A ban on all funeral activ­ities across Asanteman will take effect from Monday, Sep­tember 2, 2025, ahead of the final funeral rites for the late Asantehe­maa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, scheduled for Saturday, Sep­tember 14, 2025. The directive, issued in accor­dance with Asante custom, is to preserve the sanctity and focus of the royal … The post Asantehemaa

Ghana is finally enter­ing an easing cycle of high interest rates. On July 30, 2025, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 300 basis points to 25.0 per cent and signalled room for further easing if disinfla­tion continues. This decision capped months of improving macro readings and marked a turning point … The post Falling

Former Black Stars assistant coach, George Boateng, has expressed delight after being named the new head coach of Belgium club RAEC Mons. The 49-year-old agreed to join the third-tier side after signing a three-year deal on August 18, 2025.He returns to management after leaving Coventry City in November 2024 and has been tasked with the job of leading RAEC Mons to the second tier of Belgium football."I am delighted to announce that I have agreed to become the Head Coach

Rugby League action will return to the Uni­versity of Ghana Rug­by pitch in Legon on Sunday after two teams forfeited their week 11 clashes. Facing challenges with inju­ries, UG Titans and Dragons forfeited their games against Skolars and Accra Panthers. According to the organisers, Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG), UG Titans and Dragons were unable … The post UG Titans, Dragons forfeit

EOCO has listed Honda CR-Vs, Ford F-150s, Range Rovers, and Dodge models as top vehicles linked to stolen car trafficking in Ghana.

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The Trump administration is reviewing over 55 million U.S. visa holders for possible violations, expanding continuous vetting that could lead to revocations and deportations.

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, co-chaired the second plenary session on the ‘Economy: Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa’ at the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TI­CAD-9) in Yokohama, Japan. President Mahama co-chaired the session with former Japanese Prime Minister, Kishida Fumio, with interventions from Presidents of Kenya, South Africa, and Co­moros, … The post Pres

Police Ladies head coach Yusif Basigi has stressed the need for his side not to underrate any opposition ahead of their 2025 WAFU Zone B CAF Women's Champions League Qualifiers. Ghana's Women's Premier League champions will come up against Nigerian heavyweights Bayelsa Queens, Togoâ??s Association Sportive de la Kozah and Beninâ??s Sam Nelly in Group B.The tournament is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, August 23, to September 4.Despite describing

Police Ladies head coach Yusif Basigi has described their CAF Women's Champions League Qualification group as the toughest.The Ghanaian champions have been drawn in Group B alongside Nigerian heavyweights Bayelsa Queens, Togoâ??s Association Sportive de la Kozah and Beninâ??s Sam Nelly.The Polas must fight their way out to secure a place in the Champions League proper later this year.With less than a week to the start of the sub-regional campaign, Police Ladies

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The recent cedi gains and easing inflation have created room for lower borrowing costs, but high lending rates remain a drag on private sector growth, Professor Godfred Bokpin – an economist at the University of Ghana Business School – has said. Speaking at Prudential Bank’s Cedi Appreciation Seminar in Accra, Bokpin […] The post High

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Addressing the persistent revenue shortfalls of government, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has emphasised the need for a management overhaul for the nation’s extractive sector by adopting production sharing agreements. IFS warned that government’s latest fiscal strategy is unlikely to deliver the funds needed to finance its development agenda. In […] The post IFS

Former Hearts of Oak and Liberty Professionals midfielder Bernard Aryee has voiced deep concern over what he describes as the sharp decline of football standards in Ghana.Speaking in an interview, Aryee contrasted the current state of the game with his playing days, when local football was, in his words, â??attractive and excitingâ? and capable of drawing fans to the stadium purely to watch star players."It's honestly tough watching Ghana football these days. These

Mrs. Susana Eduful, presiding judge of Circuit Court 3, in Accra, has remanded 10 individuals, including a 17-year-old into prison custody, following their arraignment for unlawful possession of firearms and preparation to commit a violent crime. The accused appeared before the court on Thursday, August 7, 2025 following a joint security operation atZaabuZongo, a suburb […] The post 10

The Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has granted bail in the sum of GH¢1 million to a car dealer, Dennis Osei Adu Gyamfi, also known as Nana Kwame, who is standing trial for dishonestly receiving a stolen vehicle, contrary to Section 146 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 […] The post Car Dealer Granted GH¢1m Bail in Stolen Mercedes Case

Former Ghana international Bernard Aryee has expressed disappointment with the performances of the Black Stars, questioning the commitment and competitiveness within the current setup.The former Hearts of Oak midfielder, who was part of the Ghana team that won bronze at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, said the present generation of players lacks the hunger and internal rivalry that once pushed the national team to greater heights.â??The last time I had the chance to watch

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has condemned the installation of a billboard at the Flowerpot Interchange, describing it as a violation of national advertisement regulations. A statement signed by Mr Yasir Ahmed Yartey, Head of the Ministry’s Public Relations Unit, said the billboard contravened provisions in the Ghana Standards Authority’s “Advertisement Specification for Outdoor […] The post Highways

The leadership of the Ghana Industrial Workers’ Union-Ghana has called on the government to resuscitate distressed State-Owned Enterprises to reduce youth unemployment in the country. The enterprises are Neoplan Ghana Limited, PBC PLC, Cocoa Processing Company, ALUWORKS, Volta Star Textiles Ltd, Akosombo Industrial Company Limited, New Times Corporation, Graphic Communications Group Limited and Pwalugu Tomato […] The post ICU-Ghana

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has moved decisively to tighten foreign exchange controls by ordering all banks to immediately stop paying out foreign currency cash to large Corporates, unless such withdrawals are directly funded by prior deposits. In a notice issued on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 the central bank expressed concern over the growing practice […] The post BoG