Standard Chartered Bank tops the 2025 KPMG West Africa Banking Customer Experience Survey in Ghana’s retail segment, retaining first place for the second year with strong digital performance and customer-centric service excellence.

Occupants and owners of temporary structures along the Takoradi-Cape Coast highway who have yet to evacuate risk having their properties demolished. On Monday, 19 January 2026, contractors working on the 73.6-kilometer Takoradi-Cape Coast road redevelopment project under the “Big Push” Agenda began demolishing structures along the highway. The mass demolition exercise started from the PTC […]

Morocco midfielder Brahim Díaz has issued an emotional apology to the nation's football fans after missing a crucial penalty in the final minutes of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal on Sunday, a miss that likely cost the Atlas Lions the title. Senegal went on to win the match 1-0 in extra time.Díaz's missed penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time was the culmination of a chaotic end to normal time, which included a controversial VAR

Police in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region have arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a family member in both eyes with a pair of scissors during a domestic dispute at Sefwi Abrokofe. The suspect, identified as William Gyamfi, popularly known as Kwasi Manso, is alleged to have attacked the victim, Akua […]

By Maame Awinador Kwaning For generations, scholars and citizens alike have grappled with a persistent question: “Why is Africa poor?”. Despite the continent’s vast natural resources and decades of independence, the endurance of extreme poverty and underdevelopment has led many to assume its fate is fixed. Some dismiss the continent as a lost cause, while […] The post From

By Maame Awinador Kwaning For generations, scholars and citizens alike have grappled with a persistent question: “Why is Africa poor?”. Despite the continent’s vast natural resources and decades of independence, the endurance of extreme poverty and underdevelopment has led many to assume its fate is fixed. Some dismiss the continent as a lost cause, while […] The post From

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a tournament rich in history, drama and shifting power dynamics. While some nations have enjoyed recent dominance, others with proud traditions continue to wait for a return to continental glory. For these teams, AFCON is not just a competition but a reminder of past triumphs and unfulfilled potential. […]

Birmingham City have secured winger Ibrahim Osman on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion until the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, marking the 21-year-old Ghanaianâ??s first foray into English football.Brighton cut short Osmanâ??s loan spell at French side Auxerre, where he featured in 14 Ligue 1 matches and provided two assists, to facilitate the move to the Championship club.Osman, a £16million Brighton signing 18 months ago, has yet to break into the first team,

By Prof. Emmanuel S. ASAMOAH Esq. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana are vital drivers of economic growth and employment. However, achieving sustainability amidst economic volatility, resource constraints, and increasing competition remains a significant challenge. This article examines contemporary management practices that enhance business sustainability for Ghanaian SMEs and offers actionable recommendations tailored to […] The post Contemporary

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed it will initiate formal legal proceedings with both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following an incident involving Senegal’s temporary exit from the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final. According to an official communiqué, the move stems from circumstances that unfolded after the referee […]

There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

Last week, I wrote the first article in 2026, which examined critical issues in 2025 which may have repercussions for the country. In the first article, I analysed the 2024 elections results and the violence that characterized the transition to power. I shed light on the record-breaking nolle prosequis that the current Attorney General, Dr. […] The post Development

Most people invest without ever thinking about how the system behind their money actually works. When you buy into a mutual fund, ETF, or closed-end fund, you are relying on investment companies to pool your money with thousands of others and manage it on your behalf. These funds promise diversification, expert management, and simplicity. But […] The post Financial

A fire outbreak has swept through parts of the Dagombaline slum in Kumasi, destroying several makeshift structures and leaving hundreds of residents homeless. Although no casualties were recorded, many affected residents have been displaced and are currently seeking temporary shelter with friends and relatives. The fire, which broke out around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, spread […]

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its anti-narcotics exercise campaign on Friday 16 January 2026, carried out an operation in Budumburam and its surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region. The exercise falls in line with NACOC’s nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse. The successful exercise led to … The post ????????????????????

By Abubakari Saddiq Adams Ghana’s ambitious digital transformation agenda, aimed at enhancing public sector efficiency and curbing corruption, recently came under intense scrutiny. A startling discovery of over 81,000 “ghost names” on the National Service Authority’s (NSA) payroll ignited debates about the effectiveness and transparency of state-backed digital projects. This incident not only highlights potential […] The post ICT

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to investigate issues raised in an investigative report by The Fourth Estate on the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, widely known as Ridge Hospital. In a press release, the ministry acknowledged the publication and noted that the report has been widely circulated on social media. The ministry expressed sympathy … The post Health

New year, new you, a cliché? Every new year comes with expectations. We want more clarity, more growth, more profit, more impact. We want our brands to do better, our businesses to make sense, and our lives to count for something meaningful. But before we rush into plans and projections, I believe it is important […] The post Personal branding

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org When politics becomes a punchline, Ghana confronts a challenge far deeper than economic slowdown alone: the steady erosion of public trust in democratic leadership. Rebuilding the economy and revitalising businesses must therefore proceed alongside the restoration of seriousness, accountability, and credibility in governance. Responsible leadership, transparent decision-making, and a genuine […] The post Trust

The Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Ltd, Haroun Apaw Wiredu, has disclosed that the company sold 313 unserviceable buses for about GHC2,500 each in October 2020. According to him on TV3 Ghana, internal records show that the buses were declared unserviceable and disposed of during the period, generating about GHC2.9 million. The money … The post Metro Mass