Telecel Ghana Foundation’s steadfast commitment to educa­tion, healthcare, and women’s empowerment has earned it the prestigious SHIMEI Sustainabil­ity Award. This recognition highlights the Foundation’s far-reaching impact, which has directly benefited over 6,000 Ghanaians through health initiatives in communities, STEM education in schools, and digital and finan­cial literacy workshops across the country within the last year. … The post Telecel

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said that President John Dramani Mahama is more that willing to sign the amendment bills that abolish the E-levy, Betting Tax and others. He expressed the view the the removal of these taxes will bring a feeling of ,such happiness to Ghanains. “Parliament has just passed […] The post Promise kept, Mahama

 At least 24 people have been killed as multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea’s south-east region. Most of the victims are in their 60s and 70s, authorities say, adding that some 26 people are injured – with 12 in critical condition. More than 23,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. The “unprecedented” … The post South Korea: Death

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forso, has said that the removal of the E-levy and Betting Tax will no doubt bring much-needed relief to Ghanaians. In a post on his X page, the Finance Minister said “Parliament has just passed the bill I presented to abolish the E-Levy! I am confident that H.E President […] The post E-Levy abolishing will bring much-needed relief

Riek Machar and his wife are detained after a convoy of 20 armed vehicles entered his home, his party says.

 The Ga Tradi­tional Council (GTC) yesterday announced the annual ban on drumming and noisemaking in Ga Mashie from May 12 to June 11, 2025. The month-long ban prohibits clapping of hands, placement of loudspeakers outside church premises and mosques, roadside evangelism, use of megaphones, loud speakers, tambourines and other musical instruments both outside and indoors … The post Ga

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on Wednesday, March 26, called on President John Dramani Mahama, ahead of her assumption of duty as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on 1st April. Ayorkor Botchwey said she was grateful for his support for her candidature during the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth elections last year. […] The post Ayorkor

Fidelity Bank calls on media to drive financial literacy and prevent banking fraud

 President John Dra­mani Mahama has begun consultations with the Council of State in respect of three petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. A statement issued and signed by the Minister for Government Communica­tions, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in Accra on Tuesday, said the petitions have been forwarded to the … The post President

Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi joined the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo have launched a campaign of the National Youth Anti-Drug Campaign, dubbed “Ghana Against Drugs (GAD) – Red Means Stop,” to combat the growing substance abuse crisis among the country’s youth. The campaign, organised by the Ministry […] The post National Youth Anti-Drug

Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum Guinness World Records (GWR) campaigner Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum is set to receive a prestigious award from the National Youth Shakers Conclave & Awards (NYSCA) – Read More... The post Afua

 Ministry of Youth Devel­opment and Empowerment has launched an initiative to stem the rising tide of substance abuse among the youth. Dubbed “Ghana Against Drugs (GAD) – Red Means Stop,” the cam­paign was to combat substance abuse among the youth. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr George Opare-Addo, said … The post Youth

President Mahama has called on the Ghana Bar Association to actively critique government policies, emphasizing the importance of accountability and the rule of law. The post Mahama urges Ghana Bar Association to hold government accountable first appeared on 3News.

Victims of the Adum PZ market fire reject Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak’s donation of rice and cooking oil, insisting they need market reconstruction, not food aid. The post Adum fire victims reject Muntaka’s food donations, demand market reconstruction first appeared on 3News.

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The country’s business environment is under renewed scrutiny following release of the World Bank’s Business Ready Report, which highlights significant inefficiencies in property transfer and construction permitting processes. The report revealed that obtaining a building permit in Ghana takes an average of 253 days, with costs […] The post High

Quidax, Africa’s leading crypto exchange, has announced a strategic collaboration with Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry. This collaboration aims to enhance blockchain education in Africa by equipping users with knowledge about Bitcoin and stablecoins, starting in Nigeria and Ghana. Through this collaboration, Quidax and Tether aim to empower over 15,000 people […] The post Tether

… NPA boss calls for security agencies’ support The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., says in its bid to implement the 24-hour economy in the petroleum sector, the NPA will collaborate with various security agencies to ensure the safety of consumers and personnel at fuel stations across […] The post Fuel stations to operate 24hrs appeared first

Jibran Qureishi, the Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group, the parent company of Stanbic Bank, has explained the reasoning behind Ghana’s cautious return to the bond market. According to him, it is unsustainable for government to rely solely on Treasury bills (T-bills) to finance its operations. The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson […] The post Over-dependence

A fierce battle over revenue assurance in the petroleum sector has taken a new turn, with allegations that entrenched industry players—who benefited from tax leakages—are behind a sustained campaign against Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML). SML, which provides real-time monitoring and auditing services for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has been credited with addressing revenue […] The post Oil