Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that from end of March, planned power disruptions will occur to facilitate the installation of 1,500 new transformers across the country. The initiative is aimed at reducing network overload and minimizing frequent outages. The announcement was made during the launch of the Electricity […]

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has opened up about his journey with the national team, describing his current role as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream that he never imagined would include the captaincy.Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, the Leicester City forward reflected on his longevity and unexpected rise to leadership within the squad.Ayew, who has become a cornerstone of Ghanaâ??s attack, admitted that leading the four-time African champions was never a personal

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has credited a unified team spirit for the Black Stars' successful quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that collective effort was the catalyst for their triumph.In an interview with Asempa FM, Ayew reflected on the arduous journey the national team faced during the qualifying campaign.The veteran striker, who led the side to the top of Group I, emphasized that their success was not the result of individual brilliance but a synchronized

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has voiced opposition to making significant changes to the Black Stars squad, insisting that the current group of players has earned the right to lead the nation into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Asempa FM, the veteran forward praised the resilience of the team following a successful qualification campaign.Despite the teamâ??s failure to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Ayew believes the squad has turned a corner under head coach Otto Addo,

Two Police officers have died in a motorbike accident at Ofoase in the Ofoase-Ayirebi District of the Eastern Region. The officers who were off duty, ran into a stationary tricycle while returning from Ayirebi, where they had gone to purchase chicken. Preliminary reports indicate one of the victims was riding the motorbike, while the other […]

Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) successfully holds the African Women’s Health and Wealth Conference (AWoHW) with a call for research and investment into women’s healthcare. It also called for robust financial systems and encouraged women to generate wealth as well as prioritise their health. The conference held at the Shippers House in Accra on Thursday, … The post WiSA

The Football Association, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, is supporting the Ayensuano District Basic Schools Sports Festival, a three-day sporting event aimed at nurturing young talent and empowering students through sports and education. The festival, scheduled to take place from March 9 to March 13, … The post GFA

The Member of Parliament for Kintampo South, Felicia Adjei, has made a statement in Parliament on the importance of proportional representation in promoting gender equity in governance. Speaking in parliament yesterday, she noted that the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121) was a bold step toward encouraging women’s participation, but laws alone cannot … The post Promoting

The University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) was the crowned winners of this year’s Commonwealth Day National Debate under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities Together for a Prosperous Commonwealth. UniMAC was represented by Titus Owusu Darko and Precious Agrobesa Akos, who put up a strong showing to wrestle the title and bragging rights from the … The post UniMAC

The Minority in Parliament has dismissed claims by the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, that the government has paid GH¢2.6 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025 to clear outstanding claims and debts owed to health service providers. The Minister made the assertions in a question posed by Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin […]

The final batch of 51 continuing tertiary students from Takoradi Technical University are among 250 beneficiaries of the Obaatanpa Scholarship Initiative, supported by Prof. Grace Ayensu Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan. The students, alongside peers from University of Mines and Technology, University of Education Winneba, and University of Development Studies, University of Development studies, University Cape […]

The induction of Eric Joseph Eduam as a Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors is more than a ceremonial honour. For Ghana’s construction and infrastructure industry, it is a signal of how professional value is being redefined in a sector under increasing economic, regulatory, and investor pressure. At a time when project delays, cost […] The post Raising the bar in the construction

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] www.pefghana.org Gold has shaped the history, economy, and global identity of Ghana for centuries. In 2023, Ghana produced over 4 million ounces of gold, and by 2025 output was estimated at approximately 6 million ounces, consolidating its position among Africa’s top producers. Annual export earnings have ranged between 8 billion […] The post Turning gold into growth

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The 24-Hour Economy Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ATRI Energy, an Indian renewable energy company, to provide affordable and sustainable industrial power along the Volta Economic Corridor and develop agro-ecological parks in the country. The deal was signed in Accra on Friday, March 5, 2026. The framework […] The post 24-Hour

A high-level audit of Ghana’s 2024 arrears has exposed and revealed GH¢8.1 billion in rejected claims, including fictitious 1D1F debts and ghost bank accounts.

By  Dickson ASSAN On Monday, 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced the expiration of the three-year restriction on new domestic bond issuance. The restriction was imposed in 2023 following the debt default that preceded the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), as part of broader efforts to stabilise the domestic debt market and rebuild […] The post Government’s

By E. N. Kwame Nkrumah, Ph.D, In an increasingly interconnected global economy, geopolitical conflicts rarely remain confined to the regions in which they originate. Modern trade networks, energy supply chains and financial markets ensure that events occurring thousands of kilometres away can exert measurable economic effects across continents. For emerging economies in particular, the consequences […] The post A

FABAG supports the Finance Minister’s directive banning selected transit goods from entering Ghana by land, saying the policy will reduce smuggling, protect local industries and boost government revenue.

By Joseph Aguyire Abonenga Over 69 years of independence, our country has relied heavily on natural resources such as cocoa and gold, and for almost two decades now oil has joined that list as another pillar of growth. That model helped finance the state and supported economic expansion at different moments in our history. Yet […] The post Beyond cocoa, gold and oil: Rethinking

By Elsie Appau ESQ Ghana’s tax system has been criticized for perpetuating gender inequality, particularly affecting women in the informal sector. A report by ActionAid Ghana highlights that the country’s reliance on indirect taxes, such as Value Added Tax (VAT), disproportionately burdens women, especially those with lower incomes and fewer assets. The tax system in […] The post Promoting