Ghana has taken a major step toward transforming its fisheries and aquaculture sector after the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, led a high-level bilateral engagement with the Government of the People’s Republic of China aimed at strengthening cooperation to enhance food security, create jobs and accelerate sustainable blue economy growth. The engagement took […]

The campaign team of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed comments made by Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as false, baseless and unfair. In a statement dated January 20, 2026, and referenced 200126 DMB 2026, the campaign expressed concern over a video circulating online in which Mr Agyapong accused Dr Bawumia of making comments about the … The post Bawumia campaign rejects

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 12 new cases of Mpox as of January 18, bringing the total number of confirmed cases nationwide to 980. The outbreak has so far resulted in seven deaths, with one patient currently on admission and receiving treatment. According to the GHS, Mpox is primarily transmitted through close physical […]

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org Ghana’s financial landscape has long been characterised by a recurring challenge: non-performing loans, bad debts, and business closures. While these issues are by no means new to banks, corporate institutions, or entrepreneurs, they continue to shape the dynamics of credit, investment, and economic growth in the country. The latest figures […] The post The

Residents of Kumasi are increasingly finding it difficult to secure buses to their homes, especially during peak morning and evening hours. The situation has raised concerns about the city’s already strained public transport system. Across major transport hubs such as Kejetia, Asafo, Bantama, Krofrom, Adum, and others, commuters spend long hours in queues with no […]

Spokesperson for the Bryan Acheampong Campaign Team, Pius Enam Hadzide has highlighted what he describes as a key difference between popularity and acceptability within Ghana’s political landscape. He noted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) spent 16 years promoting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, including eight years as a running mate and another eight as Vice President, […]

By Peter Anti PARTEY, PhD, IFEST Ghana Public universities in Ghana are financed through a mixed funding model that comprises government subventions, statutory transfers, internally-generated funds (IGFs) and limited external resources. In practice, government subventions, channelled mainly through the Ministry of Education, Ghana, are largely absorbed by employee compensation, leaving universities to fund most non-salary […] The post Financing

By Fred Kwasi Anokye, Ph.D A former U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr, profoundly made a quote that: “Tax is the price we pay for living in a civilized society.” This statement underscores the importance of taxes in the developmental strides of every country. The architecture for taxation in every country has three […] The post Exploring

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has released Ghana’s 2024 Q1–2025 Q3 Multidimensional Poverty Report, which talks about living conditions in our country. The Multidimensional Poverty Report refers to a non-monetary measure of poverty that reflects the various areas in which the population may be deprived of their needs. The index ranges from 0 t0 […]

Santol Energy, a wholly Ghanaian-owned oil marketing company, has expressed strong alignment with recent industry views advocating fuel price reductions, welcoming what it described as a timely and pragmatic intervention by the leadership of Star Oil as pressure mounts to translate improving macroeconomic conditions into consumer relief. Santol Energy said comments by Star Oil’s chief […] The post Santol

A Moroccan lineup   Morocco have climbed to a historic high of eighth in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, achieving their best-ever position despite falling short in the Africa Read More... The post Morocco Reach Historic

Group photo of match commissioners   The Ghana Football Association is set to hold a comprehensive mid-season review meeting for Match Commissioners on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as part of Read More... The post FA

Adeniyi Kayode   A chauffer who was driving Anthony Joshua when their car crashed killing two of the boxer’s friends has appeared in a court in Nigeria. Adeniyi Kayode, 46, Read More... The post Anthony Joshua’s Driver In Court After Deadly Crash

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, has highlighted concerns regarding the working conditions of the Judiciary. Accompanied by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Gabriel Pwamang, the Acting Director of the Ghana School of Law, Prof. Raymond Atuguba, and the Judicial Secretary, the Chief Justice paid a courtesy call on the Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato […]

Alex Toth   AFC Bournemouth have completed the signing of highly-rated Hungary midfielder Alex Toth from Ferencváros in a deal worth £10.4 million, as the Premier League club continues to Read More... The post Bournemouth Seal £10.4m Deal For Alex Toth appeared first

By Harold Kwabena FEARON Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world in profound ways, and the countries that act decisively today will shape the direction of global innovation for decades to come. From rapid advancements in generative AI to the deployment of machine learning in health, agriculture, education, finance, and public services, AI is no longer […] The post Learning

Kwasi Aboagye, Shatta Wale and Afia Schwarzenegger   The High Court in Accra has granted an injunction restraining musician Shatta Wale and media personality Afia Schwarzenegger from making any further Read More... The post Court ‘Gags’ Shatta

Nana Akua Addo and Quitachie   RENOWNED FASHION personality, Nana Akua Addo, has been under intense criticism on TikTok for ‘broke-shaming’ social media influencer Quitachie, after a fan drew a Read More... The post Netizens Troll Nana Akua

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Bernard Antwi-Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi   The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi, has claimed that he is Read More... The post I Said It, Not Bawumia – Wontumi Clears Air

Ghanaian officiating history was rewritten at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Daniel Nii Laryea became the first referee from the country in 54 years to take charge of an AFCON semi-final, a landmark moment that has firmly placed Ghana back on the continental and global refereeing map.The countryâ??s top-rated official was handed the prestigious assignment of officiating the high-stakes semi-final clash between host nation Morocco and Nigeria, a clear vote of confidence in