🏛️ Politics & Policy: The “Reset” Agenda
The political landscape is highly active as the government pushes new legislative and economic reforms.
- The 24-Hour Economy: President Mahama has officially signed the 24-Hour Economy Bill into law, a major policy trend aimed at boosting employment and productivity across various sectors.
- Mining Sector Transformation: A new five-point plan has been unveiled to “reset” the mining sector. The goal is to end raw mineral exports within five years and focus on local value addition (refineries and bullion infrastructure).
- COCOBOD Crisis: Discussion is heated regarding the cocoa sector’s liquidity. The government is planning a GH₵30 billion domestic bond to support COCOBOD, while farmers in regions like Assin North are actively protesting producer prices.
🎨 Entertainment & Lifestyle
Ghana’s creative scene is blending tradition with global pop culture. - Popcaan as a Chief: In a viral moment, Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan was enstooled as a Development Chief (Aboafohen) in the Central Region, further strengthening the “Year of Return” bond between Ghana and the Diaspora.
- Phygital Fashion: Designer Natalia Dzidulali Attivor (ELEDZINE) is trending for her “phygital” fashion—a blend of digital augmented reality and physical garments—showcased on the global stage.
- The “Heritage Train” Fire: There is significant social media chatter regarding a fire that damaged artist Ibrahim Mahama’s famous heritage train installation in the Northern Region.
- Valentine’s Aftermath: Discussions on “condom fatigue” and the youth’s reaction to “Valentine’s Day pressure” are still lingering in lifestyle blogs.
📱 Tech & Social Trends - Visa-Free Expansion: News that Ghanaian passport holders can now travel to 50 countries visa-free is a top trending topic for travelers and the youth.
- Digital Fraud Fight: MTN Ghana has launched Y’ello Protect 419 to combat the rising wave of MoMo (Mobile Money) fraud, which remains a major concern for the public.
- The “Russian Videos” Scandal: A Russian citizen (Vladislav Liulkov) has been at the center of a social media firestorm involving viral videos with Ghanaian women, sparking debates about privacy and national security.
🚨 Current Events - Mamprobi Polyclinic Baby Theft: A major security crackdown is underway at health facilities following a baby theft incident at Mamprobi; the suspect is currently facing court.
- Burkina Faso Attacks: Parliament is currently debating the tragic killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso, leading to urgent travel warnings.
