Ghana’s external sector has posted back-to-back trade surpluses over the past two years—a rare bright spot in a challenging macroeconomic landscape. But beneath this headline achievement lies a complex interplay of exchange-rate dynamics, global price movements, and looming competitive threats that policymakers and exporters can no longer ignore. In 2023, Ghana recorded total exports valued […] The post Cedi gains hurt

Members of the Minority in Parliament have stormed the premises of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to protest the continued detention of the Ashanti regional Chairman of the New Patritic Party (NPP), Chairman Wontumi. They sat on the road in front of EOCO to drum home their demands. Watch events unfolding live: The post LIVESTREAM: Minority MPs storm EOCO over detention

Minority Members of Parliament on Thursday, May 29, 2025 staged a walk out from Parliament and marched to the office of the Economic Crime and Organised Office (EOCO) to protest Chairman Wontumi’s detention. Upon arriving at the office of EOCO, the Minority MPs sat on the street in front of EOCO’s office for minutes to […] The post Minority MPs sit on the

The Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has asked the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to immediately revoke the 50 million Cedis bail to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti regional chairman, Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly called Chairman Wontumi. According to him, the bail condition is just to punish him. The Minority Leader’s first day […] The post Wontumi’s

Two million children in Ghana are currently trapped in child labour, a figure experts warn could rise unless urgent measures are taken. Globally, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 160 million children are involved in child labour—over 60 million girls and 70 million boys. Nearly half of these children are in hazardous work conditions, […] The post Government

Ghana’s Unity Cup game against Nigeria on Wednesday night will definitely not live long in the memories of Ghanaians, for obvious reasons. The Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat to their sworn rivals, Nigeria, with a calamitous first half performance. What the encounter, however, will be remembered for is the birth of a star, Caleb […] The post The goal was to

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was today elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah will assume office on 1 September 2025, for a five-year term, following the end of the second mandate of current President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Tah was elected by the […] The post Sidi Ould Tah elected 9th president

Urban decongestion is often framed as a necessity for order, mobility, and modernization, but when executed without foresight, it can stifle economic activity, particularly in cities where informal trade is a lifeline.  Accra’s recent decongestion efforts raise critical questions: Are we creating functional urban spaces, or are we inadvertently draining economic vibrancy from our streets? […] The post Empty

Passengers left stranded on Salaga-Tamale route as drivers protest 15% fare cut directive by refusing to operate, insisting a 10% reduction is the most they can offer. The post Salaga-Tamale: Passengers stranded as drivers reject 15% fare reduction first appeared on 3News.

Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Beiwuribe has called on the Savannah Diamond Cement Company to reduce the prices of cement, citing the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar. Speaking during a tour of the company’s operations in Buipe, the Minister stressed the need for key industry players to respond to favorable economic […] The post Savannah

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It has been confirmed that a total of thirty-three rooms have been affected in a fire accident at Maaha Beach Resort and Vision Beach resort in the Ellemeble District of the Western Region. A swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) curtailed the wild fire from escalating on a Wednesday [May 28, 2025] […] The post 33 rooms affected in Maaha Beach Resort,

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has announced that he’s formed an exploratory committee geared towards uniting the members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and preparing the party ahead of the 2028 elections. The committee has been tasked to engage stakeholders, listen to the voices of the grassroots of the NPP […] The post Bryan Acheampong

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has announced that he’s formed an exploratory committee geared towards uniting the members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and preparing the party ahead of the 2028 elections. The committee has been tasked to engage stakeholders, listen to the voices of the grassroots of the NPP […] The post Bryan

The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Seidu, in connection with a robbery incident that occurred at Offinso Abofour. A statement by the police said the suspect was apprehended on May 25, 2025 during a targeted Police operation. Preliminary investigations indicate that the robbery resulted in the theft of a […] The post Suspect in gold robbery at Offinso Abofour

Kassim Mingle-Ocansey, Nations FC’s Head Coach, has set his eyes on winning his first Ghana Premier League title as a coach and for the club. Nations are a step away from earning their first top flight title, as they sit atop the log with 60 points, three ahead of second-place Gold Stars after 32 league […] The post My goal is to win the league with Nations FC-Kassim Mingle

The Black Stars succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to fierce rivals Nigeria at the G-tech Community Stadium on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the Unity Cup. An insipid first half saw Ghana completely dominated by the Super Eagles. Otto Addo’s relative young squad were reeling after the first 45 minutes but to their credit, they […] The post Talking points from Ghana’s Unity Cup clash

Concerns raised about the stability of the Cedi are understandable, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said. Dr Asiama assured that Ghana’s domestic policy stance is strong enough to cushion such shifts. Speaking at a Private Investor Roundtable, at the ongoing African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings in Abidjan […] The post If

A report dubbed “Governance Series Report Wave 1”, launched by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has revealed that over 70% of Ghanaians believe that the current political system we operate in Ghana offers little or no space for them to influence decision-making in governance. The report also stated that nearly 1 in 6 citizens interviewed, […] The post Over

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Dr. Abdulla Al Mandoos, paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his office in Accra. The Ambassador congratulated the Minister on his appointment and expressed his desire to explore potential areas of collaboration that would benefit both countries. During the […] The post Ghana-UAE