The Ashanti Business Owners Association (ABOA) has praised the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Association of Banks for reducing the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) from 14.58 percent to 11.71 percent. In a statement issued by the Executive Secretary of ABOA, Charles Kusi Appiah Kubi, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, ABOA described the adjustment as […]

The Ghanaian online gambling industry has received a fresh boost with the arrival of Betika Ghana, the newest online casino platform to enter the local market. Already a well-established name in other African countries, Betika’s expansion into Ghana signals growing confidence in the country’s digital gaming sector and increasing demand for convenient, mobile-first casino entertainment. … The post Betika

Recent geopolitical developments have once again reminded the world how fragile global energy security can be. The February 28, 2026, escalation of tensions in the Middle East, marked by the US-Israel confrontation with Iran and the resulting disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, immediately sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with gas prices surging on […]

The Ghana FA Cup Committeeâ??s decision to stage the MTN FA Cup quarterfinals at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem and the Cape Coast Stadium is primarily aimed at drawing strong fan attendance, particularly from clubs in the Bono region.Chairman of the FA Cup Committee, Wilson Arthur, explained that the move is intended to keep a significant portion of the fixtures within reach of supporters whose teams have progressed to the last eight.Three clubs from the Bono region,

Wales will face Ghana for the first time ever in a senior men’s international fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (KO time TBC). The match will mark the first time an African nation has played in Wales, where Craig Bellamy’s side will face a star-studded Ghana team featuring Jordan Ayew, […]

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has commended President John Dramani Mahama’s emphasis on energy security and climate resilience in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) but stressed that the persistent structural challenges in the energy sector demand more aggressive action. In a statement, the energy policy think tank warned that distribution losses, […] The post ASEC

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has said his focus as an appointee in the Mahama administration is to deliver on the mandate given to him, rather than harbour a presidential ambition. He says the challenges confronting the education sector are his utmost priority, which he hopes to fix by the end of his tenure as Minister. […]

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.

Government has directed that rice supplied to schools across the country be procured centrally through the Ghana Buffer Stock Company Limited as part of efforts to ensure the use of locally produced rice in school feeding. In a directive issued from the Presidency and sighted by 3news, John Dramani Mahama expressed concern that several schools […]

The Paramount Chief of the Gbi Traditional Area, Togbega Gabusu VI, has raised concerns about the state of the Volta Regional Hospital, describing the facility as a ‘death trap’ despite its elevation from a municipal hospital. The Chief who made an unannounced visit to the hospital located in Hohoe on Tuesday, expressed displeasure, noting that […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Ashanti Region has launched an Inter-Market Fire Safety Quiz Competition aimed at educating traders and market leaders on fire prevention and management. The initiative forms part of efforts by the Service to reduce fire outbreaks in major trading centres across the region through public education and stakeholder […]

Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has defended his habit of throwing money to fans on the streets, insisting the gesture is never meant to create chaos but rather to show support to struggling youth. Responding to concerns raised by critics about the practice, the musician took to his official Facebook page to explain the emotions […]

NPP communications team member Kwadwo Poku faced pushback on live television over his criticism of the Black Starsâ?? proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The confrontation unfolded on the JoyNews on February 5, 2026, during a panel discussion with Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah.Poku had questioned the governmentâ??s decision to allocate $13 million for the team, arguing that the country would not recoup the funds and that FIFAâ??s $10 million for qualifying

NPP communications team member Kwadwo Poku faced pushback on live television over his criticism of the Black Starsâ?? proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The confrontation unfolded on the JoyNews on February 5, 2026, during a panel discussion with Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah.Poku had questioned the governmentâ??s decision to allocate $13 million for the team, arguing that the country would not recoup the funds and that FIFAâ??s $10 million for qualifying

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Roey Gilad, says the ongoing military campaign against Iran is aimed at preventing the country from developing nuclear weapons and weakening its missile capabilities. Speaking at a news conference in Accra on Thursday, March 5, 2026 ahead of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations, Gilad said the operation described by […]

Female entrepreneurs in Ghana are set to gain practical digital and AI skills to grow their businesses through the Business Booster Workshop Series, organized by DigiVibe, a project of the AFOS Foundation, in partnership with the Women Entrepreneurs Rise Network (WERise). The workshops, scheduled for 4th March 2026 in Greater Accra and 11th March 2026 […] The post Business Booster

The Black Stars would be heading into the World Cup in June with their deepest pool of attacking talent since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Forwards such as Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, and Mohammed Kudus are set to have starring roles, but the spots next to them are heavily contested. Below are the primary […]

The are expected to wrap up their training camp in the United Arab Emirates after their final Pink Ladies Cup fixture against Tanzania on Friday, following confirmation that the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed.Confederation of African Football announced on Thursday that the tournament, to be hosted by Morocco, will no longer take place between 17 March and 3 April 2026 as originally planned.The continental competition has instead been moved to 25 July

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has said that Ghana will need about 98,000 teachers to adequately staff schools across the country, but current government compensation budgets cannot accommodate recruitment of all the graduates at once. According to the Minister, the government is preparing a joint memorandum between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance […]

By Evelyn Arthur Opportunity International has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling poverty through education financing in Ghana and globally, with a focus on expanding access to quality schooling for low-income communities. Chief Executive Officer-Opportunity International Atul Tandon said the organisation has disbursed more than US$2billion to 27,000 schools worldwide, supporting over 20 million schoolchildren. “Our […] The post Opportunity