By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The domestic mining sector is set for a major reset, with government announcing a US$1 billion gold industry revolution anchored on value addition, environmental responsibility, and job creation. The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, unveiled the reforms at the maiden Mining and Minerals Convention (MMC […] The post Gov’t

…as regulation precedes policy    By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chairman-Ghana Association of Financial Non-Governmental Organisations (GHASSFIN), Spencer Badu, has called on government to expedite passage of the National Microfinance Policy which has delayed for years – expressing worry over the fact that regulating the sector has rather preceded policy, against common practice. According to […] The post Microfinance

The Black Stars of Ghana secured an important victory that has boosted their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But while the team celebrated on the pitch, many supporters left the stadium frustrated; not by the result, but by the same old problem that continues to plague Ghanaian football, ticketing. Ghana’s 1–0 […] The post Ticketing Difficulties Take The Shine

Fidelity Bank Ghana’s role in driving financial access, innovation, and sustainable development was recently brought to the global stage as Managing Director, Julian Opuni, was featured in Forbes Africa’s special series on Ghana. In a comprehensive interview, Mr. Opuni provided insights into how the nation’s largest privately owned indigenous bank is strategically connecting capital to […] The post Fidelity

“When they first see me, they just think I’m four eyes and blonde hair,” said Anastacia, introducing herself on MTV’s reality show The Cut in 1998. “When I sing, it’s very different.” Her TV debut opened with a long, wide shot. Audiences heard her before they saw her. That voice is all purr and growl, […] The post Arnold Schwarzenegger made

The family of late Ghanaian TikTok star Elvis Frimpong, widely known as Osanju, has finally disclosed the official cause of his passing, nearly a week after his death shocked fans across the country. According to an autopsy, the 30-year-old content creator died from leukaemia, a form of blood cancer he had reportedly battled quietly for […] The post Autopsy confirms leukaemia

Afro-Dancehall trailblazer Stonebwoy has raised the bar once again with the release of his brand-new 9-track EP, The Torcher, now streaming worldwide. Known for his unique ability to merge African rhythms with reggae and dancehall grooves, Stonebwoy delivers a project that is sonically rich, lyrically powerful, and deeply rooted in culture. From the opening Intro, […] The post Stonebwoy

The Israeli military says explosions seen and heard in the Qatari capital, Doha, are the result of an assassination attempt against Hamas leaders. Tuesday’s attack is the first by Israel in Qatar, a key mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas and home to the region’s largest United States military base, Al Udeid Air […] The post Israeli military says it attacked Hamas

Ethiopia officially inaugurates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region. Ethiopia, the continent’s second most populous nation with a population of 120 million, sees the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on a tributary […] The post Ethiopia

By Seth KRAMPAH, Algiers, Algeria In a riveting fireside chat at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025),Olusegun Obasanjo, Chair of the IATF Advisory Council and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has called on    African nations to reclaim their economic destiny. Speaking with CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters on “Gaining Insights from Vision for […] The post IATF2025:

Thailand’s top court has ruled that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a year in jail, in yet another blow to the influential political dynasty. The decision relates to a previous case where he was sentenced to years in prison for corruption, but ended up spending less than a day in a jail cell […] The post Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail

Nerasol Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, has unveiled a landmark partnership with Check Point, a leading global cybersecurity solutions provider, to safeguard Ghana’s digital landscape and strengthen institutional resilience against cyber threats. The unveiling ceremony, held at the AH Hotel and Conference in Accra, was themed “Ghana’s Cybersecurity Readiness in […] The post Nerasol

The UN says the number of obese teenagers has nearly tripled globally in the last two decades.

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has hosted the ‘Grand Challenge Pitch Day’ event to showcase Ghana’s most promising startups tackling key challenges in Ghana’s agricultural sector through innovation. Addressing investors, innovators, industry experts and representatives of UKGCC’s member businesses during the event, Adjoba Kyiamah, Executive Director of the UKGCC, remarked that “The Pitch Day […] The post UKGCC’s