The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned banks to desist from photocopying the National Identification Cards (Ghana Card) of their clients for transactions as such a practice would attract sanctions. According to the central bank, biometric verification remained the standard process for identity authentication. The Deputy Head of Financial Integrity of the BoG, Ashitei Trebi-Ollennu, […]
There is growing tension and uncertainty at the Forestry Commission (FC) following what some disgruntled staff have described as a deliberate inaction on the part of the Ag. Chief Executive Officer of the commission to implement the revocation of the appointments of some four officers who were promoted in breach of the Constitution of Ghana. […]
The highly anticipated National Economic Dialogue 2025 begins this morning at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together top economic experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to address Ghana’s pressing economic challenges. Led by President John Mahama, the forum will focus on the theme “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together.” Discussions will center on […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released all withheld results from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty for affected candidates. The Council had previously held back over 10,000 results due to suspected malpractices but had assured the public that they would be made […]
Ghana has recorded a significant trade surplus of GH₵44.7 billion in 2024, as total exports soared to GH₵294.9 billion, surpassing imports, which stood at GH₵250.2 billion, according to the latest Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Trade Report. The 2024 Annual Trade Report and the Quarter Four (Q4) Trade Newsletter, launched in Accra yesterday, highlighted Ghana’s strengthening […]
The former Majority Leader has expressed concerns over what he describes as the commercialisation of the NPP’s internal structures, stating that the party has been turned into a “money-making machine.” Speaking on the findings of a fact-finding report on the party’s electoral performance in the Ashanti Region, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu noted that party members and supporters […]
Professor Kofi Abotsi, the Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) School of Law, has stated that the constitution mandates presidents to present the actual State Of the Nation (SONA), rather than offering projections. He explained that, over the years, presidents have used the opportunity to outline their future plans as head of […]
Dutch Ambassador to Ghana, Jeroen Verheul, has revealed that the overwhelming majority of Ghanaians who reach out to him do so to seek assistance with visa applications rather than raise concerns about the visa process itself. “If I’m approached by a Ghanaian, it’s mostly about visa issues, and it’s mostly because they want to have […]
Honda vehicle owners in Ghana are being urged to check whether their cars are affected by an ongoing recall for airbag replacements, following safety concerns. The recall, which is part of a global safety initiative, targets specific Honda models manufactured between 2001 and 2015. The affected models include: Honda Civic (2001 – 2011) Honda Accord […]
An Australian couple have spoken of the “traumatic” moment the body of a dead passenger was placed next to them on a Qatar Airways flight. Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin, who were travelling to Venice for a dream holiday, told Australia’s Channel 9 that a woman had died in the aisle beside them during the […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has alerted Ghanaian traders and businesses to Burkina Faso’s continued ban on the export of cereals and white beans, urging full compliance to avoid sanctions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 25, the Ministry cited official communications from Burkina Faso – joint communiqués No. 023-0017 dated December 19, 2023, […]
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has expressed cautious optimism ahead of the government’s 2025 Budget Statement, emphasising the need for significant reforms to reduce the cost of doing business. The Association welcomed assurances from the new administration to streamline the tax system and cut down taxes, duties, and levies, which have long been […]
