Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd announces the appointment of Mr. Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chair, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Nimako succeeds Mrs. Freda Yahan Duplan, who assumed the role in 2020. Mrs. Duplan steps down from serving as Board Chair since 2020, after completing the maximum six-year tenure. Throughout her tenure, she […] The post Zenith Bank appoints Charles

Management of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) has appealed to the government to urgently commence work on the second phase expansion of the facility, as it is currently overwhelmed by a rapidly rising number of patients. According to hospital authorities, the facility is constrained by limited infrastructure and staff shortages, noting that upgrading … The post Greater

The inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and his men and women in black uniform, appear to have declared war on narcotic drug peddlers and other related crimes in the country, especially in the Volta Region, where cultivation of Indian hemp, which has been nicknamed ‘Volta Cocaine’, is very common. Barely a fortnight […] The post Police Refuse Gh¢120k ‘Volta Cocaine’

Two promising boxing talents have joined the stables of Bishop Boxing Promotions. The signing of the duo — reigning World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa Super lightweight champion, Faisal ‘Poncho Power’ Abubakari, and rising prospect, Majid Yakubu — is set to shape their respective careers. Mr David Bishop Mr Dave Bishop, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) … The post ‘Poncho

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region, has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree on Mr Ibrahim Mahama, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineers and Planners (E&P), at its Special 18th Congregation held on Saturday. The prestigious award was in recognition of Mr Mahama’s outstanding contributions and achievements across industry, mining … The post UMaT

South Africa’s Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture has clarified that no formal decision has been made to relocate the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from Morocco, following reports sparked by comments from the country’s Deputy Sports Minister. In a media statement issued on Sunday, Minister Gayton McKenzie said remarks made by […]

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria from his state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. Tinubu arrived at about 8:55 p.m. He was received by senior government officials. The President had departed Abuja for Türkiye on January 26, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. It follows an […] The post President Bola Tinubu Returns From Türkiye appeared

The Caretaker National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has said the party is intensifying efforts to rebuild internal cohesion and form broad political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ogidi said the PDP remains committed to defending Nigeria’s democracy […] The post We

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has conceded that his side squandered a golden chance to narrow the gap on league leaders Medeama SC following their defeat to Heart of Lions.The Porcupine Warriors were beaten 3-1 by Lions at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Saturday in Matchday 21 of the Ghana Premier League.The loss came on the back of Medeamaâ??s 2-1 defeat to Nations FC at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, a result that had opened the door for Kotoko to make up ground in the

By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The banking sector is being pushed out of its long-standing reliance on government securities as sharply lower Treasury yields erode the risk-free returns that once dominated bank balance sheets. The shift helped revive private sector credit growth toward end-2025, while lending momentum remains below levels seen at start of […] The post Treasury

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Commercial banks are expected to finance about 60 percent of government capital expenditure (CAPEX) from 2026, placing them at the centre of the development agenda with what the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) describes as a “double-edged sword” for the economy, according to its 2026 Industry […] The post Banks to fund 60% of gov’t

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has said that the global economy proved more resilient than expected in 2025. Growth was broadly supported by fiscal stimulus in some countries, rising real wages amid declining price pressures, and increasing Artificial Intelligence-related investments, especially in the US and Asia. He said these […]

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has attributed the current economic recovery to the policies that his administration introduced before exiting office after the 2024 general elections. He emphasised that those necessary policies to stabilise and reposition our economy are bearing fruit. Addressing a gathering of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters and delegates after […]

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Ghana lost an estimated US$54.1billion to illicit financial flows (IFFs) over the past decade – placing the country third among the top-10 most affected nations in sub-Saharan Africa, a new report has revealed. The losses, largely driven by trade misinvoicing and money laundering, represent one of the most severe capital leakages […] The post Economy loses

Deloitte has said that, as anticipated in their last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows in 2025. According to the professional services firm, one significant development was that the United States raised significant barriers […]

… as Dr. Simon Annan takes the helm at ASCON The African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) has announced the appointment of Dr. Simon Annan, President of the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), as chairman of its advisory board, marking a major milestone in Africa’s drive toward integrated, professionally governed, and globally competitive supply […] The post Africa’s supply

From the day that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was elected the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Saturday, January 31, the political equation in Ghana has changed, a former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has said. He noted that for the first time, Ghana is […]

A former Presidential spokesperson, Koku Anyidoho has explained the similarities between the late President John Evans Atta Mills and former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who has just been elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Following Dr Bawumia’s victory in the NPP’s internal polls held on Saturday, January 31, Koku Anyidoho said that […]

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said that Covid-19 pandemic made one thing clear: countries that cannot produce essential medicines are vulnerable. He said this when he delivered a keynote address at the African Trade Summit on the theme: Health Security as Industrial Strategy: Manufacturing Medicines for Africa and the World. The Juabosso […]

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said that Covid-19 pandemic made one thing clear: countries that cannot produce essential medicines are vulnerable. He said this when he delivered a keynote address at the African Trade Summit on the theme: Health Security as Industrial Strategy: Manufacturing Medicines for Africa and the World. The Juabosso […]