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By Ebenezer Adu-Acquah In conversations about economic development, the focus often goes to sectors such as oil and gas, agriculture, banking, and infrastructure. However, one critical pillar that quietly supports all these sectors is insurance and, more importantly, reinsurance. While insurance is gradually gaining visibility in Ghana, the role of reinsurance remains less understood by […] The post Importance

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai scored a sensational brace to lead FK Qarabag to the semi-final of the Azerbaijani Cup. The 24-year-old inspired the Azerbaijani giants to a comeback victory against Shamakhi following a 4-3 aggregate win at the end of two exciting legs.Addai opened the scoring with a low drive finish in the 6th minute at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium, but the visitors responded in the 31st minute through Karim Rossi.After the break, Addai added his second

In accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) intends to update its supplier database for Contractors, Consultants, and Service Providers for Goods, Works and Services. The supplier database update and registration exercise is open to companies, firms and enterprises registered with the Office […] The post Bank

A major governance dispute has erupted at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) following an alleged attempt by the Chairman of the Governing Council and a few members of Council to unlawfully terminate the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa. Professor Afoakwa, who has served as Vice-Chancellor since March 2021, is currently under […]

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

President John Dramani Mahama last Friday delivered a calm but confidence boosting assessment of Ghana’s current economic trajectory in the second State of the Nation Address in his second term. After years of hardship marked by high inflation, a weakening cedi, debt restructuring and sluggish business activity, President Mahama’s remarks echoed what many households and […]

Stanbic Bank Ghana has extended its support to the Muslim community with a donation to the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. As part of its annual Ramadan outreach, the bank presented food items and a cash donation of GHS50,000 at the Chief […] The post Stanbic Bank supports Chief Imam in aid of Ramadan

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has dismissed a complaint alleging that the Board Chairman of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Richard Kwame Asante, failed to declare his assets in accordance with the Constitution. In a decision dated 24 February 2026, CHRAJ ruled that Mr Asante complied with the asset’s declaration […] The post CHRAJ

Former Medeama star Nurudeen Abdulai says he is grateful after scoring his first goal for Dunfermline Athletic in their Scottish Championship clash against Partick Thistle.The Ghanaian defender found the net during the match at KDM Group East End Park, marking a significant moment in his career since joining the club from Medeama SC in September.Reacting after the game, Abdulai expressed happiness about the goal and stressed that helping the team remains his main focus.â??I think

Prudential Bank Limited, a leading indigenous Bank, has advocated for simpler, more accessible technology solutions to drive financial inclusion in Africa. The Bank made the call at the 25th Connected Banking Summit and Excellence Awards West Africa, where the Bank’s senior officials served as subject matter resource persons at various high-level industry discussions. Speaking on […] The post Prudential

Nurudeen Abdulai says Dunfermline Athletic must build on their recent improvement after the side turned a difficult spell into a positive run in the Scottish Championship.Abdulai scored his first goal for the club in the Parsâ?? 2-2 draw against Partick Thistle, a result that halted a run of three consecutive defeats in late February.Reflecting on that match, the Ghanaian defender described the point against the second-placed side as a significant moment for the team.â??I

By Mohammed ALI Although it takes many different forms, fasting is strongly encouraged and supported in religious settings. Accordingly, fasting was a common practice among all messengers and prophets of God as a spiritual devotion to their Creator. King David (AS) said, “…I humbled myself with fasting…” (Psalm 35:13, New King James Version; see Ezra […] The post Ramadan:

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the English Premier League player of the month award for February. The red-hot striker secured nomination for the accolade after a blistering start to his career at Manchester City.Semenyo has already netted five Premier League goals in seven games for the title chasers, with three of those in February.The 26-year-old netted in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspurs before firing in the victories over Fulham and Leeds United.He

Clubs in the English Football League have approved a proposal to expand the EFL Championship play-offs from four teams to six starting from the 2026/27 season. The decision was confirmed during a general meeting on Thursday and aims to increase the number of competitive matches toward the end of the season while also giving more […]

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

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Officers of the Preventive Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have intercepted and seized 560 units of CHANG FANG diesel engines at the Golden Jubilee Terminal at Tema Port, in what authorities suspect to be equipment intended for illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) operations. The seizure was made during a routine cargo inspection […]

…Getting the institutional architecture right By Dr. Sammy CRABBE In the previous article, we outlined how a Ghanaian version of EIS and SEIS could be designed in practice—clear eligibility rules, disciplined incentives, strong safeguards, and minimal discretion. That discussion naturally leads to the next and often most contentious question: who should regulate such a system, […] The post Equity

UBA Ghana has once again reinforced its position as a leading financial institution and proved its banking excellence, by being named the best Financial Institution and Best CSR Initiative at the recent Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards 2026. The recognition celebrates the bank’s innovation, strong governance, customer focus and measurable social impact across global […] The post UBA wins two