The Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education (NJACE), in Wa has matriculated a total of 379 fresh students into its four-year Bachelor of Education programme, as part of its seventh batch and the third cohort under the College’s affiliation with the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Kumasi. According to the […]

Mr. Charles Osei Asibey has officially filed his nomination to contest for the presidency of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), signaling his intention to continue leading the sport on the continent. Mr. Osei Asibey, who has served as President for the past three years and seven months, says his decision is rooted in a […]

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), with support from the Ghana National Fire Service and the National Disaster Management Organisation, has embarked on a special operation to remove traders dealing in explosive chemicals from the market. The exercise, carried out on March 2, 2026, forms part of measures to prevent future fire outbreaks at the busy […]

Based on recent occurrences in the cocoa and gold sectors it appears that President John Mahama’s government has prioritized gold over cocoa. Instead of addressing the structural and financial issues confronting the cocoa sector, the government rather established a new Goldbod that is receiving more attention than cocoa. Prior to establishing Goldbod, the Previous Minerals […] The post DEVELOPMENT

By J. N. Halm It never occurred to her that her commitment to the job was going to get her into such trouble. New to the department, she was bent on doing her very best. But unfortunately for her, coming to work before everyone else, staying after hours to finish her work and staying respectful […] The post The bully, the bullied and the customer appeared first on The

Kenya’s instant payment network, Pesalink, has announced a landmark partnership with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), enabling seamless cross-border transactions across Africa in local currencies. The collaboration allows individuals, SMEs, and businesses to make instant 24/7 bank-to-bank transfers between Pesalink’s 80-plus participants—including banks, fintechs, SACCOs, and telcos—and more than 160 commercial banks and […] The post Pesalink

African Heads of State and Government have formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a coordinated, Africa-led platform designed to accelerate the preparation and facilitation of financing for priority cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063. The launch took place during the Third Presidential High-Level Dialogue of the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions […] The post AFRICA

The Ministry of Finance has announced the “expiration of the restrictions on new domestic bond issuance,” bringing to an end a three-year restrictive measure introduced in 2023 at the height of Ghana’s debt crisis. According to the Ministry, “the three-year restriction was imposed in 2023 to prevent Government from issuing new bonds following the debt […] The post Gov’t

The Ag. Executive Director of the National Theatre, Mr Henry Herbert Malm has disclosed that his out will launch ‘Rhythms of Ghana’ in March as part of events to mark Ghana Month. He said this in an address at the launch of Ghana Month by Media General on March 2, to celebrate the country’s cultural […]

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Kwahu Business Advocacy Association (KBAA) has been inaugurated in Accra. The initiative represents a shift from individual entrepreneurship to a coordinated platform aimed at strengthening the Kwahu community’s influence on industrial and trade policy. The event brought together government officials, development planners and leading entrepreneurs who endorsed the formation of […] The post Trade

By Kenneth Agyei-Duah, Technical Advisor to Commissioner-General, Ghana Revenue Authority Customs administrations function as a nation’s ultimate economic heart; they possess the singular power to either facilitate trade or effectively strangle it. Their mandate is expansive: simultaneously regulating trade flows, securing national revenue, enforcing statutory laws, and safeguarding the physical border. Yet, throughout the developing […] The post Modernising

By Wilfred Kodjo Kedapey In July 2021, when billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson floated briefly in zero gravity aboard a spacecraft launched by Virgin Galactic, millions watched the livestream. It felt like a personal triumph. But it was also something else: a national performance. The backdrop was not just a company logo, but the idea of […] The post How countries

As Ghana gears up for its 2027 local elections, a new study has raised alarm over the persistent violence against women in politics, which continues to hinder democratic participation at the local level. At a joint roundtable hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana and the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), researchers, policymakers, development […] The post New

By Samuel SAM The National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) has launched its “Fugu Wednesday Wear” initiative in Tamale to promote Ghana’s cultural heritage and stimulate growth within the textile and creative industries. The initiative, under the theme “NIB PLC Champions Ghana’s Heritage: Empowering Creativity, Financing Culture and Promoting Tourism”, aligns with government’s declaration of “Fugu […] The post NIB

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

Accra’s transport crisis has become a daily reality for millions of commuters. Whether it is trotro routes that change midway, ride-hailing fares that surge unpredictably, or deteriorating road conditions that slow movement across the city, transport has become one of the most uncertain parts of everyday life. For many residents, the challenge is no longer […] The post Motoring

Iranian state TV reports that Mansoureh Khojaste Bagherzadeh, wife of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed following reported US and Israeli strikes.

President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about weakening judicial independence in parts of the world, citing increasing executive interference. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Judicial Year and the 20th anniversary of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Arusha on March 2, President Mahama warned that institutions once regarded as […]

Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.

Semper Fi have expressed gratitude to organisers of the ROC Cup after narrowly missing out on a place in the final of the scouting tournament held at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon.The competition, supported by Roc Nation and Roc Nation Sports, brought together a number of emerging talents and attracted scouts from several leading European clubs, including Chelsea FC, Manchester City, and Manchester United.In a statement, Semper Fi said the tournament offered a valuable