The peaceful Coastal town of Brenu Akyinim, near Elmina in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality, has metamorphosed into a chaotic illegal mining scene with many children abandoning their education for galamsey. The post Galamsey: Students trade classrooms for risky beach mining appeared first on

Doctors in India say 270 bodies have been recovered from the site of Thursday’s plane crash in Ahmedabad. The London-bound aircraft crashed into a residential area shortly after take-off killing all but one of the 242 passengers and crew members, a 40-year-old British man. Officials have also been trying to establish how many people were […] The post Air India plane crash death toll rises to

The row caused consternation with some wondering how they should mourn former leader Edgar Lungu.

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is set to unveil a new investment fund structure to address prohibitive costs that have prevented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from accessing public capital markets, Managing Director Abena Amoah has told B&FT. The proposed SME fund, developed in partnership with […] The post GAX

By Joshua AMLANU Ecobank Ghana Plc is aiming to leverage its financial strength to play a pivotal role in the rollout of government’s ambitious 24-hour economy policy, set to launch on July 1, 2025, as the bank leverages its financial muscle and strategic focus to bolster businesses and drive national growth. This commitment comes following […] The post Ecobank pledges support for govt’s

By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) says it is working with cement producers to ensure that prices reflect the cedi’s recent appreciation against major trading currencies. The Director-General of GSA, Prof. Alex Dodoo, stated that most manufacturers have already submitted their pricing for June. However, the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee, he said, is […] The post GSA,

Zoomlion wishes to clarify the following for the general public, media, and all stakeholders about information circulating in the public domain concerning its contracts. This addresses a letter from the Office of the President dated June 11, 2025, regarding our expired contract with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). Contract Simply Reached Natural Expiration: The YEA […] The post Zoomlion

The inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance™ (West Africa) will convene senior executives, board members, legal professionals, and public sector leaders in Accra on June 26, 2025. The invitation-only event will address critical governance, compliance, and risk management challenges facing institutions across the continent. The forum, organized by Eunomia Risk Advisory, will examine how governance […] The post African

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM  Identification cards for eligible refugees will be introduced within weeks, providing documented status that could unlock access to financial services and formal employment for thousands of displaced persons, Tetteh Padi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) has disclosed. He added that his outfit is working with the National […] The post Non-citizen

In a historic step toward enhancing directional leadership development and boardroom professionalism across the nation and the continent, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has officially approved Professor Douglas Boateng’s pioneering book on boardroom governance. Following a rigorous independent review, the publication titled ‘Practical Perspectives on Boardroom Governance’ has been praised for its clarity, […] The post NaCCA

Chelsea, Los Angeles FC open their campaigns today Two cup winners collide in Group D of the 2025 Club World Cup on Monday, as Chelsea and Los Angeles FC open their campaigns at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The maiden battle pits the Conference League champions against the US Open Cup holders, who had to take a unique scenic route to enter the […] The post Today’s FIFA 2025 Club

A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.