President John Dramani Mahama has called for a new social contract between government, labour, and citizens, based on fairness, productivity, and mutual respect, to drive genuine reform and strengthen public service delivery across Africa. He emphasised that real transformation in governance and service delivery could only be achieved through collaboration with organised labour rather than … The post Pres

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has mourned the six people who died in the stampede that occurred during the military recruitment exercise in Accra on Wednesday, November 12. He also wished the injured a speedy recovery. In a post on his X page, he said, “May we all continue to pray for […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised concerns over the appointment of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice.  The post

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has underscored the urgent need for Ghana to transition from subsistence farming to a dynamic and sustainable agri-food economy capable of competing globally and ensuring national food security. Addressing the opening session of the 2025 Annual Conference of the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE) at the […]

Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has finally joined the Black Stars camp in Japan ahead of Fridayâ??s international friendly against Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup.The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper arrived on Thursday morning and is expected to join the teamâ??s final training session on Thursday at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi.Asareâ??s arrival completes the squad, bringing the number of players in camp to 22. He played a crucial role in Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026

At least six people have been reported dead, with scores injured, following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. The tragedy occurred when thousands of applicants, eager to participate in the enlistment process, surged forward as the stadium gates opened, resulting in injuries and … The post Black

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The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, will be presenting the 2026 budget statement in parliament today, Thursday, November 13. Ahead of the presentation of the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has engaged traders at Takoradi’s Market Circle as part of his stakeholder consultations. Dr. Forson described the encounter with the […]

A fitness and wellness centre has been inaugurated at the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) in Accra to promote staff health and well-being. The facility aims to encourage preventive healthcare, boost productivity, and ensure a healthier workforce. Inaugurating the centre, Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo described it as a strategic investment in the … The post GARCC gets fitness,

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By Kingsley Webora TANKEH As Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson prepares to present the 2026 Budget Statement in parliament today, a finance expert has cautioned government against reckless spending in the wake of recent debt relief gains – stressing that this year’s budget will be crucial to maintaining fiscal discipline as Ghana prepares to […] The post 2026

By Kizito CUDJOE With illegal gold trading and smuggling estimated to be draining about US$2billion from national coffers each year, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says tackling the menace could recover significant lost revenue and strengthen the country’s gold export earnings. It is in line with this that the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (D-CEO) of […] The post Curbing gold

Plans by the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana to make ethics and professional certification mandatory for all banking professionals represent one of the most significant reforms aimed at strengthening accountability and reducing fraud across the financial sector, Chief Executive Officer Robert Dzato has said. The policy, developed in partnership with the Bank of Ghana […] The post Mandatory