Deputy Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Fundraising Subcommittee for the World Cup Ministerial Committee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has revealed plans to raise $30 million to support the Ghana national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fundraising initiative was officially launched in Accra at the Kempinski Hotel, marking a significant […]

The Global Shea Alliance (GSA) has officially launched its flagship annual conference SHEA 2026 with the theme, “Beyond Borders” in Tamale. A standout feature this year is GSA’s collaboration with Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, a national strategy designed to boost productivity, create jobs, and drive industrial growth by encouraging businesses and services to operate round […]

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A certified US-based Ghanaian fraud examiner, Isaac Obour, has revealed that fraud has evolved beyond financial crime into a systemic threat to economic security, digital trust, and social stability. Mr Obour, who is also the President of Anti-Fraud Initiative Ghana (AFIG), said, “As countries deepen digital transformation through mobile money, e-commerce, and financial inclusion, fraudsters […]

The Mineral Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) recorded a 10.8% increase in mineral royalties in 2025. Data from the Fund shows that total royalty receipts reached a record GH?5.43 billion which represents a 10.8% increase in the year 2025 from the GH?4.90 billion recorded in the year 2024. The achievement marks the highest royalty collection […]

As Ghana prepares to undertake a new nationwide SIM card registration exercise, it is important to reframe the conversation. This is not simply a telecommunications activity — it is a national identity verification exercise. At the center of this effort is the National Identification Authority (NIA), the institution responsible for building and maintaining Ghana’s digital […]

Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, has wished all Muslims in Ghana and worldwide a blessed and joyous Eid al-Fitr. In a statement issued on March 20, Mr Ibrahim described Eid al-Fitr as a “blessed, joyous, and memorable” celebration, marking the end of Ramadan. He urged Muslims to celebrate safely […]

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has inaugurated a Tripartite Planning Committee to spearhead preparations toward the organization of the 2026 National Labour Conference. The inauguration, which took place on Tuesday, 17th March 2026 at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Accra, brought together representatives from Government, Organized Labour, and the […]

Recent macroeconomic performance in Ghana has rightly attracted commendation. Inflation has fallen to a 25-year low of 3.3 percent, the exchange rate has stabilised at GH¢10.87 to the US dollar, and the policy interest rate has been eased to 14 percent. The fiscal position has improved significantly, with a primary surplus of 2.6 percent of […]

Three persons have died in a road crash involving three vehicles at Hemang in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred around 5:20 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, near the River Aboabo stretch. The accident involved a Man Diesel tipper truck (GC-3786-21), a DVLA-plated Nissan Juke (DVLA 5244), and a […]

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on citizens to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal as Muslims across the country on Friday, March, 20, 2026 marked Eid celebrations following the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking at Eid prayers held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, where she joined worshippers […]

The National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling his promises to the nation, while offering prayers for his continued success and leadership. Delivering a message to mark the celebration of Eid al-Fitr at the Independence Square on Friday, the revered Islamic cleric expressed gratitude […]

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The Ministry of Finance has developed a Public Financial Management (PFM) Compliance League Table, a landmark transparency and accountability initiative aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and improving the management of public resources. The PFM Compliance League Table fulfills the Government’s commitment in the 2025 Budget Statement to publish an objective, evidence-based assessment of how public […]

President John Dramani Mahama has prayed to Allah to touch the hearts of US President Donald Trump and the leaders of the Middle East to bring an end to the war. He highlighted the impact of the war on global economies and Ghana’s. This was part of his message to Ghanaians on the Eid ul […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the government is ensuring that development reaches every corner of the country. This was part of his message to Ghanaians on the Eid ul Fitr occasion on Friday, March 20. In his address to the nation, President Mahama said “We keep making sure development reaches every part of […]

President John Dramani Mahama has wished all Ghanaians a happy Eid ul Fitr occasion on Friday, March 20. In his address to the nation, President Mahama said Ghana continues to be a shining example of peaceful coexistence. He called for the peace of this nation to be safeguarded. “Ghana continues to be a shining example […]

The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced plans to engage authorities in Burkina Faso over the country’s decision to suspend the export of fresh tomatoes, a move expected to impact tomato supply on the Ghanaian market. This follows Burkina Faso’s directive suspending the export of fresh tomatoes, which […]

Former Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has defended the 2022-2023 SIM registration exercise, citing an 80% biometric match rate and challenging President Mahama and Sam George’s claims of a failed system.

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has delivered the keynote address at the ongoing Powering Africa Summit 2026. He described the timing of the summit as a truly critical moment, amid ongoing global energy shocks. He spoke about the real impact of rising oil prices on African households and economies, and […]