Ghana’s Parliament has abolished several tax laws since 2024 – a decision, which was carefully taken to enhance the tax system, and lessen tax burdens on taxpayers and promote economic growth. Some of the notable taxes which were abolished include: COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy – a tax which was abolished to reduce the financial burden […]

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has declared his teamâ??s intention to clinch a historic domestic double after securing a spot in the MTN FA Cup semi-finals.Speaking shortly after his sideâ??s hard-fought 3-0 victory over Attram De Visser at the Cape Coast Stadium on Sunday, Tanko confirmed that the "Mauve and Yellow" are fully committed to winning both the Premier League and the FA Cup.Despite being held to a goalless draw in regulation time, Medeamaâ??s

President John Dramani Mahama will be holding a dialogue session with Organised Labour today, Tuesday, March 17, at the Jubilee House in Accra. This was announced by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu in a statement on his Facebook page. Mr Kwakye Ofosu said, “It’s been a busy week for President Mahama and […]

In the high-stakes theatre of Ghanaian politics, where the loudest drums often hollow out the quickest, there exists a rare breed of leader who understands that true power does not need to shout. When Commissioner of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno was handed the mantle of Inspector-General of Police on 13 March 2025, he did not […]

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has called for stronger unity between Muslims and Christians, urging Ghanaians to embrace their shared identity as one people. His message comes as Muslims across the country observe the holy month of Ramadan a period marked by fasting, prayer, reflection and acts of charity. Speaking during a […]

Pearl Nkrumah   In Ghana’s traditionally male-dominated banking industry, Ms. Pearl Nkrumah stands at the helm of Access Bank (Ghana) Plc as Managing Director, bringing over 25 years of experience Read More... The post IWD: Pearl Nkrumah’s Story Of Resilience

President John Dramani Mahama has called for peace in the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United Sates and Israel. The President noted that the continued middle east tensions remain troubling as it is affecting the entire world. Speaking at a special Iftar for Muslims with members of the Muslim community at the Jubilee House on […]

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

By  Emmanuel ENIMIL-ARMAH                                                                              “And help us to build a nation strong in unity and peace… Help us to resist oppressors’ rule with all our will and might forevermore.” These stirring words from God Bless Our Homeland Ghana capture both the spirit of Ghana’s struggle for freedom and the responsibility that independence places on every generation.

The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to urgently release funds to settle the fees of Ghanaian students on scholarship in the United Kingdom. According to the Caucus, the affected students have not received financial support for the 2024/2025 academic year, leaving many in distress. The situation has been further compounded by the […]

Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will, from March 18, begin a nationwide engagement tour dubbed the “Resetting Ghana” initiative. The President is expected to lead ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to interact directly with citizens, traditional leaders, and key stakeholders across the […]

Following the 5.8% growth recorded in Ghana’s economy in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, which was up from 4% in Q4 2024, the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) has made a number of recommendations to the government. The GSS asked the government to sustain growth momentum by scaling support for high-performing sectors/sub-sectors, especially ICT, crops, […]

The 11th edition of the Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup competition has been launched in Accra, with 16 Zongo communities gearing up for the tournament this weekend. The competition, scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Madina Astro Turf, makes Madina the fourth Zongo community to host the prestigious tournament since its introduction in 2015. […] The post 16 Zongo teams

The services sector remained the largest contributor to economic activity in Ghana,, growing by 8.1%, contributed 58.2% of total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, and accounted for the largest share of the economy at 45.9%, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced. Dr Iddrisu said that Ghana’s economy remains services-led: In 2025, sectoral shares […]

Per the data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita increased to GH¢42,502 in 2025 from GH¢ 35,834 in 2024, representing a growth of 18.6% between the two years. In dollar terms, the GSS said, the GDP per capita increased by 33.9% from US$2,527 in 2024 to US$3,385 […]

The MTN FA Cup 2025/26 competition is drawing close to an end, as the semi-final line-up is complete after an action-packed quarter-final round over the weekend saw Aduana FC, Medeama SC, Nations FC and Dreams FC book their places in the last four of Ghana’s premier knock-out competition. Over the weekend, two gripping quarter-final clashes […] The post Nations

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) warns that increasing fuel prices and other expenses are placing severe pressure on their livelihoods. Current industry figures show that the indicative price floor for petrol has risen to GH¢11.57 per litre, up from GH¢10.46 recorded between March 1 and 15. Diesel has also experienced a sharp increase, […] The post Editorial: Exogenous

The management team of Ghanaian artiste AratheJay has formally petitioned the Board of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) to explain the exclusion of key submissions from the 27th edition nominations. In a statement issued after the nominees were unveiled on Saturday, March 14, 2026, the team said it had written to Charterhouse Ghana, organisers […]

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The West Africa Mills Company (WAMCO) has called for investment support to rehabilitate its idle cocoa processing facility at Sekondi, known as the WAMCO 2 plant, to enable the company to maximise value from the cocoa sector. According to the company, reviving the facility would allow it to take full […] The post WAMCO calls for investment