Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has extended an invitation to the Vice President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil for an explanation of the sale of Ghana’s gold. Dr Asiama said he operates a transparent system, and he is ready to offer further explanation on this matter. Answering questions during the […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that the reduction in the policy rate amidst concerns of the impact of the Middle East crisis does not pose any problem at all. On Wednesday, March 18, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the policy rate to 14 % from the earlier […]

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the policy rate to 14 % from the earlier 15.5 per cent. This was announced by the chairman of the MPC, Governor Dr Johnson Asiama, at the 129th MPC press conference in Accra on Wednesday, March 18. Consumer confidence improved on account of […]

Successful applicants in the recruitment exercise by the Ghana Armed Forces have begun picking up their appointment letters ahead of enlistment and the commencement of their military training. In the Ashanti Region, hundreds of recruits turned up at the 4 Infantry Battalion (4BN) in Kumasi, where the exercise is currently underway under tight supervision by […]

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the recent utility tariff reduction announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), describing it as insufficient and not reflective of current economic realities. The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako Mensah at a media briefing in Parliament on Wednesday argued that the 4.81% electricity tariff reduction […]

Confederation of African Football (CAF) imposed heavy sanctions on Senegal following the chaotic 2025 AFCON final against Morocco, including a $615,000 fine for the Federation, a 5-match ban for Coach Pape Thiaw ($100k fine), and 2-match suspensions for players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr. Senegal accepted these penalties, refusing to appeal. Key Details of the […]

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Newly appointed Board Chairman of Asante Kotoko, James Osei Brown, has held his first meeting with the club’s playing body and technical team on Wednesday morning 18th March 2026, assuring them of his full backing ahead of their upcoming fixture against Nations FC. The meeting took place during the team’s training session at Adako Jachie, […]

President John Dramani Mahama has called on tenants to report landlords who demand excessive rent advances beyond what is permitted by law, stressing the need for stronger enforcement to curb exploitation in Ghana’s housing sector. Speaking during a meeting with Organised Labour at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, March 17, the President highlighted the growing […]

Labour consultant, Austin Gamey has criticised Ghana’s salary structure, saying both the public and private sectors have failed to fully align worker pay with productivity as required by the labour law. Speaking on recent proposals to reform public sector compensation, he noted that although Ghana’s labour laws clearly emphasise productivity-based pay, the principle is not […]

Royal Moroccan Football Federation acknowledges decision rendered by the CAF Appeals Committee on AFCON final The FRMF wishes to reiterate that its actions were never intended to contest the sporting performance of the teams involved in this competition, but solely to request the application of the competition rules. The Federation reaffirms its commitment to the […]

The Government has announced stricter measures under a new SIM registration framework, including plans to block Ghana Cards linked to multiple mobile money fraud and disable stolen mobile phones across all networks. The policy was disclosed at a stakeholder engagement in Accra on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, organised by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported that a total of twelve firefighters sustained injuries during efforts to contain a fuel tanker explosion at Gomoa Potsin in the Central Region. The service men sustained injuries during cooling operations aimed at preventing re-ignition of the fuel tanker and possible secondary explosions after the fire has […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has significantly impacted Ghanaian society, with actors across political and traditional leadership involved in the menace. Speaking during a meeting with Organised Labour at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, March 17, the President said the scale and complexity of the problem make […]

Parliament has adopted the report of the Committee of the Whole on the 2026 formula for the distribution of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). Presenting the report of the Committee on Tuesday, March 17, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga noted that the total allocation for the year is based on 5% of projected total […]

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive national framework aimed at addressing salary and compensation imbalances across Ghana’s public sector. The initiative, he said, will be overseen by an Independent Emoluments Commission, which will be tasked with developing a National Emoluments Policy to standardise pay structures and improve fairness in remuneration. […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco following a decision by its Appeal Jury concerning their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Senegal. In a ruling issued on March 17, 2026, CAF upheld an appeal filed by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) in relation to Match No. […]

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