Liwalmor M-Moadan
M-Moadan is dedicated journalist committed to delivering accurate, timely, and impactful news. Passionate about uncovering the facts, telling meaningful stories, and keeping the public informed with integrity and professionalism.
Published Articles
GCB Block Trade Powers GSE Turnover Despite Broader Trading Slowdown
Institutional investors drove more than 70% of market value through GCB Bank, while MTN Ghana reached a fresh yearly high and financial stocks weakened. A...
Ecobank Ghana Profit Climbs 14% as Credit Expansion and Lower Bad Loans Drive First-Half Earnings
Ecobank Ghana delivered a robust first-half performance, posting double-digit profit growth as rapid loan expansion, lower credit losses and resilient core...
Dollar Rebounds as Fed Pause Gives Way to Iran Risk Premium
The US dollar regained strength on Thursday as investors sought the safety of the world’s reserve currency following fresh US air strikes on Iran, eclipsing an...
Gold Keeps Ghana Ahead as African Imports Outpace Export Growth
Ghana deepened its trade surplus with African partners in 2025 as exports to the continent continued to exceed imports, although faster growth in regional...
China’s Surplus Swells as IMF Warns Global Imbalances Are Reaching Dangerous Levels
Global economic imbalances widened further in 2025, with China recording its largest expansion in current account surplus in more than 25 years, prompting the...
High Remittance Costs Fuel Africa’s Shift Towards Stablecoin Payments
Africa’s digital asset economy is entering a more practical phase as businesses and households increasingly adopt stablecoins for remittances, cross-border...
World Cup Faces Unprecedented Rift as UEFA Threatens FIFA Boycott Over Private Investment Plan
European football has mounted its strongest challenge yet to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after UEFA and all 55 of its member associations unanimously...
FIFA’s $4.2bn World Cup Plan Triggers Global Governance Battle Over Football’s Future
FIFA’s proposal to open the commercial rights of the World Cup to private investors has evolved from a financing initiative into one of the most consequential...
Asian Confederation Deepens Revolt Against FIFA’s $4.2bn World Cup Investment Plan
FIFA’s attempt to reshape the commercial future of the World Cup has encountered another significant obstacle after Asia’s football governing body demanded...
Court Halts ORC Liquidation Bid Against Zeepay, but Regulatory and Creditor Pressures Persist
A Ghanaian court has blocked an attempt by the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) to liquidate Zeepay Ghana Limited, offering the fintech firm...
Kasapreko Strengthens Balance Sheet with GH¢678m Equity Raise as First-Half Profit Climbs 23%
Kasapreko PLC has embarked on one of the most significant balance-sheet expansions in its recent history, using a GH¢677.7 million equity raise to strengthen...
Nigeria Targets Global Refining Leadership with 24 New Refineries by 2030
Nigeria is embarking on one of the world’s most ambitious refinery expansion programmes, aiming to raise its crude oil refining capacity to 2.64 million...
Mahama Unveils GH¢1m Trust Funds for Children of Helicopter Crash Victims
President John Dramani Mahama has rolled out a comprehensive compensation and welfare package for the families of the eight officials killed in the 2025 Ghana...
Ugandan Opposition Veteran Besigye Suffers Courtroom Collapse Amid Treason Case
Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit after collapsing unconscious during a High Court hearing in...
Which African Country Owes the IMF the Most? Egypt Tops the List
Egypt remained Africa’s largest borrower from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in July 2026, underscoring the continued dependence of several of the...
Gold Bonanza Lifts Ghana to Record GH¢148bn Trade Surplus
Ghana posted its strongest merchandise trade performance in years in 2025, recording a GH¢148.3 billion (US$11.5 billion) trade surplus as surging gold exports...
Mahama Backs Sweeping Constitutional Overhaul with Five-Year Terms and Elected MMDCEs
The Mahama administration has unveiled an ambitious package of constitutional reforms that could fundamentally reshape Ghana’s governance architecture,...
Ghana Opens Top Public Offices to Dual Citizens, Keeps Presidency Exclusive
Ghana’s government has endorsed a landmark constitutional reform that would allow dual citizens to hold some of the country’s highest public offices, marking a...
Mahama Turns to Jamaica to Deepen Trade Ties and Push Reparations Agenda
President John Dramani Mahama will embark on a four-day official visit to Jamaica from August 2 to 5, seeking to elevate Ghana’s economic and diplomatic...
GTEC Draws a Red Line Between Academia and Party Politics
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has ordered senior leaders in public tertiary institutions to choose between holding political party executive...
Africa’s Pension Gap Forces Call for Digital Overhaul
Africa must urgently redesign its pension systems to protect millions of informal workers or risk a retirement crisis as the continent’s population ages, Vice...
Appeal Court Clears Former MASLOC Chief, Reversing 10-Year Jail Sentence
Ghana’s Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu,...
Africa’s U.S. Visa Route Gets a Major Reroute
The United States will restructure its visa operations across Africa from August 1, shifting routine visa processing away from 24 embassies and consulates to a...
Ghana’s Mobile Money Boom Nears GH¢500bn a Month as Digital Payments Deepen Economic Reach
Ghana’s mobile money ecosystem continued its rapid expansion in June, with transaction values climbing to a record GH¢492.9 billion, reinforcing the country’s...
PwC Tells Ghana CEOs to Watch Inflation, Interest Rates and Fiscal Spending as Global Risks Intensify
Ghanaian businesses should sharpen their focus on inflation trends, Treasury bill yields, bank lending rates and government capital spending as renewed...
PwC Backs Ghana’s Fiscal Turnaround but Says Economic Transformation Remains Incomplete
Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery has gained credibility, but the country remains some distance from achieving genuine economic transformation, according to...
Hannah Tetteh Urges AU to Prioritise Trade, Finance, AI and Peace in New Continental Strategy
United Nations Special Representative Hannah Tetteh has called on the African Union to concentrate its collective efforts on trade integration, financial...
Nyaho-Tamakloe Questions Bawumia’s Rise, Says NPP Abandoned Its Own Democratic Rules
One of the New Patriotic Party’s founding figures, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has launched a sharp critique of the party’s internal governance, arguing that...
Black Queens Launch WAFCON Campaign with Convincing Win Over Cape Verde
Ghana’s Black Queens made an emphatic start to their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign, defeating tournament debutants Cape Verde 2-0 to...
WAEC Releases 2026 BECE Results as Thousands Face Malpractice Sanctions
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with more than...
Customs Bill Clears Parliament as Ghana Targets Stronger Revenue Collection
Parliament has passed the Customs Bill, 2026, marking a significant step in Ghana’s drive to modernise customs administration, improve tax compliance and...
Treasury Bills Drive GH¢2bn Fixed-Income Trading as Investors Shun Broader Bond Market
Ghana’s fixed-income market recorded more than GH¢2.03 billion in turnover on Wednesday, with investors overwhelmingly favouring Treasury bills and a handful...
ACEPA Urges Parliament to Hold Off on Asante Akyem North Vacancy Decision
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has urged Parliament to refrain from declaring the Asante Akyem North parliamentary seat vacant while...
NPA Lifts Fuel Price Floors, Sending Diesel Up 18%
Ghanaian businesses and consumers are bracing for another round of fuel-driven cost pressures after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) raised the minimum...
Ahmed Ibrahim Warns Supreme Court Ruling on Delegate System Could Marginalise Minority Communities
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has cautioned that the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the political...
Letshego’s Profit Surge Signals Strategic Shift Towards Full-Service Retail Banking
Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC has delivered one of the strongest earnings performances in Ghana’s non-bank financial sector this year, using a surge in...
Health Ministry Shuts Techiman Krobo Nursing College After Student Unrest
Ghana’s Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate closure of the Nursing Training College at Techiman Krobo, escalating its response to prolonged student...
Court Freezes Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s Burial as Family Succession Dispute Deepens
The planned burial of renowned industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Professor Emeritus Kwadwo Safo, has been brought to an abrupt...
European Football Revolts as FIFA Investment Plan Sparks World Cup Boycott Threat
Private equity plan sparks football’s biggest governance showdown as European nations threaten to walk away from the World Cup The future of the FIFA World Cup...
UMB Bank Fully Restored as Government Completes Recapitalisation Drive
The Finance Ministry has announced that UMB Bank has been fully restored to financial strength following the successful completion of its recapitalisation,...
Societe Generale Ghana Profit Slumps 47.69% as Falling Interest Income Erodes Earnings Despite Loan Growth
Societe Generale Ghana Plc posted a sharp decline in profitability in the first half of 2026, with profit after tax falling by 47.69% to GH¢128.21 million, as...
Trump Holds Separate White House Talks with Zelensky and Netanyahu as Ukraine, Iran Crises Intensify
US President Donald Trump has held separate high-level meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as...
Health Ministry Appoints Okyeame Kwame as National Hepatitis Ambassador, Launches Taskforce to Eliminate Disease by 2030
The Ministry of Health has intensified Ghana’s fight against viral hepatitis by unveiling a National Viral Hepatitis Technical Working Group and appointing...
NDC Welcomes Supreme Court Verdict Against Delegate System, Says Ruling Deepens Ghana’s Democracy
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling declaring the delegate system used by political parties to elect...
Parliament Scraps Excise Duty on Local Fruit Juices to Boost Agro-Processing and Cut Consumer Prices
Parliament has approved the Excise Bill, 2026, abolishing excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices in a move expected to lower retail prices,...
Fitch Sees Inflation Rebounding to 9% by Year-End, Challenging Government’s 5% Forecast
Fitch Solutions has warned that Ghana’s rapid disinflation may prove temporary, forecasting consumer inflation to rise to 9% by the end of 2026, significantly...
Energy Sector Still Ghana’s Biggest Fiscal Threat Despite Economic Recovery – Deloitte
Ghana’s improving macroeconomic outlook could be undermined if long-standing financial challenges in the energy sector are not addressed, according to...
Deloitte Backs Ghana’s Revenue Strategy as Compliance Gains Offset Tax Cuts
Professional services firm Deloitte has endorsed the government’s domestic revenue mobilisation strategy, saying the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review provides...
Supreme Court Rules All Registered Party Members Must Vote in Parliamentary and Presidential Primaries
The Supreme Court has ruled that all registered members of a political party must be allowed to vote in the election of the party’s parliamentary and...
GCB Defies Falling Interest Rates with 46% Profit Surge as Fee Income Powers Growth
GCB Bank PLC has demonstrated that a changing interest-rate environment need not translate into weaker profitability, reporting a 46.4% increase in half-year...
Apple Briefly Tops US$5 Trillion Valuation as Investors Reward Capital Discipline Over AI Spending
Apple briefly became only the second company in history to surpass a US$5 trillion market capitalisation, underscoring investor confidence in a strategy that...
Ghana’s Youth Boom Faces Jobs Crisis as Unemployment Climbs to 21.9% – GSS
Ghana’s expanding youth population is rapidly becoming one of the country’s greatest economic opportunities—and one of its most pressing policy challenges—as...
US Court Jails Ghanaian ‘Fraud Kingpin’ in US$100 Million Romance Scam Network
A United States federal court has sentenced Ghanaian national Derrick Van Yeboah, also known as “Van,” to 85 months (more than seven years) in prison for his...
GRIDCo Races to Restore Power After Nationwide Grid Disturbance Trips Generating Plants
Ghana’s electricity transmission operator, the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), has launched emergency restoration operations after a major disturbance on...
Atta Akyea Files Sweeping Appeal to Quash Wontumi’s Illegal Mining
Lawyers for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, have formally lodged an appeal at Ghana’s Court of Appeal seeking to overturn his...
Ga Mantse Leads Investor Mission to Tema Oil Refinery in Push to Revive Ghana’s Strategic Energy Asset
His Royal Majesty the Ga Mantse has led a delegation of investors on a strategic visit to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), signalling renewed interest in...
Family Accuses Adwoa Safo of Withholding Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s Body as Funeral Feud Heads to Court
A bitter family dispute over the funeral of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo has escalated, with relatives accusing former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo of...
Mahama Seeks Strategic Ghana–Gabon Economic Pact to Boost Investment, Trade and Jobs
President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious vision for a deeper economic partnership between Ghana and Gabon, positioning trade, industrialisation...
Rally Pauses as Investors Turn Selective; MTN Ghana Accounts for Over Half of Market Turnover
The remarkable rally on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) showed fresh signs of cooling on Tuesday as investors adopted a more cautious stance, leaving the market...
ZEN Petroleum Debuts with GH¢96.6m Profit, but Cash Flow Raises Questions
ZEN Petroleum Holdings Plc has delivered a strong debut as a listed reporting entity, posting a profit after tax of GH¢96.56 million on revenue of GH¢1.78...
Treasury Bills Tighten Grip as GH¢1.38bn Fixed-Income Turnover Exposes Bond Market Liquidity Gap
Ghana’s fixed-income market recorded a robust GH¢1.38 billion in turnover on Tuesday, July 28, but beneath the impressive headline figure lies a market...
7 in 10 Young Ghanaians Want to Leave the Country’ — Youth Minister Sounds Alarm Over Rising Migration Aspirations
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, has raised fresh concerns over the growing desire among Ghana’s youth to seek...
NUGS Demands Probe After Police Allegedly Assault Nursing Students During Protest
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has called for an immediate investigation into the alleged assault of students of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training...
“No Hard Feelings! Wontumi Waves Goodbye to Appiah-Kubi with a Smile”
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has publicly thanked his former...
Adwoa Safo Challenges Family Authority Over Kantanka Funeral as Legal Fight Deepens
The bitter dispute over the burial of Apostle Professor Emeritus Ing. Kwadwo Safo, founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission and the Kantanka Group, has escalated...
EOCO Witness Says GH¢49.1m in NSB Trial Originated from State Account, Tightening Prosecution’s Case
Ghana’s high-profile National Signals Bureau (NSB) corruption trial took a significant turn on Tuesday after an Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)...
‘I Stole GH¢3,000 to Settle My QwikLoan’ — Man Admits MoMo Theft
Ghana’s expanding digital finance ecosystem has been thrust back into the spotlight after a suspect allegedly admitted stealing GH¢3,000 from an elderly man’s...
THE ZIDANE ERA BEGINS: France Hands the Crown to Its Greatest Icon
France has turned to one of its greatest football icons, appointing Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the national team following the conclusion of the 2026...
Data Discrepancies Cast Shadow Over Ghana’s Mid-Year Budget Review
The credibility of Ghana’s fiscal reporting has come under pressure after the Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) identified conflicting expenditure figures in...
IC Asset Managers Brings Regulated Investing to MTN MoMo as Fintech Race Shifts to Wealth Creation
IC Asset Managers has deepened Ghana’s digital-finance ecosystem by integrating its regulated investment products into the MTN MoMo platform, a move that could...
CPS Questions Big Push Employment Claims as 490,000 Jobs Remain Unverified
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has challenged the government’s flagship Big Push employment narrative, arguing that there is still no verifiable evidence...
Nearly 2 Million Ghanaian Youth Locked Out of Work, School and Training, GSS Warns
Ghana is at risk of squandering its demographic dividend after almost two million young people were found to be outside education, employment and skills...
EPA Targets Styrofoam as Ghana Balances Environmental Costs with Economic Transition
Ghana’s push to phase out Styrofoam food containers is emerging as more than an environmental campaign, with policymakers seeking to accelerate the country’s...
Transport Unions Suspend 30% Fare Increase as Government Seeks Fuel Price Relief
Ghana’s road transport operators have temporarily shelved plans to implement a 30% increase in transport fares, opting instead to wait for the outcome of the...
Inside the Story: A Deep Dive
Ghana’s building-cost inflation edged higher for the second straight month in June as soaring machinery, equipment and installation-material costs outweighed...
Abeku Jackson Powers Into 50m Butterfly Semi-Finals as Ghana’s Medal Hopes Stay Alive
Ghanaian swimmer Abeku Jackson kept Team Ghana’s Commonwealth Games medal aspirations alive after securing a place in the men’s 50m butterfly semi-finals with...
Cedi Surrenders Part of 2025 Rally as BoG Data Show 9.5% Slide Against Dollar
Ghana’s cedi has surrendered part of its remarkable 2025 recovery, depreciating 9.5% against the US dollar in the first seven months of 2026 despite a robust...
ICS HEADS TO SUPREME COURT TO STOP THE CONSUMPTION OF DOG AND CAT MEAT
The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) is taking Ghana’s government to the Supreme Court in a bid to compel the enforcement of laws it says prohibit...
GIADEC rejects claims of Ibrahim Mahama takeover as VALCO investor search continues
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has firmly denied reports that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is being sold to businessman...
COPEC Urges GPRTU to Reconsider Proposed 30% Fare Hike as Inflation Risks Mount
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has appealed to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to reconsider its proposed 30% increase in transport...
GPRTU Threatens 30% Fare Rise as Fuel Costs Squeeze Operators
Ghana’s commercial transport operators have warned of a potential 30% increase in transport fares, escalating pressure on the government to contain rising fuel...
Star Oil lifts pump prices as fuel market faces renewed cost pressures
Star Oil has increased the retail prices of petrol and diesel by GH¢0.30 per litre, becoming one of the first major oil marketing companies to adjust pump...
KPMG urges phased tax reform rollout to safeguard Ghana’s fiscal gains
KPMG Ghana has called on the government to adopt a phased implementation strategy for the tax reforms unveiled in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget, arguing that a...
Ghana moves to lock in 70% export value for cocoa farmers under sweeping sector overhaul
Ghana’s government is preparing the most significant overhaul of the cocoa sector in decades, with plans to legislate a guarantee that cocoa farmers receive no...
Goosie Tanoh urges Africa to seize critical minerals moment with industrial strategy
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in the global race for critical minerals, but the continent risks repeating decades of extractive dependency unless it...
BoG Backs Innovation-Led Regulation to Drive Ghana’s Digital Finance Growth
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to a regulatory framework that nurtures innovation while preserving financial stability, arguing that...
Treasury Bill Demand Surges 30% Above Target as Borrowing Costs Continue to Ease
The Government of Ghana attracted strong investor demand in its latest Treasury bill auction, raising significantly more bids than targeted as interest rates...
IMF Ends Ghana Bailout, Unlocks Over US$300m as Reform Agenda Enters New Phase
Ghana has formally concluded its three-year bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund after the IMF Executive Board approved the country’s sixth...
Ibrahim Mahama Denies VALCO Bid, Threatens Legal Action Over Acquisition Claims
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has firmly dismissed claims that he is seeking to acquire the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), describing the allegations as...
Death of Ghana’s Tallest Man Closes Chapter on a Life That Captivated the World
Ghana has lost one of its most recognisable public figures following reports that Abdul-Samed Sulemana, popularly known as Awuche and celebrated as the...
Samsung Secures Potential $200bn Broadcom Deal in Bid to Redraw AI Chip Hierarchy
Samsung Electronics has clinched a semiconductor partnership with Broadcom that could exceed US$200 billion by the end of the decade, marking one of the...
Mali’s Gold Production to Stay Below 60 Tonnes Until 2029 as Mining Reforms Reshape Sector
Mali’s industrial gold industry is expected to remain well below its recent production peak for the rest of the decade, according to a government mining...
Gunmen Turn Agona Mankron into a War Zone as MoMo Vendor Shot in Multi-Location Robbery Spree
A quiet morning in Agona Mankron descended into chaos after a heavily armed gang launched a coordinated robbery operation that left a mobile money operator...
Asiedu Nketia, Ato Forson Locked in Tight Race for NDC Flag as 2028 Succession Battle Takes Shape
The contest to become the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) next presidential candidate is already narrowing to two of the party’s most influential figures,...
IMF Poised to Close Ghana Bailout with Final $318m as Markets Turn to Reform Era
Ghana is poised to enter a new phase of economic management as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) prepares to formally close the country’s US$3 billion...
Majority of Ghanaians Endorse Mahama’s Two-Term Exit as Poll Reaffirms Support for Constitutional Limits: What You Need to Know
A nationwide Global InfoAnalytics survey finds broad public backing for President John Mahama’s pledge not to pursue a third term, reinforcing confidence in...
Ghanaians Give Strong Mandate to Regional Tribunals in New Nationwide Poll
The proposed establishment of regional tribunals appears to have won the confidence of a broad cross-section of Ghanaians, with a new nationwide poll...
Lawra Court Hands Father 20-Year Jail Term for Incest After Daughter Endured Months of Abuse
A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with hard labour after the Lawra Circuit Court found him guilty of sexually abusing his 17-year-old...
Black Satellites Lock In 23-Man Squad for WAFU B Title Hunt
Ghana has officially declared its intentions ahead of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, unveiling a 23-man Black Satellites squad tasked with bringing...
Ghana and Gabon Reset Strategic Alliance as Mahama Welcomes President Oligui Nguema for Landmark State Visit
Ghana is preparing to host one of its most significant diplomatic engagements of the year as President John Dramani Mahama welcomes Gabonese President Brice...
From Watchdogs to Job Hunters? Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Warns of a Dangerous Shift in Ghana’s Media
Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has issued a stark warning over what he describes as a troubling transformation within Ghana’s media landscape,...
Wall of St. Gallen: Ati-Zigi’s Heroics Leave Benfica Reeling in Europa League Showdown
Lawrence Ati-Zigi produced one of the finest performances of his European career, inspiring Swiss outfit St. Gallen to a stunning victory over Portuguese...
Afena-Gyan’s Reset Begins: Ghana Star Wastes No Time as New Chapter Opens at Iğdır FK
For Felix Afena-Gyan, the transfer paperwork is complete. The real work has now begun. The Ghanaian forward has joined his new teammates at Turkish side Iğdır...
COPEC Says Ghana’s 1,200MW Power Push Must Spark an Economic Revolution
Ghana’s quest to secure its energy future has received a major vote of confidence, with the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) endorsing the government’s...
Africa’s Peace Is Impossible While Women Live in Fear — Zanetor Sounds Continental Alarm
Africa’s quest for sustainable peace and economic transformation will remain out of reach unless governments confront the persistent violence faced by women...
AfDB Warns Africa’s Growth Could Be Blown Off Course by $20bn El Niño Shock
Africa’s long-awaited economic rebound is at risk of being derailed by an unusually powerful El Niño weather event, with the African Development Bank (AfDB)...
ORAL’s Biggest Corruption Cases Edge Toward Prosecution
Ghana’s anti-corruption campaign is entering what could become its most defining chapter, with the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr....
From Battlefield to Diplomacy: Ghana Salutes France’s Support After Deadly UN Peacekeeper Strike in Lebanon
Ghana has used a high-level diplomatic engagement in France to publicly honour one of its closest defence partners, expressing profound gratitude for France’s...
Srem-Sai Pushes Back on Miracles Aboagye’s EOCO Narrative, Says GH¢55m Probe Was Discussed
The war of words over one of Ghana’s most high-profile financial crime investigations has intensified after Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice,...
Deputy Finance Minister Urges Voters to Measure Mahama’s Economic Record Against NPP Era
Ghana’s Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has mounted a robust defence of the country’s economic recovery, urging Ghanaians to evaluate the...
“More Than 50 Players Reached Out” — Otto Addo Says Black Stars Dressing Room Gave Him His Greatest Validation
Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has opened up on the emotional aftermath of his dismissal, revealing that an outpouring of support from Ghanaian...
Back to the Bean: Ghana Launches Bold Mission to Rescue Cocoa
Ghana is embarking on an ambitious effort to restore the fortunes of its cocoa industry, with the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) rolling out a...
A Year On, Daddy Lumba’s Family Ends Burial Speculation with East Legon Revelation
A year after Ghana bid farewell to one of its greatest musical icons, Daddy Lumba’s family has publicly disclosed that the legendary highlife musician was laid...
Dangote pitches refinery IPO as Africa’s chance to own its energy future
The forthcoming initial public offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is being positioned as a defining moment for African investors, with the...
Ghana Backs UMaT’s Ahafo Expansion with GH¢50m as Mining Education Drive Accelerates
The Ghanaian government has pledged GH¢50 million through the 2027 GETFund allocation to operationalise the newly commissioned University of Mines and...
Immigrants Punch Above Their Weight in South Africa’s Economy, Study Finds
Immigrants account for just 6.5% of South Africa’s population but generate an estimated 9% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to a new...
Medical Trust Fund Seeks Otumfuo’s Support to Broaden Specialised Healthcare Access
Ghana’s Medical Trust Fund is stepping up efforts to expand access to specialised healthcare by enlisting the support of traditional leadership, as the...
Ghana Concludes South Africa Evacuation as Final Repatriation Flights Begin
Ghana has commenced the final phase of its emergency repatriation programme for citizens seeking to leave South Africa following weeks of xenophobic violence,...
Ghana Unveils AI-Driven Curriculum Overhaul for Basic Schools
Ghana is preparing to introduce one of its most ambitious education reforms in years, with coding, artificial intelligence (AI), electronics and Technical and...
Adongo Defends $300m World Bank Loan as Bet on Secondary Education Expansion
The government has pushed back against opposition claims that it is borrowing to keep Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme afloat, insisting...
US Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee in Setback for Immigration Agenda
A US federal appeals court has dealt President Donald Trump another legal setback, refusing to reinstate his administration’s controversial US$100,000 fee on...
Côte d’Ivoire Lands $260m Offshore Drilling Deal as Eni Accelerates Oil Expansion
Côte d’Ivoire has secured another major vote of confidence in its offshore energy ambitions after Italian oilfield services giant Saipem won a US$260 million...
Ghana, Nigeria Move to Rebuild Trade Ties as AfCFTA Enters Execution Phase
Ghana and Nigeria have agreed to deepen bilateral trade cooperation in a renewed effort to unlock the commercial potential of the African Continental Free...
Ghana and India Chase US$6bn Trade Target as Commercial Ties Gather Pace
Ghana and India are seeking to double bilateral trade to US$6 billion, placing investment, industrial cooperation and private-sector expansion at the centre of...
Boako to Ato Forson: IMF Deserves the Applause, Not Economic Victory Lap
A fresh political battle has erupted over who deserves credit for Ghana’s improving economic indicators, with Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako arguing that the...
Savings Today, Roads Tomorrow? Deloitte Warns 40% Capital Spending Gap Could Slow Ghana’s Development
Ghana’s improving fiscal position is being tempered by a sharp slowdown in capital spending, with Deloitte warning that delays in public investment could...
Deputy Minister Credits Mahama-Ato Forson Alliance for Economic Stabilisation
Ghana’s economic recovery is being driven by an uncommon blend of fiscal discipline and political cohesion, with Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem...
Government Says No Rush to Global Markets as Economy Regains Strength
Ghana will not rush back to the international capital markets despite renewed interest from global investors, opting instead to strengthen its fiscal position...
“Lock the Wallet, Grow the Economy, Joe Jackson Urges Ato Forson”
Ghana’s hard-won macroeconomic stability will only endure if the government remains committed to fiscal discipline and resists calls for increased public...
‘He Was Shaking’: Wontumi’s Prison Visit Sparks Fresh Political Drama
The imprisonment of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has taken on a new political...
Ghana to Tighten Vehicle Assembly Tax Breaks After Five Years of Alleged Abuse
Ghana is set to tighten the tax incentive regime for vehicle assembly companies after the government concluded that aspects of the programme have been...
Ghana Maps Post-IMF Course with Three-Year Reform Pact to Cement Economic Recovery
The Government of Ghana has unveiled a post-IMF economic strategy centred on a three-year Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) with the International Monetary...
Enterprise Pension Scheme Assets Climb to GH¢247 Million as Member Confidence and Contributions Strengthen
Enterprise Trustees has reported strong growth in one of its pension products, with assets under its Enterprise Pension Scheme reaching GH¢247 million,...
Ghana Court Clears Path for Alleged Abu Trica Associate’s Extradition to US Over $8m Fraud Case
A Ghanaian court has cleared the way for the extradition of Daniel Yusif, an alleged associate of suspected internet fraudster Abu Trica, to the United States,...
Airtel Money Targets London IPO as US$245bn Payments Platform Seeks Global Valuation
Airtel Africa has selected the London Stock Exchange as the preferred venue for the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its Airtel Money business,...
Jeremiah Kasalku Takal Joins Race for Saboba NDC Constituency Organiser, Pledges Stronger Grassroots Mobilisation
Long-serving National Democratic Congress (NDC) activist Jeremiah Kasalku Takal has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Saboba...
Databank Sees BoG Cutting Policy Rate to 12–13% in September
The Bank of Ghana could resume its monetary easing cycle as early as September, with Databank Research projecting a reduction in the benchmark policy rate to...
AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Financial Stability. Central Banks Must Move Faster
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the global financial system, forcing central banks and financial regulators to rethink how they safeguard...
PIAC Seeks Prosecutorial Powers to Tighten Oil Revenue Accountability Amid Production Decline
Ghana’s petroleum revenue watchdog is seeking prosecutorial powers to strengthen enforcement against the misuse of oil revenues, arguing that weak...
“Sorry, AI… You Can’t Write a Banger Like Me” — Ras Kuuku
Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artiste Ras Kuuku has pushed back against growing concerns that artificial intelligence could displace human musicians, insisting...
Government Commits to Annual Bank of Ghana Recapitalisation to Repair DDEP-Damaged Balance Sheet
The government has pledged to make annual budgetary provisions to restore the Bank of Ghana’s capital position, marking a long-term fiscal commitment to...
Ghana Plans Stock Exchange Listings for State Enterprises in Bid to Boost Efficiency
The government is considering listing selected state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including state-owned banks, on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) as part of a...
US Expands Visa Ban to Cybercriminals and Families in Global Crackdown on $10bn Online Fraud
The United States has unveiled a sweeping global visa restriction policy targeting cybercriminals and their immediate family members, marking a significant...
Ato Forson Rejects Spending Push as Ghana Prioritises Stability Over Populism
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has warned that any premature relaxation of Ghana’s fiscal discipline could reverse hard-won macroeconomic gains and...
NDPC Seeks Parliamentary Backing to Lock in Ghana’s Long-Term Economic Vision
Ghana’s National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) is making a renewed bid to shield the country’s long-term economic strategy from political turnover,...
GSE Nears GH¢300bn Milestone as MTN Powers Equities Rally Despite Liquidity Slump
Ghana’s equity market edged closer to a landmark valuation this week, with the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) adding GH¢4.49 billion in market value as strong...
Contractors Welcome GH¢3.4bn Infrastructure Funding, Warn Against Costly Payment Delays
Ghana’s construction industry has welcomed the government’s decision to front-load financing for key infrastructure projects and begin settling outstanding...
OMCs Raise Fuel Prices Ahead of Pricing Window as Global Oil Surge Fuels Cost Pressures
Ghana’s downstream petroleum market is once again feeling the impact of global geopolitical uncertainty, with several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) raising...
Teachers’ Unions Fault Mid-Year Budget Over Missing Rural Allowance
unions have criticised the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review for failing to include funding for the long-promised 20% deprived area allowance, arguing that the...
Otto Addo Says GFA Never Explained His Dismissal Despite World Cup Qualification
Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has broken his silence on his dismissal, revealing that he still has no official explanation from the Ghana Football...
BoG Cracks Down on Cash Spraying as Governor Warns: ‘The Cedi Is Legal Tender, Not Confetti’
The Bank of Ghana has issued one of its strongest warnings yet against the growing practice of spraying cedi notes at social events, signalling that offenders...
James Gunu Launches First Disbursement of Volta Youth Development Fund, Awards GH¢10,000 to 10 Young Entrepreneurs
James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has overseen the first disbursement of the Volta Youth Development Fund, with 10 young entrepreneurs each receiving...
Ejisu MCE Faces Ouster Bid as Assembly Members Allege Financial Misconduct and Abuse of Office
A political standoff is unfolding in the Ejisu Municipality after 29 assembly members announced plans to pass a vote of no confidence in Municipal Chief...
Black Queens Blend Experience and Fresh Talent for WAFCON 2026 Campaign
Ghana has unveiled a 25-player squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren placing his faith in a blend of...
World Cup Visitors Turn Asylum Seekers as 25 Ghanaians File Claims in Canada
Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, placing Ghana among the largest sources of post-tournament...
Game Over for Ghost Cars: DVLA’s High-Tech Scanner Exposes 130 Clones
Ghana’s vehicle registration regime is entering a new phase of digital enforcement after the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) disclosed that its...
Mahama Urges Ghanaians to Preserve Atta Mills’ Legacy Through Integrity and Service
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to honour the enduring legacy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills by embracing the principles...
PURC Deepens Digital Reform With AfDB-Backed Database Upgrade
Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is advancing an ambitious digital transformation programme aimed at modernising utility regulation, as it...
ECOWAS Revives ECO Currency Agenda, Targets 2027 Launch to Deepen West African Trade
West African leaders have renewed their commitment to introducing the ECO single currency by 2027, signalling a fresh push to accelerate regional economic...
Ghana Ring-Fences US$1.7bn for Flagship Accra–Kumasi Expressway
Dedicated funding clears a major financing hurdle as government prepares to launch one of the country’s largest transport infrastructure investments The...
ASEC Backs Budget Energy Push but Warns Ghana Risks Falling Behind on Green Transition
The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has endorsed key energy measures outlined in Ghana’s 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review while cautioning that the...
EU Hits Google With €890 Million Fine in Landmark Digital Markets Act Ruling
Google has been fined €890 million by the European Commission after regulators concluded the technology giant abused its dominant market position by favouring...
Ghana Launches Waterway Demolitions in Aggressive Drive to Reduce Accra Flood Risk
Ghana’s Flood Mitigation Task Force has launched a large-scale demolition exercise targeting structures built on waterways, marking a more aggressive phase of...
IFEST Casts Doubt on 2027 Deadline to End Ghana’s Double-Track System
Ghana’s ambition to abolish the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs) by 2027 is facing renewed scrutiny, with the Institute for Education Studies...
Etihad to Launch Direct Abu Dhabi–Accra Flights in 2027, Boosting Ghana’s Aviation Ambitions
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways plans to commence direct passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Accra in 2027, marking a significant expansion of air...
Ghana’s SEC Names 23 Unlicensed Investment Firms in Crackdown on Online Schemes
Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its regulatory offensive against unauthorised investment operators, publishing a list of 23...
Europe Turns to Dangote as Germany Deepens Africa Energy Push
Europe is increasingly sourcing refined petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, underscoring Africa’s growing role in global energy security, as...
Trump Expands U.S. Trade Barrier, Slaps 12.5% Tariff on Nigeria, South Africa and Dozens of Other Economies
The United States has imposed a fresh wave of import tariffs on 60 trading partners, placing Nigeria, South Africa and several of Africa’s largest exporting...
Ghana Retires GH¢174m Premix Fuel Debt in Bid to Restore Confidence in Fisheries Supply Chain
Ghana Retires GH¢174m Premix Fuel Debt in Bid to Restore Confidence in Fisheries Supply Chain ACCRA — Ghana’s government has cleared GH¢174 million in...
Ghana Petroleum Funds Rise to US$1.64bn as Heritage Fund Offsets Stabilisation Withdrawal
Ghana’s sovereign petroleum savings funds closed the first half of 2026 with combined assets of US$1.64 billion, supported by fresh oil revenue inflows and...
African Development Bank Backs €833mn Côte d’Ivoire Refinery Upgrade with €200mn Loan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €200 million loan to support Côte d’Ivoire’s flagship “Clean Air” project, a major refinery upgrade aimed at...
GoldBod Rejects Loss Claims, Cites GH¢5.44bn Surplus as Defence of State Gold Strategy
Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has forcefully dismissed allegations by members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) that it is operating at a loss,...
Death of detained student with sickle cell sparks calls for justice in Guinea
The death of a 17-year-old Guinean student with sickle cell disease after being jailed for allegedly cheating in a national examination has ignited demands for...
Morocco Lures $27bn Curtiss-Wright to Africa in Aerospace Milestone
Morocco has secured the first African expansion of US aerospace and defence manufacturer Curtiss-Wright Corporation, deepening its ambitions to become the...
Genesis AI Targets $500m Raise as Investors Double Down on Robotics Revolution
Robotics software startup Genesis AI is in talks to raise approximately $500 million in fresh funding, underscoring investor confidence that the next frontier...
Government Spent GH¢68 Million on Black Stars’ World Cup Campaign, Ato Forson Reveals
The Government of Ghana spent GH¢68 million on the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed,...
GFA Unveils 2026/27 Premier League Fixtures as Title Race, Super Clash and Newcomers Take Centre Stage
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the fixture list for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, setting the stage for a campaign expected to blend...
Gold Board Delivers $15bn Forex Windfall as Ghana Builds Reserve Buffers and Backs the Cedi
Ghana’s Gold Board has generated an estimated US$15 billion in additional foreign exchange inflows, providing a significant boost to the country’s external...
Government Expands Free Primary Healthcare as Women’s Development Bank Nears Launch
Government Expands Free Primary Healthcare as Women’s Development Bank Nears Launch Ghana’s government is accelerating efforts to expand access to healthcare...
Government Unveils 1,200MW Gas Project to Cut Power Tariffs and Boost Energy Security
Ghana is advancing plans to construct a 1,200-megawatt state-owned combined-cycle gas-fired power plant, in a move the government says will lower electricity...
Government to Scrap Fruit Juice Excise Tax as Ghana Targets Agro-Processing Growth
Ghana’s government is set to abolish the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, signalling a shift towards tax policies designed to stimulate...
GIPA Targets Ghana’s Middle Belt with $383.65mn Investment Drive to Unlock Agribusiness and Industrial Growth
Ghana is intensifying efforts to decentralise foreign investment, with the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) launching a five-day investment roadshow...