The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Ghana, Sultan Abdul­rahman Al-Dhakel, on Wednes­day paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Kings­ford Sumani Alban Bagbin. The purpose of the visit was to congratulate the Speaker for his re-election as the Speaker of the 9th Parliament and to explore possible ways of strengthening diplomatic relations … The post Saudi Arabia Ambassador

 Major Gen­eral Richard Addo Gyane was yester­day officially pulled out the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, ending his tenure as Commandant of the centre. He made history in 2022 when he was appointed as the Commandant of the Centre, becoming the first non-infantry army officer to hold the position. In his … The post  Maj. Gen. Gyane pulled out of KAIPTC

 The Driver and Vehi­cle Licensing Authority (DVLA) inaugurated its new office in the Adentan Munic­ipality of the Greater Accra Re­gion to enhance service delivery to customers. The facility will serve as a centre of excellence, providing a full range of DVLA services, including vehicle registration, licensing, renewals, compliance and enforcement, driver testing, and vehicle inspections. … The post DVLA

 The Minority Leader, Osa­hen Alexander Kwamena Afen­yo-Markin, has commissioned a court complex house in his constituency, Effutu, with a re­newed commitment to champi­on an independent judiciary. According to Mr Afen­yo-Markin, “without a strong, independent judiciary, the very fabric of our democracy begins to erode. A strong, independent judiciary is crucial.” At the inauguration of the … The post Minority

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has made a number of proposals to the Constitutional Review Committee. He made the proposal when the Committee consulted him as part of the ongoing nationwide consultations. The consultations aimed at reforming Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The Speaker highlighted the importance of developing a Constitution that reflects Ghana’s […] The post Constitutional

 AngloGold Ashanti plc has agreed to sell its interests in two gold proj­ects in Côte d’Ivoire to Resolute Mining Limited (“Resolute”) as it continues to sharpen its focus on its operating assets and devel­opment projects in the United States. The company will sell Centamin West Africa Hold­ings Limited (“CWAH”), which owns the Doropo Project and … The post AngloGold agrees

 The World Bank’s food price index is projected to fall by 7.0 per cent in 2025 year-on-year and edge down in 2026. All three components of the index are expected to decline in 2025, grains by 11 per cent and oils and meals, and other foods, by 7 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively. … The post Prices of grains, oils and other food to fall this year – World Bank

 The President, John Drama­ni Mahama, has officially designated Ms Elizabeth Ofo­su-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, to represent him and lead Ghana’s high-level delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Con­gress (GEC) 2025, taking place in Indiana, USA from June 2–5, 2025. The 2025 GEC is hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) under the aus­pices … The post Minister

The University of Aberdeen, Scot­land, Centre for Maritime Law Se­curity, and National Security recently organised a 2-day workshop on Education in National Security in Accra, to equip selected educa­tionists and teachers with valuable skills and knowledge to promote national security from the school level. The Ghanaian Times had an inter­view with one of the facilitators, … The post Ghana

The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has sworn into office the reconstituted Governing Board of the National Identification Authority (NIA). The newly appointed Board, chaired by Mr. Moses Afetsi Positive, has been entrusted with the crucial task of guiding the NIA in its mission to enhance and secure our national identification systems. The […] The post Interior

 Salford City have been acquired by a new owner­ship group led by former England internationals David Beckham and Gary Neville, who were already investors in the club, the League Two (fourth-tier) side said on yesterday. The ownership group also in­cludes American-based business­man Declan Kelly and Mervyn Davies, the chairman of Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association. Salford … The post Beckham,

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured stakeholders that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi is not a fleeting development but the result of deliberate and strategic economic management. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG), Dr. Forson reiterated the government’s commitment to […] The post Cedi

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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is ramping up its efforts to enhance tax collection and ensure greater compliance, aligning with government’s broader agenda to reset the nation’s economy. In line with this, acting Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has outlined a comprehensive strategy focusing on broadening the tax net, achieving an ambitious revenue target of GH¢200 […] The post Revenue

A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.

The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the virtual shutdown of all other refugee admissions.

Absa Bank Ghana has commenced 2025 with a remarkable first-quarter performance, underscoring its leadership in Ghana’s banking sector. The bank’s robust financial results, coupled with strategic initiatives, have solidified its position as a frontrunner in the industry. The bank reported a Profit-Before-Tax (PBT) of GH¢686 million for Q1 2025 significantly outperforming its competitors and securing the […] The post Absa

Ghana has taken a bold step forward in the fight against cyber threats with the launch of Africa’s largest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) managed security and digital forensic services centre in Accra. The state-of-the-art facility – established by indigenous firm Virtual InfoSec Africa Limited (VIA) in partnership with Exabeam – aims to revolutionise […] The post Africa’s