By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Rates on domestic Treasury bills softened last week, stopping a five-week upward trend as strong investor demand combined with recent monetary policy easing to drive renewed yield compression across the curve. The auction was heavily oversubscribed by 144 percent, with total bids of            GH¢17.11billion against an […] The post Strong

South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy, beating four others, including three Nigerian artists, to take the Best African Music Performance award. The 24-year-old won for her song Push 2 Start, which was preferred over tracks by Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and Davido, as well as Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo. Tyla bagged the […] The post South African singer Tyla edges out Davido to

Ace Artiste and Dancer, Slim Buster has warned upcoming artistes against relying on financial support from women, citing potential personal and career consequences in the music industry. Ghanaian musician Slim Buster has urged emerging artists to exercise caution when accepting financial support from women, warning that such arrangements can carry serious personal and career-related consequences. […] The post Slim

Celebrated Gospel musician Joe Mettle has announced his decision to stay away from the Telecel Ghana Music Awards for a year. What this means is that the Artiste will not submit for nomination, nor will he be a part of anything concerning the awards scheme. In an interview on Hitz FM, he disclosed that he […] The post Joe Mettle takes break from TGMA appeared first on The

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana Aggrey, has defended the decision to grant a Ghanaian passport to American social media influencer IShowSpeed, describing it as a deliberate and strategic move to promote tourism and investment in the country. In an interview onJoyNews, Abeiku Santana expressed surprise at public criticism […] The post IShowSpeed’s

An Iranian man who was detained in connection to anti-government protests and reportedly sentenced to death has been released on bail, according to a rights group and Iranian state media. Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as demonstrations roiled the country, sparking a violent crackdown by authorities. He was detained on January 10 at his home […] The post Iranian

Palestinians have started to enter the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for the movement of people. The crossing has largely been closed since May 2024, when the Gazan side was captured by Israeli forces. The reopening was supposed to happen during the first phase of US President Donald […] The post Israel reopens Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE An environmental and fisheries governance civil society organisation, the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), has recommended that government fully implement principles of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency – especially on vessel information in the country’s marine space. The organisation said it is imperative for authorities, including the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture […] The post EJF

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is set to review provisions of GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865) as part of measures to protect local investors and expand employment opportunities for Ghanaians, particularly in the retail sector. Head of the GIPC Ashanti Zonal Office, Michael Okyere, disclosed this during an interview with […] The post GIPC Act

By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema TDC Ghana Limited has declared a dividend of GH¢3million for the 2024 financial year, reflecting a strong improvement in revenue, profitability and balance-sheet performance. Revenue rose by 33.67 percent to GH¢130.96million in 2024, up from GH¢97.97million in the previous year. The proposed dividend is subject to shareholder approval. Speaking at the company’s […] The post TDC

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has awarded an honorary doctorate to businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama in recognition of his contributions to mining, construction, indigenous enterprise development and national service. The degree was conferred at UMaT’s 18th Special Congregation, held on Saturday, and attended by university officials, faculty members, graduates, and guests. President […] The post UMaT

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, and wherever we’re waiting in line, our digital laundry gets aired in plain view. And as phones become more tailored to our routines and preferences, concerns about privacy are only growing. That’s why […] The post A new layer of privacy five years in the making appeared

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A former Second Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Sammy Crabbe has extended his congratulatory wishes to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his decisive victory in the NPP’s presidential primaries, on January 31, 2026. In a congratulatory statement, the former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of NPP maintained that Dr. Bawumia’s […] The post Dr.

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Everton have completed the loan signing of exciting young forward Tyrique George from Chelsea for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, with the Merseyside club holding an option to make the move permanent at the end of the campaign.The 19-year-old England Under-21 international, who is of Ghanaian descent, joins the Toffees on deadline day as manager David Moyes looks to add pace, creativity and depth to his attacking options.George will wear the number 19 shirt at Everton and is

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has charged staff and Chief Executive Officers of the ministry to enhance their output in 2026. According to him, the government’s second year in office is a decisive period that requires greater commitment and progress in line with President Mahama’s reset agenda. Speaking at the […]

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured the newly elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, of the support of the caucus. He said once the party has elected Dr Bawumia, the Minority has no option than to accord him the needed assistance to win the 2028 presidential election. […]

A financial analyst, Joe Jackson has argued that although Ghana’s gold reserves have declined, this has not resulted in a corresponding depreciation of the local currency. Speaking on TV3’s Business Focus on Monday, 2 February 2026, he explained that reserves are typically seen as a measure of a country’s economic strength, but recent developments suggest […]

A total amount of GH¢56billion tax revenue was raised in the 2025 operational year, Commissioner of Customs Brigadier-General Glover Ashong Annan said at the International Customs Day observance. Established by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in 1953, it highlights the importance of Customs in economic growth and supply chain security. Unfortunately, the amount falls short […] The post Editorial: