By Juliet ETEFE (Juliet.etefe@thebftonline.com) Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Real Estate Agency Council (REAC), Emmanuel Jeffrey, has embarked on stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening the country’s real estate sector. In a meeting with the Ghana Association of Real Estate Brokers (GAREB) in Accra, Mr. Jeffrey outlined plans to introduce reforms, boost investor confidence […] The post Acting

…to avoid heavy penalties By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is reminding all businesses and individuals to file their tax returns by April 30, 2025 to avoid heavy penalties and interest charges. According to Mr. Victor Akogo, Chief Revenue Officer-Domestic Tax Revenue Division, GRA, defaulters will pay a penalty of GH¢500 for […] The post GRA

Eggs have been part of our diets since the dawn of time. Yet only now are we learning the full extent of the nutritional wonders they pack, and how beneficial they are in promoting lasting health benefits. Loaded with 13 essential vitamins and minerals, eggs also provide key sources of these important nutrients that are […] The post Health Benefits of Eggs appeared first on The

In an age where autobiographies often veer toward self-congratulation or sanitized nostalgia, Against All Odds by Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa rises like a beacon—unfiltered, unpretentious, and utterly unforgettable. With literary elegance and philosophical depth, Professor Adarkwa offers not just a memoir, but a moral compass. This is a book that speaks to the soul […] The post Feature:

Former league-phase foes renew hostilities in the final four, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain engage in a blockbuster battle in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates, both dreaming of finally ending their excruciating waits for European stardom. Mikel Arteta‘s men outwitted, outfought and out-classed Real Madrid in the quarter-finals to earn a two-legged tussle with the French champions, who ended Aston […] The post Arsenal and PSG engage

…empowering female entrepreneurs to lead in  tech and innovation sector Standard Chartered in partnership with Village Capital, has officially announced the call for applications for the 5th Cohort of the Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator (FWIT) to support women-owned or led tech-enabled businesses. The programme will be implemented by the Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation […] The post StanChart

Rebecca Osam, CEO of Reflo Company Ltd. and renowned advocate for menstrual health, was among the distinguished guests invited to the national launch of the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. The initiative, officially launched by President John Dramani Mahama on April 24, […] The post Rebecca

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) is set to play a central role in the nation’s economic transformation by launching a new fund aimed at supporting businesses aligned with government’s 24-hour economy policy, Michael Abbey, VCTF’s Chief Executive Officer, has said. The newly appointed CEO announced plans for the upcoming SME-focused facility […] The post VCTF

Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to remain steadfast in its campaign against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, regardless of any changes in government. Speaking during an interaction with former UTAG National Chairman, Dr. Harry Agbanu, in Accra, the Minister commended the Association’s national […] The post Don’t

Team Ghana has departed for Egypt to compete in the 16th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships, scheduled to begin on April 30. The team includes Johnson Gyarko, Oduma Agyei, Yemen Bozuma Cornie, Jacob Kaleem, Michael Crabbe-Mann, Jada Yankey, Tamba Akin Boamah, and Rihana Yankey, with head coach Kenneth Ankrah leading the delegation. The swimmers will […] The post Eight

Ghana’s International Jazz Day Concert takes place at No.1 Oxford Street Hotel & Suites, this Wednesday 30 April from 7: 30 PM. Maximum Jazz Radio Show took the initiative of bringing World class Jazz Entertainment to the Jazz Community in Ghana for this year’s International Jazz Day celebrations. According to Yomi Sower, Creator & Host […] The post No.1

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong has hosted a gathering of all Two-Star Generals in the Ghana Armed Forces at his office in Burma Camp on Monday, 28 April, 2025. During the meeting, the CDS expressed his heartfelt appreciation and admiration for the Generals’ exceptional professionalism and dedicated service to […] The post Chief

The Coalition of Parliamentarians to End Malaria in Africa (COPEMA) have held their first Regional Strategic Meeting and the official launch of the Coalition in Ghana. Their main objective is to strengthen political leadership and domestic financing to end malaria in their respective African countries. According to the WHO 2024 World Malaria Report, there were […] The post Coalition

The Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr. George Opare Addo, has said that the establishment of the Ministry signifies the government’s commitment to ensuring youth development programmes come to fruition. He said this at the launch of the ‘Adwumawura’ Initiative in Kumasi on April 28. ‘Adwumawura’ is an Akan word which mean “Job owner”. […] The post Launch

Ghana has cut malaria deaths by over 97% from 2014 to 2024, as the Health Ministry outlines bold plans for further eradication through vaccines, spraying, and community action. The post Ghana reduces malaria deaths by 97% in a decade – Health Ministry announces first appeared on 3News.

President John Dramani Mahama launched the ‘Adwumawura Programme on April 28, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi. ‘Adwumawura’ is an Akan word which mean “Job owner”. The flagship initiative, part of President Mahama’s plan to reset Ghana, is dedicated to cultivating and growing 10,000 young entrepreneurs annually. It complements his broader 24-hour economy plan […] The post My

Learn about Matilda Asante-Asiedu, the newly appointed Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana — her career in banking, communications, and journalism, and her role in shaping Ghana’s financial sector. The post Matilda Asante-Asiedu: A profile of BoG’s new 2nd deputy Governor first appeared on 3News.

President Mahama has launched a major infrastructure drive in Afram Plains with a 3.6km bridge over River Afram and 100km of roads to stimulate agriculture, economic growth, and regional connectivity The post Mahama commits to transforming Afram Plains with major bridge and road projects – Roads Minister first appeared on 3Ne

Kumasi High Courts 2 and 6 have dismissed petitions filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging the results of the 2024 parliamentary elections in Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, and Obuasi East constituencies. The ruling party had sought to overturn the victories of New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidates, claiming its own candidates […] The post Kumasi