By Prof. Samuel Lartey  In Ghana, death is never silent. It is announced, amplified, choreographed, and remembered. A death summons family across continents, halts traffic, suspends markets, fills churches, and dominates weekends. Yet, while the dead are celebrated with extraordinary pageantry, the living, even those whose contributions shape the nation, are often honoured modestly, sometimes […] The post When

By Isaac Frimpong (PhD) Imagine Maame Akosua at Suame. She sells kenkey three evenings a week, supports two children, and saves small amounts with a susu collector. She wants a secure income in old age and hopes her adult children can help one day. But the idea of “registering” with yet another private or government […] The post All-Covered Pension Programme: Mo-Ne-Yo’s

…. encourages investment in the sector By Samuel SAM Government is committed waiving taxes on agro-processing machinery to reduce costs and encourage investment in the sector, Sampson Ahi Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI) has said. This will increase access to technology and modern machinery for agro-processors, enhance productivity and efficiency in agro-processing […] The post Gov’t

Former Ghana forward Derek Boateng says Stephen Appiah set the standard for leadership during his time as Black Stars captain, describing him as a player who led by example on and off the pitch.Speaking to Sporty FM, Boateng praised Appiahâ??s work ethic and authority within the national team, noting that his influence shaped Ghanaâ??s most successful modern era.Appiah is widely hailed as the greatest Black Stars captain of all time and remains the first skipper to lead Ghana

As part of efforts to ease traffic congestion in Sefwi-Wiawso, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Assembly, Dominic Gyasi, has inspected the long abandoned Dwenase Bypass Road project. The bypass, initiated by the Municipal Assembly, is a key intervention aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Dwenase, particularly on busy market days, […]

By Godwin AYIKU The Government of Ghana is currently facing monumental challenges in infrastructure development and service delivery which constraint the growth of the Ghanaian economy especially in the road sector. The provision of public infrastructure and services has typically been viewed as the responsibility of government. Given limited budget resources, the country’s huge deficit […] The post The

Former Black Stars midfielder Derek Boateng believes injuries played a decisive role in denying Ghana major silverware during Stephen Appiahâ??s time as captain.Boateng said the national team consistently performed at its highest level whenever Appiah was fully fit, describing the former Juventus midfielder as central to both structure and leadership.According to him, Appiahâ??s influence went beyond tactics, shaping the mentality of the squad during Ghanaâ??s strongest

Anyone who spends time on the streets of Accra knows how demanding the life of a street hawker is. On a normal day, it means long hours on their feet, constant movement, navigating traffic, heat, and people, all while selling and handling cash from morning to evening. In December, that pace increases significantly. There is […] The post A small Christmas gesture goes a long way appeared

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno , has deployed reinforcement teams and armoured vehicles to Nalerigu and its surrounding communities in the North East Region following the recent burning of two houses by some youths in the regional capital. Reports indicate there were threats to burn additional houses and attack residents, prompting swift […] The post IGP

Stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector have renewed calls for adequate, equitable and innovative financing of public education to improve learning outcomes and reduce inequality. The call was made at the 2025 Education Financing Conference, organised by Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) in partnership with Oxfam and ActionAid Ghana, under the theme “Towards Adequate, Equitable and Innovative […]

… accelerating the continent’s digital economy Major leap in digital payments access as Mastercard expands presence, products and financial inclusion initiatives New market entries, new hires and SME-focused collaborations unlock scale for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital payments opportunity Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major […] The post Mastercard

Ghana is set to receive a monument from Rwanda to honour the Ghana Armed Forces’ (GAF) heroic role in saving lives during the 1994 genocide, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed this on TV3’s NewDay on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Ablakwa said Ghana’s military has earned global recognition, particularly at the UN, since deploying troops […]

Two of African football's biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

The Minister for the Interior, acting on the advice of the National Security Council, has imposed a curfew on Nalerigu Township and its surrounding communities in the North East Region. The curfew, announced through an Executive Instrument and published on the Ministry of Interior’s website, takes effect from 5:00?p.m. to 6:00?a.m., starting Thursday, December 18, […] The post Night-Time

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that the Ministry is investigating the death of 18-year-old Ghanaian student, Nana Agyei Oduru Ahyia, who died under strange circumstances in Latvia. Speaking in an interview on TV3 New Day’s The Big Issue, Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Minister said investigations will be conducted through […]

Absa Bank Ghana has won three honours at the 2025 Marketing World Awards in Accra, recognising the bank’s work in brand building and sustainability, as well as leadership in marketing and corporate affairs. The bank received Most Impactful Brand Campaign of the Year for its ‘Get More with Absa’ campaign and was also recognised as […] The post Absa Bank wins three honours

Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has inducted and graduated 186 professionals at its 17th Induction and Graduation Ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to ethical leadership, professionalism and human capital development in Ghana’s financial sector. The ceremony, held at the CIB Ghana Auditorium in Accra, saw a convergence of senior government officials, regulators, industry leaders, […]

In response to escalating tensions and recent arson attacks in Nalerigu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed reinforcement teams and armored vehicles to the area. This deployment aims to restore calm, protect lives and property, and enforce the government-imposed curfew, according to a press release issued by the Police Public Affairs Unit. The decision […]

Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has opened a two-day Regional Crime Officers’ Conference aimed at strengthening investigative capacity across Ghana’s 25 police regions.

Private legal practitioner Moses Foh-Amoaning has called for forgiveness and unity in discussions around the possible inclusion of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on Asempa FM, Mr Foh Amoaning urged football fans to move past earlier disagreements and focus on strengthening the national team. He … The post Moses