In commemoration of World Refugee Day, stakeholders across government, humanitarian, private sector, and faith-based institu­tions convened in Accra for the World Refugee Economic Summit (WRES). It was organised under the theme: ‘Leveraging Community as a Superpower to Build Sustain­able Livelihood Opportunities for Refugee Youth’. The summit served as a platform for advancing policy and practice … The post World

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to witness the formal signing of the peace deal next week.

The Human Rights Court has dismissed an application by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, who sought to prevent the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted ahead of his scheduled appearance on June 2, 2025. Mr Ofori-Atta, who is under multiple investigations by the OSP and other state agencies relating to his … The post Court dismisses

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH On the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a working discussion with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS countries. According to official reports made available by the Kremlin, Putin urged the bank to consider seriously the […] The post BRICS

 A Supreme Court nominee, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, says the Executive violated no law by sanctioning appointees who fail to declare their asset. According to her the directive did not infringe on any law or usurp the authority of any consti­tutional body like the Commission on Human Rights and Adminis­trative Justice (CHRAJ) by impos­ing salary fine … The post Sanctioning of appointees…

Opposition politician Julius Malema is "non-conducive to the public good", the Home Office says.

 The Minister for the Inte­rior, Mr Mubarak Moham­med Muntaka, last Thursday inaugurated a new governing board for the Gaming Commission. Chaired by Lawyer James Enu, the eleven-member has the task of making the commission, the best gaming regulator in sub-Saharan Africa. Other members of the board are; Renee Aku Sitsofe Morhe, Bandim Abed-Nego Azumah, Sedem … The post 11-member

The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in partnership with Jhpiego Ghana and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has installed 10 new liquid oxygen plants across the country to increase Ghana’s

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Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, has praised Merck Foundation for its outstanding contri­bution to healthcare delivery in Africa and Ghana. The First Lady was speaking at the opening of the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025, held in Dubai. The summit brought together 14 First Ladies from … The post First Lady lauds

A major fire is raging behind Ferro Fabrik Ltd in Tema's Heavy Industrial Area. Multiple wooden structures affected; seven fire tenders on-site as firefighting continues. The post Video: Fire engulfs multiple wooden structures in Tema Heavy Industrial Area first appeared on 3News.

… raises concerns over US$700m arbitration, revenue losses A News Desk Story The nation has incurred financial losses exceeding US$707million from its petroleum agreements with Tullow Oil and partners, prompting calls from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) to immediately halt any extension of the company’s operating licences. The Accra-based policy think-tank, in a strongly-worded […] The post Halt

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The central bank has called on traditional lenders to reassert their relevance in a digital financial ecosystem increasingly dominated by telecom-led mobile money platforms and agile fintech startups. Mobile money platforms now process over 97 percent of all digital transaction volumes and account for 72 percent of total value, according to […] The post Banks

… as industrial prices retreat By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The producer price inflation (PPI) saw a significant year-on-year (YoY) decline in May 2025, to 10.2 percent from 18.5 percent recorded in April, according to new data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This represents an 8.3 percentage point drop in the annual rate of […] The post Producer

Consumer advocacy group CUTS International Accra has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to adopt stronger, more enforceable reforms on ATM charges as it undertakes a review of current fee structures in the sector. The policy think-tank has proposed four specific measures to address what it describes as widespread unfairness in ATM-related costs: mandating up […] The post CUTS International pushes

Stakeholders in the domestic shea industry are raising concerns about a proposed export ban on raw shea nuts, warning it could severely impact the livelihoods of millions of rural women who depend on the sector for income. Shea, often referred to as “women’s gold,” is a key contributor to rural household incomes across West Africa. […] The post Concerns mount over potential shea

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM), Florence Hutchful, has called on human resource (HR) professionals to uphold ethics, ensure workplace safety and adopt sustainable practices to support national growth. She made these remarks during the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) conference, a two-day event themed […] The post CIHRM