THE Ghana Chamber of Construction Industries (GhCCI) has sworn in a new set of executives as the new leadership of the chamber following their victory in the GhCCI delegates’ election held last Wednesday. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place in Accra after the successful conduct of the Chamber’s elective congress, brought together delegates from various … The post GhCCI swears in new executives appeared

KOSMOS Innovation Centre (KIC), in partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has successfully empowered 130 women and Persons with Disability (PWDs) aged 15 to 35 under the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) programme. A statement issued by KIC in Accra yesterday said, “The initiative is … The post Kosmos Innovation

Paris St-Germain beat Brazilian side Flamengo on penalties to win the Intercontinental Cup final and secure a sixth trophy of the year, with Matvey Safonov saving four spot-kicks in a row during the shootout. The UEFA Champions League winners followed in the footsteps of European rivals Real Madrid, who last year won the inaugural title. … The post Safonov saves four penalties as PSG

As the New Patriotic Party gradually moves toward its January 2026 presidential primary, the internal contest for the flagbearer position is beginning to take clearer shape, with endorsements from influential party figures adding momentum to the race. One such moment unfolded in the Savannah Region, where the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, […] The post I Endorse Bawumia,

THE Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, on Tuesday, commissioned a new Regional Police Headquarters for the Upper West Region (UWR) in Wa, stressing that it represented a renewed national commitment to safety, stability and resilience. According to him, the edifice symbolises discipline, leadership, sacrifice and continuity in Ghana’s security architecture, marking a … The post Interior

The Circuit Court 3 in Accra has granted bail to a 26-year-old corn miller, Kwame Asare, who has been charged with preparing to commit a crime, namely causing unlawful damage, after he allegedly planned to set fire to shops at the Kantamanto Market. Kwame Asare pleaded not guilty when he appeared before the court, presided […] The post Court Grants Bail to Alleged Kantamanto Arson Suspect

An Accra Circuit Court presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful has granted bail to architect Edmund Nii Sowah, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and defrauding by false pretence. Nii Sowah was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢200,000 with two sureties, all to be justified with landed property equal […] The post Architect Nii Sowah Fingered in Alleged

Acting Chief Justice, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to environmental justice, describing it as a critical pillar of sustainable justice in Ghana. Speaking at the 2025 Justice Education and Mentoring Programme, Justice Pwamang welcomed students, teachers and partner institutions, and commended the founders of the initiative for sustaining a platform that […] The post Judiciary

The National Election Security Taskforce held a meeting with the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Election Committee on Thursday, December 18, ahead of the party’s presidential elections. The NPP will go to the polls on 31st January 2026 to elect a presidential candidate ahead of the 2028 general elections. The engagement was aimed at receiving official […]

THE GOVERNMENT has officially commenced the processes to have former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, and his chef de cabine, Ernest Darko Akori, extradited to Ghana. “On behalf of his Excellency the President of the Republic, we have taken the requisite steps to bring him to Ghana to face trial,” the Attorney-General and Minister of … The post Govt begins Ofori-Atta’s extradition

Parliament has passed the Bank of Ghana Amendment Bill 2025 to which seeks to improve transparency, accountability and strengthen institutional checks. The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, while debating on the Bill before its passage, noted that the Bill seeks to establish a mechanism for the automatic recapitalisation of the Bank in the event of […]

INTRODUCTION On December 11th, 2025 news broke about the arrest of a Ghanaian National, Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica. The arrest was triggered when a federal grand jury returned a 2-count indictment charging the Ghanaian National with defrauding elderly victims out of over $8 million dollars dating back to 2023 and is expected […]

Unemployment remained relatively stable but elevated, particularly among young people, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said. The GSS said that the national unemployment rate edged down slightly to 12.8% in First Quarter 2025 from 13.1% in Fourth Quarter 2024, eased further to 12.6% in Second Quarter 2025, and then rose to 13% in Third […]

In relation to unemployment in Ghana, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said that significant regional, gender, and locality-based disparities persist. Among the regions, the GSS said that the Greater Accra recorded the highest youth unemployment, while Bono East recorded the lowest. Rural areas experienced higher levels of underemployment and labour underutilisation, while females continued […]

Despite strong employment numbers, job quality remains a major challenge, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said. It stated that more than two-thirds of employed persons were in vulnerable employment, particularly women, rural workers, and those engaged in Agriculture. The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, said this when he released the Labour Force Statistics 2025 […]

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Employment increased by over 330,000 persons between Quarter 1 and Quarter 3 of 2025, reflecting continued absorption of labour, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has indicated. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Statistics for Q1–Q3 2025, presented by the Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, showed that more than 15 million persons constituted […] The post Employment

…as assets near GH¢100bn, push into private equity remains slow The pension industry is stepping up efforts to shift long-term savings beyond government securities as assets under management approach GH¢100 billion, even as actual allocations to private equity and venture capital remain limited despite regulatory headroom. Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh), through the Pensions Industry Collaborative, […] The post Pension

…as Chief of Staff meets Latif Abubakar As Ghana continues to explore innovative pathways for economic diversification and global branding, the Chief of Staff , Julius Debrah, has engaged playwright and cultural entrepreneur Latif Abubakar in discussions on the strategic value of theatre as a scalable cultural asset. The meeting centred on The Second Coming […] The post Scaling Nkrumah

Ghanaian left-back Clinton Antwi delivered his second goal contribution in the UEFA Conference League to help Finish side KuPS to a stunning 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace. However, the former FC Nordsjaelland player failed to finish the match after he was sent off with 15 minutes remaining.Antwi served the assist to gave KuPS the lead for the first time in the match after spotting Ibrahim Cisse with a well-measured pass.This was three minutes after the newly-crowned Finish champions