Absa Group earnings has been increased by 10 per cent in 2024, under­pinned by a ma­terial improvement in the second half, demonstrating meaningful progress after a disappointing first half. Earnings were driven by both a more supportive operating envi­ronment as well as deliberate steps taken to support performance. “Our organisation rallied in the second half, … The post Absa

 The Chairman of the Par­liamentary Select Commit­tee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs, Dr Godfrey Jasaw, has called for stronger support for African women in ag­riculture and entrepreneurship to address structural and institutional challenges hampering their growth. He stressed that since women on continent form 63 per cent of actors in the agricultural value chain, … The post Dr

 The Bishop of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana, Right Reverend Andrew Mbeah-Baiden, has called on christians to give freely towards the furtherance of the work of God at all times. With that, he said, the reward for such kind gestures were multiple blessings of God and life fulfillments experienced only by … The post Methodist Church

According to the General Manager, “illegal connection also affects the distribution system by overloading transformers which eventually leads to the breakdown of transformers and outages”. “The company has the author­ity to prosecute persons en­gaged in such illegal acts within ECG network by an Executive Instrument (EI) 38 of the Ap­pointment of Public Prosecution Instrument (2010)”, … The post MD

 The Ashanti West Regional office of the Electricity Company of Gha­na (ECG) intends to spend nearly GH¢29.7 million on projects to improve system reliability and enhance operational efficiency. Among the projects would be the creation of a new 11 kv (kilovolts) feeder from the Kumasi Asekyem Primary Substation to relieve the 11kv Kokoben and Ampabame … The post ECG Ashanti West to spend

The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.

A Businessman and a farmer appeared before the Amasaman Circuit Court in the Greater Accra Region, over alleged GH¢120,000 land fraud. Nii Korley Sai Boni IV, 53, and Kingsley Oblitey Quan­sah Commey, 44, were granted GH¢150,000.00 bail with two sureties each. They were accused of granting 20 plots of land without titles to Mr Raymond … The post Businessman, farmer in trouble over alleged

5 things every Ghanaians should consider before they ‘japa’

 The Ahafo Regional Commander of Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Deputy Commissioner of Immi­gration (DCOI) Francis Palmdeti, has urged District and Sector Commanders in the Ahafo Region to be proactive and strategic in the discharge of their duties. He said the evolving nature of immigration management and en­forcement required that personnel of the GIS explored innovative … The post Immigration

Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo has been appointed a member of the Finance Committee of Parliament. Mr Tsekpo holds an HND in Entrepreneurship and Finance, a Degree in Entrepreneurship and a Masters in Industrial Finance and Investment. “I’m happy as a member of Parliament for the good people of Hohoe serving my motherland,” […] The post Efo

South Sudan’s govern­ment has denied earlier reports that Uganda had deployed special forces to its capital, Juba. Uganda’s military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the soldiers had gone to the neigh­bouring country to help South Sudanese President Salva Kiir “secure” the city. The statement came amid escalating tensions between Kiir and his deputy Riek Machar, … The post  South

Leicester City forward Fatawu Issahaku says the Black Stars are prepared to give their all in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Ghana failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time since 2004 during last year’s qualifiers. The Black Stars finished bottom of their qualifying group with three draws and […] The post 2026 World

World Kidney Day: 5 Ghanaian foods that can keep your kidney healthy

38% of Ghanaians rely on family and friends for financial assistance monthly - Old Mutual report

The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its collabo­ration with academic institutions by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). The partnership will among others enhance capacity building in geo-science, while’s ensuring that students and professionals receive the necessary expertise to … The post GGSA,

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Africaâ??s representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.As qualifiers resume later this month, African teams are gearing up for the prestigious tournament, set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Speaking at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Infantino emphasized FIFAâ??s dedication to enhancing Africaâ??s role in international football.â??We are making

 Prices of fruits and vegetables have generally gone up in the Upper West Region since the commencement of the month-long Ramadan fasting, during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and other desires from dusk to dawn in fulfilment of their religious obligations. Checks by the Ghanaian Times across some markets in the Upper West Region … The post Ramadan causes fruit, vegetable price

Electoral Commission to hold by-elections in Nkoranza North, South, and other districts to fill vacancies caused by deaths and unresolved elections. The post EC to conduct by-elections in Nkoranza North, South, and other areas to fill assembly vacancies first appeared on 3News.

NAGRAT challenges Prof Smile Dzisi’s appointment as GES Deputy Director-General

For the private sector of the economy to actively live up to its tag as the much-touted engine of growth, it is imperative that government appointees and all those placed in responsible positions in the public sector and the banks accord it the due recognition and support, Rev. Nana Dwomoh Sarpong, an industrialist, has emphasised. … The post Don’t use cumbersome