Staff of Development Bank Ghana (DBG) marked the end of the year 2025 by extending support to various institutions through a series of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The activities formed part of the Bank’s long-standing culture of giving back to communities especially during the festive season, whiles reaffirming its commitment to social impact […] The post Staff of

By Kizito CUDJOE The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has said disciplined shipping schedules and tighter operational controls are beginning to pay off with storage tanks now fully stocked, a visible sign that the revived state-owned refinery is regaining operational efficiency after years of underperformance. This development emerged during a working visit by the National Petroleum […] The post TOR

Asante Kotoko head coach and assistant coach Abdul Karim Zito and Prince Yaw Owusu have been charged by the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following their game against Bibiani GoldStars.In a statement released on Monday by the GFA, Zito and Owusu are said to have breached Article 12(1)(i) of the Disciplinary Code.Their actions came over the weekend in the stalemate against the reigning Ghana Premier League champions.The two are alleged to have â??exhibited

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito and his assistant, Prince Yaw Owusu, have been charged by the Ghana Football Associationâ??s Disciplinary Committee following their sideâ??s controversial draw against Bibiani GoldStars.In a statement released on Monday, the GFA confirmed that both coaches are alleged to have breached Article 12(1)(i) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, relating to unsporting conduct.The charges stem from Kotokoâ??s goalless encounter with the Ghanaian

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has disrupted multiple illegal mining sites and destroyed equipment in an operation in the Eastern region. During the exercise, they arrested foreign nationals, signaling a firm crackdown on activities that have long threatened rivers, farmlands, and communities. The operations, conducted between January 16 and 17, 2026, have already […]

Ghana’s small and medium-sized enterprises remain central to employment creation and local economic activity, yet many continue to face capability gaps that limit their ability to scale sustainably. Addressing this challenge was the focus of the 2025 Mini-MBA Programme, delivered through a partnership between MTN Ghana, Absa Bank Ghana and NOVA Business School Africa. The … The post Absa Bank Ghana strengthens

Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly announces plans to clamp down on prostitution and clear migrant beggars from the city.

The revenue generated by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is expected to increase by about 45 per cent with the introduction of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered trade data analytics system, Publican AI. The system, scheduled to be implemented from February 1, 2026, aims to enhance revenue mobilisation, improve efficiency in customs … The post AI

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) disrupted multiple illegal mining sites, destroyed equipment, and arrested foreign nationals in the Eastern Region. The operations, conducted between January, 16 and 17, 2026, have altered the dynamics of illegal mining along the Birim River basin and its surrounding areas. On Friday, January 16, the NAIMOS task force, … The post Galamsey:

A 25-year-old labourer has been remanded into prison custody by the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region for allegedly threatening to kill his mother. The accused, Dauda Bediako, also known as Dauda Abdulai, pleaded not guilty to the charge of threat of death and is expected to reappear … The post Court remands labourer for allegedly

A student has been arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly using a GCB Bank automated teller machine (ATM) card to withdraw GH¢24,849 from two customers’ accounts. The accused, Regan Kwesi Egbe Addo, also known as Morgan Addo, has been charged with two counts of stealing in two separate cases and has pleaded not … The post Student arraigned over GH¢24,849 ATM card theft

At least 34 people were injured in a road traffic accident involving a passenger bus at Asuboi on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026. The accident involved a 34-seater KIA Grandbird bus, which reportedly overturned and landed on its side in the middle of the highway, temporarily disrupting traffic … The post 34 injured as bus crashes at Asuboi

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday’s election extending his four decades in power by another five years. He gained 72 per cent of the vote, the election commission announced, against 25 per cent for his closest challenger Bobi Wine, who has condemned what he described as “fake results” and “ballot … The post Ugandan

US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland. Trump said at a White House meeting that he “may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland”, which is a self-governing territory controlled by Denmark. He did not … The post Trump threatens new tariffs on

By Fred Kwasi ANOKYE, Ph.D. In the first article, I discussed mortgage interest tax concession as a tax planning opportunity embedded in the triangular tax system of Ghana. This current article exposes taxpayers to the tax benefits within individual pension contributions and donations made. Allowable deductions in respect of social security contributions The National Pensions […] The post Exploring

The White House has announced the first members of its Gaza “Board of Peace”, and the list of names will do little to dispel the criticism from some quarters that the US president’s plan resembles, at its heart, a colonial solution imposed over the heads of the Palestinians. There are still several unknowns – namely … The post Big names on Trump’s peace

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) hosts regional investment roadshows in the Central and Western Regions from today January 19 to 23, 2026, to showcase investment ready opportunities and promote district level economic growth. The initiative forms part of the Centre’s flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP), aimed at identifying and promoting viable investment prospects … The post GIPC

Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak has warned that Senior High School (SHS) managers who deny students adequate meals will face severe sanctions if found complicit. Dr Apaak issued the warning in a Facebook post on Saturday, January 17, 2026, adding his voice to an official statement released by the Ghana Education Service (GES) […]

People say you never forget your first major experience. The first financial crisis I encountered in my professional life was the 1998 Russian debt default, which subsequently led to the bailout of Long-Term Capital Management. This event taught me that apparent stability founded on short-term borrowing and an overvalued currency is inherently fragile. Such situations […] The post SIKAKROM

By Prof. Kwaku APPIAH-ADU (PhD, FGA) &Thomas Nana KWANTWI If Henry Ford were dropped into Accra, Abidjan, Lagos or Nairobi, today, he might struggle to recognize the tools of modern wealth creation. He would not see furnaces, stamping presses, and assembly lines. He would see laptops, cloud dashboards, payment APIs, and a young founder explaining […] The post Same