana/

Three Million AT Ghana Subscribers Transferred to Telecel Network Amid Debt Crisis - The Labari Journal Ghana’s Minister of Communications also clarified that there is no current acquisition or merger between the two companies

Three Million AT Ghana Subscribers Transferred to Telecel Network Amid Debt Crisis https://labarijournal.com/three-million-at-ghana-subscribers-transferred-to-telecel-network-amid-debt-crisis/

Ghana’s Government Wants Stabilize The AT Telecom Company By Merging It With Telecel - The Labari Journal Addressing staff at AT, the Minister of Communication stated the government could not keep funding the company due to its $10 million debt

Ghana’s Government Wants Stabilize The AT Telecom Company By Merging It With Telecel https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-government-wants-stabilize-the-at-telecom-company-by-merging-it-with-telecel/

Interpol Report Warns of Surging Cybercrime Across Africa, Urging Unified Response - The Labari Journal Online scams, ransomware, business email compromise and digital sextortion are the most reported cyberthreats

Interpol Report Warns of Surging Cybercrime Across Africa, Urging Unified Response https://labarijournal.com/interpol-report-warns-of-surging-cybercrime-across-africa-urging-unified-response/

Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises See 28% Revenue Growth But With Growing Net Losses - The Labari Journal Ghana State Owned Enterprises saw a net loss of GHC 9.68 billion despite 28% revenue growth in 2024

Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises See 28% Revenue Growth But With Growing Net Losses https://labarijournal.com/ghanas-state-owned-enterprises-see-28-revenue-growth-but-with-growing-net-losses/

Ecobank Claims Largest Market Share in Ghana According to PWC 2025 Survey - The Labari Journal Find out how the Ghana banks marketshare evolved in 2024. Major banks expand amidst digital advances and regulatory changes.

Ecobank Claims Largest Market Share in Ghana According to PWC 2025 Survey https://labarijournal.com/ecobank-claims-largest-market-share-in-ghana-according-to-pwc-2025-survey/

Ghana Plans New License Plate Design in 2026 to Curb Smuggling and Modernize Transport - The Labari Journal Explore the new DVLA Ghana license plates 2026 aimed at fighting vehicle smuggling and ensuring compliance with import duties.

Ghana Plans New License Plate Design in 2026 to Curb Smuggling and Modernize Transport https://labarijournal.com/ghana-plans-new-license-plate-design-in-2026-to-curb-smuggling-and-modernize-transport/

Despite the Initial Hype, Ghana’s QR Payment Platform Is Facing Slow Adoption - The Labari Journal During the pandemic, QR payments seemed to be all the rage. But five years later, Ghana’s QR payment platform might be facing slow adoption

Despite the Initial Hype, Ghana’s QR Payment Platform Is Facing Slow Adoption https://labarijournal.com/despite-the-initial-hype-ghanas-qr-payment-platform-is-facing-slow-adoption/

Joseph Awuah-Darko Always Wanted Attention—His Last Supper Initiative Put Him In The International Spotlight - The Labari Journal To most, he’s a tormented soul struggling with mental health issues. To others he’s nothing but a narcissist and scam artist

Joseph Awuah-Darko Always Wanted Attention—His Last Supper Initiative Put Him In The International Spotlight https://labarijournal.com/joseph-awuah-darko-always-wanted-attention-his-last-supper-initiative-put-him-in-the-international-spotlight/

Leveraging Private Equity and Venture Capital for Portfolio Diversification and Real Economy Impact - The Labari Journal In an article written by Amma Gyampo and co-authored by KPMG, they discuss how Ghana can leverage private equity and venture capital locally

Leveraging Private Equity and Venture Capital for Portfolio Diversification and Real Economy Impact https://labarijournal.com/leveraging-private-equity-and-venture-capital-for-portfolio-diversification-and-real-economy-impact/

Fitch Forecasts Projects Six Banks In Ghana Will Fail To Meet Capital Compliance - The Labari Journal According to the ratings agency, six banks will struggle to meet capital requirements and might need to explore mergers or acquisitions from bigger banks

Fitch Forecasts Projects Six Banks In Ghana Will Fail To Meet Capital Compliance https://labarijournal.com/fitch-forecasts-projects-six-banks-in-ghana-will-fail-to-meet-capital-compliance/

A Deputy Minister’s Title Sparks Debate on Unearned Academic Credentials in Ghana - The Labari Journal The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has been sending notices to politicians about the use of “unearned” titles, sparking debates online

A Deputy Minister’s Title Sparks Debate on Unearned Academic Credentials in Ghana https://labarijournal.com/a-deputy-ministers-title-sparks-debate-on-unearned-academic-credentials-in-ghana/