Major General Richard Addo Gyane was yesterday officially pulled out the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, ending his tenure as Commandant of the centre. He made history in 2022 when he was appointed as the Commandant of the Centre, becoming the first non-infantry army officer to hold the position. In his … The post Maj. Gen. Gyane pulled out of KAIPTC
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) inaugurated its new office in the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region to enhance service delivery to customers. The facility will serve as a centre of excellence, providing a full range of DVLA services, including vehicle registration, licensing, renewals, compliance and enforcement, driver testing, and vehicle inspections. … The post DVLA
The Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has commissioned a court complex house in his constituency, Effutu, with a renewed commitment to champion an independent judiciary. According to Mr Afenyo-Markin, “without a strong, independent judiciary, the very fabric of our democracy begins to erode. A strong, independent judiciary is crucial.” At the inauguration of the … The post Minority
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has made a number of proposals to the Constitutional Review Committee. He made the proposal when the Committee consulted him as part of the ongoing nationwide consultations. The consultations aimed at reforming Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The Speaker highlighted the importance of developing a Constitution that reflects Ghana’s […] The post Constitutional
AngloGold Ashanti plc has agreed to sell its interests in two gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire to Resolute Mining Limited (“Resolute”) as it continues to sharpen its focus on its operating assets and development projects in the United States. The company will sell Centamin West Africa Holdings Limited (“CWAH”), which owns the Doropo Project and … The post AngloGold agrees
The World Bank’s food price index is projected to fall by 7.0 per cent in 2025 year-on-year and edge down in 2026. All three components of the index are expected to decline in 2025, grains by 11 per cent and oils and meals, and other foods, by 7 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively. … The post Prices of grains, oils and other food to fall this year – World Bank
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has officially designated Ms Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, to represent him and lead Ghana’s high-level delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) 2025, taking place in Indiana, USA from June 2–5, 2025. The 2025 GEC is hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) under the auspices … The post Minister
The University of Aberdeen, Scotland, Centre for Maritime Law Security, and National Security recently organised a 2-day workshop on Education in National Security in Accra, to equip selected educationists and teachers with valuable skills and knowledge to promote national security from the school level. The Ghanaian Times had an interview with one of the facilitators, … The post Ghana
The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has sworn into office the reconstituted Governing Board of the National Identification Authority (NIA). The newly appointed Board, chaired by Mr. Moses Afetsi Positive, has been entrusted with the crucial task of guiding the NIA in its mission to enhance and secure our national identification systems. The […] The post Interior
Salford City have been acquired by a new ownership group led by former England internationals David Beckham and Gary Neville, who were already investors in the club, the League Two (fourth-tier) side said on yesterday. The ownership group also includes American-based businessman Declan Kelly and Mervyn Davies, the chairman of Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association. Salford … The post Beckham,
The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured stakeholders that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi is not a fleeting development but the result of deliberate and strategic economic management. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG), Dr. Forson reiterated the government’s commitment to […] The post Cedi
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is ramping up its efforts to enhance tax collection and ensure greater compliance, aligning with government’s broader agenda to reset the nation’s economy. In line with this, acting Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has outlined a comprehensive strategy focusing on broadening the tax net, achieving an ambitious revenue target of GH¢200 […] The post Revenue
A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.
The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the virtual shutdown of all other refugee admissions.
Absa Bank Ghana has commenced 2025 with a remarkable first-quarter performance, underscoring its leadership in Ghana’s banking sector. The bank’s robust financial results, coupled with strategic initiatives, have solidified its position as a frontrunner in the industry. The bank reported a Profit-Before-Tax (PBT) of GH¢686 million for Q1 2025 significantly outperforming its competitors and securing the […] The post Absa
Ghana has taken a bold step forward in the fight against cyber threats with the launch of Africa’s largest and most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) managed security and digital forensic services centre in Accra. The state-of-the-art facility – established by indigenous firm Virtual InfoSec Africa Limited (VIA) in partnership with Exabeam – aims to revolutionise […] The post Africa’s
Gabon President, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit – on the Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu. The distinguished award recognises Elumelu’s enduring contribution to Africa’s economic […] The post Tony
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