The acting Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has sworn in a new governing board for the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC). Mr. Buah, who also serves as Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, administered the oath of office and secrecy to the seven-member board on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. […] The post Minister inducts GAEC governing board

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured the public of maximum security throughout the Akwatia by-election. Speaking to the media, he said security was very tight and expressed satisfaction with the work of officers on the ground. According to him, all regional commanders and members of the Police Operations and Management team … The post Akwatia

The Third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Osman Masawudu, also known as Chairman Buga Buga, has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the Akwatia by-election. On Tuesday, he praised the calm atmosphere in the constituency, thanking God, security officers, and stakeholders for ensuring order. He observed that people were … The post NPP’s

By Esther NGUMBI According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025, a report recently released by the five leading United Nations agencies working on the issue, the number of people facing hunger globally declined from 688 million in 2023 to 673 million in 2024. But progress has not been equal, […] The post The agricultural fixes Africa needs appeared first on The

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Candidate for Akwatia by-election, Bernard Bediako Baidoo has expressed confidence in winning the by-election, although he’s not certain on his win margin. Speaking to journalists after voting on September 2, 2025, Bernard Baidoo said “as for the win, it is a done deal. I can assure you. I can tell you […]

By Andrews AYIKU (Dr) Dollarization is the use of the US dollar in addition to or instead of the local currency (Ghana Cedi). This has long been entrenched in the economy and a lot of businesses, even those which are SMEs, dollar nominate their goods and services due to past volatility in respect of the […] The post Implementing de-dollarization strategy by BoG appeared first on The

Ghana U-20 coach Maxwell Konadu has paid a working visit to the Black Starletsâ?? training camp as the U-17 team intensifies preparations for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship in the Ivory Coast.Konadu was received by Starlets coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum and his technical staff at the University of Ghana Stadium annexe. His visit formed part of the collaborative effort among Ghanaâ??s youth national teams to ensure smooth player progression and continuity in development.The

A recent incident in Kumasi has sparked controversy, as a 3-storey building opposite the Kumasi Zoo was locked up by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly without prior notification to traders occupying the building. The traders, led by Maame Nyarko, claim they were given no warning and are now facing significant hardship. The traders are worried about […]

Ivory Coast will stage the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship from September 20 to October 3, 2025, in Yamoussoukro.The tournament will feature seven nations- Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Niger and hosts Ivory Coast- all competing for qualification to the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The regional showpiece is expected to highlight some of West Africaâ??s finest emerging talent, offering a stage for players who could progress to senior international level.

By Chris NARH, PhD. [email protected] From Makola in Accra to Kejetia in Kumasi, Ghana’s markets have long been the beating heart of local commerce. They are more than trading centres, they are social institutions, sustaining millions of households through petty trading, wholesale distribution, and family-run enterprises. Yet in the last two decades, these markets have […] The post The

Two of Sarkodie’s albums, ‘Jamz’ and ‘No Pressure’ have disappeared from a number of digital streaming services in recent days as fans have noticed. The rapper has turned to social media to explain why the albums had momentarily “disappeared” from streaming services, despite rumors that he had sold off his In an Instagram live session […]

By Linda Ama SEGBEFIA  Do you have any money regrets? Something you wish you had done differently? Most of us do. At some point, we all look back and cringe at the financial decisions we made whether it was spending recklessly, not saving enough, or simply not knowing better. While putting this piece together, I […] The post Money lessons you wish you had learned earlier in life

Ghana international Thomas Partey is scheduled to appear in court a day before Villarreal face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League.The 32-year-old midfielder was charged earlier this summer, just four days after leaving Arsenal, with five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault against a third. The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 2021 and 2022 during his time in the Premier League.Partey had been due to appear at the Old

Black Stars vice-captain Thomas Partey has joined Ghanaâ??s camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali after his scheduled court appearance in London was postponed.Partey, 32, was due at the Old Bailey on Tuesday to face charges of rape and sexual assault, but the case was adjourned to September 15, 2025. The decision allows him to link up with the national team for the crucial qualifiers.  Thomas Partey arrives in Black Stars camp ahead of

Nestlé has dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe after just one year, over undisclosed relationship with a subordinate. Philipp Navratil has been named his successor as the food giant moves to uphold governance standards.

By MacNamara PETER-BROWN As defined by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) (2019a), virtual assets are digital representations of value that can be digitally traded or transferred and can be used for payment or investment purposes. They include cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralised finance (DeFi) protocols. While not considered legal tender in most […] The post The

Near the Indian border, many people who fled the recent India-Pakistan conflict have had to leave again, this time because of rising waters.

Former USA youth international, Derrick Jones Acheampong, has opened up on his desire to represent Ghana at senior level. The Columbus Crew midfielder played for the United States at the U20 and U23 levels but has now decided to switch nationality and play for the Black Stars.Jones, who joined Crew in 2023 and won the Leagues Cup with the Gold and Black, insists he is ready and waiting for the opportunity."Yes, I am looking forward to see if I can get the opportunity to

American-Ghanaian midfielder Derrick Jones Acheampong has set sight on winning the Major League Soccer with Columbus Crew. The 28-year-old midfielder watched from the bench on Saturday as Crew split the points with New York Red Bulls at the Sports Illustrated Stadium, keeping their play-off hopes alive.Despite making few appearances this season, the former US youth international remains positive of his side's chances."For me, obviously, we are a team and we know we

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno has assured Ghanaians that the ongoing Akwatia by-election will end peacefully without any disruptions to be recorded. Speaking to media after touring polling centres on September 2, 2025, COP Yohuno explained that chaos which was witnessed during the Ablekuma North rerun will not repeat itself. He emphasised […]