Exports of gold and cocoa have performed strongly, helping Ghana record a higher trade surplus during the first half of the year

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has unveiled a cenotaph in honour of the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, as the nation marked the first anniversary of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people. The monument, unveiled on Thursday at the Ministry of Defence in Accra, pays tribute to … The post Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed immortalised

An environmental communication expert, Dr Akwesi Bosompem Boateng, has called for increased investment in waste management, particularly in waste collection equipment, logistics and engineered landfill sites across all 260 districts, to address the country’s worsening sanitation challenges. He said the country’s waste management system remained weak due to years of inadequate investment, stressing that the … The post Sanitation

PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has reshuffled his government, bringing in two new faces in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, and moving two others to different portfolios. The new entrants are Bawku MP, Mahama Ayariga, who heads to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Korley Klottey lawmaker, Dr Zanetor … The post President

The Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Secretariat will release this year’s Senior High School (SHS) placement results on August 31 to pave way for the commencement of the 2026/27 Academic year. This comes after the successful selection of schools by the over 620,000 candidates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination … The post SHS placement results to

A goodly section of doctors, healthcare professionals, government officials, and fitness enthusiasts took to the streets of Kumasi on Saturday as the Ashanti Division of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) held its 2026 Wellness Walk to promote healthy living and preventive healthcare. The 10-kilometre exercise, which commenced at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), brought … The post GMA wellness

Shareholders of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC have approved a final dividend of GH¢4.989 per ordinary share at the Bank’s 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing the total payout to GH¢673.48 million. The approved dividend includes GH¢672.35 million for ordinary shareholders and GH¢1.13 million for preference shareholders, based on the Bank’s performance for the year … The post Standard

Telecel Ghana has launched the biodegradable Eco-SIM, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and giving customers a greener way to stay connected. Made with 90 per cent less plastic, Telecel’s Eco-SIM delivers the same reliable voice, data and digital experience customers expect with a significantly lower environmental footprint. The launch comes at a time when … The post Telecel

The Maritime and Dockworkers Union (MDU) has renewed calls for Ghana to ratify the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 190 (C190) to strengthen protection for workers against violence and harassment at the workplace. The Deputy General Secretary of the MDU, Marian Atuguba, said ratifying the convention would promote decent work, improve workers’ wellbeing and boost … The post Ratify

About 300 students graduated from the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) at a special congregation in Accra, with a call on them to become innovators, ethical leaders and lifelong learners to drive Ghana’s digital economy. The graduands comprised 60 from Coventry University, 132 master’s degree holders and 108 undergraduates from the ICT, Business and Engineering … The post Use AI responsibly

In this second instalment of the above captioned article, the meat industry is discussed in addition to other jobs termed as menial. The diversity of human talents makes the interdependency of men on men indispensable in society. This should be so for the fact that each man in society falls short of supplying all his … The post Muslims, the so-called menial jobs and the colonial era (II)

There is something deeply troubling about Ghana spending years discussing the ratification of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 190 (C190) while workers continue to face violence, harassment and exploitation. The latest call by the Maritime and Dockworkers Union (MDU) for the convention to be ratified should therefore not be treated as another routine appeal … The post Ratify

GoldBod boss Sammy Gyamfi denies bodyguard gold theft claims, dismissing them as a disinformation campaign led by Afenyo-Markin, Osei-Asare and Oppong Nkrumah.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a 4-day power outage schedule for parts of Accra East from August 10 to 13. View affected areas here.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor resumes the corruption trial of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following a landmark Supreme Court mandate ruling.

Outgoing Acting Defence Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has commissioned the Butler Barracks complex, reaffirming commitment to military infrastructure.

The Attorney-General has announced plans to investigate persons in Ghana allegedly implicated in a bribery scheme surrounding a power plant project, involving Turkish energy company, Aksa Enerji. The move follows the conviction of Ghanaian-American former Goldman Sachs Investment Banker, Asante Kwaku Berko, by a United States federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, for his role in […] The post Ay?

Ghana’s gains from its debt restructuring could come under pressure in 2027–2028 as the country faces significant debt maturities that will require early refinancing preparations, the Investment Bank of Africa (IBA) has warned. The IBA, in its Ghana Economic Framework & 2034 Outlook, said although Ghana’s debt trajectory had improved, the sustainability of the gains would […] The post Debt

The family of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing. Kwadwo Safo, together with the management and members of the Kristo Asafo Mission, has expressed profound gratitude to Ghanaians for the overwhelming support, goodwill and encouragement extended to them throughout the funeral and final transition of the renowned industrialist and religious leader. The family’s appreciation was […] The post Kantanka

CUTS International, Accra, a leading public policy think tank, is calling on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to suspend the escalating “delinquency” charges imposed on people who renew or replace a driver’s licence after its expiry date, pending full public disclosure of the precise legal basis, approval process and calculation of the charges. […] The post Feature: CUTS