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.
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CSSPS 2026/27 Results to Be Released Friday as Ministry Completes Placement Exercise
Ghana’s Ministry of Education is preparing to release the 2026/27 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results on Friday, September 4,...
US$50m Hostage Ransom Supercharged al-Qaeda’s Mali Offensive, UN Report Says
A single hostage ransom estimated at US$50 million has emerged as a significant source of financing for al-Qaeda-linked militants in the Sahel, helping...
Ronaldo Signals Final Season as 1,000-Goal Chase Frames Last Chapter of a Global Football Career
Cristiano Ronaldo has offered his clearest indication yet that the 2026/27 season could be his last in professional football, setting the stage for the closing...
Star Oil cuts petrol below GH¢15 as Ghana fuel retailers begin August price reset
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) began reviewing petroleum product prices on Monday, August 17, with Star Oil emerging as one of the first large retailers...
GoldBod Faces Intensifying Scrutiny as Afenyo-Markin Warns of ‘Big Scandal’
Ghana’s state-backed gold trading system is facing a fresh political challenge after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin warned that the Ghana Gold Board...
Chamber Seeks Answers Over Adamus Lease Revocation as Mining Sector Watches
Ghana’s mining industry is confronting a fresh test of regulatory predictability after the Ghana Chamber of Mines opened discussions with Adamus Resources...
Former UCC SRC PRO Wiafe Felix Nana Calls for Stronger Student Action as Hostel Fees Surge
Former Public Relations Officer of the University of Cape Coast Students’ Representative Council (UCC SRC) under the 62nd administration, Wiafe Felix Nana, has...
South African Banks Brace for US-Iran War Fallout as Fitch Sees Strong Capital, Liquidity Buffers
South Africa’s largest banks appear well placed to withstand the economic fallout from the US-Iran conflict, with strong earnings, diversified franchises and...
Ofankor Crash Leaves 11 Dead as Ghana’s Road Safety Crisis Deepens
A deadly collision on one of Ghana’s busiest transport corridors has renewed scrutiny of the country’s road safety architecture, after at least 11 people were...
Ghana’s Ginger Shortage Creates Investment Opening Across $Agricultural Value Chain
Ghana’s extraordinary surge in ginger prices is emerging as both a warning about structural weaknesses in the country’s agricultural supply chain and a...
Ghana’s Digital Finance Boom Faces Security Test as Fraud Threats Cross Banking and Telecom Networks
finance is creating a new challenge for the country’s financial architecture: how to preserve the efficiency and inclusion delivered by mobile money, fintech...
US$50,000 Black Queens Per Diem Row Exposes Fault Lines in Ghana’s Sports Financing System
Ghana’s Ministry of Sports and Recreation has pushed back against claims of unpaid allowances to the Black Queens, producing payment records that it says show...
BREAKING NEWS NPA Deputy CEO Dr. Dramani Bukari Passes Away
Dr. Dramani Bukari, Deputy Chief Executive of Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has reportedly passed away, marking the loss of an energy and climate...
COCOBOD Targets GH¢13bn Local Funding as Ghana Recasts Cocoa Finance Model
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is targeting an initial GH¢13 billion from the domestic financial market under a new financing model designed to fund cocoa...
Ghana tightens rental-market oversight as landlords and hostels face rent-card enforcement
Ghana is moving to tighten oversight of its sprawling rental market, with the Rent Control Department ordering landlords, property owners and qualifying...
UAE extends US$1mn flood relief to Ghana as climate shocks expose resilience financing gap
The United Arab Emirates has donated relief items valued at US$1 million to Ghana to support communities affected by devastating floods, providing an important...
EBID Approves $150mn Facility for Ghana Road Projects as Development Bank Deepens Regional Infrastructure Push
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has approved a $150mn credit facility for Ghanaian construction company Maripoma Enterprise Limited to support...
IMF upgrades Ghana’s debt-distress risk to ‘moderate’ two years ahead of schedule
Ghana has secured one of the most significant upgrades to its sovereign debt outlook since its 2022 default, after the International Monetary Fund reclassified...
GoldBod’s GH¢970mn assay windfall opens new fiscal channel from Ghana’s gold trade
Ghana’s push to capture more value from its gold industry is beginning to produce a potentially important new stream of government income, after the Ghana Gold...
Ghana’s private doctors push tax waiver on cancer equipment as treatment gap widens
Ghana’s private medical practitioners are pressing the government to remove import duties and taxes on advanced cancer diagnostic equipment, arguing that the...
Ghana revokes Adamus mining lease as Minerals Commission takes administrative control
Ghana’s government has upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources’ mining lease and ordered the Minerals Commission to take immediate administrative control of...
Ofori-Atta to be back to Ghana to resume trial on August 27
The criminal prosecution of former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to court on August 27, 2026, after the Supreme Court upheld...
Ghana’s Top 10 Attractions Draw 1.38m Visits as Tourism’s $4.34bn Economi
Ghana’s 10 most visited tourist attractions recorded nearly 1.38 million visits in 2025, highlighting the growing economic significance of the country’s...
Afenyo-Markin denies calling Nana Yaa Jantuah ‘nobody’, says NDC distorted Jubilee House remarks
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected accusations that he described presidential staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah as a “nobody”, arguing that...
Afenyo-Markin’s attacks are driven by ‘bitterness’; I’ll face Parliament — GoldBod CEO
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has challenged Parliament to subject the institution to full scrutiny, escalating a...
GoldBod CEO credits Bawumia for domestic gold purchase policy, but faults implementation
The chief executive of the Ghana Gold Board has credited former vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia and his economic team with conceiving Ghana’s Domestic Gold...
NDC’s Abdulai Sakra Alhassan (Zionite) Declares Bid for Krowor Constituency Chairmanship
Abdulai Sakra Alhassan, popularly known as Zionite, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Chairman of the National Democratic...
Publican AI lifts customs receipts to GH¢6.1bn as GRA turns to technology to close tax gaps
The Ghana Revenue Authority has reported a sharp increase in customs collections following the deployment of Publican AI, its artificial intelligence-powered...
Kpebu warns Mahama over free-speech arrests, says 18-month record exceeds Akufo-Addo’s eight years
Mr Kpebu claims that the Mahama administration, in its first 18 months in office, has arrested more people in cases connected to free speech than the previous...
GNAT gives government September 7 ultimatum as promotion delays and expired agreement raise strike risk
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has given education authorities and other state institutions until September 7, 2026, to address a series of...
Ghana accelerates green transition with 10% renewable energy target by 2030
Ghana is targeting renewable energy penetration of at least 10 per cent by 2030 as the government seeks to accelerate the country’s transition towards cleaner...
AfDB approves $18.8mn grant to lift Ghana’s rice output and curb import dependence
The African Development Bank Group has approved an $18.8mn grant to Ghana to expand domestic rice production, strengthen food security and create jobs,...
‘Let’s Focus on the Job’ — Opoku-Agyemang Brushes Aside 2028 NDC Flagbearer Speculation
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has sought to shut down growing speculation over who will lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the...
SSNIT pays GH¢7.6bn to pensioners as Ghana’s retirement assets climb above GH¢111bn
Ghana’s state pension system paid GH¢7.6 billion in benefits to retirees in 2025, highlighting both the growing financial weight of retirement obligations and...
Galamsey is becoming a food-security crisis as Ghana’s farmlands come under pressure — Ghanaian Farmer CEO
Ghana’s battle against illegal mining is increasingly becoming an economic and food-security challenge, as the destruction of productive agricultural land...
GenCED condemns Afenyo-Markin over treatment of Nana Yaa Jantuah at NPP petition presentation
The Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) has criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over his interaction with Presidential Staffer...
James Agalga takes over as Majority Leader as Mahama Ayariga heads to Chieftaincy Ministry
Builsa North Member of Parliament James Agalga has been named the new Majority Leader of Ghana’s Parliament following President John Dramani Mahama’s...
Mahama nominates Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, Mahama Ayariga as ministers in Cabinet reshuffle
President John Dramani Mahama has submitted two new ministerial nominees to Parliament and reassigned two serving ministers, marking another adjustment to his...
Senegal jails TikTok influencers as free-speech concerns raise questions over digital business climate
A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison terms and imposed financial penalties after finding them guilty of insulting President...
Ghanaian tycoon Sam Jonah takes Nigeria to Paris arbitration over 501-hectare Abuja property dispute
Ghanaian mining magnate Sir Sam Jonah’s investment company has escalated a long-running dispute over a 501-hectare property development in Nigeria’s capital to...
Trump rejects US munitions shortage claims as Iran war exposes pressure on missile stockpiles
US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that America is running short of critical munitions, insisting the country retains substantial weapons...
NPP’s protest petition will receive no attention, Mustapha Gbande says as political tensions sharpen
The governing National Democratic Congress has sharply dismissed a petition submitted by the opposition New Patriotic Party following its “Democracy Under...
Nearly Half of Africans Consider Leaving Home as Jobs Crisis Deepens
The aspiration to leave Africa is becoming less a story of adventure than one of economic necessity. A sweeping new Afrobarometer survey across 38 African...
Africans Back Free Trade, But AfCFTA Remains Largely Invisible to the Public
Africa’s most ambitious economic integration project is confronting an unexpected challenge: the people it is designed to benefit largely do not know it...
Ghana’s Inflation Falls to 4.6% as Food Prices Deliver Broad-Based Relief
Ghana’s inflation rate slowed more sharply than anticipated in July 2026, extending the country’s remarkable disinflation trend and reinforcing confidence that...
Mahama Calls for Living Recognition of Public Servants as Ghana Marks One Year Since Fatal Helicopter Crash
One year after one of Ghana’s darkest peacetime aviation tragedies claimed the lives of eight senior government officials and military personnel, President...
Macroeconomic gains must be matched by policy delivery, Ghana’s business chamber says
Ghana’s improving macroeconomic outlook will only translate into sustained private sector expansion if the government delivers swiftly on its flagship economic...
GNAPS compiles nationwide dossier on alleged BECE result discrepancies as pressure mounts on WAEC
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is compiling what it describes as a comprehensive body of evidence on alleged discrepancies in the...
WAEC defends BECE marking process, rejects private school bias claims amid results dispute
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has firmly rejected allegations that candidates from private schools were disadvantaged during the marking of the...
Ghana modernises investment regime with GIPA Act and AfCFTA-aligned reforms
Ghana is seeking to reposition itself as one of West Africa’s most competitive investment destinations following the enactment of a sweeping legal reform that...
Youth unemployment remains stuck at 30% despite Ghana’s economic recovery, IMF warns
Ghana’s macroeconomic stabilisation has begun to restore investor confidence and improve headline economic indicators, but the recovery has yet to resolve one...
Ghana can still achieve 45% debt-to-GDP target by 2034 despite lower fiscal surplus, IMF says
Ghana could still reduce its public debt burden to the legislated target of 45% of GDP by 2034 even if it adopts a less restrictive fiscal stance from next...
Ghana activates flood preparedness as Burkina Faso signals possible Bagré Dam spillage
The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has issued an early warning to communities along Ghana’s White Volta basin after operators of Burkina Faso’s Bagré Dam...
Bribery demands surged in late 2025 as nearly 7 in 10 Ghanaians faced unofficial payment requests, GSS reports
Ghana recorded an improvement in its overall governance performance in 2025, but that progress was accompanied by a sharp deterioration in citizens’ day-to-day...
BoG orders banks to cut bad loans to 10% by year-end as Asiama pushes for stronger lending discipline
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has instructed all regulated financial institutions to reduce their non-performing loan (NPL) ratios to no more than 10% by the end of...
BoG says GH¢11.5bn liquidity withdrawal under new reserve rule progressing smoothly
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said the initial implementation of its new uniform 20% Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) has proceeded smoothly, with early evidence...
Mahama says reparations debate must focus on institutions that profited from slavery
President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed arguments that the participation of some Africans in the transatlantic slave trade weakens the moral or legal case...
MTN Ghana strengthens earnings momentum with GH¢7.4bn pre-tax profit in H1 2026
Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana delivered another strong set of financial results in the first half of 2026, underscoring the continued transformation of...
Police MTTD remains Ghana’s biggest bribery hotspot as governance reforms struggle to curb petty corruption
For years, Ghana’s fight against corruption has been measured through legislation, institutional reforms and international governance indices. Yet for ordinary...
Mahama to break ground on seven-storey airport car park by end of August
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut the sod before the end of August for the construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose car park at Accra...
Cedi depreciates further but maintains a firm grip on forex support
The Ghana cedi weakened modestly against major international currencies over the past two weeks, but sustained foreign exchange intervention by the Bank of...
UAE Raises the Bar for Ghanaian Job Seekers with Tougher Visa Rules
The United Arab Emirates has tightened its entry requirements for Ghanaian nationals seeking employment, introducing stricter conditions under its Job Seeker...
DVLA to end year-based number plates in sweeping overhaul of Ghana’s vehicle registration system
Ghana’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is set to eliminate the year of registration from vehicle number plates in one of the most significant...
Mona Gucci Defends Shatta Wale, Says Crowd Stampedes Are the Price of Superstar Status
Media personality Mona Gucci has leapt to the defence of dancehall star Shatta Wale following the crowd crush that disrupted ShattaFest UK, arguing that global...
Trust Over Trends: LilWin’s Wife Says Social Media Storms Won’t Shake Their Marriage
The wife of Ghanaian actor and musician Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, has firmly dismissed the wave of social media controversies surrounding her...
GH¢2 diesel relief not being financed with power sector funds – Energy Ministry
Ghana’s Ministry of Energy has dismissed claims that the government’s temporary GH¢2-per-litre diesel relief will be financed using funds earmarked for the...
OmniBSIC Tops Ghana’s Banking Service Rankings as Lenders Face Rising Customer Expectations
OmniBSIC Bank has emerged as Ghana’s highest-rated lender for consumer service quality, cementing its position at the forefront of an increasingly competitive...
Ghana’s Banks Sustain High Service Standards as Rising Expectations Weigh on Customer Satisfaction
Ghana’s banking sector continued to deliver strong service quality in 2025, but a slight decline in customer satisfaction suggests that rising consumer...
Minority Accuses Government of Targeting Opposition, Warns of Democratic Backsliding
Ghana’s parliamentary Minority has accused the government of using state institutions to intimidate political opponents, escalating tensions between the...
BoG Cracks Down on Illegal Loan Apps, Blacklists 20 Platforms to Protect Consumers
The Bank of Ghana has escalated its regulatory crackdown on Ghana’s digital lending industry by blacklisting 20 mobile loan applications operating without...
Local Refineries Could Meet Half of Ghana’s Fuel Demand, CBOD Says
Ghana could produce up to half of its domestic fuel requirements locally if the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and Sentuo Oil Refinery operate at full capacity,...
Ghana Gas Posts 97% Profit Surge as Jinapor Calls for Fresh Investment in Energy Infrastructure
Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) delivered one of its strongest financial performances in recent years, reporting a 97% increase in net profit...
COPEC Calls for Strategic Fuel Reserve to Replace Price Relief Measures
Ghana should shift away from periodic fuel price interventions and establish a strategic petroleum reserve capable of cushioning consumers against global oil...
COPEC Endorses GH¢2 Diesel Subsidy but Calls for Strategic Fuel Reserve to End Price Shocks
Ghana’s Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has backed the government’s decision to absorb GH¢2 per litre of diesel, describing the measure as a necessary...
High Court Freezes Dennis Miracles Aboagye’s Assets as EOCO Intensifies GH¢55m IMCCoD Probe
Ghana’s anti-financial crime investigations have entered a significant new phase after an Accra High Court ordered the freezing of five bank accounts and four...
Fan Milk Triples Half-Year Profit as Margin Expansion Drives GH¢81.9m Earnings
Fan Milk Plc delivered a standout first-half performance in 2026, with net profit more than tripling as robust revenue growth, lower production costs and...
INTERPOL Flags Rising Mobile Money Fraud as Ghana Records US$1.3m in Losses
Ghana lost an estimated US$1.3 million to mobile money fraud during the first quarter of 2025, highlighting the growing cybersecurity risks accompanying the...
AI supercharges Africa’s cybercrime economy as digital losses soar, INTERPOL warns
Artificial intelligence has become the defining force behind Africa’s rapidly evolving cybercrime landscape, with more than half of all reported cyber offences...
Trust Bank Profit Drops 20% as Soaring Costs Erode First-Half Earnings
Trust Bank Plc posted a sharp decline in first-half profitability despite resilient growth in its core banking business, as a steep rise in operating expenses...
Commuters brace for higher transport costs as fuel surge ripples through Ghana
Ghana’s latest fuel price increases are beginning to ripple through the wider economy, with commercial transport operators raising fares on several routes as...
Mahama Orders GH¢2 Diesel Price Cut to Ease Inflation and Shield Consumers
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a temporary GH¢2.00 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel, in a move aimed at cushioning consumers...
ISSER Warns Ghana’s ‘Big Push’ Yet to Translate Into Construction Boom
Ghana’s flagship “Big Push” infrastructure programme is showing limited impact on economic activity, with the country’s leading economic think tank warning...
ARB Apex Bank Eyes Expanded Regulatory Role After Profit Surges 36%
ARB Apex Bank is positioning itself at the centre of Ghana’s evolving financial architecture after posting a robust rise in earnings and strengthening its...
Ghana Raises GH¢8.65bn in Oversubscribed T-Bill Sale as One-Year Borrowing Costs Edge Higher
Ghana’s domestic debt market continued to attract strong investor appetite after the government raised GH¢8.65 billion from its latest Treasury bills auction,...
GTEC Demands Proof of Spio-Garbrah’s ‘Dr.’ Title or Orders Its Removal
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed Presidential Envoy for Reparations, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, to provide documentary evidence supporting...
Cameroon hands Ghana first WAFCON defeat, putting Black Queens under qualification pressure
Ghana’s Black Queens have suffered their first setback at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), losing 1-0 to Cameroon in a result that...
ECOWAS Pledges $250,000 to Ghana as Regional Bloc Backs Flood Recovery Efforts
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has committed US$250,000 (about GH¢3 million) in emergency assistance to Ghana, offering financial...
Mahama Sets 100,000-Barrel Target as TOR Expansion Anchors Ghana’s Refining Ambitions
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the preparation of a strategic roadmap to expand the Tema Oil Refinery’s (TOR) crude processing capacity to 100,000...
Mahama Reignites TOR as Ghana Revives Domestic Oil Refining
Ghana has revived domestic crude oil refining after President John Dramani Mahama commissioned the refurbished Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) at the Tema Oil...
Semenyo Shines as Manchester City Open Pre-Season with Entertaining Draw Against Inter
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo made an immediate impact on his return to Manchester City duty, providing an assist as the Premier League side played out a...
BREAKING: Shattafest UK Temporarily Halted After Fans Collapse Amid Massive Crowd
Shatta Wale’s highly anticipated Shattafest UK 2026 was temporarily suspended on Saturday after several fans reportedly fainted during the event, prompting an...
Manasseh Azure: Courtroom Evidence Must Trump Public Emotion in Corruption Trials
has argued that judicial decisions should carry greater weight than public opinion, saying the Court of Appeal’s acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive...
Parliament Wraps Up Session with 12 Major Bills Reshaping Ghana’s Economy, Justice and Governance
Parliament has concluded the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament after passing 12 landmark bills aimed at overhauling Ghana’s legal,...
Tunisia Tops Africa’s Currency Rankings as Ghana’s Cedi Holds Fourth Spot
Tunisia retained the title of Africa’s strongest currency in July 2026, while Ghana’s cedi ranked fourth on the continent, underscoring the resilience of a...
GIPA Urges Infrastructure Push to Stem Crop Losses and Attract Agribusiness Capital
Ghana’s efforts to position agriculture as a major investment destination will remain constrained unless critical infrastructure gaps that fuel post-harvest...
MTN Tightens Digital Lending as Ghana Card Link Ends Escape Route for MoMo Loan Defaulters
MTN Ghana has signalled a tougher era for digital lending, warning that borrowers who default on Mobile Money (MoMo) loans will no longer be able to evade...
Mahama touts TOR turnaround as proof state assets can be revived without taxpayer bailouts
President John Dramani Mahama has presented the revival of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) as a case study in state enterprise reform, arguing that disciplined...
Ghana Slams the Brakes on Ageing Car Imports in Automotive Market Overhaul
Ghana is tightening its automotive import regime with a sweeping ban on used vehicles older than 10 years, marking one of the country’s most significant...
NHIA injects GH¢219.8m into health sector as claims payouts approach GH¢1.2bn
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has injected GH¢219.84 million into Ghana’s healthcare system, extending a broader effort to improve the...
Parliament Passes Energy Sector Levies Amendment Bill to Tighten Fuel Tax Administration
Ghana’s Parliament has approved the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2026, marking a significant shift in the country’s fuel tax administration as the...
GHIB Unveils Global Expansion Strategy to Mobilise Capital for Ghanaian Businesses
Ghana International Bank (GHIB) is repositioning itself as a gateway between Ghanaian enterprise and international capital markets, unveiling an ambitious...
‘Small Boy’ vs ‘Ignorant Old Man’: Live TV Debate Between Kwesi Botchway and Amaliba Turns Personal
A live television discussion on Ghana’s political and legal landscape took an unexpected turn after a heated exchange between private legal practitioner Kwesi...
Mahama Commits to Completing Dagbon Development Projects as New Regent Takes Office
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to sustain and expand government-backed development projects in Dagbon, using the installation of the kingdom’s new...
NPP Declares Nationwide Protest to Defend Democracy After Sedina Tamakloe Acquittal
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to embark on a nationwide demonstration on August 6, 2026, describing the planned protest as a decisive stand...
NCA Extends 5G Spectrum Application Deadline, Issues Clarifications to Prospective Bidders
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has extended the deadline for applications for Ghana’s highly anticipated 5G spectrum licences, giving prospective...
South Africa Tightens Grip as Ghana’s Leading African Export Market
South Africa has reinforced its position as Ghana’s largest export destination on the African continent, highlighting the growing importance of intra-African...
ISSER Flags Gold Reserve Risks as Price Decline Challenges BoG Strategy
Ghana’s strategy of accumulating gold to strengthen its international reserves is entering a more challenging phase, with economists warning that the very...
Budget Silence on 24-Hour Economy Raises Business Concerns Over Ghana’s Industrialisation Drive
Ghana’s ambition to build a round-the-clock economy could struggle to attract meaningful private-sector investment unless policymakers address the country’s...
Ghana MP Apologises After Remarks to Schoolgirl Trigger National Debate on Child Safeguarding
Ahafo Ano South East Member of Parliament Yakubu Mohammed has issued an unreserved apology after remarks he made to a primary school pupil during an...
Parliament Locks in 70% Cocoa Export Price for Farmers as Ghana Overhauls Sector Governance
Ghana has enacted one of the most consequential reforms in its cocoa industry in decades after Parliament approved the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Bill, 2026,...
Banks Face Loyalty Test as Empathy Deficit Clouds Ghana’s Digital Banking Progress
Ghana’s banking industry is confronting a growing customer experience challenge, as a new survey reveals that declining empathy in customer service is...
GoldBod Chief Calls for Shift from Remittances to Investment as Ghana Courts Diaspora Capital
Ghana is seeking to redefine the economic role of its diaspora by encouraging overseas citizens to move beyond family remittances and channel more of their...
Online Scams Exploit Human Behaviour More Than Technology, Fraud Investigator Warns
Online fraudsters are increasingly exploiting consumer psychology rather than sophisticated hacking techniques, using convenience, deep discounts and...
Sammy Gyamfi Says Africa’s Economic Future Hinges on Investing in Its Youth
Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has urged African governments, businesses and the global diaspora to prioritise investment in...
Ghana Revives Road Tolls Through 20-Year Digital PPP to Bolster Infrastructure Funding
Ghana’s Parliament has approved a 20-year public-private partnership (PPP) concession to reintroduce road and bridge tolls through a fully electronic...
Bank of Ghana Recovers GH¢42 Million for Customers as Complaint Resolution Strengthens Confidence
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has facilitated the recovery of more than GH¢42 million for customers of regulated financial institutions between 2022 and 2025,...
Ghana Shifts Gold Reserve Financing to Budget with GH¢5bn Injection for GoldBod
The Government has transferred the financing of Ghana’s strategic gold accumulation programme from the central bank to the national budget, allocating GH¢5...
World Bank Puts Ghana’s Urban Investment Need at US$37bn a Year as Infrastructure Deficit Threatens Growth
Ghana requires an estimated US$37 billion in annual investment to address its growing urban infrastructure deficit, with the World Bank warning that persistent...
Trump Administration Weighs US$100,000 Fee for Foreign Graduates Seeking U.S. Jobs
The Trump administration is considering imposing a US$100,000 fee on foreign graduates seeking to remain and work in the United States under the Optional...
Ghana Courts US$700 Million in Investment to Resuscitate VALCO
The Ghanaian government is seeking US$700 million in strategic investment to revive the struggling Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), signalling a renewed push...
Ghana’s Cocoa Crop Faces Sharp Decline as Climate, Disease and Illegal Mining Hit Output
Ghana’s cocoa harvest is expected to contract by at least 16% in the 2026/27 crop season, underscoring mounting pressures on one of the country’s most valuable...
Archbishop Reaffirms Church’s £100m Slavery Reparations Fund During Ghana Visit
Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally has reaffirmed the Church of England’s commitment to its £100 million reparative justice programme during a visit...
Parliament Urged to Enforce Mineral Royalty Payments as Delays Stall Development in Mining Communities
Parliament is under growing pressure to tighten oversight of Ghana’s mineral royalty distribution system after transparency advocates warned that prolonged...
Fuel Prices Jump as Global Oil Rally and Cedi Weakness Push Ghana’s Pump Costs Higher
Motorists and businesses across Ghana are set to absorb another round of higher fuel costs from August 1 after a sharp rally in international crude oil prices...
Apple Flags Supply Crunch Despite Record Quarter, Sending Shares Lower
Apple has warned that intensifying supply constraints will disrupt deliveries of its flagship products in the coming months, dampening investor enthusiasm...
Oil Slips as Shipping Resilience Eases Supply Fears Despite US-Iran Conflict
Oil prices retreated on Friday as uninterrupted crude flows through the Middle East’s critical maritime corridors tempered concerns over supply disruptions,...
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...