A GH¢34 million transformer replacement project has begun at the Batsonaa Primary Substation in Accra as part of a nationwide infrastructure upgrade programme aimed at improving electricity supply reliability and increasing network capacity. The project, being undertaken by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), involves the replacement of two 26MVA transformers with higher-capacity 39MVA units. … The post ECG

The family of the late Apostle Emeritus Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has unveiled specially designed funeral cloths, ahead of the final funeral rites for the renowned industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission. The unveiling, which took place at a media briefing in Accra on Friday, marked another significant step in preparations for […] The post Kantanka’s Funeral Cloths Out appeared first on

Black Stars handed boost as Panama fall heavily to Brazil.

Held during the BAL Finals Week, the event brought together leaders across sport, finance, policy, technology and investment to explore how inclusive digital infrastructure can support the next generation of African entrepreneurs and leaders. Wave Mobile Money reinforced its commitment to youth opportunity, digital innovation and financial inclusion during the BAL Business Brunch in Kigali, […] The post Wave

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has declared the Black Stars fully prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while indicating that two playersâ??most likely goalkeepersâ??are expected to be cut from the current provisional squad.Head coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 28-man squad, which includes five goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare, Solomon Agbasi, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Annag, and Paul Reverson.The final 26-man squad will be announced on Monday, June 1, ahead

Ghana has signed a historic visa waiver agreement with South Korea and revived its joint commission with Jamaica, agreeing to send 400 nurses and negotiate the deployment of Ghanaian teachers by August 2026.

The NDC Council of Elders has directed all individuals and groups to immediately cease any form of presidential campaigning, reminding members that primaries must be held at least 12 months before the next election.

President Mahama has announced Ghana will begin refining its own crude oil locally from June 2026, backed by a $1.5 billion ENI investment, as part of a broader value addition agenda spanning oil, mining and agriculture.

As Ghana and the UK convene in London, CMC is repositioning Ghana's cocoa sector as a structured investment platform — targeting 50% domestic processing, cocoa bond financing, and deeper value chain partnerships.

By Joshua AMLANU The country’s tax system is becoming “more data-driven, more enforcement-oriented and more ambitious than at any point in the modern fiscal history”, law firm Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah (BELA) has said. This comes amid government’s efforts to intensify domestic revenue mobilisation ahead of the International Monetary Fund programme’s expected conclusion in 2026. […] The post Tax

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

… with industrialisation-driven agenda to increase demand                   By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Finance minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that the nation has set a target of adding 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new electricity generation capacity by 2030. At least 30 percent of the planned capacity is expected to come from renewable energy sources, […] The post Gov’t

By Ebenezer NJOKU The imperative for Africa to reclaim greater control over its economic destiny by shifting away from narrow GDP-led assessments of growth toward frameworks centred on sovereignty, domestic value retention and regional industrial integration dominated discussions at the 2026 Ishmael Yamson and Associates Business Roundtable in Accra. Held under the theme ‘The next […] The post Africa

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

In its continued bid to empower individuals and businesses across Ghana through its extensive product offering, Access Bank (Ghana) Plc, in partnership with Deloitte Ghana, has successfully hosted a Women Business Workshop designed to arm female entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge and strategic insights needed to scale up their businesses sustainably. The workshop convened a […] The post Access

Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has declared a relentless war on illegal mining and announced the procurement of 10 high-tech speedboats for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operational Secretariat (NAIMOS) to protect the country’s degraded river bodies. Addressing the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi on Friday, Mr. […] The post GoldBod

The Akyem Abomosu community in Akyem Abuakwa in the Eastern Region was over the weekend thrown into a state of mourning and solemn reflection when the mortal remains of the late Mr Alexander Ayim Ohene, affectionately known as Kwame Alex, father of Diane Ohene Coomson, wife of The Chronicle publisher, Nana Kofi Coomson, were laid […] The post Chronicle Publisher’s Spouse Buries Father