Ghana is betting big on special economic zones (SEZs) to drive industrialisation, boost exports and create jobs, even as experts call for ensuring the benefits are widely shared and integrated with local economies. Findings from studies by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana and Kiel Institute for […] The post Special
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has cautioned against calls for attacks on soldiers. According to GAF, such calls pose a significant threat to the security and stability of the nation. The caution from GAF follows a viral video in which an NPP parliamentary candidate in the Amenfi East constituency of Western Region, Ernest Frimpong, is […] The post GAF cautions against calls
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on organisations committed to ensuring peaceful elections to speak out against the pockets of violence observed at some vote transfer centres across the country. According to the NDC’s national chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the clashes occurring at these centres are on the rise and must be halted immediately. […] The post Asiedu
People in Africa’s most populous nation are suffering as the price of food, fuel and medicine has skyrocketed out of reach for many.
In a significant move to enhance digital infrastructure in the country and the broader West Africa sub-region, Africa Data Centres (ADC) has announced a strategic partnership with Onix Data Centre. This collaboration aims to expand the data center footprint primarily in Ghana and other mutually beneficial markets where Africa Data Centres currently lacks a physical presence. […] The post
Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has called for patience for Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team in his attempt to build the team in his second stint as the lead trainer. He said this in his post-game presser after Ghana beat Central African Republic (CAR) 4-3 at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi in a […] The post FIFA 2026 WCQ: Rome wasn’t built in a day;
Former Ghana High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Isaac Osei, has denied allegations that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration has done little to develop the Ashanti Region. Dr. Isaac Osei, who is a former Member of Parliament for Subin, said the NPP has developed the Ashanti Region more than any political party. Speaking […] The post NPP has
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reaffirmed his pledge to revive collapsed banks and financial institutions following a comprehensive and unbiased assessment Expressing concern over Ghana’s escalating unemployment rate, he urged Ghanaians to support him overwhelmingly in the 2024 general elections to rejuvenate the struggling economy. In an interaction […] The post Election
Parliament will resume sitting from recess today, Tuesday, June 11, for the second meeting of the Fourth Session. The House was adjourned abruptly by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on March 20, 2024, after an extensive response to a letter from the Presidency cautioning the House to cease transmitting the Human Sexual Rights and […] The post Parliament resumes sitting today
The Acting Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank , Musah Abdallah, has pledged the bank’s support for Ghana’s mining and power sectors due to the importance of those sectors to driving economic growth. Mr. Abdallah said this at the West African Mining Power Conference and Exhibition (WAMPOC/WAMPEX) in Accra. During his presentation […] The post Stanbic
The search continues for nearly 100 people who are still missing, officials say.
The ANC's loss of a majority in South Africa mirrors that of other liberation parties on the continent.
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