The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Chris Boadi Mensah, has urged employers to strengthen compli­ance with the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766) by le­veraging technology to ensure timely and accurate payment of pension contributions. Mr Mensah in a speech read on his behalf by his deputy, Mr Victor … The post Embrace technology

An Afghan official rejected the idea of a renewed presence for the U.S. military in the country, but left the door open for “political and economic relations.”

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Command has intensified its fire safety education campaign with a series of activities aimed at equipping organisations with practical knowledge to prevent and manage fire incidents. As part of this initiative, Safety Officers from the Amasaman Fire Station engaged staff of Tidor Company in both theoretical and practical fire safety […]

The University of Gha­na Rugby pitch in Legon will this Sunday be full of fireworks as defending champions, Bulls RLFC, lock horns with three-time champions, Skolars RLFC, in the grand finale of the 2025 Men’s Rugby League 13s Championship. Bulls, the 2019 and 2024 champions, head back to the final after a nail-biting 16–14 win … The post Bulls set up Skolars final in Men’s

Telecel Ghana has joined the nation in mourning the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, as its Chief Executive, Ms Patricia Obo-Nai, led a delegation of senior man­agement to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday. The team joined many institu­tions and associations to commis­erate with His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and express solidarity … The post Telecel Ghana CEO

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has assured drivers and traders at Railways enclave near the Cocoa Marketing Board (CMB) that no developer would take over their lorry station. Speaking during a visit to the area on Wednesday after the protest, Mayor Allotey categorically denied selling any portion of the land to private developers, […]

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The Parliamentary Select Committee on Human Rights, in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations, has embarked on a three-day visit to alleged witch camps in Northern Ghana to assess conditions in these camps and address human rights concerns for the speedy passage of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill). The Committee, led by […]

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The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Karachi East, Safo Ketia, has acknowledged that, the municipality continues to face significant challenges with water supply. The MCE made these comments when he led officials of the Municipal Assembly to appear before the Local Government and Rural Development Committee, which is currently probing audit reports of MMDA’s across […]

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By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) president, Humphrey Ayim-Dake, has sounded an alarm over the growing threat of parallel imports, warning this practice is undermining the domestic manufacturing base, eroding jobs and could ultimately weaken the cedi. Speaking at the 2025 Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) opening in Accra, Mr. […] The post Local

 By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government’s plan of shifting to a 24-hour economy will depend heavily on how far banks are willing to expand credit while managing risk, according to policymakers and advisers who spoke at a banking sector roundtable in Accra. The initiative, described as a private sector-led programme aimed at boosting productivity and job […] The post 24-hour economy faces

An Emirati-backed cement project threatened ancestral prayer caves. The community fought back.

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH & Solange BANSON The European Union (EU) has thrown its weight behind the 24-hour economy, positioning the agribusiness sector as pivotal for industrial transformation in Ghana. The Chargé d’affaires-EU Delegation to Ghana, Jonas Claes, indicated that by harnessing the 24-hour economy model, this sector can move from exporting raw materials to […] The post EU

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), in an effort to promote inclusive education, has refurbished the ICT Centre at Dzorwulu Special School and donated brand-new computers to support ICT education. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Accra, GSE managing director Ms. Abena Amoah stated this donation represents the core tenet of GSE’s […] The post GSE