MTN Ghana has raised alarm over a rising trend in which criminals deliberately cut fibre-optic cables to disrupt network connectivity, enabling armed robbery and other attacks in targeted communities. According to the telecom operator, these deliberate acts create communication blackouts, preventing victims and community members from seeking help or reporting incidents promptly. Philip Ennin, a … The post Criminals

Ghanaian forward Kwaku Karikari was on target as FK Zeleznicar Pancevo produced one of the biggest surprises of the Serbian Superliga season, defeating leaders Partizan Belgrade on the weekend.Partizan got off to a bright start at the Partizan Stadium when youngster Nemanja TrifunoviÄ? fired the hosts ahead in the 7th minute.However, the advantage lasted only briefly as Zeleznicar responded moments later through Bulgarian midfielder Sylvester Jasper, who capitalised on a defensive

The Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Mr Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called for a weekly briefing from the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Amarh-Kofi Buah, on the government’s efforts to combat illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, Mr Annoh-Dompreh emphasised that such regular updates … The post Minority

His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Ghana yesterday for a two-day visit, to reinforce the modern partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana. It will highlight tangible areas of collaboration including sustainable climate-smart development, education, innovation, inclusive sports, and the Commonwealth. In Aburi, His Royal Highness will visit a […]

A world-renowned Ghanaian sculptor, El Anatsui, made a powerful mark as the keynote speaker at the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Dubai 2025), held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. El Anatsui (left) with … The post Renowned Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has observed that it will not be an easy task to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana to face accountability. He says extradition involves a whole process that requires not just diplomatic relations to achieve but also mass protests. To him, if Ghanaians demonstrate on the streets to […]

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, will represent Ghana at the 7th African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Summit in Luanda, Angola, scheduled for November 24 to 25, 2025. She would stand in for President John Dramani Mahama and is expected to present Ghana’s national statement to an audience that includes Heads of … The post Veep attends 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda,

A report released by the Ghana Statistical Service has said that overall bribery prevalence fell from 18.4 per cent to 14.3 per cent but the share of people who gave gifts or money five or more times jumped from 6.9 per cent to 24 per cent. So fewer people are engaging in bribery, but those […]

The Chief Executive Officer of MGA Consulting Ghana Limited, Michael Abbiw, has called for sales professionals to be placed at the heart of Ghana’s push for a 24-hour economy, arguing that no national policy can succeed without the people responsible for generating revenue. He made the call at the launch of the National Sales Leaders […]

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) will be arrainging former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta and the seven others today, Monday, November 24. The OSP had announced that it would be seeking the necessary court orders to enable it to serve the accused persons in the Republic vs Ken Ofori-Atta and 7 others, who […]

Ghana remains one of the best-performing and most balanced electricity tariff jurisdictions in Africa, according to a new comparative study by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The analysis, conducted in line with the PURC Act 1997 (Act 538), places domestic electricity pricing near the continental median – reflecting what the regulator describes as a […] The post Domestic

By Joshua  AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has undertaken a nationwide currency-education campaign as part of activities marking the cedi’s 60th anniversary, taking its sensitisation drive directly to traders in informal markets where most banknotes circulate. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama led the outreach at Accra’s Makola Market, urging traders to adopt better handling practices to […] The post BoG

The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an application filed by Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited and its partner, Future Global Resources (FGR) Bogoso Prestea Limited, seeking to overturn a High Court decision that affirmed Heath Goldfields Limited’s acquisition of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine. The five-member panel, comprising Justices I.O. Amadu Tanko (presiding), Prof. Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Yonny […] The post Supreme

Energy expert, Kwadwo Poku, has urged the public to approach the government’s ongoing discussions with Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP) with a clear understanding of the company’s journey, cautioning that much of the current commentary is rooted in misinformation rather than fact. According to him, the Government’s decision to lead negotiations that could result […] The post Springfield’s

Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has emphasised the importance of integrity, innovation and inclusion in shaping the future of community banking in Ghana. She said integrity, innovation and inclusion were the three pillars on which community banking hinged as they built strong community relations, kept banking relevant and fostered economic growth and social […] The post Integrity,

His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, has arrived in Ghana for a two-day working visit aimed at strengthening the United Kingdom’s evolving partnership with Ghana and reaffirming shared Commonwealth values. The visit will spotlight areas of growing collaboration between the two countries, including climate-smart development, education, innovation and inclusive sports particularly for […] The post Duke

According to a news publication on myjoyonline.com, President John Mahama has revealed a new policy that will require Senior High Schools across Ghana to establish poultry and livestock farms. The initiative is designed to help schools produce their own meat, instead of relying on market purchases. The announcement came during the 65th anniversary celebration of […] The post Editorial:

Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, urged to decarbonise for the planet’s sake even as it struggles to power its own growth. With 600 million people still lacking access to electricity, and coal providing cheap, reliable energy, the continent faces a significant paradox: the green transition is critical to global climate goals, but for Africa, […] The post A Just Transition Is A Talent Transition

Mr. Richard Sackey, Ashanti Regional Statistician, has emphasised the importance of reliable data with accurate information for planning towards future developmental agenda. Speaking at the presentation of key highlights of the Governance Series Wave 2 report, Mr. Sackey noted that data was crucial for informed decision-making and planning. He stressed that governance was not just […] The post Reliable

 By Joshua AMLANU Government plans to shift toward localised budgeting for the Sustainable Development Goals as part of efforts to close persistent development gaps and improve accountability in the final stretch to the 2030 deadline, Budget Director-Ministry of Finance Isaac Fraikue has said. At the 2023 SDG Budget and Expenditure Report launch in Accra, the […] The post Gov’t