By Juliet ETEFE  On 6th March 2026, Ghana will celebrate 69 years of independence under the theme ‘Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope’. The occasion offers not only a moment for patriotic reflection but also a strategic pause to assess the country’s trajectory and its place in a rapidly evolving global order. As Ghana marks 69 years […] The post Ghana@69: The unfinished work

By Elizabeth PUNSU 69 years after independence, the country’s labour market presents a complex paradox. While the economy has evolved considerably since first president Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s era, the twin challenges of unemployment and low salaries continue to weigh heavily on the workforce. Job creation has not kept pace with population growth, rapid urbanisation and […] The post Ghana@69:

By Otwiwa OFFEI-AKOTO Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is step back – to think, to recalibrate, to see clearly again. After a short, intentional pause from this column, I return with a question that feels especially relevant as 6th March approaches: how independent is your mind? On 6th March 1957, under the […] The post Ghana@69: How independent is your mind? appeared first

The clock hits 5:00 PM. Chairs scrape the floor. The last customer waves and says, “See you tomorrow.” One by one, the team heads out, already easing into their evening. You should be leaving too. Instead, you’re still at your desk in Accra, fluorescent lights humming above you, receipts spread out like quiet accusations. Two […] The post Ghana@60: The night shift nobody talks about

The clock hits 5:00 PM. Chairs scrape the floor. The last customer waves and says, “See you tomorrow.” One by one, the team heads out, already easing into their evening. You should be leaving too. Instead, you’re still at your desk in Accra, fluorescent lights humming above you, receipts spread out like quiet accusations. Two […] The post The night shift nobody talks about appeared first on

Ghana faces diplomatic pressure from the US, UK and China to reconsider its plan to raise gold royalties to as high as 12%, as major mining companies warn the move could hurt investment.

Mohamed Ouahbi has been appointed head coach of Morocco following the departure of Walid Regragui, less than four months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ouahbi, 49, steps up from his role with Moroccoâ??s under-23 side, becoming the man tasked with guiding the Atlas Lions into the global tournament.The Royal Moroccan Football Federation confirmed the coaching change as part of plans to maintain the teamâ??s progress.â??This is not simply a change. The objective

By Robin JASPERT Stock-listed companies and equity markets are at the heart of our contemporary economic systems. Financial markets and motives have come to dominate the U.S. economy starting in the 1970s and have subsequently spread across the globe, drastically increasing the global relation of market capitalisation to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from a mere […] The post Ghana@60:

Asante Kotoko will aim to strengthen their position in the Ghana Premier League when they face Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale on Sunday.Kotoko, currently fourth on the table, head into the match under pressure after dropping points at home for the second time in recent weeks. Interim coach Prince Yaw Owusu will be eager to restore confidence among supporters as the race for the top four intensifies.The Porcupine Warriors were held to a draw by Vision FC in their

Ghana is 69 years old today. To mark the day, a parade will be held at the forecourt of the Jubilee House. The ceremony is being held under the theme, “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.” It will be attended by Ministers of state, members of the diplomatic corps and invited members of the general public. There […]

As Ghana marks 69 years of independence, the nation reflects on a journey defined by resilience, enterprise, and transformation. Over nearly seven decades, enduring brands have played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s economic landscape, adapting to change, weathering uncertainty, and continuously redefining leadership. Among these stand FirstBank Ghana, a bank whose own evolution […] The post FirstBank

By Samuel SAM On Wednesday, 6 March 1957, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah stood before a jubilant crowd and declared: “Ghana, our beloved country, is free forever.” He assured the people that Africans were capable of managing their own affairs, marking a defining moment in the nation’s history. That proclamation triggered nationwide celebrations as Ghana gained independence […] The post Ghana

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has announced a major milestone for Ghana’s fisheries sector following the successful certification of the Ghana Tuna Association under the globally recognised Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) programme. The certification was awarded to the association’s purse seine and pole-and-line fleets targeting skipjack and yellowfin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. […]

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced a citywide clean-up exercise dubbed “Ghana@69 Clean-up”, aimed at sustaining the civic spirit and community responsibility inspired by Ghana’s 69th Independence celebrations According to the AMA, the exercise, which forms part of the March 2026 edition of National Sanitation Day (NSD), will take place on Saturday, March 7, […]

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku has participated in the global policy dialogue in Rome focused on job creation in Africa through the Mattei Plan. The Mattei Plan is a forum which is a collaboration with the World Bank Group and Banca d’Italia, aimed at enhancing core infrastructure and the business environment to […]

By Ben BRAKO (koBENA BRAKO) Agricultural sovereignty, in economic terms, is the ability of a nation to control its core production inputs, pricing exposure, and long-term soil capital without structural external dependency. By that definition, Ghana must ask an uncomfortable question: Are current agricultural aid and subsidy models strengthening sovereignty — or quietly eroding it? […] The post Ghana@69:

Ghana is 69 years old today. To mark the day, a parade will be held at the forecourt of the Jubilee House. The ceremony is being held under the theme, “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.” It will be attended by Ministers of state, members of the diplomatic corps and invited members of the general public. There […]

By Dr. Elikplim APETORGBOR. As Ghana proudly commemorates its 69th Independence Anniversary, it is both timely and appropriate to reflect on one of the most strategic pillars of our national development, the evolution and transformation of the electricity sector. From the early hydro-dominated era led by the Volta River Authority and symbolised by the iconic […] The post Ghana@69:

By Elizabeth Ama Nkansah MENSAH A red, gold and green flag will flutter on Ghana’s public buildings on March 6, 2026 to celebrate 69 years of independence. But below the pomp of yet another sovereignty ceremony lurks an enduring problem: Ghana attained political independence in 1957 but economic independence is yet to be won. For over […] The post Ghana@69:

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.