Twenty-one (21) players trained at the Vienna Football Campus on Monday as the Black Stars began preparations for their international friendly against Austria on Friday. ð??¸ pic.twitter.com/DYZANjpqkx— ð??¬ð??­ Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) March 23, 2026 The team officially opened camp on Sunday for the upcoming encounters.On Monday, the team held a one-hour session focused on recovery for players who had played for their clubs on Sunday, while other

When a central bank cuts interest rates while simultaneously spending billions to withdraw liquidity from the system, it is reasonable to ask: are these policies pulling in opposite directions? This question arises from a deeper curiosity about how monetary policy is currently being conducted in Ghana. Over the past several months, the Bank of Ghana […]

The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has issued a pointed call for the wholesale reform of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), warning that public ownership must translate into measurable public value or risk becoming a burden on the national purse. Addressing SIGA’s Annual Stakeholder Conference in Accra on Thursday, Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte delivered a candid […] The post SIGA

President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater consistency and transparency in the disclosure of spending on sporting activities, stressing the need for accountability in the management of public funds.The President made the appeal during a fundraising event held on Friday, March 20, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, as the Black Stars intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.His comments come on the back of concerns raised by Kurt Okraku, President of the

…increases capital requirement to GH¢100m By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveilled comprehensive reforms for the microfinance sector, imposing new minimum capital requirements and stringent governance standards. According to the Policy Lead at BoG’s Financial Institutions Policy Department, Dr. Seth Kwame Anani, the reform is aimed at restoring customer trust and […] The post BoG

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has been ranked second among seven highly compliant institutions in Ghana’s inaugural Public Financial Management Compliance League Table, published by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, placing the state-owned refiner in the top bracket of a 101-institution assessment conducted under the PFM Act, 2016 (Act 921). The league table, described by […] The post TOR

A Ghanaian lawyer, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has provided the basis for which he has filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the Government’s decision to rename the Kotoka International Airport to “Accra International Airport.” He contends that the renaming exercise is unlawful and unconstitutional, arguing that the airport’s current name is protected under existing […]

Ofaose Ayirebi Lawmaker, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has pointed out that last year the Bank of Ghana (BoG) mopped out about 62 Billion Cedis from the system and kept that at the central bank. This meant that there was not enough cash in the system to allow consumers to make demands, he said. Once demand is […]

The Ghana National Fire Service has said that a police Rhino Kia mini truck with three male occupants lost control due to a gear lever fault, resulting in an accident that killed one person. The accident that occurred at Aseseso on the Somanya-Adukrom highway on March 21, 2026, and others that occurred in parts of […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has highlighted the importance of vehicle maintenance and road safety measures. This followed the accident that occurred at Aseseso on the Somanya-Adukrom highway on March 21, 2026, and others that occurred in parts of the country. The Kpong Municipal Fire Station said they received a distress call reporting this […]

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, has expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Colombia for their steadfast support as Ghana seeks reparatory justice. He underscored that Ghana’s pursuit of reparatory justice is anchored in restoring the dignity, identity, and historical recognition of descendants of enslaved Africans, rather than financial compensation. […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, said that the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio declined to 18.7 per cent in February 2026 from 22.6 per cent a year earlier, driven by a pickup in bank credit and a contraction in the NPL stock. Despite improvement in asset quality, he said, the NPL […]

By Juliet ETEFE Producer price inflation slowed to 1.4 percent in February 2026, down from 1.6 percent in January, as easing annual price pressures were offset by divergent trends across key sectors. According to data released by Ghana Statistical Service, the decline reflects a moderation in producer price inflation over the past year – although […] The post Producer inflation slows to

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that the global headline inflation has been on a downward trajectory. However, he said, the recent surge in oil prices has renewed inflation concerns and may compel some central banks to reassess their monetary policy stance. Addressing the 129th Monetary Policy Committee Press […]

In view of the impact of the crisis in the Middle East, the Government of Ghana has been told to build and expand strategic petroleum reserves. The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) said that Ghana must urgently invest in expanding its petroleum storage capacity and the volume of reserves held. The energy think tank noted […]

A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.

Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai has advised women seeking professional growth to redefine success beyond titles and public recognition and instead build their careers anchored on purpose and values. Delivering the first keynote address on ‘Purpose-Driven Career Development’ to hundreds of women at the 2026 Woman Redefined Conference at the Wesley Towers […] The post Build

Medeama SC boss Ibrahim Tanko has vowed that his side will approach their remaining eight matches with renewed determination after surrendering top spot in the Ghana Premier League following a 2-1 defeat to Dreams FC.The Tarkwa-based side's loss at the Tuba Astroturf on matchday 26 allowed Bibiani GoldStars to leapfrog them into first place, but Tanko insisted the title race is far from over."Now our focus shifts to the next game. We must keep working hard and ensure we

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko has pinpointed his side's sluggish start as the decisive factor in their 2-1 loss to Dreams FC, a defeat that cost them top spot in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking after the matchday 26 clash at the Tuba Astroturf, Tanko admitted that Dreams FC dominated the opening exchanges, leaving his side chasing the game from the outset."We started very slowly, and Dreams FC were the better side in the opening 20 minutes," Tanko said.The Tarkwa-based

Heart of Lions coach Bashir Hayford has described his side's goalless draw with Hearts of Oak as a fair outcome, insisting the result accurately reflected the balance of the contest.The two sides met at the Kpando Sports Stadium in a competitive Ghana Premier League Week 26 encounter, with both teams pushing for maximum points. However, solid defensive displays and a lack of cutting edge in attack ensured the match ended without a goal.Reacting after the game, Hayford praised