Issues on the removal of the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornor, the depreciation of the Cedi, and utility tariffs are among the concerns that are likely to feature strongly today, Wednesday, 10th September 2025, as President John Dramani Mahama will be hosting a Presidential Media Encounter. The removal of the Chief Justice has divided public opinion. […]

President John Dramani Mahama will be hosting a Presidential Media Encounter today, Wednesday, 10th September 2025. The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, September 9, reminded the general public that the encounter will take place at 8 PM. This is the first media encounter of his […]

Ghanaian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating in the fleet management sector can now make cross-border digital payments with a newly introduced fleet card, the Divisional Head of Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited, Mr Kwame Adadey, has announced. Speaking at the launch of the fleet card solution in collaboration with Visa, a global leader in digital … The post Zenith

A Former Deputy CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Akosua Manu, has said that the planned visit of South Africa’s Foreign Affairs Minister to Ghana over the Multichoice Ghana and the Ministry of Communication tussle on DStv subscription fees demonstrates a terrible reflection on Ghana’s foreign relations. Multiple media reports in Ghana have said […]

The Tema Community 1 District Police, acting on a tip-off, on Monday, September 8, 2025, arrested four suspects at the Community 1 Industrial Area for possessing substances believed to be Indian hemp. The suspects, identified as Nura Sali (44 years), Pius Chukwuma (49 years), Mustapha Umar (18 years), and Abdulai Amayau (23 years), were found […]

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has on the advice of the Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, reviewed the Curfew hours for Bole Township and its environs in the Savannah Region. The new hours start from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, effective Tuesday, September 09, 2025. In a statement, the Ministry urged […]

…Without an effective Chief of Staff (COS) or Chief Operations Officer (COO) office, governance stalls; with it, institutions deliver and economies progress. The leadership burden few can carry alone In government, the President carries the ultimate responsibility for accountable and responsible governance. In business, this burden falls on the managing director or chief executive officer. […] The post The

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The domestic mining sector is set for a major reset, with government announcing a US$1 billion gold industry revolution anchored on value addition, environmental responsibility, and job creation. The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, unveiled the reforms at the maiden Mining and Minerals Convention (MMC […] The post Gov’t

…as regulation precedes policy    By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chairman-Ghana Association of Financial Non-Governmental Organisations (GHASSFIN), Spencer Badu, has called on government to expedite passage of the National Microfinance Policy which has delayed for years – expressing worry over the fact that regulating the sector has rather preceded policy, against common practice. According to […] The post Microfinance

The Black Stars of Ghana secured an important victory that has boosted their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But while the team celebrated on the pitch, many supporters left the stadium frustrated; not by the result, but by the same old problem that continues to plague Ghanaian football, ticketing. Ghana’s 1–0 […] The post Ticketing Difficulties Take The Shine

Fidelity Bank Ghana’s role in driving financial access, innovation, and sustainable development was recently brought to the global stage as Managing Director, Julian Opuni, was featured in Forbes Africa’s special series on Ghana. In a comprehensive interview, Mr. Opuni provided insights into how the nation’s largest privately owned indigenous bank is strategically connecting capital to […] The post Fidelity

“When they first see me, they just think I’m four eyes and blonde hair,” said Anastacia, introducing herself on MTV’s reality show The Cut in 1998. “When I sing, it’s very different.” Her TV debut opened with a long, wide shot. Audiences heard her before they saw her. That voice is all purr and growl, […] The post Arnold Schwarzenegger made

The family of late Ghanaian TikTok star Elvis Frimpong, widely known as Osanju, has finally disclosed the official cause of his passing, nearly a week after his death shocked fans across the country. According to an autopsy, the 30-year-old content creator died from leukaemia, a form of blood cancer he had reportedly battled quietly for […] The post Autopsy confirms leukaemia

Afro-Dancehall trailblazer Stonebwoy has raised the bar once again with the release of his brand-new 9-track EP, The Torcher, now streaming worldwide. Known for his unique ability to merge African rhythms with reggae and dancehall grooves, Stonebwoy delivers a project that is sonically rich, lyrically powerful, and deeply rooted in culture. From the opening Intro, […] The post Stonebwoy

The Israeli military says explosions seen and heard in the Qatari capital, Doha, are the result of an assassination attempt against Hamas leaders. Tuesday’s attack is the first by Israel in Qatar, a key mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas and home to the region’s largest United States military base, Al Udeid Air […] The post Israeli military says it attacked Hamas

Ethiopia officially inaugurates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region. Ethiopia, the continent’s second most populous nation with a population of 120 million, sees the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on a tributary […] The post Ethiopia

By Seth KRAMPAH, Algiers, Algeria In a riveting fireside chat at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025),Olusegun Obasanjo, Chair of the IATF Advisory Council and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has called on    African nations to reclaim their economic destiny. Speaking with CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters on “Gaining Insights from Vision for […] The post IATF2025:

Thailand’s top court has ruled that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a year in jail, in yet another blow to the influential political dynasty. The decision relates to a previous case where he was sentenced to years in prison for corruption, but ended up spending less than a day in a jail cell […] The post Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail

Twenty-four people have been killed and 19 injured in a Russian air strike on a village in eastern Ukraine, local officials say. The victims were “ordinary civilians” collecting their pensions in Yarova, Donetsk region, said President Volodymyr Zelensky. Regional head Vadym Filashkin said emergency services were working at the scene, urging residents to “evacuate to […] The post Russian