Some factories established under the government’s One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme have shut down and been converted into churches, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, told Parliament’s Assurance Committee. Mr Ibrahim attributed the failures primarily to poor site selection, saying some plants were built in districts without access to […] The post Abandoned

Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup following a police investigation in the UK. Dieperink had been selected to be a video assistant referee (VAR) official at this summer’s tournament, but was removed from FIFA’s list of World Cup officials in May. The 38-year-old … The post Dutch referee dies weeks after World Cup

Three eminent members of their parties, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe and Dr. Amoako-Nuamah have filed suit number J1/05/2026 with the Supreme Court. They want the court to declare the delegate systems of their parties unconstitutional. Their suit seeks refuge in the following articles of the Constitution: 1, 17, 35(5), 35(6)(d), 42 and 55(5). The defendants […] The post The

England are bidding to end Lionel Messi’s dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they renew their old rivalry with holders Argentina today in a seismic semifinal showdown. An England team which has been dragged to this stage by the brilliance of Jude Bellingham take on Messi’s … The post England bids to end Messi’s World Cup dream

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has opened an important national conversation by proposing constitutional amendments to give traditional and religious leaders a role in Ghana’s parliamentary process. The proposal, made during the National Development Conference, organised by the Church of Pentecost, deserves careful consideration not because it is without difficulty, but because it […] The post Editorial:

Five days after a nationwide sanitation exercise, heaps of refuse collected from streets and drains across Sekondi-Takoradi remain uncleared, triggering public anger and renewed criticism of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) over its handling of waste management. The lingering piles of waste, particularly around the Market Circle and other parts of the metropolis, have begun […] The post Days

Economists and financial analysts are alarmed following the revelation that Nigeria lost N34 trillion, which represents 61 percent of the 2025 budget, to import waivers in the same year. DAILY POST reports that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, said duty exemption certificate approvals granted by the federal government on goods and […] The post Nigeria loses

2028 Campaign Director for Dr. Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has declared that he is "unbroken" and "more ready than ever" following his release on bail on Tuesday after spending four days in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) maintained its impressive performance in June 2026, with both the equities and fixed income markets recording strong growth as investor confidence continued to strengthen. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI), which measures the overall performance of listed equities, closed the first half of the year with a year-to-date return of 67.89 … The post GSE

Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for a review of Ghana's bail justification requirements, arguing that the current system unfairly disadvantages millions of property owners whose lands and buildings have not been formally registered.

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has acknowledged that the Black Stars fell short of the cohesion and understanding required to compete consistently against the world's top football nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana's campaign in North America came to an end in the Round of 32 after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia, with Jhon Arias scoring the decisive goal.The Black Stars made an encouraging start to their fifth World Cup appearance, defeating Panama

The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.

The outgoing Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ms Berenice Owen-Jones, has described Ghana as a resilient democracy whose warmth, determination and people have left a lasting impression on her after four years of service. As she prepares to end her tour of duty, Ms Owen-Jones said Ghana had given her “more than I expected”, adding … The post Ghana remains stabilising force

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has commended the Black Stars for the impressive performance against England, describing the performance of the team as 'class'.After securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over Panama, Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L game to secure a place in the Round of 32.Speaking in an interview, Mr Adams insisted that the team matched one of the tournamentâ??s strongest sides despite difficult circumstances.He

The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in governance to accelerate development across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). He said accountability remained the surest foundation for good governance and sustainable development within local assemblies. Mr Mburidiba made the remarks last Friday at the … The post Accountability

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has defended the decision to sack Otto Addo before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The 50-year-old was shown the exit after an unconvincing run of results ahead of the team's preparations to the Mundial in North America, despite guiding the team to secure qualification.With two months to the start of the tournament, Carlos Queiroz was appointed on a short-term deal.Speaking in an interview, the sector minister rejected

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly disrupting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso in Obuasi.

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader and former Prime Minister Domingos Simoes Pereira was moved back to ?prison last Friday following a decision by ?the West African country’s military court, his family told Reuters. The junta that seized power in Guinea-Bissau in a coup ?last year released Pereira, the leader of ?the revolutionary PAIGC party, in February in … The post Guinea-Bissau

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged the government to adequately resource teaching hospitals with the medical equipment required to improve healthcare delivery across the country. The Committee identified inadequate funding, insufficient medical equipment, poor maintenance, weak technical capacity and prolonged equipment downtime as the major challenges affecting service delivery in the nation’s teaching hospitals. … The post PAC

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is scheduled to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, 2026.