Ghana’s tourism and creative arts sectors offer significant potential to diversify the economy and generate employment in 2026, according to Emerging Markets Advisory, a pan African consulting firm. In its latest report dated February 2026, EM Advisory stressed that growing cultural interests presents a unique opportunity to monetise Ghana’s rich heritage. The EM Advisory notes […]

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has held talks with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) on mobilising capital to accelerate mineral development projects, as African producers seek to capture more value from their natural resources. Mr. Buah met AFC President and Chief Executive, Samaila Zubairu, on the sidelines of the […] The post Gov’t

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Sector Debt Statistics Data Quality Assessment mission team, led by Mr. David Bailey and Mr. Barend De La Beer, met with the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) as part of their assessment of Ghana’s public sector debt statistics compilation and dissemination. Also present were staff from the Ministry of Finance and the […]

Asante Kotoko’s head coach, Karim Zito, recently resigned, a move already confirmed by the club. The management has now provided further insight into the reasons behind his decision. Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, Kotoko’s Communication Director, Samuel Sarfo Duku, explained that Zito’s resignation was driven by his disappointment with the players’ performances. “We had no […]

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced that food insecurity prevalence rose from 35.3% 2024 first quarter to a peak of 41.1% 2025 second quarter. The rate then declined to 38.1% in the 2025 quarter from the 2024 first quarter to the 2025 third quarter. Moderate food insecurity was higher in female-headed households. […]

Nominations are now open for the 2026 SHIMEI Star Influential Awards, following a remarkable 2025 ceremony that celebrated outstanding leaders, changemakers and influencers whose work has uplifted communities and advanced women’s empowerment across Ghana. Last year’s award recipients included the Inspirational Youth Award winner Nakeeyat Dramani Sam, the Sustainability Award presented to Telecel Ghana Foundation, […] The post Nominations

The New Juaben South Municipal Police Command has arrested 13 suspected prostitutes of Nigerian descent, aged between 15 and 31, during a special operation in the municipality. The Police also arrested two alleged accomplices, including landlords and their partners, for allegedly facilitating prostitution related activities and human trafficking. According to the Police, the suspects’ activities […]

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has held an interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at its Head Office in Accra, bringing together Management, Staff, and invited Clergy to express gratitude to God for a successful 2025 and to also seek His (God’s) grace in 2026. The Christian Thanksgiving Service was held in the morning on the 4th […] The post ADB

Minister Emmanuel Armah Buah holds strategic talks with Afreximbank at the 2026 Mining Indaba to advance financing for Ghana’s gold, bauxite, and iron ore sectors.

Board Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has said that Ghana is still ill-equipped to promote and maintain its music and creative arts sector. In an interview with George Quaye on Joy Prime, the highlife legend stated that most Ghanaian artistes do not earn a living from their art. “Ghana is not ready […]

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed Ghana’s readiness to open up for a thorough peer review. He describes the mechanism as an important exercise that will afford Ghana the opportunity to know progress made, and interventions to improve governance. The President was speaking after swearing-in members of the National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council […]

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko has emphasized his teamâ??s commitment to meticulous preparation as they tackle the remaining fixtures of the Ghana Premier League season.The Tarkwa-based side sits comfortably atop the league with 43 points from 21 matches.Their 17-game unbeaten run was recently snapped by Nations FC, who handed Medeama a 2-1 defeat at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Despite the setback, Medeamaâ??s title aspirations remain intact, with a seven-point cushion

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Monday, February 9, 2026, led a high-level delegation on a working visit to the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Cantonments, Accra, following a formal invitation by the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation. The delegation was received by the Foundation’s Executive Director, Japhet … The post Speaker

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has assured that investigations will be conducted regarding allegations of extortion in the Amansie Central District to enable illegal mining in the area. The Ministry’s Media Relations Officer, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, affirmed that Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the sector minister, has formally acknowledged the development and appropriate action will […]

Public anger over alleged vote-buying during internal party elections is misplaced and should instead be directed at the government and Parliament for failing to enact clear laws to regulate such practices, legal practitioner and governance analyst Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has argued. According to him, while the public condemnation of vote buying is understandable, the absence […]

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has engaged representatives of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) following concerns by some workers over the proposed merger of the Energy Commission and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The engagement took place in Accra on Monday Febraury 9. He assured them that the […]

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Agbodza, has confirmed that government has allocated an additional GH¢3 billion to support the completion of the revised three tier Suame Interchange project in Kumasi. Mr Agbodza explained that claims of selective funding surrounding the project are misplaced. He stressed that no funds have been diverted from the … The post Government

The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched investigations into a robbery incident along the Zebilla–Widnaba road in the Bawku Division, which resulted in the death of a Police officer on duty. Preliminary investigations indicate that on Sunday, February 8, 2026, two Police officers travelling towards Zebilla encountered the robbery in progress. The robbers opened … The post Police

Ghanaian winger Daniel Nunoo has shown real character after bouncing back from injury to play a key role in SK Rapid Wienâ??s recent Austrian Bundesliga clash.The 19-year-old made his return in Rapidâ??s 1-1 draw with Hartberg at the Allianz Stadion, coming on for the final 30 minutes.Despite spending time on the sidelines, Nunoo looked sharp, confident, and eager to make an impact. His pace and movement gave Rapid fresh energy in attack, offering encouragement to both fans

1) A Pan-African agreement for visa-free travel which allows nationals from both countries to spend 30 days in our nations; 2) Fintech contracts for Ghanaian and Zambian companies worth over $50million in the short term and expected to create some 8,000 jobs; 3) Natural Resource agreements to maximize value addition and environmentally friendly practices; 4) … The post Breaking