The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ms Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has assured traders affected by Tuesday fire outbreak at Circle in Accra of the government support, even as investigations continue to determine the cause of the blaze. Addressing the media during a visit to the scene yesterday, Ms Ocloo said the cause of the fire … The post Govt assures support as probe continues into

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has engaged the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU), NEDCo, and representatives from various utility institutions on Private Sector Participation in ECG and NEDCo. He said the engagement forms part of the Government’s commitment to continuous engagement with all stakeholders. The […]

Minister for Trade, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced that the Transaction advisors are being recruited to assess defunct state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Regarding the Komenda Sugar Factory,s she said that the interim management has begun the technical evaluation. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare said this during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday January 21. She also stated that the Ghana […]

The Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) has announced reforms aimed at repositioning the country as a clean, sustainable and globally competitive 24-hour tourism destination. The new reforms seek to emphasise strong focus on sanitation, customer service, youth employment, transport reform and environmental protection.Speaking at the inauguration of a new five-member GHATOF Council in Accra yesterday , … The post GHATOF

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has told delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain focused and vote for him to win the flagbearer election. The NPP will be electing a flagbearer on January 31. Dr Bawumia has been touring parts of the country in a bid to convince delegates to vote for […]

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has paid a working visit to Ghana Post to officially brief its management on the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s upcoming decongestion exercise and request the state postal operator’s support, particularly in areas where Ghana Post has properties affected by encroachment. According to the Mayor, the visit formed part of […]

French club, Marseille, have agreed a deal to sign Arsenal midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri, on loan for the rest of the season. BBC Sport previously reported that Nwaneri was not expected to go on loan this season, with the original feeling from both club and player being that the 18-year-old would benefit by being part of … The post Marseille agree loan deal for Arsenal’s Nwaneri appeared first

Asante Kotoko striker Albert Amoah has opened up about the challenges of leaving the club earlier this season.Amoah departed the Ghana Premier League giants for Libyan outfit Al Ahly Benghazi following Kotokoâ??s disappointing exit from the CAF Confederation Cup, where they suffered a heavy defeat to Moroccoâ??s Wydad Athletic Club in the second preliminary round.The 25-year-old has now returned to Kotoko on a loan deal for the remainder of the season. Speaking to the clubâ??s

The streets of Ghana echo with entrepreneurial spirit, yet beneath the surface, an obstinate challenge appears: unemployment. Particularly among the youth, there is a disconnection between academic qualifications and the practical skills demanded by the job market. This canker continues to create a significant impediment to national development. But what if Ghana could unlock a … The post TVET,

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Juliet ETEFE Multidimensional poverty in the country declined to 21.9 percent in the third quarter of 2025, confirming steady national improvement in living conditions. However, sharp regional, rural-urban and social inequities persist, the latest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Statistics Bulletin released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows. This represents a […] The post Poverty

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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has caused the arrest of fifteen commercial drivers, popularly known as trotro drivers, at Ablekuma in Accra, for allegedly charging passengers multiple fares. The arrests, which occurred around 10:00 a.m.yesterday were initiated by the GPRTU, following complaints that some drivers and their mates were fleecing commuters by splitting approved routes […] The post GPRTU

Former Vice President of Ghana and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emerged as the leading contender in the party’s presidential primary, according to findings from a nationwide delegate-based opinion poll conducted by the Center for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA) and released in Accra yesterday. The poll shows […] The post Bawumia Leads CenPOA’s Opinion

The Volta Regional Students Association at the Ghana Communication and Telecommunication University (VORSAG-GCTU) has honoured Mr Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chair of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), in recognition of his distinguished leadership and service to Ghana’s development. A delegation from the association paid a courtesy call to Mr Opong-Fosu at his office on Monday, […] The post Volta

The Member of Parliament for the New Juaben South Constituency,  Michael Okyere Baafi, says he is prepared to accept the will of the electorate should voters decide not to retain him as their parliamentary representative in future elections. According to the legislator, the true test of leadership will become evident after his departure from office, […] The post I have no fear of losing my seat -Okyere

By Juliet ETEFE Producer inflation has ended 2025 at 1.9 percent compared with 26.1 percent recorded in December 2024. According to the latest update from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), December 2025 recorded year-on-year (YoY) Producer inflation rate of 1.9 percent, representing a 0.6 percentage point increase from the November 2025 (1.3 percent) but 24.2 […] The post Producer

Yaw Odame-Darkwa, a former board member of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and the prosecution’s first witness (PW1), has told the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra that the Accra Sky Train Project was a pipeline initiative that never received board approval. Testifying under intense cross-examination by Victoria Barth, counsel for the […] The post Accra Sky Train was Pipeline

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has arrested 15 commercial drivers in Ablekuma, Accra, for allegedly charging multiple fares and engaging in the practice known as “short short” operations. The arrests, carried out by the union’s task force forms part of what GPRTU’s National Guard Commander, Derumond Ekow Gaise, describes as tougher measures to […] The post Editorial:

The government is constructing cardiology intervention centre at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi to promote effective and efficient treatment and management of stroke and other heart diseases. The centre, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, will provide state-of-the-art cartelization laboratory and other modern equipment for the diagnosis, treatment and management of various heart diseases and strokes […] The post Government

The Ashanti Regional executives of Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed dismay over the absurd transportation fare charged by some unscrupulous commercial drivers, during “rush hours”, within the Kumasi Metropolis and its environs. This is based on the avalanche of complaints by passengers as well as first-hand experience by the Union staff. The executives are, […] The post Ashanti