The country’s banking sector is vulnerable with a high non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 21.8%, and a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 14.0%, notes Fitch Solutions. Fitch Solutions attributes this state of affairs to the domestic debt exchange programme (DDEP) and high interest rates. In a paper titled ‘US Tariffs Increase Risks for SSA Banks’, […] The post Editorial: Will US Tariffs

The Africa Institute on Governance and Security (AIGS) has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for launching the Code of Conduct for public officers. According to the Institute, the Code of Conduct will significantly aid in guiding government officials and restoring sanity to the public sector by instilling in duty bearers a sense of ethical leadership […] The post Africa

Speaker Bagbin says 'Detty December' taints Ghana’s global image, vows to fight it

The Western Region branch of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) is urging government to expedite work on the PTC Interchange in Takoradi. The chairperson, Shirley Breiman, highlighted challenges facing workers, citing the region’s poor roads as a major issue. She urged the Western Regional minister to prioritise the completion of the Kwame Nkrumah Roundabout, also […] The post Workers

The District Chief Executive for Twifo Atti-Morkwa in the Central Region, Isaac Yawson, is advocating for the ban of the importation of Chanfan, the machine that is used for illegal mining in the country. Mr. Yawson noted that it is the only way the government can fight against illegal mining in the country. “If we […] The post Ban chanfang importation if we want to fight galamsey –

Jury selection started on Monday, May 5 in the federal trial of Sean Combs, which is expected to last into the summer. The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, questioned potential jurors gathered at Federal District Court in Manhattan about what they have seen and read about the accusations against the high-profile defendant, whose alleged […] The post Jury selection begins in

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

 The  World Bank, is imple­menting the second cycle of 680 subprojects under the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project for 48 districts in the six regions. The regions are Upper East, West, Northern, Savannah, North East and Oti. The SOCO project which is being implemented through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy … The post  680 SOCO subprojects

 The Minister for the Inte­rior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s border and migration security, describing it as a national priority in the face of evolving security challenges. He underscored the critical role of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and assured that the Minis­try of the Interior would continue to … The post 84-uint

 Ghana joined the rest of the world yesterday to mark World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD), with a call on the public to adopt hand hygiene as a daily lifestyle in order to help break the chain of disease transmission nationwide. The Minister of Health, Kwabe­na Mintah Akandoh, who made the call, emphasised that hand hygiene, … The post Make hand hygiene daily lifestyle – Health Minister

Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) has organ­ised Business Validation Trips for the 44 startups current­ly competing in the KIC Agritech Pro Challenge. The field visits are a critical part of the competition, designed to provide mentorship to startups while also assessing the re­al-world implementation of their business ideas, and their viability for funding and scale. After … The post KIC holds

The monitoring visit by the Road and Transportation Committee has revealed significant advancements in several major road projects across the Greater Accra region, aimed at improving transportation and easing congestion. While progress is evident, challenges related to utility relocation, compensation, and financial arrangements persist. This was made known when the Members of the Committee led […] The post Accra

 President John Dramani Ma­hama has served notice that any appointee who is required to declare his or her asset as prescribed in Article 286 of the 1992 Consti­tution and Public Office Holders Declaration of Assets and Disqualification Act, (Act 550), but fails to do so, will be shown the exit from government. “If by close … The post Pres to dismiss non-compliant appointees

A new research study, pub­lished by a reputable and peer-reviewed international journal, has found that Samira Bawumia contributed signifi­cantly to the transformation of the second lady position during her husband’s tenure as the Vice President. The study which was pub­lished by Drumspeak, the Inter­national Journal of Research in the Humanities and co-authored by Prof.G. Etse … The post New

The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, has called for greater inclusivity, accessibility, and transparency in the delivery of justice across West Africa.  The

Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.

The 2024 annual report of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has revealed that crude oil production declined for the fifth consecutive year in 2024. The report explains that production dropped from a high of 71.44 million barrels in 2019 to 48.25 million barrels in 2024, representing a decline of 0.01 percent and a […] The post Ghana’s crude oil