The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and some commercial banks have wished Ghanaians a happy 69th Independence Day celebration. Ghana marks its 69th Independence Day on Friday, March 6. Ghana obtained independence on 6th March 1957. This year’s anniversary is themed ‘Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope’. The national parade will take place at Jubilee House, the seat of […]
Relegation-threatened Young Apostles will welcome league contenders Bibiani Gold Stars to the Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday in a crucial Matchday 25 fixture of the Ghana Premier League. The clash promises to be fiercely contested, with both teams chasing very different objectives as the league campaign enters a decisive stage. Gold Stars chasing the summit […]
Matchday 25 of the Ghana Premier League will see an intriguing encounter on Sunday as Karela United host Asante Kotoko at the Tamale Sports Stadium in what promises to be a crucial fixture for both sides. Recent meetings between the two clubs have been closely contested. In their last seven encounters, Kotoko have recorded two […]
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the world’s largest calcined clay cement plant at the Tema Free Zones Enclave, describing the landmark facility as a major step forward in Ghana’s industrial revival and sustainable manufacturing drive. The $110 million plant, developed by CBI Ghana Ltd, has an annual production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes of […]
Ghana faces diplomatic pressure from the US, UK and China to reconsider its plan to raise gold royalties to as high as 12%, as major mining companies warn the move could hurt investment.
Ghana is 69 years old today. To mark the day, a parade will be held at the forecourt of the Jubilee House. The ceremony is being held under the theme, “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.” It will be attended by Ministers of state, members of the diplomatic corps and invited members of the general public. There […]
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has announced a major milestone for Ghana’s fisheries sector following the successful certification of the Ghana Tuna Association under the globally recognised Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) programme. The certification was awarded to the association’s purse seine and pole-and-line fleets targeting skipjack and yellowfin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. […]
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced a citywide clean-up exercise dubbed “Ghana@69 Clean-up”, aimed at sustaining the civic spirit and community responsibility inspired by Ghana’s 69th Independence celebrations According to the AMA, the exercise, which forms part of the March 2026 edition of National Sanitation Day (NSD), will take place on Saturday, March 7, […]
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku has participated in the global policy dialogue in Rome focused on job creation in Africa through the Mattei Plan. The Mattei Plan is a forum which is a collaboration with the World Bank Group and Banca d’Italia, aimed at enhancing core infrastructure and the business environment to […]
Ghana is 69 years old today. To mark the day, a parade will be held at the forecourt of the Jubilee House. The ceremony is being held under the theme, “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.” It will be attended by Ministers of state, members of the diplomatic corps and invited members of the general public. There […]
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to call off its intended strike on March 9, 2026. The Commission said the intended industrial action is illegal. “The National Labour Commission (NLC) has today, 5th March 2026 read media reports of a declaration of nationwide strike […]
The Ghana Air Force has taken delivery of a newly acquired Airbus H175 helicopter from France, marking a significant step in the ongoing modernisation and retooling of its operational fleet. The acquisition forms part of a broader defence procurement programme approved by Parliament to enhance the operational capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces. The state-of-the-art […]
The Member of Parliament for Wa West Constituency in the Upper West Region, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has described the life imprisonment handed to convicted serial killer Shariff Abdulai, popularly known as “Cristos,” as a victory for justice and a clear sign that the law is working. Reacting to the High Court’s decision, the MP said […]
Residents of Shed and Asantekrom in the Akontombra District are celebrating the completion of a new health facility and a borehole to provide potable drinking water. For years, the two communities struggled with limited access to healthcare and clean water. Pregnant women, children, and the elderly often had to travel long distances to seek medical […]
The North East Regional Coordinating Council has inaugurated its Regional Spatial Planning Committee, signaling a commitment to strategic and coordinated development that aims to improve quality of life, protect the environment and stimulate economic growth. The inauguration of the Regional Spatial Planning Committee, driven by the Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, highlights a dedication to integrated, […]
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has issued a disclaimer distancing itself from an entity known as NUGSA-Germany, stating that the group is not affiliated with the official student union and has no constitutional mandate to represent Ghanaian students in Germany. In a statement released on March 5, 2026, the NUGS National Secretariat said […]
The Ghana National Association of Chieftaincy Workers (GNACWO) is advocating for amendments to the Chieftaincy Act to clarify ambiguous provisions and strengthen the role of traditional councils. GNACWO is the premier professional body for staff within the chieftaincy institution. Its membership comprises personnel from the National House of Chiefs, the 16 Regional Houses of Chiefs, […]
The Ashanti Business Owners Association (ABOA) has praised the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Association of Banks for reducing the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) from 14.58 percent to 11.71 percent. In a statement issued by the Executive Secretary of ABOA, Charles Kusi Appiah Kubi, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, ABOA described the adjustment as […]
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