Prof. Andrew Owusu OLY has been unanimously elected by delegates representing 33 African National Olympians Associations (NOAs) as African Representative to the leadership of the World Olympians Association (WOA). The election took place on Sunday, January 18, during the WOA General Assembly with 110 NOAs participating, and is being widely viewed as a defining moment […]

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has pledged to work closely with the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice to address challenges affecting the delivery of justice in Ghana. He made this known after receiving the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who paid a courtesy call on him earlier today. The Chief Justice … The post Finance

Ghana forward Prince Amoako Junior has revealed that Caleb Yirenkyiâ??s rapid rise has not altered the midfielderâ??s mindset, insisting his Nordsjaelland teammate remains driven by ambition rather than praise.Speaking from close quarters in the dressing room, Amoako said Yirenkyiâ??s humility is matched by a clear determination to reach higher levels in his career.Yirenkyi has developed into a central figure for FC Nordsjaelland since breaking into the first team, delivering

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery that led to the death of a miner at Asonkore SSNIT Flats Down, a suburb of Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, Rahman Adams, also known as Wale, was picked up on January 18, 2026, at Pomposo after what … The post Police arrest suspect over Obuasi robbery and murder appeared first on

A 16-year-old Junior High School (JHS) student has allegedly been stabbed to death by a 15-year-old colleague in a fight over a ‘boyfriend’. The unfortunate incident happened in the Akontombra Read More... The post JHS Student Killed Over ‘Boyfriend’ appeared first on

A Non-Banking Financial Institution is looking for a General Manager Job Specification: The candidate must have at least a first Degree in Banking and Finance or related discipline. However, a Master’s Degree would be preferred with a Professional Accounting Certification. Preference will be given to candidates with Credit Union Management Background and understanding of the […] The post JOB OPPORTUNITY appeared

Ghana’s multidimensional poverty rate fell to 21.9% by Q3 2025, with over 360,000 people moving out of poverty in just one quarter, according to a new GSS report.

Ghana has taken a major step toward transforming its fisheries and aquaculture sector after the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, led a high-level bilateral engagement with the Government of the People’s Republic of China aimed at strengthening cooperation to enhance food security, create jobs and accelerate sustainable blue economy growth. The engagement took […]

The campaign team of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed comments made by Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as false, baseless and unfair. In a statement dated January 20, 2026, and referenced 200126 DMB 2026, the campaign expressed concern over a video circulating online in which Mr Agyapong accused Dr Bawumia of making comments about the … The post Bawumia campaign rejects

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 12 new cases of Mpox as of January 18, bringing the total number of confirmed cases nationwide to 980. The outbreak has so far resulted in seven deaths, with one patient currently on admission and receiving treatment. According to the GHS, Mpox is primarily transmitted through close physical […]

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org Ghana’s financial landscape has long been characterised by a recurring challenge: non-performing loans, bad debts, and business closures. While these issues are by no means new to banks, corporate institutions, or entrepreneurs, they continue to shape the dynamics of credit, investment, and economic growth in the country. The latest figures […] The post The

Residents of Kumasi are increasingly finding it difficult to secure buses to their homes, especially during peak morning and evening hours. The situation has raised concerns about the city’s already strained public transport system. Across major transport hubs such as Kejetia, Asafo, Bantama, Krofrom, Adum, and others, commuters spend long hours in queues with no […]

Spokesperson for the Bryan Acheampong Campaign Team, Pius Enam Hadzide has highlighted what he describes as a key difference between popularity and acceptability within Ghana’s political landscape. He noted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) spent 16 years promoting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, including eight years as a running mate and another eight as Vice President, […]

By Peter Anti PARTEY, PhD, IFEST Ghana Public universities in Ghana are financed through a mixed funding model that comprises government subventions, statutory transfers, internally-generated funds (IGFs) and limited external resources. In practice, government subventions, channelled mainly through the Ministry of Education, Ghana, are largely absorbed by employee compensation, leaving universities to fund most non-salary […] The post Financing

By Fred Kwasi Anokye, Ph.D A former U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr, profoundly made a quote that: “Tax is the price we pay for living in a civilized society.” This statement underscores the importance of taxes in the developmental strides of every country. The architecture for taxation in every country has three […] The post Exploring

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has released Ghana’s 2024 Q1–2025 Q3 Multidimensional Poverty Report, which talks about living conditions in our country. The Multidimensional Poverty Report refers to a non-monetary measure of poverty that reflects the various areas in which the population may be deprived of their needs. The index ranges from 0 t0 […]

Santol Energy, a wholly Ghanaian-owned oil marketing company, has expressed strong alignment with recent industry views advocating fuel price reductions, welcoming what it described as a timely and pragmatic intervention by the leadership of Star Oil as pressure mounts to translate improving macroeconomic conditions into consumer relief. Santol Energy said comments by Star Oil’s chief […] The post Santol

By Fred Kwasi ANOKYE In the first and second articles, I respectively explored mortgage interest tax concession as well as pensions contributions & donations as tax planning opportunities. This current article draws taxpayers’ attention to the deductibility of personal tax reliefs provided as another angelic blessing within the triangular tax system of Ghana. PERSONAL TAX […] The post Exploring

A Moroccan lineup   Morocco have climbed to a historic high of eighth in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, achieving their best-ever position despite falling short in the Africa Read More... The post Morocco Reach Historic

Group photo of match commissioners   The Ghana Football Association is set to hold a comprehensive mid-season review meeting for Match Commissioners on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as part of Read More... The post FA