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 […]

Recent geopolitical developments have once again reminded the world how fragile global energy security can be. The February 28, 2026, escalation of tensions in the Middle East, marked by the US-Israel confrontation with Iran and the resulting disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, immediately sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with gas prices surging on […]

Wales will face Ghana for the first time ever in a senior men’s international fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (KO time TBC). The match will mark the first time an African nation has played in Wales, where Craig Bellamy’s side will face a star-studded Ghana team featuring Jordan Ayew, […]

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has said his focus as an appointee in the Mahama administration is to deliver on the mandate given to him, rather than harbour a presidential ambition. He says the challenges confronting the education sector are his utmost priority, which he hopes to fix by the end of his tenure as Minister. […]

Government has directed that rice supplied to schools across the country be procured centrally through the Ghana Buffer Stock Company Limited as part of efforts to ensure the use of locally produced rice in school feeding. In a directive issued from the Presidency and sighted by 3news, John Dramani Mahama expressed concern that several schools […]

The Paramount Chief of the Gbi Traditional Area, Togbega Gabusu VI, has raised concerns about the state of the Volta Regional Hospital, describing the facility as a ‘death trap’ despite its elevation from a municipal hospital. The Chief who made an unannounced visit to the hospital located in Hohoe on Tuesday, expressed displeasure, noting that […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Ashanti Region has launched an Inter-Market Fire Safety Quiz Competition aimed at educating traders and market leaders on fire prevention and management. The initiative forms part of efforts by the Service to reduce fire outbreaks in major trading centres across the region through public education and stakeholder […]

Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has defended his habit of throwing money to fans on the streets, insisting the gesture is never meant to create chaos but rather to show support to struggling youth. Responding to concerns raised by critics about the practice, the musician took to his official Facebook page to explain the emotions […]

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Roey Gilad, says the ongoing military campaign against Iran is aimed at preventing the country from developing nuclear weapons and weakening its missile capabilities. Speaking at a news conference in Accra on Thursday, March 5, 2026 ahead of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations, Gilad said the operation described by […]

The Black Stars would be heading into the World Cup in June with their deepest pool of attacking talent since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Forwards such as Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, and Mohammed Kudus are set to have starring roles, but the spots next to them are heavily contested. Below are the primary […]

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has said that Ghana will need about 98,000 teachers to adequately staff schools across the country, but current government compensation budgets cannot accommodate recruitment of all the graduates at once. According to the Minister, the government is preparing a joint memorandum between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance […]

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, citing the government’s failure to implement a new salary structure and conditions of service agreed upon with the union. The industrial action is expected to see more than 60,000 members withdraw their services across the […]

The upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed, with new dates set for July 25 to August 16, 2026, according to reports. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026, but organizers have opted to delay the competition. After discussions between CAF and its […]

Ghana has signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Belgium, the eighth OCC country to do so.

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A major governance dispute has erupted at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) following an alleged attempt by the Chairman of the Governing Council and a few members of Council to unlawfully terminate the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa. Professor Afoakwa, who has served as Vice-Chancellor since March 2021, is currently under […]

President John Dramani Mahama last Friday delivered a calm but confidence boosting assessment of Ghana’s current economic trajectory in the second State of the Nation Address in his second term. After years of hardship marked by high inflation, a weakening cedi, debt restructuring and sluggish business activity, President Mahama’s remarks echoed what many households and […]

Clubs in the English Football League have approved a proposal to expand the EFL Championship play-offs from four teams to six starting from the 2026/27 season. The decision was confirmed during a general meeting on Thursday and aims to increase the number of competitive matches toward the end of the season while also giving more […]

Officers of the Preventive Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have intercepted and seized 560 units of CHANG FANG diesel engines at the Golden Jubilee Terminal at Tema Port, in what authorities suspect to be equipment intended for illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) operations. The seizure was made during a routine cargo inspection […]