The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak has renewed the curfew hours for Nkwanta Township and its environs in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. The hours start from 8:00pm – 5:00am effective Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The Minister acted on the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council, a statement said. Government […] The post Interior Minister renews curfew hours

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By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is shifting its strategy for reforming the Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions (SDI) sector, advocating an industry-led consolidation effort supported by strategic equity investment and strengthened governance structures. Speaking at a post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) media engagement  after the Bank’s 123rd MPC meeting, […] The post BoG

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Ghana spends an estimated US$2billion annually on foreign shipping services, a situation that highlights the country’s overreliance on international maritime transport, according to the Ghana Chamber of Shipping (GCS). Stanley Raja Korshie Ahorlu, president of the Chamber, said this situation deprives the country of value it could be generating locally through […] The post US$2bn

Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group (the parent company of Stanbic Bank Ghana), the parent company of Stanbic Bank, has advised government to prioritize reviving growth, and restoring macroeconomic stability in its Reset Agenda. Speaking at the Stanbic Economic Series webinar themed ‘The Economy Under a New Era’, Mr. Qureishi indicated […] The post Prioritise

Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has announced the appointment of Dr. Naomi Wolali Kwetey as the new Managing Director of the Bank, effective March 26, 2025. She takes over from Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, who has served CBG as Managing Director from its inception on August 1, 2018. Board Chairman, Yaw Asamoah, expressed his heartfelt appreciation […] The post CBG appoints Dr. Naomi Kwetey as new MD

South Sudan has reversed its decision to deny entry to a man it said was a Congolese national deported by the United States after Washington imposed a blanket visa ban on South Sudanese citizens. In a dramatic U-turn on Tuesday, South Sudan’s foreign ministry said the government had chosen to admit the deportee, identified as Makula Kintu, […] The post South Sudan to admit man

Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting for the Russian army in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The Ukrainian president said intelligence suggested the number of Chinese soldiers in Russia’s army is “much higher than two”. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Chinese troops fighting on Ukrainian […] The post Ukraine

The trade war between the world’s two biggest economies shows no signs of slowing down – Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to nearly double the tariffs on China. That could leave most Chinese imports facing a staggering 104% tax – a sharp escalation between the two sides. […] The post China is not backing

The Board of Trustees of the National Mining Museum initiative has announced the appointment of Emma Bulley as its new Chairperson. Her appointment marks a bold and exciting new chapter in the realisation of one of Ghana’s most visionary and unifying national projects. Ms. Bulley is widely respected for her strategic leadership, commitment to results, […] The post Emma

TP, a global leader in digital outsourcing solutions, in collaboration with the government of Ghana, recently opened its third operating site in Ghana, offering employment to over 500 Ghanaian youth in Accra, with prospects to employ more in the future. Known worldwide for its excellence in customer service, content moderation, and digital support solutions, the […] The post Govt, TP engages more youth appeared

When my article on alumni giving was published in the Business and Financial Times on March 19, I anticipated it would resonate—but I didn’t expect just how deeply. From Bolgatanga to Takoradi, Aflao to Axim, WhatsApp groups lit up with alumni eager to say: “That’s our story too.” Old students from mixed schools, all-girls’ schools, […] The post Beyond

In the latest update, Government has confirmed Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is in good health and resting in the UK. She is expected to return to duty soon. The post Veep Naana Jane in good health, currently resting in UK – Kwakye Ofosu confirms first appeared on 3News.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged the government to allocate a stimulus package for local businesses to help mitigate the effects of the 10 percent tax imposed by the Trump administration. According to the TUC, without targeted investment, the country could face additional job losses, exacerbating the already pressing unemployment situation. The Secretary-General of […] The post 10%