Ernest Chemists Ltd (ECL), one of Ghana’s leading pharmaceutical company, on Friday provided financial support to about 100 women across eight health facilities nationwide. The beneficiaries were receiving treatment at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, Ridge Hospital, LEKMA Hospital, Tema General Hospital, Maamobi General Hospital, Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, and … The post Ernest
The European Union (EU) has unveiled a €1 billion investment package for Africa under its Global Gateway Initiative to support infrastructure development, economic growth and digital transformation. The package, announced by the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, forms part of Team Europe’s broader strategy to deepen economic cooperation with African countries and promote sustainable … The post EU
Fitch Ratings, the American-British credit rating agency, has upgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from B- to B, with a Positive Outlook. In a report released last Friday, Fitch attributed the upgrade to a sharp decline in Ghana’s public debt-to-GDP ratio, strong fiscal consolidation, appreciation of the cedi and growth in international reserves. … The post Fitch
Ghana international goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi made his 250th appearance for FC St. Gallen as they claimed a crucial 2-1 away win over FC Lugano on Sunday.Ati-Zigi started and lasted the entire duration of the match as his side cruised to victory over their opponents. The Black Stars shot-stopper played a crucial role in the win, producing a stunning penalty save at the Stadio di Cornaredo.The home side broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute through Hadj Mahmoud after a pulsating
Policy and governance think tanks have applauded the opposition New Patriotic Party following the party’s decision to establish policy committees aimed at developing alternative governance proposals ahead of the 2028 general elections. The latest endorsements come after the party’s 2028 presidential candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, initiated the formation of several sector-based policy committees as part of … The post CDD,
A major political and economic confrontation has erupted between the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the interpretation of the 2025 audited financial statements of the Bank of Ghana, with Ofoase-Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, at the centre of the escalating […] The post KON, Sammy Gyamfi
The persistent destruction of fibre-optic cables across Ghana has cost telecommunication companies an estimated US$69.3 million in repairs over the past five years, raising fresh concerns over the stability of the country’s digital infrastructure. Data available to The Chronicle indicates that between 2021 and 2025, telecom operators recorded a total of 33,878 fibre cuts nationwide, disrupting internet […] The post Telcos
The streets of Bogoso and Prestea came alive with joyous scenes of relief, as former workers of the Bogoso Prestea Mine staged a solidarity march to celebrate the payment of their long-outstanding severance packages by the mine’s new operator, Heath Goldfields. For many of the workers and their families, the moment marked the end of […] The post Heath Goldfields Pays $22m Severance
The Hatch House Foundation, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to supporting underserved schools and deprived communities across Ghana, has officially handed an ultramodern mechanised borehole to the Assin Odumase Roman Catholic Basic School in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region. The Intervention followed an appeal made by the school authorities in February 2026. During […] The post Assin
Every year on Mother’s Day, restaurants fill up, flowers are delivered, and social media overflows with glowing tributes to mothers. Yet quietly, many women observe the celebration from a distance, not because they have never loved, nurtured, sacrificed, or cared for others, but because society has reduced motherhood to childbirth alone. But motherhood has never […] The post When
A report published by Adomonline.com on the indiscriminate dumping of expired soft drinks at Mallam-Gbawe, in Accra, has triggered swift intervention by the Weija Gbawe Municipal Assembly, amid growing concerns over the serious health risks the situation poses to residents. The initial report revealed that a Distributor had dumped large quantities of expired fizzy drinks […] The post Editorial:
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured residents of Kumasi in particular and the Ashanti Region in general of reliable and sustainable power supply, as the ministry embarks on a major upgrade of transformers and the installation of new ones in the region. He appealed to residents of Kumasi to bear […] The post Jinapor Assures Kumasi residents
The Women’s Ministry of the Global Evangelical Church (GEC) has called for an end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa and escalating global conflicts, urging mothers and women across the world to champion peace and unity. It also appealed to women to use their influence in shaping communities rooted in love, tolerance and respect for … The post GEC Women’s Ministry calls for peace,
The cost of completing the stalled Phase Two redevelopment of the Kumasi Central Market, popularly known as Kejetia, has risen from €248 million to over €305 million, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim has disclosed. The redevelopment of the Kumasi Central Market is being financed by the Deutsche Bank of […] The post Cost of Kejetia
The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), including Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and others, is currently in Abuja for the national convention of the party. The convention is expected to rectify some of the recent decisions of the national executive committee of the NDC. According to the agenda made available to journalists, some of […] The post Obi, Kwankwaso, Others
Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has clarified his remarks on a six-month ultimatum to the World Bank over loan disbursement. In a statement issued at the weekend by the spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, the AGF said the remarks were made in the […] The post Nigeria’s
Ghana has reportedly risen to become one of the largest economies in Africa (8th), with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimated at about $118 billion, equivalent to GH¢ 1.18 trillion, (assuming $1=GH¢10). GDP is the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country’s borders during a specific period of time, usually … The post Ghana’s rising
Richard Ahiagbah had also accused the management of the central bank of taking the country backwards in terms of the losses it incurred last year.
Under the proposed arrangement, ECG will provide specialised training for operational personnel of the Fire Service to deepen their understanding of electrical fire outbreaks
A reckless driving stunt captured in a viral social media video has landed a Toyota Voxy driver before the La Motor Court, where he was convicted and sentenced for endangering the lives of road users on the Kumasi-Accra highway. The convict, identified as Agyarko Richard, driver of a Toyota Voxy vehicle with registration number EN … The post Viral reckless driving stunt lands Voxy driver
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