By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has signalled that strengthening economic resilience, rather than relying on volatile foreign capital inflows, is becoming the central policy priority for emerging economies as geopolitical tensions, rising inflation risks and tighter global financial conditions reshape international markets. Speaking at the 64th ACI Financial Market Association (FMA) World […] The post Resilience,
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi played a crucial role in helping FC St. Gallen lift the Swiss Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory against Lausanne Ouchy in the final on Sunday.Ati-Zigi was unexpectedly called into action just before halftime after reserve goalkeeper Lukas Watkowiak received a red card, forcing St. Gallen to make a goalkeeping change.Watkowiak had been the clubâ??s preferred goalkeeper throughout the cup campaign this season, but his dismissal opened the
… as banking assets hit GH¢493.9bn in April By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Private sector lending witnessed a marked uptick by April 2026, as falling interest rates shifted the economics of credit deployment away from government paper and toward private borrowers, the latest Bank of Ghana (BoG) data has shown. Real private sector credit grew […] The post Inflation-adjusted private sector
In insurance, trust is not built through promises, it is built through payments made when customers need support the most. In 2025, Enterprise Insurance paid more than GH?280 million in claims to policyholders across Ghana. These payments supported thousands of individuals, families, and businesses recovering from unexpected losses, reinforcing the company’s role as a dependable […] The post Enterprise
The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has strongly criticised government over the postponement of the planned evacuation of Ghanaians living in South Africa amid renewed xenophobic tensions in the country. In a statement signed by Samuel Abu Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency on […] The post Jinapor
The Malian government has launched a major crackdown on Société des Mines de Kofi (MIKO-SA), a subsidiary of Nguvu Mining Group. The latter is also a majority shareholder of Adamus Resources in Ghana. Société des Mines de Kofi is being accused of failing to pay the required tax to the state of Mali and multiple […] The post Mali Accuses Adamus’ Sister Coy Of Tax Evasion appeared first on
Ghana’s push for industrial self-reliance and local participation in the oil and gas sector gained fresh momentum with the commissioning of the 7 Eleven Energy Service Baseline Bolts and Nuts and ASAC Advanced Surface Coating Facility at Aboadze, a development expected to reduce reliance on imports, create skilled jobs and strengthen indigenous manufacturing capacity. The facility, […] The post 7
The arrest of four students of Ada Senior High Technical School over a disturbing viral video has reignited concerns about violence, intimidation and the growing culture of aggression in some second-cycle institutions across the country. According to a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service, through the Tema Regional Police Command, the students were arrested […] The post Cutlass-Wielding
…as Asset Quality, Profitability and Capital Strength Improve Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd to ‘B’ from ‘B-’, with a Positive Outlook, reflecting the Bank’s improved financial strength, resilient performance, and strong market fundamentals. The international ratings agency also upgraded the Bank’s Viability Rating (VR) […] The post UBA
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has questioned the basis of his prosecution in an alleged illegal mining case, arguing that individuals who claimed ownership of seized items have instead been turned into prosecution witnesses. Testifying before the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra, presided over by Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, […] The post Wontumi
After years of frustration, dust pollution, protests, and dangerous driving conditions, residents and motorists along the Somanya-Kpong road in the Eastern Region are finally witnessing what many describe as a long-awaited turning point, as contractors have commenced the application of primer seal and bituminous surfacing works on the badly deteriorated stretch. The latest phase of […] The post Somanya-Kpong
Last week, the Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang inaugurated 100 newly acquired 29-seater buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) as part of government’s efforts to improve public transportation and ease commuting difficulties across the country. The buses represent the first batch of a planned 300-bus procurement programme intended to strengthen the operational capacity of […] The post Purchase
The Financial Stability Council (FSC) has stepped up efforts to strengthen Ghana’s financial system through a series of reforms, says the Financial Stability Review Report 2025. The report said the reforms were aimed at reducing risks and making the financial sector more stable and resilient. The FSC, which includes key regulators such as the Bank […] The post FSC intensifies reforms
Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has assured the public and investors that the significant operating and Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) losses incurred in 2025 will not recur at the same scale in 2026. He pointed to a fundamental shift in the three key conditions that drove those losses, […] The post BoG losses will not recur at last year’s scale
Elder Osei Kwabena Owusu has appealed to the Ahafo Ano South East District Assembly to call Hon. Evans Antwi Agyei, assembly member for Betinko, to order and also discourage illegal mining activities in the community. Elder Owusu, who is a proprietor of a local sawmill, the only source of employment for the youth, claims the […] The post Betinko community resists illegal mining by
The Adum Pampaso Traditional Council in Kumasi has cautioned the Ashanti Regional Police Command against redeveloping a parcel of land located behind the palace at Adum Pampaso. The Traditional leaders claim the land does not legally belong to the police because it has not been officially allocated to the Police Service. According to the traditional […] The post Pampaso Sub-Traditional
Legislation and Acts of Parliament normally include an enforcement agency to ensure that citizens comply with the law. However, some Acts of Parliament primarily guide Ministers, CEOs, and other officials in carrying out their administrative duties. What happens when a Minister or the head of an institution does not comply with an Act of Parliament? […] The post Can Parliament Enforce Its Own Laws? appeared
Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has said her biggest regret is using the prize money she won from the show to support family members instead of investing it. Phyna said she was young and naive when she left the show and didn’t manage the prize money she won properly. […] The post I regret using my BBNaija prize money to support
Popular Ghanaian media personality Anita Akua Akuffo has officially tied the knot with creative director Opoku Sanaa in a beautiful traditional wedding ceremony. The couple took to social media on Friday, May 22, to share snippets from the elegant ceremony, giving fans and loved ones a glimpse into the colourful Ghanaian traditional wedding. The private event, believed to have […] The post Opoku Sanaa,
Millennium Marathon has announced plans to roll out a Corporate Wellness Index aimed at ranking companies based on the strength of their employee wellness programmes. Speaking at the Millennium Marathon Corporate Wellness Forum in Accra, Catherine Morton – Managing Partner-Millennium Marathon Sports Limited – said several international studies have established a direct link between employee […] The post Millennium
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