The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has strongly advocated for re­search-driven planning as the most sustainable approach to addressing Ghana’s complex urban develop­ment challenges. Speaking at the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Geograph­ic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory at the Department of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah Uni­versity of Science … The post Asenso-Boakye

The Jirapa Municipal Assembly in the Upper West Region has graciously welcomed a business delegation from Accra, intent on investing in a long-abandoned factory initiated in 2015. This facility, originally envisioned to store and package tomatoes and various vegetables upon completion, has been left vulnerable to the elements, with portions of its roof torn away, … The post Tomato factory for Jirapa in offing

President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the people of Bawkuu in the Upper West Region and also Nkwanta in the Oti Region to allow peace to prevail. President Mahama said the situation where people are shot and killed cannot be accepted. Addressing chiefs at the seat of government in Accra on Tuesday, July 29, […]

 PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama is advocating for a legally binding framework across all Africa Union member states to safeguard the continent’s civic space. According to the President, that was the only way the citizenry could be involved in the governance process of countries on the continent. “We must protect the right to organise, to protest … The post We must protect

It is unacceptable that innocent students are shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Bawku, President John Dramani Mahama has said. The President also stated that it cannot be accepted that teachers and students are fleeing Bawku due to the insecurity. To that end, the President has appealed to the people of Bawku to give peace […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the army has been directed to move into peace enforcement in Bawku and its surrounding areas to ensure that peace is restored. He says the peace enforcement means the army will be a bit more robust with criminals in the area who are fomenting trouble. Addressing chiefs at […]

 The High Court in Accra has dismissed an applica­tion by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) seeking to strike out a law­suit over its handling of the Ghana cedi between February 2017 and February 2025. The central bank had argued that the case, brought by Balbir Violet Allan, a retiree and resident of Adabraka, was an … The post High Court dismisses BoG’s bid to strike out

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Nigeria artiste Burna Boy has performed at the victory parade of England’s National Women’s Football Team for winning the 2025 European Championship. The Three Lionesses beat world champions Spain 3-1 in the penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1 at the end of regulation time and extra time. The European title win is England’s second […] The post Burna Boy

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing emerging security challenges, such as cybercrime, human trafficking, and arms proliferation. He also reiterated the government’s agenda of retooling all security agencies in the country to enable them to deliver their mandate. He said this when he was inaugurating the […]

By Kizito Cudjoe President John Dramani Mahama has announced the removal of import duties on agricultural processing machinery in a bid to lower costs and accelerate investment in local agri-processing. Speaking at the inaugural National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra, Mahama said the move is aimed at improving access to modern technology, boosting efficiency in the […] The post Gov’t

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The country’s pension model must evolve to reflect shifting employment patterns such as automation, remote work and rise of the gig economy, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has said. Speaking at the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) 60th anniversary launch, she called for a recalibration of social protection […] The post Pension

Black Queens striker Doris Boaduwaa has pledged to bounce back from a disappointing Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The former Hasaacas Ladies forward endured a difficult tournament, failing to score as Ghana reached the semi-finals of the competitions.Despite claiming bronze, Boaduwaa felt disappointed by her performances, apologizing to Ghanaian while also promising to quickly bounce back to her best."Not my finest tournament, but still a memorable one!

Black Queens defender Josephine Kyerewaa Bonsu has opened up on her first international tournament with the national women's team of Ghana. The German-born wing-back starred for the Black Queens as Ghana claimed bronze in Morocco, scoring in the penalty shootout victory over South Africa.Bonsu had to pass a late fitness test to make Ghana's squad for the tournament."First tournament - First medal. Not taking this for granted! Thanks medical staff for your patience

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has intensified its supervision of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in the financial sector with a renewed focus on the construction industry, citing its exposure to climate and sustainability-related risks. Speaking at a stakeholder workshop in Accra on Monday, the Bank of Ghana second Deputy Governor […] The post BoG

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has charged players of the senior women's national team to target the ultimate at future tournaments following their WAFCON performance. The Black Queens finished third at the just-concluded Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, beating the then-defending champions South Africa to claim bronze.The players and technical team led by the FA boss met President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House following

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has posted a profit after tax of GH¢230.5million for the first half of 2025, indicating strong signs of progress in the era of a bold strategic direction. The unaudited results for the six-month period ending June 30, 2025, represent a nearly three-fold increase in profitability, from the GH¢80million recorded […] The post ADB records GH¢230m profit