CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has said that the Republic of Ghana should find a way to immortalise the memories of the victims of the helicopter accident. He said these are men who died in the line of their duty Speaking on the New Day show on TV3, Monday, August […]

Dr. Samuel Sarpong was born at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region on 10th November 1957. Until his untimely demise on August 6, 2025 when he was involved in the Military Helicopter crash at Sikaman in the Akrofuom district, Dr. Sarpong was the first National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The late Dr. […] The post Profile of Late Samuel Sarpong alias Okofo Sarpong

 Newly qualified doctors and dentists will, from October this year, undergo a Common Licensing Examination, the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed. Mr Akandoh explained that the examination would ensure that every practitioner licensed in the country attained a uniform national standard of knowledge and skill regardless of where each person was trained. … The post Newly

A second Japanese boxer has died from a brain injury suffered at an event in Tokyo. Hiromasa Urakawa, 28, died on Saturday after he was beaten via knockout in the eighth round of his fight with Yoji Saito on 2 August. It follows the death of Shigetoshi Kotari on Friday from injuries sustained during a separate bout […] The post Second boxer dies from brain injury after Tokyo event appeared

First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said that on all counts, the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) has impacted positively, with strong reserve accumulation, stability in the exchange rate, and easing inflation. He said these have helped to improve the country’s credit profile from restrictive default to B- […]

 The Global Evan­gelical Church (GEC) has ended its 2025 nation­al Synod on the theme: “Preaching Christ and His Second Coming”. It was attended by delegates from across the country to de­liberate on pertinent issues at the highest level of decision making for the growth of the church. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Moderator of … The post GEC urges govt not to be complacent

By Raymond DENTEH Ghana’s poultry sector is not merely underperforming—it is structurally constrained and at risk of further collapse unless deliberate national action is taken. With over 400,000 metric tonnes of poultry meat imported annually—mostly from the European Union (EU), Brazil, the United States and now China, Ghana’s domestic poultry producers have been systematically edged […] The post Reviving

 A Sub-Divisional Chief of Dzagbaku-Akatorfeme of Mepe, Togbe Korsi Amekunutsi II, has called on the youth to cherish and protect the rich culture values of the country for the benefit of the present and future generations, and avoid the adoption of foreign culture which is strange to the Ghanaian. Togbe Amekunutsi said the growth of … The post Togbe Amekunutsi II urges

Convener of the Fix the Country Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has the investigations into the helicopter crash should be devoid of speculations. He says this is not the time for ’emotive grandstanding’. In a post on his Facebook page, the legal practitioner said, “Investigating the causes of the accident, and determining how as a society we […]

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has paid tribute to the Defence Minister Dr Edwrad Omane Boamah, who died in a helicopter crash. Mr Otchere-Darko says that with the death of Omane Boamah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has lost a most formidable political strategist “With Dr. Omane Boamah’s passing, […]

 Tears flowed, heads buried in hand­kerchiefs to mop the tears, as the nation gathered to lower into graves, the remains of Dr Ibrahim Murtala Moham­med, the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, the Acting Deputy National Se­curity Coordinator, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. This … The post Murtala

Ghanaian attacker Isaac Nuhu marked his return to competitive football in style as he found the back of the net to help KAS Eupen secure a 2-0 win over RFC Liege in the Belgian Challenger Pro League on Sunday.The 23-year-old winger had been sidelined for an extended period due to a serious knee injury that kept him out of action for several months.His comeback was eagerly anticipated by the club and supporters, and he did not disappoint at the Kehrwegstadion.The derby clash remained

By Joshua AMLANU The economy has shown signs of stability after years of turbulence, with a sharp cedi rebound, improved fiscal balances and easing inflation. But analysts warn the gains could be short-lived without tackling deeper structural weaknesses. A mid-year economic review by Emerging Markets (EM) Advisory described the cedi’s 42.6 percent appreciation against the […] The post Economic

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Credit enquiries in the financial sector more than doubled in 2024, driven by a surge in digital lending and greater use of credit data by financial institutions. According to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Credit Reporting Activity Report 2024, a total of 29.5 million credit searches […] The post Credit checks double on digital lending

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Importers & Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has renewed calls for a fundamental overhaul of port operations, warning that improved efficiency is vital to boost competitiveness and drive economic growth. The association also flagged the widening gap between the interbank and black-market exchange rates as a major driver of surging […] The post IEAG

Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, says that government remains the core partner to Ghana’s business community and will continue to provide sound policies and interventions that support their growth, expansion and sustainability. “Government is a partner, not a competitor; and we’re creating an enabling environment—policy stability, digitization, lower taxes, reliable energy, skills development and smart […] The post Govt’s