The burden of inflation and low growth are impacting negatively on the vulnera­ble, and pushing more Ghanaians into poverty, the Acting Country Manager of the World Bank, Mrs Eunice Ackwerh, has stated. “The World Bank estimates that about 36 per cent of Ghanaians are poor and that more than a quarter of the people live … The post Inflation burden, low economic

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has justified the recent closure of seven courts in the Upper East Region, an action taken in response to the escalating security concerns linked to the Bawku conflict. Chief Justice Torkornoo made the justification at the launch of the fifth edition of the Manual on Election Adjudication on Thursday, October 31, […] The post Bawku conflict:

Ghana international Thomas Partey has finally revealed his favourite meal before every match day.

A driver’s mate, who broke into the storeroom of a school and stole various items, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by the Abuakwa Circuit Court. Emmanuel Oteng, 22, alias “Sika Gari,” was said to have scaled into the storeroom of the Bantama M/A Junior High School (JHS) and made away table-top fridge, plastic … The post Driver’s mate jailed 4 years for theft appeared first on

The Russian mercenary group operated with little pushback in the West African nation — until it launched one of its most ambitious missions.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Sarfo Oduro has stirred discussion with his recent claim that most players in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) earn higher salaries than sports journalists in Ghana.

Jackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football.

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has expressed disappointment in authorities for their inability to sanction Stonebwoy for his gun-brandishing at 2019 VGMA The post Stonebwoy should’ve been jailed for brandishing a gun at 2019 VGMA – Shatta Wale first appeared on 3News.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Former President John Dramani Mahama, has said that in order to address the challenges of this country Ghanaians must vote out the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from office this year to pave the way for him to lead the country. In his view, for Ghana to be […] The post Mahama accuses Akufo-Addo appointees of ‘insatiable greed’

Presidential  Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Former President John Dramani Mahama has accused appointees of the Akufo-Addo administration of insatiable greed. He says the greed of the appointees has not even spared the environment, including the water bodies and forest reserves. “Their catastrophic failure has not only led to an upsurge in corruption […] The post This

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) have devised an initiative aimed at cleaning rivers polluted by illegal mining. The initiative termed as “Operation Clean the Water Bodies” is a technological exercise that will help reduce turbidity and metal load of water from two rivers (Pra and Bromo … The post MIIF, UMaT ‘Operation

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC yesterday presented a cheque worth of GH??1 million to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) as the cash prize to the National Best Farmer for the 2024 National Farmers’ Day celebration.   The Deputy Managing Director of ADB, Mrs Eno Ofori-Atta, presenting the money expressed the bank’s commitment to … The post ADB

The Accra Sports Stadium will host Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations Match day 6 AFCON 2025 qualifier against Niger on Monday, November 18. This comes after the stadium was approved for the previous qualifier against Sudan in October. The Black Stars will face Niger’s Menas in their quest to secure a spot at the 2025 … The post Ghana to host Niger in Accra Nov 18 appeared first on Ghanaian

Ghana lost 2-1 to defending champions, Nigeria, in the final of the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship in Togo on Wednesday at the Stade de Kegue in Lome. A first half brace from Kparabo Arieri propelled the Flying Eagles to victory and ensured the successful defence of the title they won two years ago. He struck the double … The post Gallant Black Satellites lose to Nigeria

The latest edition of the Afrobarometer Report has revealed that there is a strong citizens’ demand for the next government to continue the free senior high school, planting for food and jobs, one district-one factory, and one village-one dam initiative. However, 79% favour discontinuing the electronic transactions levy (e-levy), it said. The report also states […] The post There

As the year draws to a close, Christmas festivities and a celebratory atmosphere will dominate December around the world, with Ghana being no exception.

The latest edition of the Afrobarometer Report has revealed that 85% of Ghanaians want free senior high school (FSHS) programme to be maintained. The report also states that 80% of Ghanaians want e-levy cancelled, 82% have experienced some degree of poverty and unemployment top concern of Ghanaians and Ghanaians struggle to access basic services. The […] The post 85% of Ghanaians want free

After nearly 60 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power.

One effect of Ghana becoming a “lower middle income country” a few years ago is that many donors retreated. The World Bank thus became the country’s most important strategic “development partner”. The role of the World Bank in Ghana’s governance affairs thus require serious scrutiny from public policy analysts and activists. In recent years, the […] The post Bright