Ghanaâ??s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says a review of spending on the national menâ??s football team has delivered significant savings without disrupting preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking during a high-level meeting with Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Adams revealed that tighter controls and revised release processes around the Black Starsâ?? budget saved the state close to $700,000 across two recent international matches.The

President John Mahama has given an indication of the issues that keep him awake at night. Speaking at the Davos Convening on Accra Reset on January 22, he said Ghana’s development hinges on a renewed commitment by African leaders to forge ahead in unity. Without this, he noted that Ghana’s recent strides will not mean […]

GCB Bank (GCB) PLC has restated its commitment to the protection of customer funds and the security of its banking systems following reports of an alleged ATM-related fraud matter currently before the courts. The Bank operates a zero-tolerance policy on financial crime and has in place robust security infrastructure, real-time transaction monitoring and strict internal […] The post GCB

By Joseph Aguyire ABONENGA One of the greatest single ambitious projects that requires immediate national attention is the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and the bold incentives it is promising across the aluminium value chain. For decades, Ghana has mined bauxite ore for export in its raw form at Awaso in the Western North […] The post Why the downstream aluminum

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH ([email protected]) As government continues making strides in sustaining the economic gains made over recent months, the black star is set to shine brightly as Ghana preps to host the Association Cambiste Internationale (ACI) World Congress 2026 in May this year. This will be the first time a sub-Saharan African country is […] The post Economic

By Dr Edward Nartey BOTCHWAY Banking has always been built on the currency of trust. Whether it is a parent paying school fees, a trader receiving money for goods, or a customer transferring funds to a bank account, every transaction depends on the assurance that funds will remain safe, accessible, and received by the right […] The post Trust: The most valuable currency in modern banking

By Professor Kwasi DARTEY-BAAH Every working day begins and ends the same way for many urban employees: uncertainty. In the early hours of the morning, workers crowd bus stops hoping to secure transport to work on time. In the afternoon and evening, that anxiety returns as they struggle once again often more fatigued to find […] The post From home to work and back:

Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia   FORMER VICE President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, insists the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential election is not an avenue for the trading of insults and insinuations. In Read More... The post NPP Flagbearer Race Not Insults Competition

President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for a united Africa to make the continent formidable in world affairs. Speaking at the Davos Convening on Accra Reset, the President said unity is not an option. “Unity should not be a slogan; it must be the strategy,” he noted. Please read full text below: Your […]

 By Gideon SARFO There are on the order of 350 to 400 denominations (including Pentecostal, Charismatic, mainline Protestant, Orthodox, independent Christian groups, etc.) that are registered or at least operating visibly in Ghana. The average age of churches in Ghana is approximately 3 years and 7 months, indicating a dynamic and rapidly growing religious landscape. […] The post Church

The five flagbearer aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have committed to a peaceful conduct before during and after the presidential primary on January 31, 2026. The aspirants, Kennedy Read More... The post NPP Flagbearer Aspirants Sign Peace Agreement appeared

President John Dramani Mahama has said that his administration is proving something important, that execution beats excuses. Speaking during the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday February 22, he stated that his administration is cutting government spending and has reduced the size of government to a record low: 58 ministers and deputy ministers. […]

By Evelyn ARTHUR Fresh research by the OECD–OCDE has estimated food trade in the West African sub-region at almost US$10billion per annum – about six times higher than the official figure of US$1.7billion often cited by policymakers. OCDE is a French abbreviation of the OECD, which stands for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. […] The post West Africa food

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The scramble for the multidimensional control of the African continent by global players is a geopolitical reality. In order to be part of this geopolitical arena, foreign players have been devising different mechanisms for revitalizing partnership and strengthening cooperation with Africa, says Dr. Babafemi A. Badejo, Professor of Political Science and International Relations […] The post Russia’s

There is a quiet disaster that happens regularly across conference halls, hotel ballrooms and community centres from Accra to Addis Ababa. An MC steps on stage with confidence, microphone in hand, dressed impeccably—and proceeds to host a state-level event like a birthday party, or a wedding like a board meeting. The outfit is right. The […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY:

President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons has revealed sanctions the Union intends to introduce to compel users of Ghanaian songs including media houses to pay royalties to artistes. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s The Afternoon Show, Thursday, January 22, Mr. Simons explained that currently songs are being used without any […]

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

?After several days of power interruptions in Sunyani and neighboring communities, the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has successfully resolved a fault at its substation in Sunyani and restored power supply. ? ?The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when an issue was detected in Transformer Two, a crucial unit with a capacity of 33 megavolt […]

Illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, continues to devastate Ghana’s forests and rivers and water bodies. The resulting environmental damage threatens food production, drinking-water supplies and public health. Research and field reports have linked mining-related contamination to harmful chemicals in food crops and to adverse birth outcomes in affected communities. For years, the state’s […]

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, joined the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, as Vice-President of the Republic, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, paid a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.The visit formed part of the Vice-Presidentâ??s ongoing engagements with key sectors of government, aimed at assessing operations and strengthening institutional support.During the