NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has arrived at the High Court in the company of his lawyers to face illegal mining related charges proffered against him, his mining firm (Akonta Mining) and 4 others. On Monday, October 5 police granted Chairman Wontumi GH¢1 million bail with two sureties. Chairman Wontumi’s trial begins […]

The State Transport Company (STC) plans to procure at least 500 new buses by 2028, out of which 430 will be electric. According to Mr. Alhassan Ligbi, the Managing Director of the company, this move forms part of a broader strategy to modernise STC’s fleet and lead Ghana’s transition to green transport. “By 2028, we … The post STC to introduce green transport by end of year – MD

Famous American singer, Taylor Swift has assured her fans that she won’t quit music after getting married. The ‘Life Of A Showgirl’ crooner gave the assurance in an interview with BBC Radio 2 while reacting to theories that she would stop making music after getting married following her recent engagement to Travis Kelce. Swift explained […] The post I won’t quit music after

Liebherr, Newmont’s onsite contractor, in partnership with the Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation (NADeF), has awarded scholarships to three science students pursuing undergraduate programmes from its Ahafo Mines host communities. Each beneficiary student received GH¢15,000 to cover their bursaries for the remaining years of their studies. The Liebherr/NADeF scholarship scheme, instituted 13 years ago, has so … The post Liebherr,

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, announced that over USD 1 billion has been invested in African football through the FIFA Forward Programme since it was started in 2016.The FIFA President also spoke of footballâ??s responsibility to give hope and dreams to the children of Africa as he addressed representatives of the continentâ??s 54 FIFA Member Associations (MAs).CAF President Patrice

Former Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has said that the petition against the former Attorney-General Godffed Dame is politically motivated. Tuah-Yebiah said that, having worked closely with Mr Godfed Dame, he could speak to his integrity and professionalism. “It is purely political and borne out of dislike for Godfred Dame. The complainant knows that this matter […]

Universities in Ghana have been urged to take a leading role in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), described by experts as a growing threat to access, participation, and completion in higher education. The call was made at a three-day Gender Justice Hub programme in Accra, which sought to build capacity, knowledge, and strategies to advance gender … The post Lead Campaign Against

WaterAid Ghana, in collaboration with the Water Resources Commission and partners, has launched the Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Financing Mechanism (CRWFM) in the Upper East Region. The CRWFM, established under the Securing Water Access Project (SWAP) is an innovative initiative focused on addressing climate-related WASH vulnerabilities by decentralising funding and empowering local […] The post WaterAid

Mr. Edem Senanu, Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC), has advocated for the establishment of a special court to expedite the prosecution of corruption-related cases. According to him, the current judicial system is slow in handling corruption cases, which can take up to seven years to resolve. Mr. Senanu believes that […] The post Anti-Corruption

Panellists at a discussion on the future of work, Africa’s development, and the youth have called for a complete overhaul of Africa’s educational system to prioritise entrepreneurship and innovation as a means to create sustainable jobs and meet current labour market demands. They noted that the present system, which largely focuses on certificates and degrees … The post We

CHIEF of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has revealed that the state is putting in place measures to prevent unqualified athletes and officials from representing Ghana at upcoming international sporting events. Ghana is set to begin preparations for the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games to be hosted in the city of Glasgow in Scotland next … The post No unqualified athletes, officials

As a former Attorney-General, leader of the Bar and Minister of Justice, Godfred Dame was given self-recognisance bail by the Criminal Investigative Department (CID) of the Police when he appeared before the CID on Monday October 6 over a petition that was filed by Richard Jakpa, the Director of Special Operations at the National Security […]

Frank Davies, Chairman, Constitutional and Legal Affairs, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and also a lawyer for Former Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, has said that they do not know when Mr Dame will reappear before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Frank Davies confirmed that Mr Dame was given self-recognisance bail by the CID when he […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has officially presented diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians in recognition of their contributions to promoting the country’s image abroad. The gesture, a fulfilment of an announcement made by Mr. Ablakwa on September 17 during the launch of the 2025 Diaspora Summit, forms part of broader … The post Minister

Under the auspices of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, a high-powered parliamentary delegation is participating in the ongoing 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (68th CPC) hosted by the Parliament of Barbados and the CPA Barbados Branch in Bridgetown, Barbados. The 68th CPC, which commenced on Sunday, 5th October, will deliberate on […]

Policy think tank, IMAI Africa has said that although Ghana’s headline inflation has dropped drastically in September 2025, marking one of the sharpest disinflationary shifts in recent history, the relief is not being felt evenly across the country. IMANI said that true price stability is not how low the national figure goes, but how evenly relief […]

The Black Stars are set to leave Casablanca today, October 7, for Meknes ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against the Central African Republic.The team has been camping in Casablanca since Sunday, fine-tuning preparations for the Matchday 9 encounter in the qualification series.Training sessions have been held at the Mohammed V Sports Complex, with 20 players taking part in Mondayâ??s workout under the guidance of head coach Otto Addo and his technical team.Ghana