The Ministry of Energy clarifies that the government will not sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ghana, has announced a list of Virtual Asset Services to be licensed and regulated under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act. Parliament has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPS) Bill. The Bill outlines the legal and regulatory framework for regulating Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers in […]
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has assured delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that they will work together to ensure victory for the NPP if he is elected as flagbearer on January 31. Dr Bawumia said that the NPP needs to be restored to its rightful place, and he would ensure that is […]
In a landmark economic shift, the cedi has ended 2025 with a staggering 32% appreciation against the dollar, breaking a three-decade-long cycle of annual depreciation. This historic performance coincides with the 60th anniversary of the local currency, which was first introduced in 1965 to replace the British West African pound. The depreciation jinx, which saw […]
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has issued an urgent plea to the Ministry of Transport and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to intervene in a worsening labour crisis at the Tema Port. A standoff between port management and unskilled labourers (porters) over compensation rates has led to a near-total collapse in the […]
There is some relief for motorists and commuters following the partial opening of the Nungua Barrier stretch of the Accra–Tema Beach Road, aimed at easing the long-standing traffic burden on the corridor. During a visit to the project site, our news team observed improved traffic flow as sections of the road were reopened, reducing diversions […]
Kwesi Appiah has etched his name into Sudanese football history after guiding the Jediane to qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Sudan sealed their place as one of the best third-placed teams following Morocco’s crucial victory over Zambia, a result that confirmed their progression even before the final […]
Burn injuries remain a major public health concern in Ghana, particularly among children, with unsafe living conditions, poor supervision and limited awareness contributing to the growing number of cases. At the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital alone, more than 1,000 childhood burn cases are recorded each year, with spikes often occurring during festive seasons. Health professionals […]
South Africa sealed qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations after edging Zimbabwe 3–2 in a dramatic Group B finale played on Monday, 29 December. A last-gasp penalty from Oswin Appollis proved decisive in Marrakech, ensuring the 1996 champions advanced as second-placed finishers in the group with six […]
Residents of Mayoro and its environs in the Kassena Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region are cut off from the regional capital as a result of broken bridges over the Mayoro river and Navio river, especially during rainy season. A pregnant woman in labor died before reaching the hospital through a long route. Residents […]
A taskforce from NAIMOS has Stormed several illegal Mining Sites at Hiawa, in the Amenfi Central District. The task force destroyed assorted illegal mining equipment including makeshift structures, water pumping machines and wooden gold washing platforms among others. This is contained in a press statement issued on December 29. “The Taskforce has intensified its anti […]
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt sympathy to world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following a tragic road traffic accident on Monday on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The incident, which took place on one of the country’s busiest highways, resulted in the death of two individuals. Anthony Joshua was injured in the crash and […]
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested five Chinese for mining illegally along the Birim River. The arrest took place on December 29, 2026. “NAIMOS commenced the conduct of series of raids on illegal mining sites at Akyem Oda in the Birim Central Municipality. The raids led to the arrest of five (5) […]
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has informed all freight forwarders, customs house agents, and cross-border traders of the directives regarding the Letter of Commitment (LOC) process and compliance requirements for cross-border trade. LOC Applicability The BoG in a statement that the Letter of Commitment is an export document generated through the Integrated Customs Management System […]
The Police in the Ashanti Region have announced that they have gunned down three suspected armed robbers to prevent a planned highway robbery along the Anwiankwanta–Obuasi Highway in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, identified as Seidu Issah, Musah Yakubu, and Yahaya Munkaila, also known as Tijani, were gunned down on 24th December 2025 when they […]
The Police in the Ashanti Region have announced that they have gunned down three suspected armed robbers to prevent a planned highway robbery along the Anwiankwanta–Obuasi Highway in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, identified as Seidu Issah, Musah Yakubu, and Yahaya Munkaila, also known as Tijani, were gunned down on 24th December 2025 when they […]
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