As part of its longstanding commitment to fostering sustainable communities, Standard Chartered continues to drive initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and awareness among young people. In line with this vision, the Bank recently organised an impactful environmental sustainability session with students from the Nii Amugi Cluster of Schools in Accra. The session, held under the […] The post Standard

Accra Hearts of Oak have been hit with a significant setback after FIFA officially imposed a three-transfer window registration ban on the club. The punishment follows the Phobians’ failure to settle a $150,000 debt owed to their former Technical Director, Rene Hiddink. In a letter issued through FIFA’s Legal and Compliance Division on 21 August […]

Daniel Asomani   Visionary Organisation Development and Entrepreneurial Club (VODEC) Africa has launched the National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum (NELEP) 2025, scheduled for September 22, 2025, at the University of Read More... The post Emerging Leaders

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has strongly rejected claims that cocoa farmers in Ghana are being underpaid, insisting that producers here enjoy the highest farmgate price in West Africa. In a statement backed by fresh market data, COCOBOD dismissed reports suggesting that Ivorian farmers are better off, calling such claims “factually inaccurate and misleading.” It […] The post COCOBOD

Two serving police officers accused in connection with the theft of 16 CZ assault rifles from the Ghana Police Service armoury have once again been remanded into custody by the Circuit Court in Accra. Lance Corporal William Atia Asitanga, 32, and Lance Corporal Sulemana Zanya Abdul-Rahman, 27, appeared before a differently constituted court, following their […] The post 2 Police Officers

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi, Blay Nyamekye Armah, has raised concern over the absence of a paramount chief in Sekondi for more than 20 years, saying it has slowed down the constituency’s development. He argued that the lack of a traditional leader has weakened both political and cultural influence, leaving Sekondi behind in … The post Sekondi MP expresses worry

The Member of Parliament for Akatsi South and First Deputy Speaker of the 9th Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has donated GH¢100,000 in cash to support victims of the March/April rainstorm disaster in his constituency. In a post, Mr. Ahiafor said the donation was in addition to his earlier support of bags of cement and roofing sheets, … The post Bernard Ahiafor donates cash

The Police in the Western Region have arrested a man for allegedly killing his younger brother at Manpong-Pepease, a suburb of Sekondi. The suspect, Anthony Acquah, is said to have stabbed his 17-year-old brother, Francis Mensah, to death during a misunderstanding on Saturday, 16th August 2025. According to the police, Acquah went into hiding after … The post Police arrest man for killing

Shatta Wale’s supporters at the EOCO Headquarters   Dancehall superstar Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, was released on a GH¢5m revised bail yesterday, following his struggles Read More... The post EOCO

The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG’s) decision to halt unbacked dollar cash withdrawals by large corporations should be seen not as bureaucratic meddling but as a necessary step in the long struggle to protect national resources. For too long, practices that drained foreign exchange without clear justification were tolerated. The result has predictably been mounting pressure […] The post Editorial:

Dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., popularly known as Shatta Wale, has expressed gratitude to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for what he describes as fair and respectful treatment during his arrest and detention. In a TikTok live session on the evening of August 21, shortly after his release, Shatta Wale assured … The post Shatta Wale expresses

The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has urged civil society groups and religious bodies to speak out against what he describes as unfair treatment by the government, following the arrest and release of dancehall artist Shatta Wale. His call comes amidst the arrest of Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., … The post Speak up! Salam Mustapha urges

 THE newly appointed Metropolitan, Munici­pal and District Chief Executives (MMDCES) and Coordinating Directors in the Northern and Oti Regions have ended a three -day training workshop to deepen their knowledge on the implemen­tation of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohe­sion Project (SOCO). The idea of the workshop was to deepen the capacity of … The post MMDFCEs,

The conflict that has put rebels in control of much of the east of the country has left victims with no legal recourse and dismantled many of the clinics that offered care.

 Manchester United blocked any chance of Harry Magu­ire leaving the club this summer but the defender feels it would be “silly” to want to quit now anyway. United triggered an option on Maguire’s contract in January, keeping him at Old Trafford for a further year, at a point when head coach Ruben Amorim said his … The post Not the right time to quit Man Utd – Maguire appeared

Per the Bank of Ghana (BoG) rate on Friday, August 22, the Cedi was buying at 10.9445 and selling at 10.9555 to a Dollar. The Pound Sterling was buying at 14.6865 and selling at 14.7022. Euro is buying at 12.7045 and selling at 12.7171. On Thursday, August 21, the Cedi was buying at 10.8146 and […]

 THE Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Doris Daban­ka Awuah-Bekoe, has ordered Adamus Resources (Pty) Limited, an Australian company affiliat­ed with Mr Paul List, to pay the cedi equivalent of US$50,000 as security for costs in a legal action it initiated in Ghana. The amount, to be paid within … The post Court orders Adamus Australia to

A ban on all funeral activ­ities across Asanteman will take effect from Monday, Sep­tember 2, 2025, ahead of the final funeral rites for the late Asantehe­maa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, scheduled for Saturday, Sep­tember 14, 2025. The directive, issued in accor­dance with Asante custom, is to preserve the sanctity and focus of the royal … The post Asantehemaa

Former Accra Lions defender Christopher Acheampong has joined Bulgarian outfit PFC Montana in the summer transfer window.The 25-year-old signed a deal to join Montana on loan from CSKA 1948 for the rest of the 2025/26 season.Acheampong moves to The Glory in search of regular game times after struggles to command a place at CSKA due to injuries."CSKA transfers Christopher Acheampong to Montana until the end of the 2025/26 season. The 25-year-old right-back will have the opportunity

Mr Isaac Yawson, the District Chief Executive for Twifo-Atti- Morkwa, has assured the public that not all politicians are corrupt and urged them to have confidence in the system. The post