The Minority Caucus in Parliament has alerted President John Dramani Mahama that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, poses a grave threat to Ghana’s environment and democratic governance. The concerns were contained in a press statement signed by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, following a meeting between the President and Parliamentary Leadership at the […]

Medeama SC were left frustrated at home after settling for a 1â??1 draw against Basake Holy Stars on Monday, missing a golden opportunity to reclaim top spot in the Premier League.The visitors stunned the former champions in the 29th minute when Koffie Hagan capitalised on a costly goalkeeping error from Abdul Adams Jabal, calmly slotting home from close range to give Holy Stars a surprise lead at the TnA Stadium.Despite dominating possession and pushing forward for much of the

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Finance Ministry names public institutions that complied with the Quarterly Commitment Control Report directive, warning defaulters of sanctions under PFM regulations.

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in two separate operations has arrested two British at the Kotoka International Airport after intercepting a large consignment of suspected illicit drugs (Cannabis) concealed in their luggage. The suspects arrived in Ghana aboard an Emirates Airlines flight from Thailand when NACOC officers, acting on intelligence, flagged them for inspection. A […]

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet was in near-tears on Monday afternoon after a late equaliser from Zambia denied his side a crucial victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The two national teams locked horns at Stade Mohamed V in their first Group A match of the ongoing tournament in Morocco.In the exciting contest that ensued between the two sides, Mali emerged as the better side in the first half and should have led at halftime. However, they missed several chances, including

German-Ghanaian forward Sirlord Conteh marked a major step in his recovery with an awaited return for FC Heidenheim, drawing applause from the home crowd and teammates.The winger came off the bench in the 66th minute, replacing Marvin Pieringer, to register his first competitive minutes in weeks.Conteh had been out for close to two and a half months after suffering a torn lateral meniscus, an injury that halted his momentum earlier in the campaign. His appearance against Bayern

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has reiterated his outfit determination to redeem their reputation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following World Cup qualification setback.The Super Eagles will miss the global showpiece for the second consecutive time after falling short in the playoff, held in Morocco last month.However, the Galatasaray star issued a heartfelt apology to Nigerians over World Cup qualification failure, while assuring fans of a strong performance at the

Before gifting Ghana top-notch journalism, he almost took a different stage: acting! Godwin Asediba, whose passion for public storytelling led him from aspiring actor to award-winning journalist says. Recounting his experience at the BBC, on the Afternoon Show on TV3, on December 22, the 2025 BBC Komla Dumor Awardee shared how his passion for public […]

Senegal star Kalidou Koulibaly says he would rather prefer winning the Africa Cup of Nations than qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.The former Napoli and Chelsea defender is gearing up for Senegalâ??s opening game against Botswana on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, being held in Morocco.However, the experienced defender has stressed he would never trade winning the Africa Cup of Nations for World Cup qualification, signaling the respect he has for

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Agona Nkwanta Twenty-seven rubber farmers within the operational areas of Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) have been honoured for their hard work, loyalty and consistent supply of raw rubber to the company. The event held at three locations; Tikobo No.2, Agona Nkwanta and New Subri all in the Western Region had […] The post GREL honours 27 rubber

Patson Dakaâ??s stoppage-time header earned Zambia a dramatic 1-1 draw against Mali in a tense Group A fixture at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.Mali dominated large spells of the match, controlling possession and pushing Zambia deep from the outset. Mamadou Sangaré and Lassine Sinayoko dictated play in midfield, while El Bilal Toureâ??s movement posed constant problems.Despite their control, Mali struggled to convert dominance into clear chances, with Zambian goalkeeper

Morocco international Romain Saïss has been forced to withdraw from the squad FOR THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament following an injury setback in opener against Comoros.The 35-year-old defender, who is the captain of the Atlas Lions was forced off with an injury after just 18 minutes into the highly competitive clash, held at the at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on Sunday, December 21, 2025.Saïss was replaced by Jawad El Yamiq, as the North African

Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi says tactical discipline on the pitch will play a huge role in grinding results against Nigeria in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opening game.The Taifa Stars will lock horns with the Super Eagles in a high-stake Group C clash on Tuesday, with both teams seeking for a flying start to the continental showpiece.Speaking ahead of the clash, Gamondi anticipated a tough clash against a Nigerian team renowned for its attacking firepower, led by Victor Osimhen

By Adrian Alter, Resident Representative, IMF Ghana Office As the festive season draws near and families across Ghana prepare to celebrate, it’s a good moment to pause, look back at our journey, and look ahead with hope. Ghana’s economy has come a long way in 2025. After years of turbulence marked by fiscal stress, inflationary […] The post Ghana’s Economic Turnaround: Progress

A Political Scientist, Kwadwo Sarfo Kantanka, has cautioned the delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to wake up from their sleep and choose a winnable candidate other than Dr Bawumia in the party’s upcoming presidential primaries on January 31, 2026. In a press statement released by the Political Scientist on 2nd December 2025, Sarfo […]

The Bank of Ghana has signalled tougher supervision on banks as the next phase of reforms. The central bank will introduce new stress tests, recovery-planning requirements and stricter enforcement to protect financial stability, even as lenders return to profitability and capital strength improves. Following a period of recovery for the banking sector, BoG will now […] The post Editorial:

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has informed the public that Parliament has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) Bill. The Bill establishes a legal framework for regulating virtual assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers. The Act’s effective date will be announced soon, the BoG said in a statement. Persons and entities conducting virtual asset […]

At last, the bell rang again. After 87 long months of silence, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)has witnessed a proper initial public offering. First Atlantic Bank’s listing is not just another milestone to be celebrated by the financial services provider and related parties; it is a moment many had quietly begun to doubt would ever […] The post Editorial: The drought is over, long

The Constitution Review Committee has recommended an amendment to Article 62(b) of the Constitution to lower the minimum age a person must attain to qualify for election as President from forty years to thirty years. The committee believes that this would ensure more youth participation in presidential elections. The Committee recommends an amendment to Article 66(1) […]