A 26-year-old mechanic, David Ofori, who is facing three counts of stealing, totaling GH¢58,000 was on Monday granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, both of whom must be Public Servants earning not less than GH¢3,500 monthly. The accused, who pleaded not guilty to all three charges, appeared before Her Honour Mrs. […] The post Mechanic Granted GH¢50,000 Bail for stealing 

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, on Wednesday led a government delegation to Adansi Akrofrom to honor the chiefs and youth of the area. The delegation was tasked by President John Dramani Mahama to express the government’s profound appreciation to the people of Brofoyedru, Nananom, and the youth […] The post Helicopter

Stakeholders in the land sector have said that the lack of enforcement of provisions in the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) was a major catalyst for corruption in the sector, according to a graphiconline.com report. At a forum on Land and Corruption in Africa, organised under Transparency International’s initiative, experts noted that the main challenge […] The post Editorial:

A second batch of 955 Community Protection Assistants (CPAs), drawn from Ashanti and Bono regions, under the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service (GPS) has passed out after completing months of intensive Police training at the Police Training School at Patasi in Kumasi. The first batch, made up of 1,200 […] The post 955 Community Protection Assistants pass out 

The reconstructed Kotokuom Bridge has been commissioned and opened for public use by Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister and Mr. Alhasaan Suhini, the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways. The bridge serves 15 communities and was reconstructed after the residents appealed to the government through Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, citing safety […] The post Rehabilitated

Mr Vincent Antwi Agyei, the Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive, says the assembly is finalising modalities for the construction of a model market project to boost the implementation of the government’s touted 24-hour economy policy. He said he had done extensive engagements and consultations with the chiefs and queens as well as other key stakeholders, saying […] The post Sunyani

In a hard-hitting address that has sent shockwaves through the local government machinery, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has issued a stern warning to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), accusing many of them of gross incompetence and complacency. She declared that those failing to deliver on their mandate must “step aside” […] The post G/A

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The country’s labour market has recorded modest improvements in 2024, with about 409,000 more people employed in the fourth quarter according to latest Quarterly Labour Statistics (July Edition) from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The increase in employment helped push the national unemployment rate down to 13.1 percent in Q4 2024 […] The post Unemployment

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Public Services Commission (PSC) has revealed that women account for only 26 percent of public sector management positions, a situation it says requires urgent attention with increased opportunities to promote female participation in leadership. Commission Chairman Prof. Victor Agyeman told B&FT that the low proportion of women in public service decision-making […] The post Women

Constance Agyemang scored twice on Thursday night as Texas State University thumped Stephen F. Austin 5-1 at home to return to winning ways in NCAA Womenâ??s Soccer.The Ghanaian gave The Bobcats an early lead when she pounced on a through ball and sublimely slotted it past the visiting goalkeeper.Texas State doubled their lead on 16 minutes courtesy an own goal but SFA managed to reduce the deficit five minutes later.Watch Constance Agyemang's first goal:GOAL!!! Agyemang

By Samuel SAM Farmlands and properties along the Black and White Volta Rivers in the Upper East, North East, Northern and Savannah Regions risk destruction following spillage from the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has urged residents living along river banks to relocate immediately to avoid loss of lives […] The post Bagre Dam

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Global and African leaders have urged renewed investments in inclusive and robust data systems to accelerate Africa’s transformation, warning that without urgent action inequity, climate risks and weak accountability will continue to stall progress. This call came at the Pre-Global Data Festival High-Level Meeting in Accra that gathered senior officials from […] The post Renewed

The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but residents are waiting for permanent homes.

Visa, a world leader in digital payments and Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd, a leading financial institution in Ghana, have announced their collaboration on a new Fleet Solution for corporate and enterprise customers. This innovative solution aims to digitize fleet and fuel expenses, providing enhanced visibility and accountability for businesses. Visa Commercial Fleet Solutions will enable […] The post Visa,

The story of Joseph in Sacred Scriptures seems to be re-incarnating in this day and age in the New Patriotic Party, as it seems to be reflecting in Alan-NPP relationship.. Joseph was the favourite of his father and Alan was also the favourite of majority of NPP members. Joseph was hated by his brothers, just […] The post Is Alan Kyerematen the Joseph of NPP? appeared first on The

While some people claim highlife is dying out, others also hold the opinion that there are still younger musicians projecting the genre. According to veteran highlife musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Kofi Kinaata is an artiste he can bank his hopes on when it comes to continuing the highlife legacy. “With the direction he wants to go, […] The post Kofi Kinaata is next to take

President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons, has raised concern over shortage of guitar players in the country. Speaking to Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he linked the situation to his “one musician, one musical instrument” campaign pledge, which he said has not yet been fulfilled but is still […] The post Ghana facing shortage of guitar

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has denied allegations that it substituted an Akan and Ewe inscriptions on the welcome signs at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra with a Ga greeting. Social media reports indicated that the Ga term “Oobak?” has replaced the Akan pleasantries “Akwaaba” and “Woezor” (Ewe). The allegations came after some Ga […] The post GTA

Three vibrant firms have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Africa–Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) 2025 in Singapore to launch four scalable carbon projects. These are agroforestry, clean water, clean cookstoves, and biochar embedded directly within Ghana’s cocoa value chain. The MoU underscores the strategic convergence of African natural capital with Asian financial markets. […] The post Three

The Ebonyi government has announced an increment in the minimum wage of state civil servants from N70,000 to N90, 000. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebe made the disclosure on Thursday, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state Executive Council, EXCO, meeting. Omebe explained that the increment was to enhance […] The post Ebonyi Govt increases workers’