To reduce the country’s reliance on imported steel products, a US$600million iron ore project is set to commence by the end of this year (2025). Indeed, Ghana has significant iron ore reserves – estimated at 1.7 billion tonnes primarily located in regions like the Savanah and Oti – with an iron content exceeding 55 percent. […] The post Editorial: US$600m iron ore project

Ghana and other African countries hit by Trump’s harsh tariff spree – Full list

Sam George   The World Bank has slapped Ghana with a suspension of two of its funded projects in the country following the government’s recent mass layoffs in key sectors. Read More... The post World Bank Slaps Govt Over Mass Dismissals appeared first on

Ghanaian rapper King Paluta has admitted receiving payment from former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia during the 2024 election campaign season. King Paluta was seen on stage during the campaign season performing his hit song ‘Aseda’ for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2024 elections, fueling speculation about financial incentives behind his appearances. […] The post Twitter

The late Ahmed Suale   The police have amended the charge sheet in the case of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a former employee of Tiger Eye P.I. who is accused of Read More... The post Ahmed Suale ‘Killer’ Charges Amended, Denied Bail appeared first on

 The branch executive of the National Demo­cratic Congress (NDC) at Attakrom in Dormaa East constituency of the Bono Re­gion, Mr George Yaw, has urged party supporters to use laid down procedures in seeking redress for their grievances. His appeal followed the van­dalisation of the party’s constit­uency office at Wamfie by some irate youth of the … The post NDC

 Muslim leaders have been called upon to support efforts towards es­tablishing a unified Ummah Constitutional Framework in the country. This is to ensure stability and unity within the Muslim community and contribute significantly to the country’s overall development. The Coalition of Muslim Organisations (COMOG) Ghana made the call in a statement signed by the president … The post ‘Develop

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has introduced a 24- hour premium service to enhance efficiency in service delivery, processing investor applications, expedite investment registration and approvals. The Chief Executive Officer of GIPC, Mr Simon Madjie, said the premium service aligns with the government’s 24-hour economy initiative, which seeks to create a dynamic business environment, … The post GIPC

Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe Constituency in the Greater Accra Region and the Second Deputy Minority Whip, has called on Muslims to live peacefully to safeguard the country’s development and growth. He made the appeal when he joined the Muslim community in his constituency at the New Gbawe Cluster of Schools […] The post Weija-Gbawe

The 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia revealed what former President John Agyekum Kufuor told him after the NPP’s heavy defeat in the 2024 general elections. During an engagement with NPP Members of Parliament on Wednesday, April 2, he said that “Sometimes, I hear people ask […] The post Bawumia

All e-levy deductions on 2nd April must be refunded – GRA directs

 Three crew members on board a Ghanaian regis­tered fishing vessel have been kidnapped by pirates last Thursday afternoon in the West­ern Region. According to the Ghana Navy, the victims, all Chinese, were on board “MENGXIN 1” in the country’s territorial waters when seven pirates at about 5:53 pm took over the fishing vessel amid sporadic … The post Pirates kidnap

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in partnership with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), has officially launched the SME Innovation and Inclusion Programme – Digitalize for Jobs (D4J) Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through digitalization. Speaking at the launch held at the Accra Digital Centre, Ms. Margaret Ansei, CEO of […] The post GEA

 A Delegation from the University of Seychelles (UniSey) has ended its land­mark visit to four universities in the country. The universities include the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Central University, University of Education, Winneba and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The one week-long tour was led by the Vice Chancellor of UniSey, … The post University

IMANI Africa has said that by targeting high-profile cases like that of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, the Mahama government intends not only to reclaim state assets but also to send a clear message to potential wrongdoers. Yet, IMANI said effective asset recovery and corruption prosecution demand more than […] The post Adu-Boahene’s

Some of the highest rates will be levied on smaller African countries, with goods from Lesotho facing 50% tariffs.

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has directed all Charging Entities to ensure a refund of deductions made from customers after April 2, when the E-levy stopped operating. The GRA said the Charging Entities are to establish an expedited refund process to handle such cases promptly and maintain proper documentation of all refunds processed. “Reports of […] The post E-levy:

Kumasi Asante Kotoko beat Berekum Chelsea 1-0 in a hard fought Ghana Premier League week 21 clash at the Baba Yara Stadium, yesterday. Kotoko have not lost a game since returning to the Baba Yara Stadium in December 2024, and it was all clear that Berekum Chelsea would not be spared. Both teams shared the … The post  Kotoko pip Berekum Chelsea appeared first on Ghanaian