Ghana, like many other African nations, has repeatedly faced the devastating consequences of public health emergencies. From the Ebola scare in 2014 to the COVID-19 pandemic and recurring cholera and meningitis outbreaks, the country’s response has often been reactive rather than proactive. Health facilities become overwhelmed, essential medical supplies run out, and many preventable deaths […] The post Funding

Ashanti Regional Police Command apprehends three suspects connected to the robbery and murder of two mobile money vendors, as manhunt continues for fourth suspect Martin Amoah. The post Three suspects arrested in connection with mobile money vendor murders in Ashanti Region first appeared on 3News.

The incident comes barely a month after another Kenyan police officer was killed in a confrontation with gang members.

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described the 2025 budget as a transformative plan aimed at addressing Ghana’s socioeconomic challenges and restoring the nation’s past glory. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Forson emphasised the budget’s focus on innovative solutions and its commitment to uplifting all Ghanaians. “This budget is one that is people-centred with […] The post Ato

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government’s plan to re-enter the domestic bond market in 2025 carries significant risks if not aligned with maturing debt obligations, particularly the looming 2028–2029 maturities, say financial experts. Analysts suggest delaying any major bond issuance until 2026 to avoid reversing recent gains in the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio. Government, as outlined in […] The post 2025

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Women-led businesses are struggling to grow due to lack of access to crucial information and networks, according to Yaw Njorgnab, Manager of Agribusiness at Stanbic Bank. Speaking at the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) Women in Business Dialogue Series’ second edition in Kumasi, Mr. Njorgnab emphasised that while many financial institutions […] The post WIB

Global Leaders have called for stronger cybersecurity collaboration against attacks. This appeal was made during a Cybertech Global Tel Aviv conference that brought together experts from around the world to address the evolving challenges in cybersecurity. Representatives from 70 countries gathered with a shared mission- to strengthen global cooperation against cybercrime. In his opening remarks, […] The post Cybertech

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has strongly criticized the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, for terminating nearly 100 staff members at Ghana Post. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM on Tuesday, March 25, Opoku described the decision as inappropriate and questioned the “resetting theme” promoted […] The post Sam

Member of Parliament (MP) for Effia, Isaac Boamah Nyarko has argued that the allocated budget for most ministries is insufficient, potentially hindering their ability to operate effectively. His comments come after Parliament concluded its debate on the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. In an exclusive interview on Channel One […] The post Budgetary

The Duke of Sussex says he and the prince of Lesotho left Sentebale amid a row between the trustees and the chair of its board.

?Ken Thompson, former Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, has advised President John Dramani Mahama’s administration to learn from the mistakes of the previous government and implement policies aimed at alleviating the suffering of Ghanaians. Thompson underscored the need for the current administration to prioritize effective economic strategies to restore public confidence and promote national […] The post Don’t

Ken Thompson, former Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, has commended the Mahama administration for presenting a budget that he describes as clear, data-driven, and focused on addressing real issues. Speaking on the matter on Face to Face on Channel One TV on Tuesday, Thompson highlighted the stark contrast between the current budget and those […] The post Ken

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Africa Cashew Alliance has said Ghana’s cashew production for the 2024 season dropped by 30 percent from the 2023 crop season. The country produced some 161,000 metric tonnes of the commodity in the 2024 production season, the Alliance said. According to the Alliance, the country was badly affected by bad weather […] The post Cashew production declines by 30% appeared first

Dikan Centre, Ghana’s premier educational and cultural non-profit institution, has announced the establishment of two groundbreaking initiatives: the Awo Institute and Ahenfie. These institutions mark a significant advancement in safeguarding, digitising, preserving, conserving and celebrating Ghana and Africa’s cultural heritage and history through innovative technology and vibrant storytelling. The Awo Institute, inspired by the profound […] The post Dikan

The Nobel International Business School (NiBS) has sworn Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, an Economist, and Dr. Felix Nana Abaka Sackey, a financial expert and administrator as Chancellor, and Deputy Chancellor respectively to steer affairs of the school. Dr. Donkor, who is the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for […] The post NiBS gets new Chancellor, deputy appeared first

‘Reece’s quality at highest level’ James was making his first England start since September 2022 against Latvia – and took his chance in style. The 25-year-old – who won the Champions League with Tuchel at Chelsea – has seen his career plagued by injury but is back fit right now. “Reece’s quality is at the […] The post Winners & losers for Tuchel’s England

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and celebrated French footballer Michel Platini have been cleared of corruption charges relating to allegations of fraud at the global footballing body. An appeals court in Muttenz, near Basel in Switzerland, on Tuesday cleared the two of impropriety over a payment of 2m Swiss francs (£1.6m) Blatter made to Platini […] The post Ex-Fifa chief

Real Madrid are in talks over finalising the signing of Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer this summer. Discussions over the protracted transfer are ongoing as the Spanish side look to secure the England international before the start of next season. Multiple sources close to the negotiations have told BBC Sport that while […] The post Real in talks over finalising

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The Board Chair of Trade Mark Africa (TMA) and a former Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, has underscored the role of trade systems that support women – describing them as a practical solution to West Africa’s economic challenges. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Making Trade Work for Women in […] The post MTWW project

The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), has opened its 2025 Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), in Accra yesterday Tuesday. The Opening ceremony attracted Engineering Practitioners in the country, some African countries and the World Federation of Engineering Organization. The conference is on the theme: ‘Urbanization and Smart Cities: Engineering, the Future of Ghana […] The post GhIE