The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for greater public awareness and transparency in the rollout of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, known as “Mahama Cares”, after receiving a detailed briefing from its leadership in Accra. During a meeting with officials of the Fund yesterday, she stressed the need to actively communicate information … The post Vice

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has expressed confidence that Ghanaâ??s World Cup campaign can be judged a success if the team advances beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia, setting up a challenging path to the knockout rounds.Ghana, four-time African champions, are aiming to improve on their previous World Cup outings in 2014 and 2022, when

The Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat,  Wamkele Mene, has underscored the urgency of translating strategic frameworks into concrete programmes capable of attracting financing and delivering measurable impact across the continent at a Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Wamkele Mene. The high-level initiative brought together policymakers, development […] The post AfCFTA

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has presented a special award to Eric Asubonteng, former Senior Vice-President – Africa (NoJVs) at AngloGold Ashanti, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the mining sector. The award was presented during the National May Day Parade held in Koforidua. It celebrates Mr Asubonteng’s decades-long commitment to promoting fair labour … The post GMWU

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, Fred Pappoe, has described Michael Essien as the greatest footballer Ghana has ever produced.Essien, who began his career at Liberty Professionals, is widely regarded as one of the finest talents to emerge from Ghanaâ??s domestic league. His rise took him to Europe, where he first featured for French side Brest before earning a move to Olympique Lyon.Following standout performances in Ligue 1, Essien secured a high-profile

By Samuel SAM The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has procured 500 transformers for deployment within operational areas of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) – a move aimed at addressing persistent power supply challenges in Tamale and surrounding communities. Of the total, 30 newly upgraded transformers are being installed in key areas including […] The post Gov’t

The Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament is set to commence on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced. This follows the conclusion of the First Meeting on Friday, March 27, 2026, which allowed Members of Parliament to return to their constituencies. In … The post Parliament reconvenes May 21 appeared first on Ghanaian

Financial analyst Joe Jackson has defended the Bank of Ghana over losses recorded from its recent market operations, arguing that the costs were necessary to restore macroeconomic stability.

 Port City attacker Korblah Junior Kedzie has set his sights on a move to Europe following a standout Division One League campaign.The prolific forward has been in outstanding form for the Kukurantumi-based side, scoring 15 goals with three matches remaining to end the campaign. His performances have played a key role in Port Cityâ??s successful promotion to the Ghana Premier League.Speaking after the match, the in-form striker made it clear that while he appreciates his current

…A six year solar push can ease today’s crisis, but only a disciplined mix of hydro, gas, thermal, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, ocean wave and nuclear will secure tomorrow’s industrial power By Ing. Prof. Douglas Boateng The search for one answer In moments of pressure, nations often search for one answer. One source. One miracle. One […] The post The

Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has described the Attorney-General’s decision to withdraw all charges against former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Abdul Hanan-Wahab, as a sign that a more substantial case is likely to be refiled.

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has paid a working visit to Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) engineers currently clearing land for the government's Accra-Kumasi Expressway project.

The Ministry of Health has assured the public it is working to resolve challenges delaying the operationalisation of the Weija Paediatric Hospital, following a protest at the facility on May 5, 2026.

…as economy grapples with China deficit                                                          By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, has underscored the stark contrast between Ghana’s trade relations with the EU and China – pointing to a significant imbalance with China while describing EU-Ghana trade as largely even. Speaking at a media engagement to launch […] The

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government is preparing to launch a country-led health financing compact with the World Bank, signalling a shift toward aligning domestic resources and external funding under a single, government-defined framework for health investment. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah said the planned ‘Country Compact’ will be co-led by the Ministries of Health and […] The post Gov’t,

Customers of Intercity STC Coaches Limited have raised concerns over prolonged unavailability of the company’s online booking platform, with many describing the disruption as inconvenient and poorly-managed. Passengers say absence of the mobile app and web portal, previously used to secure seats remotely, has forced them to rely on phone-based reservations or in-person ticket purchases… […] The post STC

Mr. Amine Bouabid, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Africa, has concluded a two-day official working visit to Ghana, reaffirming the Group’s strong commitment to the Ghanaian market and its mission to support economic growth through strategic partnerships, SME development, and customer-centric innovation. During his visit, Mr. Bouabid, accompanied by the Group Deputy Managing […] The post Bank

First National Bank Ghana has officially unveiled its first Private Banking Lounge at its Airport Branch, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to delivering a banking experience that matches the ambitions and lifestyle of clients. The Gold Coast Lounge, which has opened its doors to clients, is the centrepiece of First National Bank’s Private Banking offering, a […] The post First

Absa Bank Ghana has launched its Island Escape promotion, offering customers the opportunity to win all-expenses-paid trips to Mauritius and weekend getaways at selected resorts across Ghana. The promotion, which runs from 4 May to 31 July 2026, is open to all Absa customers and aims to reward everyday card usage and digital transactions. Under […] The post Absa