Ghana coach Otto Addo has urged his players to stay focused and avoid complacency as the Black Stars prepare to face Madagascar in a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday. With Ghana topping Group I after a win against Chad, a victory over Madagascar could see them open a five-point lead – but […]
The Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) has thanked President John Dramani Mahama for declaring March 31 and April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. This appreciation was conveyed in a press statement issued to the Ghana News Agency and signed by Al-Hajj Muhammad Amir Kpakpo Addo, the FMC’s general secretary. […]
Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has described the inauguration of Namibia’s first female president, H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as a powerful reflection of the resilience and determination of African women. In a message shared on her official Facebook page on Saturday, March 22 2025, Prof Opoku-Agyemang said she was honoured to witness what she […]
The Ghana Association of Banks president, Kwamina Asomaning, has made a strong case for heightened ethical training in the banking sector, stressing the need for mandatory programs to combat fraud and unethical behavior among bank staff. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Joy News, the Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Ghana did not mince words about […]
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured banks that the government has built sufficient financial buffers to meet all Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) obligations this year. Speaking at a high-level meeting with over 22 Managing Directors of banks, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and restoring confidence in the financial sector. […]
The Minority in Parliament has accused National Security operatives of stealing money and pieces of jewellery during a raid on the home of former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Ernest Addison. According to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the operatives took GH₵10,000 and jewellery belonging to Dr Addison’s wife. Speaking at a press briefing […]
Ghana has launched the first phase of its Work Abroad Programme, with Romania as the initial destination for skilled workers. The initiative, led by the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in collaboration with the Ghanaian-European Centre and European labour institutions, aims to provide structured employment opportunities while ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions. Speaking at […]
Thirty-five-year-old businessman Daniel Koranteng, also known as Nana Amakye, has denied allegations that he sold photographs of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale to Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong before Suale’s murder in 2019. Mr Koranteng, has been remanded in custody by the Madina District Court after being provisionally charged with murder. Prosecutors argue that he played […]
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licences issued after December 7, 2024, citing irregularities in the issuance process. Speaking at a joint press briefing on March 19, 2025, Mr Buah stated that these licences were granted without due process, making their cancellation necessary. […]
Seven out of the nine forest reserves that were completely overrun by illegal miners have been successfully reclaimed, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra today, the minister revealed that a joint security task force—comprising the military, police, and the Forestry Commission’s rapid […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced new appointments within the Ghana Police Service, reassigning senior officers to various directorates and regional commands. In a statement issued on March 19, 2025, the Public Affairs Directorate of the Police Service said that the changes take immediate effect. The reconstituted Police Management Board includes: […]
The Ghana cedi lost 1.57% to the US dollar on the retail market last week despite the Bank of Ghana’s intervention of US$137.35 million. This took the year-to-date loss to 2.66%. It was the second week running that the local currency slipped against the American greenback after an impressive session. The announcement of the scrapping […]
