Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has voiced opposition to making significant changes to the Black Stars squad, insisting that the current group of players has earned the right to lead the nation into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Asempa FM, the veteran forward praised the resilience of the team following a successful qualification campaign.Despite the teamâ??s failure to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Ayew believes the squad has turned a corner under head coach Otto Addo,

Two Police officers have died in a motorbike accident at Ofoase in the Ofoase-Ayirebi District of the Eastern Region. The officers who were off duty, ran into a stationary tricycle while returning from Ayirebi, where they had gone to purchase chicken. Preliminary reports indicate one of the victims was riding the motorbike, while the other […]

Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) successfully holds the African Women’s Health and Wealth Conference (AWoHW) with a call for research and investment into women’s healthcare. It also called for robust financial systems and encouraged women to generate wealth as well as prioritise their health. The conference held at the Shippers House in Accra on Thursday, … The post WiSA

The Football Association, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, is supporting the Ayensuano District Basic Schools Sports Festival, a three-day sporting event aimed at nurturing young talent and empowering students through sports and education. The festival, scheduled to take place from March 9 to March 13, … The post GFA

The Minority in Parliament has dismissed claims by the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, that the government has paid GH¢2.6 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025 to clear outstanding claims and debts owed to health service providers. The Minister made the assertions in a question posed by Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin […]

The final batch of 51 continuing tertiary students from Takoradi Technical University are among 250 beneficiaries of the Obaatanpa Scholarship Initiative, supported by Prof. Grace Ayensu Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan. The students, alongside peers from University of Mines and Technology, University of Education Winneba, and University of Development Studies, University of Development studies, University Cape […]

The induction of Eric Joseph Eduam as a Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors is more than a ceremonial honour. For Ghana’s construction and infrastructure industry, it is a signal of how professional value is being redefined in a sector under increasing economic, regulatory, and investor pressure. At a time when project delays, cost […] The post Raising the bar in the construction

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] www.pefghana.org Gold has shaped the history, economy, and global identity of Ghana for centuries. In 2023, Ghana produced over 4 million ounces of gold, and by 2025 output was estimated at approximately 6 million ounces, consolidating its position among Africa’s top producers. Annual export earnings have ranged between 8 billion […] The post Turning gold into growth

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The 24-Hour Economy Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ATRI Energy, an Indian renewable energy company, to provide affordable and sustainable industrial power along the Volta Economic Corridor and develop agro-ecological parks in the country. The deal was signed in Accra on Friday, March 5, 2026. The framework […] The post 24-Hour

A high-level audit of Ghana’s 2024 arrears has exposed and revealed GH¢8.1 billion in rejected claims, including fictitious 1D1F debts and ghost bank accounts.

By  Dickson ASSAN On Monday, 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced the expiration of the three-year restriction on new domestic bond issuance. The restriction was imposed in 2023 following the debt default that preceded the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), as part of broader efforts to stabilise the domestic debt market and rebuild […] The post Government’s

By E. N. Kwame Nkrumah, Ph.D, In an increasingly interconnected global economy, geopolitical conflicts rarely remain confined to the regions in which they originate. Modern trade networks, energy supply chains and financial markets ensure that events occurring thousands of kilometres away can exert measurable economic effects across continents. For emerging economies in particular, the consequences […] The post A

FABAG supports the Finance Minister’s directive banning selected transit goods from entering Ghana by land, saying the policy will reduce smuggling, protect local industries and boost government revenue.

By Elsie Appau ESQ Ghana’s tax system has been criticized for perpetuating gender inequality, particularly affecting women in the informal sector. A report by ActionAid Ghana highlights that the country’s reliance on indirect taxes, such as Value Added Tax (VAT), disproportionately burdens women, especially those with lower incomes and fewer assets. The tax system in […] The post Promoting

Government insists Ghana must maximise benefits from its mineral resources under the new Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, 2025, as the Minority warns the policy could cost up to one million jobs.

By Joseph BENSON Ghana just logged back-to-back record years in gold output and is on pace to extend the run. Entrepreneurship is widely praised as the engine of jobs and innovation, yet Ghana’s approach to entrepreneurship education may be arriving too late to deliver the scale of economic transformation policymakers expect. The good news is […] The post Entrepreneurship

The Minority in Parliament has predicted the loss of about one million jobs following the government’s introduction of the Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, 2025. The Legislative Instrument, which matured into law on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, establishes a sliding-scale framework that allows royalty rates to be adjusted in response to fluctuations in international market […]

Heavy reliance on oil imports could threaten the country’s economic stability as conflict in the Middle East escalates and drags on. The benchmark oil price has passed US$100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 causing G7 finance ministers to hold an emergency meeting. G7 nations held an emergency meeting on Monday, (yesterday), to […] The post Editorial: Major disruption as oil

Andre Ayew   Sudan national team assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has suggested that Ghana captain Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew should consider stepping away from the Black Stars to allow younger players Read More... The post Calls Grow For Andre

A chaotic moment during the game   A dramatic Campeonato Mineiro final between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro ended in chaos after 23 players were sent off following a mass brawl. Read More... The post 23 Players Sent