…as LECIAD holds orientation for 2025/26 new entrants. By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Diplomat-in-Residence at the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), University of Ghana (UG), Amb. Kwabena Baah-Duodu, has underscored the significant influence of international forces and actors on the quality of life in the local economy. Speaking at the orientation ceremony for […] The post Global

Ghanaian supporters and officials planning to travel for the upcoming FIFA World Cup have been handed a significant boost after the United States confirmed plans to accelerate visa processing as part of tournament preparations.The assurance follows growing concern over prolonged delays in securing visa appointments, an issue that has affected applicants across multiple categories.The commitment was disclosed by Ghanaâ??s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa,

By Ibrahim Abubakari DINNANI The School of Economics of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has held its second Public Lecture Series at the Nyankpala Campus with a call for stronger research funding and collaboration among educational institutions to enhance quality education in the country. The School of Economics argued that improved research funding would […] The post UDS

Street-to-Smile Project brings hope to street children in Accra The Lady Talata Danladi (L.T.D) Foundation has successfully carried out the first phase of its flagship outreach initiative, the Street-to-Smile Project, reaching street children across parts of Accra with food, clean drinking water, and essential hygiene support. The project focused on meeting immediate needs while restoring […] The post appeared first on

By Lom Nuku AHLIJAH As of January 2026, new electricity tariffs have taken effect in Ghana. These adjustments are not ad hoc measures, nor are they sudden policy impulses. They flow directly from the Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO) process undertaken by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, which is designed to realign electricity prices with the […] The post Dynamics of electricity

By Innocent Samuel APPIAH On January 4, 2026, three prominent intellectuals from the University of Ghana released a technical report that essentially reframes our understanding of the Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod’s) role in the nation’s economic trajectory. Rather than viewing GoldBod through the lens of conventional criticism, this report provides empirical evidence that demands a […] The post GoldBod’s

The Ghana Audit Service has issued a surcharge against 35 contractors to pay US$7.9 million –approximately GH¢94.6 million — to the state. The amount was paid to them as mobilisation fees to execute Agenda 111 hospital projects on 19 sites. Out of the $11.16 million paid to the contractors, they together executed work valued at […]

Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of German-born Ghanaian centre-back Leroy Kwadwo, who has joined the club on a short-term contract running until June 30, 2026.The 29-year-old defender will feature for Borussia Dortmundâ??s U23 side, competing in the Regionalliga, for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.Kwadwo was previously without a club after parting ways with TSV 1860 Munich and has been brought in to add experience and depth to Dortmundâ??s defensive unit.Born

The sprinter bus Seven killed and 18 others were injured following a head-on collision between a Sprinter  bus and a Man Diesel truck at Komenda Asamasa on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Read More... The post 7 Killed In Accident At komenda-Asemasa appeared first on

The Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe is set to meet with the Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and commercial transport operators over the practice of renting vehicles and the creation of artificial scarcity in the transport sector. This was disclosed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu at the Government Accountability […]

Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. The airline will deploy its A350 on new daily services to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town, adding an extra […] The post Emirates

Caged! Michael Antwi Boasiako A Bekwai Circuit Court has slapped a 20-year jail term on a young man who nearly ended the life of a pragya rider after tying him Read More... The post Man Jailed 20 Years For Robbery appeared first on DailyGuide

Ghana Customs officials at the Takoradi Port have intercepted a large consignment of suspected illicit drugs concealed in two 40-foot containers. The interception followed an intelligence-led operation at the Atlantic Read More... The post 25m Suspected

The Accra High Court has granted Kwadwo Owusu Bempah, the General Manager of Akonta Mining a bail of GHC10m with three sureties, one to be justified. Owusu Bempah, together with NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Wontumi are among five accused persons charged with multiple illegal mining offences including felling of trees in […]

The Accra High Court has granted Kwadwo Owusu Bempah, the Operations Manager of Akonta Mining a bail of GHC10m with three sureties, one to be justified. Owusu Bempah, together with NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Wontumi are among five accused persons charged with multiple illegal mining offences including felling of trees in […]

By Dzifa GUNU As Ghana welcomes 2026, I extend warm new year greetings to all Ghanaians with hope and determination. We stand at a defining moment. The Accra Digital Centre hums with possibility. Twenty-eight companies occupy our workspace, building solutions that range from fintech platforms to agricultural technology. Walk through our corridors and you witness […] The post Why digital future

Egypt heads into Wednesdayâ??s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final against Senegal at Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier with high stakes and clear challenges.The Pharaohs face three critical factors they must navigate to keep their title hopes alive: player discipline, match officiating, and potential provocations from Senegal and its supporters.Six Egyptian players, Mohamed El-Shenawy, Ahmed Fathi, Hamdy Fathy, Marwan Attia, Hossam Abdelmajid, and Rami Rabia, are at risk of suspension

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the US has assured Ghana it will not obstruct the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta and Sedina Tamakloe Attionu amid ongoing legal processes.

By Nii Ayitey ARMAH This article evaluates the existing institutional framework of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in view of the notable achievements made in 2025 and suggests reforms aimed at ensuring the sustainability of these accomplishments within a contemporary governance structure for the extractive sector. Although GoldBod has significantly aided in boosting gold exports, […] The post Strengthening

The draw for the Preliminary Round Qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania has been completed, producing several intriguing regional clashes.Twelve of the continentâ??s lowest-ranked sides in the FIFA World Rankings enter at this stage, with six winners advancing to join the other 42 CAF member associations in the group stage of the qualifiers.Southern Africa will see Seychelles and Lesotho face off in a two-legged tie, with