Ghana’s inflation rate edged up to 3.4 percent in April 2026, marking the first increase since December 2024, as rising costs in services and utilities began to exert fresh pressure on the cost of living. Presenting the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, said although inflation remains relatively low, early […] The post Inflation Rises Marginally To

Mr Akamugri Donatus Atanga, the Upper East Regional Minister, has appealed to the government to take urgent steps to rehabilitate the deteriorating Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway. The Minister made the appeal in Bolgatanga when he received 550 laptops from the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) to support the implementation of the government’s One Million Coders Programme in the Upper East Region. […] The post Minister

Ghanaians have been urged to prioritise the consumption of locally produced chicken to boost domestic poultry production and sustain the Government’s flagship “Nkoko Nketenkete” initiative under the Feed Ghana Programme. Mr. Bright Demordzi, National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, said increased patronage of locally produced poultry would create jobs, improve livelihoods and drive economic growth. Speaking to the […] The post ‘Patronise local

The Bank of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cross-border fintech expansion to deepen Africa’s financial markets and advance regional economic integration. The central bank said the approach would help improve financial connectivity, reduce transaction costs, and expand access to services across African economies. Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, […] The post BoG backs

The Olibest Road Safety Organisation, with support from the TotalEnergies Foundation, has launched the VIA Safe Mobility for All Young People programme in Kumasi to promote road safety and protect lives of children. The initiative aims to share the responsibility of road safety among families, communities, and the nation. Organisers stressed that road safety goes beyond […] The post Olibest,

Large number of people, including students, yesterday thronged the premises of Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Overlord of Ashanti Kingdom, to participate in the free registration and renewal onto the National Health Insurance Scheme. The gesture by the NHIA is in recognition of Otumfuo’s contribution to health advocacy. It is also in the fulfilment […] The post NHIA honours

The Ghana Police Service has declared Prince Krah, aged about 30 years, wanted for the suspected murder of two persons at Saki, near Tema Golf City, on May 1, 2026. In a statement issued on its official X handle, the Service said the two victims, Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, 45 and Mary Anim, 22 were found […] The post Police declare military man wanted over alleged murder of a couple

African countries are expected to lose up to 0.2 percentage points of GDP growth in 2026 due to the middle east conflict The conflict will push Africa’s median inflation rate up to an expected 5% by the end of 2026 The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a 95% drop in maritime traffic, […] The post Global economic confidence plummets

All super moms in Accra will converge at the Achimota Retail Centre (ARC), the capital’s most fancied shopping and lifestyle destination on Sunday, May 10 for a day-long celebration to honour mothers through curated recreational experiences, storytelling, and exclusive shopper incentives. ARC’s Mother’s Day celebration will transform the mall into Accra’s most vibrant destination for […] The post Big

People in at least three states are being monitored after being on the ship. None have shown symptoms, officials said.

Ghana's U17 team, the Black Starlets have arrived in Morocco ahead of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The team travelled with a 21-player continent alongside 14 officials and will continue preparations ahead of the start of the competition.The team is making a return to the tournament after close to a decade of absence since they finished second in Gabon in 2017.â??Iâ??m very happy that when you lost to Ivory Coast in your first game during your friendly matches, you