There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

Last week, I wrote the first article in 2026, which examined critical issues in 2025 which may have repercussions for the country. In the first article, I analysed the 2024 elections results and the violence that characterized the transition to power. I shed light on the record-breaking nolle prosequis that the current Attorney General, Dr. […] The post Development

Most people invest without ever thinking about how the system behind their money actually works. When you buy into a mutual fund, ETF, or closed-end fund, you are relying on investment companies to pool your money with thousands of others and manage it on your behalf. These funds promise diversification, expert management, and simplicity. But […] The post Financial

A fire outbreak has swept through parts of the Dagombaline slum in Kumasi, destroying several makeshift structures and leaving hundreds of residents homeless. Although no casualties were recorded, many affected residents have been displaced and are currently seeking temporary shelter with friends and relatives. The fire, which broke out around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, spread […]

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its anti-narcotics exercise campaign on Friday 16 January 2026, carried out an operation in Budumburam and its surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region. The exercise falls in line with NACOC’s nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse. The successful exercise led to … The post ????????????????????

By Abubakari Saddiq Adams Ghana’s ambitious digital transformation agenda, aimed at enhancing public sector efficiency and curbing corruption, recently came under intense scrutiny. A startling discovery of over 81,000 “ghost names” on the National Service Authority’s (NSA) payroll ignited debates about the effectiveness and transparency of state-backed digital projects. This incident not only highlights potential […] The post ICT

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to investigate issues raised in an investigative report by The Fourth Estate on the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, widely known as Ridge Hospital. In a press release, the ministry acknowledged the publication and noted that the report has been widely circulated on social media. The ministry expressed sympathy … The post Health

New year, new you, a cliché? Every new year comes with expectations. We want more clarity, more growth, more profit, more impact. We want our brands to do better, our businesses to make sense, and our lives to count for something meaningful. But before we rush into plans and projections, I believe it is important […] The post Personal branding

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org When politics becomes a punchline, Ghana confronts a challenge far deeper than economic slowdown alone: the steady erosion of public trust in democratic leadership. Rebuilding the economy and revitalising businesses must therefore proceed alongside the restoration of seriousness, accountability, and credibility in governance. Responsible leadership, transparent decision-making, and a genuine […] The post Trust

The Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Ltd, Haroun Apaw Wiredu, has disclosed that the company sold 313 unserviceable buses for about GHC2,500 each in October 2020. According to him on TV3 Ghana, internal records show that the buses were declared unserviceable and disposed of during the period, generating about GHC2.9 million. The money … The post Metro Mass

Management of Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, has confirmed plans to take legal action against broadcaster and musician Blakk Rasta over comments they describe as defamatory. In a press release issued on Monday January 19 2026, Shatta Wale’s management announced that the artiste has instructed his lawyers to file a … The post Shatta

Education is a social process through which societies preserve their identity and ensure continuity across generations. It transfers values, beliefs, norms, and moral standards while also equipping learners with academic knowledge, skills, civic responsibility, and ethical principles needed for responsible citizenship. Education, therefore, serves both personal development and national progress by shaping individuals and protecting […]

The Member of Parliament for Kumawu and Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Anim, has assured families affected by a tragic road accident of his full support as they go through a difficult period. In a statement issued from his office, he confirmed that the accident happened on Friday, January 17, … The post Truck crashes into buildings at

As part of its ongoing nationwide campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a major operation in Budumburam and surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipality of the Central Region. The intelligence-led exercise, conducted on Friday, January 16, 2026, resulted in the seizure of quantities of suspected […] The post NACOC

By Isaac FRIMPONG (PhD) The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), which manages Ghana’s basic national pension scheme under Tier 1, has approved a 10 per cent pension indexation for 2026. The adjustment raises monthly pension incomes across the board and lifts the minimum pension for retirees from just over GH¢300 to above GH¢400. […] The post Is

In a decisive move, operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) embarked on series of raids to clear the reckless illegal mining along the Kumasi – Sunyani Highway on Saturday 17 January 2026. The raids commenced at about 0820 hrs, when the NAIMOS taskforce stormed illegal mining sites at the outskirts of Ashanti […]

Ghanaian youth team player Kelvin Lamptey-Mills has completed a deal to Greece after leaving MEAP Nisou on a free-transfer. The young sensational defender has signed a contract with Greece 2 division side Kampaniakos following fruitful negotiations during the weekend.He joined, having inked a one-year contract with the outfit with an option to extend, taking into consideration his career development.Kelvin, 20, after declining a contract extension with Cypriot side MEAP Nisou,

By  Dr. Ebenezer Arthur Duncan Imagine a Ghana where businesses operate around the clock, creating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and improving the quality of life for its citizens. This is the promise of a 24-hour economy, a concept that involves extending business hours and operations to cover the entire day, 7 days a week. In […] The post Marketing the 24-Hour Economy:

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

A member of the communications team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Roger TD Wills, has accused the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government of failing in the management of fuel prices and the exchange rate. He noted that Ghanaians expected the Akufo-Addo administration to implement measures to reduce the prices and also to strengthen […]