By Edwin Alfred Nii Obodai PROVENCAL (Dr) This paper was motivated by the launch of the code of conduct for Appointees on 5th May, 2025 by President John Dramani. This set me thinking and I asked myself that “if governance is a continuum, what major initiatives had been implemented by previous administrations to ensure that […] The post SOEs performance (1983–2025) appeared first on The

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has disclosed that the Ghana Water Company has not made any payment of electricity bills in the last 7 months. The Minister made the disclosure at a meeting between the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy and other agencies in the energy sector on Thursday, May 15, […] The post Ghana Water hasn’t made

Kumawood people must get higher education to qualify for government jobs – Otele advises

A 9-year-old girl is in critical condition and receiving treatment at the St. Gregory Hospital at Buduburam in the Gomoa East district of the Central region. Two others, including a pregnant woman, have also been injured through same incident and are receiving treatment at the same facility. The woman was taking a rest with the […] The post Buduburam: One

Author Abi Daré has been awarded the £10,000 prize for her second novel, And So I Roar.

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its strong economic partnership with Ghana, announcing over €1billion in infrastructure and development investments under the ‘Team Europe’ initiative for the period 2021 to 2027. Speaking at this year’s Europe Day celebration in Accra, EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly disclosed that the EU […] The post €1bn

This year marks a significant milestone for Hubtel, a company that has grown to become one of the giants in Ghana’s payment ecosystem and digital space. Celebrating 20 years of excellence, Hubtel’s journey from its humble beginnings to its current market leadership is a story of perseverance, innovation, and commitment to providing seamless digital solutions. […] The post Celebrating

Let me tell you a story. In 2021, amidst the pandemic, a young teacher in Kenya named Amina found herself navigating new territory. Her school had been shut for months, and her students — mostly from low-income households — were slipping behind. But through a partnership between the Kenyan Ministry of Education and Eneza Education […] The post Edtech

CUTS International Accra and the Center for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSME) are urging the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to commence stakeholder consultations to reduce electricity tariffs for the third quarter of 2025. This call is driven by substantial improvements in macroeconomic conditions and declining electricity input costs, which the organizations argue should […] The post CSOs

By Prince HODEDZI Precisely on September 27, 2024, I made a post on my WhatsApp status, predicting three (3) major outcomes likely to play out after the December 7 Presidential Elections. Out of the 3 possible outcomes, I predicted: “Should Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia lose the 2024 elections and he decides to contest in 2028 for […] The post Is Dr. Bawumia homeless? appeared first on The

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Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the resignation from the Board of Directors of Mr. Arimeyaw Ibn Saeed, a Non-Executive Director of the Bank and representative of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), the Bank’s second largest shareholder, effective April 28, 2025. Mr. Ibn Saeed was formally appointed to the Board of Republic […] The post Arimeyaw Ibn Saeed

By Samuel SAM STAR-Ghana Foundation has called for greater gender and youth inclusivity in the ongoing reconstitution of Regional Peace Councils (RPCs) across the country, urging the National Peace Council (NPC) to adhere to the minimum threshold of 30% women’s representation in public governance, as stipulated by the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act, 2024. In […] The post STAR-Ghana

Motorists on the 40-kilometer N1 highway stretch from Asemase to Nkroful Junction in the Western Region are calling for rehabilitation works on the stretch to be expedited before the rains set in. The project, which is being spearheaded by the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, is a collaboration of the Regional Coordinating Council, Ghana Highways […] The post WR:

By Elizabeth PUNSU The Kumasi City Market Traders Union (KCMTU) has thrown its full support behind the Chief Executive of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Richard Ofori-Agyeman – popularly known as King Zuba – in his determined efforts to decongest the city. The support of KCMTU comes after a careful assessment of the ongoing decongestion exercise […] The post KCMTU

The Jual Group launched its ABB energy distribution solution in Ghana at the Marriot Hotel in Accra on Tuesday. The launch was attended by dignitaries from the construction industry as well as architects and members from the Ghana Association of Engineers. The Jual group with its headquarters in Accra was incorporated in 2001, and since […] The post Jual Group launches ABB energy distribution

Farmers in the Upper East Region are receiving early weather forecasts and climate-smart seed support to minimize the impact of dry spells and boost food security. The post Upper East farmers receive early weather alerts ahead of wet season first appeared on 3News.

Ghana’s economic landscape in 2025 presents a striking paradox. The cedi has emerged as one of the world’s best-performing currencies, appreciating by approximately 16% against the US dollar and contributing to a decline in inflation to 21.2% by April 2025. This remarkable turnaround follows a turbulent 2024 when the currency depreciated by nearly 24%, fueling […] The post  Ghana’s

Yinson Ghana and West African Rescue Association (WARA)/International SOS Ghana have once again partnered with the Ghana Health Service Ahanta West to celebrate World Malaria Day. This year’s event took place in Agona Nkwanta, located in the Western Region of Ghana. World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25, aims to raise global awareness about […] The post Uniting