By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Despite a significant drop in lending rates, commercial banks have become wary of lending due to high non-performing loans (NPLs) in the sector, President-Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) John Awuah has said. He argued that Ghana has the highest NPLs ratio in the West African sub-region, hovering around 19 percent. This, […] The post High NPLs ‘scare’ banks

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has renewed his push for the swift passage of the Sports Fund Bill, describing it as a potential game-changer for Ghanaâ??s economy and a vital pillar for the countryâ??s sporting ambitions.Addressing Parliament on Thursday, February 19, the Member of Parliament for Buem stressed that a well-structured sports financing system could significantly boost Ghanaâ??s Gross Domestic Product while strengthening preparations for the

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A former Chief Justice, Sophia Abena Akufo, has warned that the country’s peace and security are being undermined by the widening gap between improving macroeconomic indicators and the lived realities of ordinary citizens. According to the former head of the judiciary, who studied international law and conflict management, the country cannot […] The post Economic

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A comprehensive recovery and reform campaign to transform the premix fuel regime, following serious financial mismanagement and breaches, indicates identified total irregularities worth GH¢27.7million. The reform, initiated by government, is to transform the sector and deal with governance anomalies in the 53 percent Community Development Fund (CDF) which supports coastal fishing communities. […] The post Premix

By Joshua AMLANU & Evelyn Arthur The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has intensified efforts to trace six articulated trucks that remain unaccounted for in a suspected transit diversion scheme involving goods with more than GH¢85 million in potential tax exposure. The trucks are part of a consignment of 18 vehicles that were […] The post Search

A collaborative partnership among Agridev Real Estate Limited, Clubhouse Ghana Limited and Fairllop Property Developers Limited, has changed the face of the aging Queen Elizabeth II Educational Foundation, known to be the first nursery school to be established in Ghana. The three institutions, on Monday, handed over refurbished school infrastructure and equipment worth some Ghc […] The post Corporate

The Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) in partnership with Jack Daniels and the Ghana Bartenders’ Guild has successfully hosted a highly engaging Bartenders Masterclass, reinforcing its commitment to professional development and capacity building within Ghana’s growing beverage and hospitality industry. The event, which is the third edition, serves as the first official activity on the road […] The post Beverage

The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.

Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.

Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance and 2nd Vice-President/Chairman of the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, has strongly defended the capacity of local insurance companies to provide cutting-edge, growth-oriented risk cover regimes for marine/aviation cargo to safeguard import trade in the long term. Citing Serene Insurance as an example of local capacity, […] The post Serene

In the digital age, social media has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for branding, advocacy and cultural promotion. In the hands of visionary content creators and strategic stakeholders, social media can elevate national brands, foster global connections and initiate cultural movements. Ghana, a country known for its rich cultural heritage, has harnessed […] The post Comms

By ?ebnem Kalemli-Özcan The United States has long been the principal engine of global growth, powered most recently by an AI boom that shows no signs of slowing. The dollar, still the central pillar of global finance, has funded this transformation. Yet the greenback has been surprisingly weak, and while US President Donald Trump dismisses […] The post Conflicting policies, confused

Yinson Production West Africa has inaugurated an ultra-modern science laboratory for the Salvation Army Basic School at Dixcove in the Ahanta West Municipality to provide pupils with practical science education. The facility will support teaching of Integrated Science, including Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and serve as a shared Resource Centre for neighbouring schools. George Effah, […] The post Yinson

By Edwin S. Kwame KOGE Public transportation is a foundational pillar of economic productivity, social inclusion, and urban functionality. Efficient transport systems move labour to centres of production, connect citizens to education and healthcare, and enable commerce at scale. In Ghana, however, public and quasi-public transport provision is under sustained strain. What commuters experience daily: […] The post Public

…An open letter to policymakers, parliament and the public By Dr. Sammy CRABBE In the previous article, we argued that decentralised equity crowdfunding cannot scale or survive without legal integration. Trust, we noted, does not emerge from technology alone. It must be anchored in law, regulation, and institutional credibility. That argument naturally raises a more […] The post Equity

LIVE : Ghana Tonight || 19-02-2026

Greek forward of Ghanaian descent, Andrews Tetteh, starred with a brace for Panathinaikos on Thursday night when the team drew 2-2 with Viktoria Plzen in the first-leg of their Europa League playoff tie.The Greek side hosted the team from the Czech Republic today, hoping to secure a win to carry an advantage into the reverse fixture to stand a better chance of making it into the Round of 16.In the match played at the Olympic Stadium of Athens, Plzen struck first in the 11th minute

Ghana FA President Kurt Okraku has expressed his joy over Black Starlets participation in the upcoming U17 AFCON.The young side booked a return to the continental stage after missing out on recent editions, a setback that had tested patience within Ghana football circles. Okraku described the qualification as a relief and a reward for persistence after a difficult period for the team.The Black Starlets have been in camp since the start of the year under head coach Prosper Narteh

Black Starlets head coach Prosper Ogum has explained how his team will be shaped ahead of their next assignment, stressing that every player will earn his place through performances in matches.The Black Starlets are currently involved in a series of friendly games as part of preparations for an upcoming CAF competition. According to Ogum, these matches are key to assessing players and deciding who stays in the squad and who moves on.The coach made it clear that selection will not

The Ministry of Education has issued a strong warning that assaults on teachers will attract “severe consequences” under the laws of Ghana, following a series of violent incidents in schools across the country. In a press statement dated February 19, the Ministry said it notes “with grave concern” reported cases of students attacking teachers and […]