Prices of petroleum products are expected to see marginal increases at the pumps starting today, April 2. This is based on the latest Pricing Outlook Report obtained by Joy Business, which guides Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) from April 1 to April 15, 2025. According to the report, petrol prices are projected to rise by 2%, […]
Forbes has released its 2025 Billionaires List, showcasing Africa’s wealthiest individuals, with business moguls Aliko Dangote, Johann Rupert, Nicky Oppenheimer, and Mike Adenuga making the cut. The annual ranking, published on Saturday, reveals that Africa now boasts 22 billionaires, with their collective wealth soaring to $105 billion—up from $82.4 billion in 2024. This surge has […]
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Fisheries Commission have suspended the fishing licences of four industrial trawl vessels operating within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for repeated violations of the country’s laws. The vessels —Meng Xin 10, owned by Nassa Co. Ltd; Florence 2, owned by Akrafi Fisheries, as well as Long Xiang […]
President John Dramani Mahama has responded to allegations of suspicious flights arriving in Ghana, directing a thorough investigation into claims of drug trafficking and money laundering. This follows concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament regarding Ghana’s security. In a statement on his official Facebook page, President Mahama assured that the government would leave no […]
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, over the weekend dispatched more than 3,300 bags of rice across the country to support underprivileged Muslims in celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. Dr Bawumia’s generous donation covered all sixteen regions and was distributed through regional representatives tasked with identifying individuals in dire need of assistance. Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of […]
The Ga Traditional Council has announced that this year’s ban on drumming and noise-making will take effect from Monday, May 12, to Thursday, June 12, as part of the traditional preparations for the Homowo Festival. The annual ban, a significant cultural practice among the Ga people, is observed to create an atmosphere of peace, solemnity, […]
Forty ex-public sector employees have taken legal action against the government. The aggrieved group is accusing it of wrongful and politically motivated terminations. The workers, hired in 2024, claim their dismissals breached constitutional rights and due process. The firings followed a February 10, 2025, directive from Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, instructing public institutions to […]
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo says it’s always ‘an honour’ to get called up to represent the national team. According to him, he is privileged to play for Ghana, revealing that the only time he will fail to honor an invitation is when he is injured. Semenyo was one of Ghana’s goalscorers during the recent […]
The Management of A&C Mall has assured customers whose vehicles were affected by the recent structural damage at its carport that all necessary repairs will be fully covered by its insurers. This comes after a heavy rainstorm accompanied by strong, gusty winds and lightning late Tuesday afternoon caused destruction across Accra. At the A&C Mall […]
US President Donald Trump has announced new import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts coming into the US in a move that threatens to widen the global trade war. Trump said the latest tariffs would come into effect on 2 April, with charges on businesses importing vehicles starting the next day. Charges on […]
Victims of the recent devastating fire at Adum in Kumasi have rejected a donation of 1,500 bags of rice, 800 boxes of cooking oil, and soap provided by the Interior Minister and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Muntaka Mubarak. The donation, intended to support those affected by the fire, which destroyed several properties and left […]
Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that members of the newly formed Black Stars Management Committee are not receiving any financial reward for their roles. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) dissolved the previous committee led by Mark Addo after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]
