As President Trump pulls back U.S. funding of the United Nations, countries like China, Russia and Qatar are seeking to influence the body’s work on human rights and labor.

THE Bank of Ghana (BoG) has enough reserves to support im­ports as Christ­mas approaches, Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has assured. According to him, the cen­tral bank has adequate foreign exchange to enable importers to meet their obligations and to cushion the economy against undue pressure on the Cedi. Dr Asiama gave the assur­ance in … The post BoG has enough reserves to support

At 54 years of age, Gordon ‘Flash’ Watson has had quite the rollercoaster life. He grew up in a rough part of South London, often having to reach between the cushions to find money for food, and bouncing around from one foster home to the other. And yet, it’s fair to say that this adversity […]

 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Chris Boadi Mensah, has urged employers to strengthen compli­ance with the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766) by le­veraging technology to ensure timely and accurate payment of pension contributions. Mr Mensah in a speech read on his behalf by his deputy, Mr Victor … The post Embrace technology

An Afghan official rejected the idea of a renewed presence for the U.S. military in the country, but left the door open for “political and economic relations.”

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Command has intensified its fire safety education campaign with a series of activities aimed at equipping organisations with practical knowledge to prevent and manage fire incidents. As part of this initiative, Safety Officers from the Amasaman Fire Station engaged staff of Tidor Company in both theoretical and practical fire safety […]

The University of Gha­na Rugby pitch in Legon will this Sunday be full of fireworks as defending champions, Bulls RLFC, lock horns with three-time champions, Skolars RLFC, in the grand finale of the 2025 Men’s Rugby League 13s Championship. Bulls, the 2019 and 2024 champions, head back to the final after a nail-biting 16–14 win … The post Bulls set up Skolars final in Men’s

Telecel Ghana has joined the nation in mourning the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, as its Chief Executive, Ms Patricia Obo-Nai, led a delegation of senior man­agement to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday. The team joined many institu­tions and associations to commis­erate with His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and express solidarity … The post Telecel Ghana CEO

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has assured drivers and traders at Railways enclave near the Cocoa Marketing Board (CMB) that no developer would take over their lorry station. Speaking during a visit to the area on Wednesday after the protest, Mayor Allotey categorically denied selling any portion of the land to private developers, […]

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Human Rights, in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations, has embarked on a three-day visit to alleged witch camps in Northern Ghana to assess conditions in these camps and address human rights concerns for the speedy passage of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill). The Committee, led by […]

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The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Karachi East, Safo Ketia, has acknowledged that, the municipality continues to face significant challenges with water supply. The MCE made these comments when he led officials of the Municipal Assembly to appear before the Local Government and Rural Development Committee, which is currently probing audit reports of MMDA’s across […]

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By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) president, Humphrey Ayim-Dake, has sounded an alarm over the growing threat of parallel imports, warning this practice is undermining the domestic manufacturing base, eroding jobs and could ultimately weaken the cedi. Speaking at the 2025 Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) opening in Accra, Mr. […] The post Local

 By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government’s plan of shifting to a 24-hour economy will depend heavily on how far banks are willing to expand credit while managing risk, according to policymakers and advisers who spoke at a banking sector roundtable in Accra. The initiative, described as a private sector-led programme aimed at boosting productivity and job […] The post 24-hour economy faces