The Bank of Ghana (BoG) faces a crucial monetary policy decision this week, as it must figure how to adjust its benchmark interest rate to support growth without undermining recent gains in price stability. Speaking at the 125th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting opening on Monday, Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama acknowledged the difficult balancing act […] The post Editorial: Mixed signals

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has made a passionate appeal for equal bonuses for the Black Queens following their third-place finish at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.Despite a challenging start to the tournament, Ghanaâ??s senior womenâ??s national team bounced back strongly, defeating South Africa on penalties to claim the bronze medalâ??their first podium finish since 2016.Addressing Parliament during

Stakeholders in Ghana’s digital and cybersecurity space have converged in Accra for the Ethical Hacking and Offensive Cybersecurity Conference (ETHOCON 2025) to deliberate on safeguarding the country’s digital systems amid growing technological advancement. Themed “Cyber Resilience for Ghana’s Digital Leap,” the high-level event is being organized by the Ethical Hacking and Offensive Security Centre (Ethosec), … The post Stakeholders

Emmanuel Atindah, a native of the Bongo District in the Upper East Region has petitioned the Regional House of Chiefs to review and reduce bride price requirements across the region. In a three-page letter addressed to the House chaired by the Paramount Chief of the Chiana Traditional Area, Chiana-Pio Pe Ditundini Adiali Ayagitam III, Mr. […]

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has backed the Black Queens after finishing in third place at the just-ended 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament.After a rocky start, Ghana defeated South Africa on a penalty shootout to clinch a bronze medal for the first time since 2016.Following a visit to the Jubilee House on Tuesday, Mahama praised the team for their effort and encouraged them to stay focused.â??All is not lost yet, your best days are still

According to a viral content, Ayra Starr’s Roc Nation contract forbids are from starting a family and having a boyfriend. It also claimed that she’s not allowed to engage in any collaboration except with the label’s express permission, and her fashion choice and online posts must align with whatever vision the label has for her. […] The post Ayra

Zion Praise Chapel International is set for the 2025 edition of the International Prophetic Gathering (IPG), scheduled for 3rd to 10th August 2025 at the church’s auditorium in Effia, behind Blanko Oil. Over the years, IPG has become one of the most anticipated spiritual gatherings in Ghana’s Western Region, attracting global attention for its prophetic […] The post Zion

Fans and viewers of Onua Showtime on Onua Tv were worried about the absence of the host, Nana Ama McBrown for some weeks now. The Actress cum television personality has finally addressed issues concerning her absence from TV and her other engagements. According to her, she had to go back for surgery on her arm […] The post I’ve been off air because I went for another surgery

Actor and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has expressed his disappointment in the government and the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) for allowing a national candlelight vigil for the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba to be scheduled on the same day as the premiere of his latest film. In an interview with Akoma […] The post Lil Win upset with Daddy Lumba’s

Two Burkinabe nationals have been arrested and charged with offences related to the illegal dealing and transportation of gold. This was announced by the Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak when he supervised the official handover of 17 gold bars, valued at $1.7 million, from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). These gold […]

 Álvaro Uribe has become the first for­mer Colombian president to be convict­ed of a crime. A court in Bogotá found the 73-year-old, who was president from 2002 to 2010, guilty of witness-tampering and a fraud charge. He was convicted of attempting to bribe witnesses in a separate investigation into allega­tions that he had ties to … The post  Ex-Colombian president Álvaro

 A gunman who killed four peo­ple when he stormed a skyscrap­er in the heart of New York on Monday evening left a note that appeared to blame the National Football League (NFL) for a brain injury, the city’s Mayor Eric Adams says. The attacker, 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, shot himself dead after opening … The post New York gunman went to wrong office, mayor says appeared

A new football season is about to ignite on SuperSport available on DStv and GOtv, and all eyes are on the African Nations Championship (CHAN) as it kicks off across Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya.This yearâ??s tournament promises to showcase the very best of African homegrown talent, offering fans a thrilling preview of what to expect when the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is held in the region in a couple of years.But will the three host nations be able to challenge for the title

Three months be­fore Ivory Coast’s presidential elec­tion, long-standing leader Alassane Ouattara has announced he will be standing for a fourth term in office, ending months of speculation. “I am a candidate because I want our beloved Côte d’Ivoire to continue to remain a prosperous country, in peace and security,” he said in a televised address … The post Ivory

 The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has strongly advocated for re­search-driven planning as the most sustainable approach to addressing Ghana’s complex urban develop­ment challenges. Speaking at the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Geograph­ic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory at the Department of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah Uni­versity of Science … The post Asenso-Boakye

 The Minister of Food and Ag­riculture, Eric Opoku, has officially launched the Rehabilitation of Irrigation Schemes and the Improvement of Irrigation Water Management Project at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region. Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Mr Opoku highlighted the urgency of revital­ising existing irrigation systems to enhance local food production and ensure … The post Govt

The Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chief­taincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odorley Sowah, has urged traditional, religious, opinion leaders and parents in the country to device pragmatic ways of tackling rising youth substance abuse in the com­munities. This approach, she emphasised, would enable the authorities seek workable interventions to support the victims while preventing … The post Device

 The  New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened nominations for individuals inter­ested in contesting the party’s presidential primaries for the 2028 elections, in accor­dance with Article 13 of the party’s constitution. Interested candidates are required to collect nomination forms from the Office of the General Secretary at the party headquarters in Asylum Down. The nomination … The post NPP

 Nungua Tigers caused a major upset in the ongoing Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) Men’s 13s Champi­onship as they exacted revenge on leaders Skolars RLFC by beating them 41–26 in a thrilling game at the Legon Rugby Stadium last Sunday. The fiercely contested match ushered in the second round of the league. Having fallen 34–26 … The post Nungua Tigers avenge first round loss on Skolars

 DRAUGHTS fans would converge on the precincts of Tema next weekend (August 2-3), the venue for the 2025 Tema Open Draughts Competition. This year’s edition promises to be exciting as it at­tracts the finest draughts players across the country. According to the organisers, winner of the competi­tion would take home a cash prize of GH¢5,000. … The post Tema Draughts Open championship Aug 2-3