Antoine Semenyo has described winning the Premier League Player of the Month award for February 2026 as a “brilliant moment” in his career after making an electrifying start to life with Manchester City. The Ghanaian forward, who completed a £64 million move from AFC Bournemouth during the January transfer window, has wasted little time announcing […]

The European Union (EU) and the German government have concluded the “Resilience against Climate Change – REACH” project in Northern Ghana. Launched in 2020, the programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities to cope with the effects of climate change. It supported about 200 communities across Northern Ghana with climate-resilient […] The post EU,

Government has launched a nationwide registration of small-scale miners under the rCOMSDEP programme to formalise operations, ensure environmental compliance, and strengthen regulation of the mining sector.

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the guilty plea of DERRICK VAN YEBOAH, a/k/a “Van,” for his role in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises.  VAN YEBOAH pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire […] The post Ghanaian

The Chairman of the MTN FA Cup Committee, Wilson Arthur, has disclosed the prize package awaiting the winner of this yearâ??s MTN FA Cup.The competition returns this weekend with the remaining clubs battling for places in the semi-finals as the tournament reaches the quarter-final stage.Matches will be hosted at the Cape Coast Stadium and the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.Speaking ahead of the fixtures, Arthur revealed that the eventual champions will receive GHâ?µ80,000 as prize

The chiefs, traditional leaders, and youth of Issa and Kojokperi in the Daffiama–Bussie–Issa (DBI) District of the Upper West Region have petitioned the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) over what they describe as an unlawful plan to relocate a Ghana Education Service (GES) district office complex and bungalow from Issa, the district capital, to Daffiama. The […]

………………….with a strong call for women inclusivity Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Guest of Honour at this year’s PETROSOL Platinum Energy 2026 Women in Leadership Conference has commended the company for setting up this platform for yearly deliberations about women inclusivity. She encouraged women to seek reliable support amid challenges, praising Petrosol Women’s Network (PWN) platform […] The post PETROSOL

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has said that it will continue to monitor the operations of the regulated service providers and hold them accountable to its regulatory standards and benchmarks to ensure value for money and improved quality of service delivery. This follows the reduction of water and electricity tariffs. “The Commission is grateful […]

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The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.?

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has informed consumers of electricity and water that the existing electricity and water tariffs have been reviewed downwards to take effect from April 01, 2026. According to the PURC, these adjustments have been carried out in line with the Commission’s mandate to review tariffs on a quarterly basis to […]

By Michael Kofi FOSU In an era of increasing global volatility, Ghana’s financial sector stands at a critical crossroads. For commercial banks and financial institutions, the dual challenges of managing non-performing loans (NPLs) and navigating the complexities of trade finance now demand more than traditional banking practices. They require technological innovation and strategic collaboration. A […] The post Modernising

A 19-year-old pregnant woman has been shot during a funeral ceremony at Hiawu-Besiase in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency of the Ashanti Region. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12,2026, during the burial rites of a queen mother in the community. The victim has been identified as Serwaa Alice. An eyewitness […]

The Ghana Highway Authority has announced revised temporary traffic management measures as work continues on the expansion of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange bridge on the N1 Highway. In a public notice issued on March 13, 2026, the Authority said the changes are necessary to facilitate T-beam launching works as part of the ongoing construction project. […]

By Seade CAESAR The Middle East has once again entered a period of heightened geopolitical tension. Recent developments involving Iran and regional security dynamics have introduced uncertainty across the Gulf region. Conflicts in the wider Middle East historically influence oil markets, investor sentiment, trade flows, and regional stability. Yet, despite these shocks, the Gulf Cooperation […] The post Confidence,

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released approximately GH¢4.2 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to pay cocoa farmers who have been awaiting payment for their beans since November last year. The disbursement is part of measures to clear outstanding arrears in the cocoa sector and restore confidence among farmers and other players within the […] The post COCOBOD Releases

By Ghana Amalgamated Trust PLC Ghana Amalgamated Trust (GAT) has taken note of the article authored by Dr. Richmond Akwasi Atuahene titled “Dealing with Ghana Amalgamated Trust Albatross on Two Indigenous Banks,” published on page 12 of the Business & Financial Times (B&FT) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. GAT welcomes informed public discourse on financial […] The post Rejoinder:

By Elliot WILLIAMS Ghana is currently hosting the five day long 4th Africa Network of Insurers Associations (ANIA) Annual General Meeting and conference. The meeting is taking place at Insurance House, the head office of the Ghana Insurers Association, in Accra. The ongoing meeting is discussing strategies for strengthening the continent’s insurance sector and expanding […] The post African

MTN Ghana has officially launched the SME Accelerate initiative, a year-long program aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country through digital transformation and business support solutions. Read More... The post MTN

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] www.pefghana.org In boardrooms, offices, banks, universities, and government institutions across the world, the most dangerous adversaries rarely announce themselves. They smile warmly, congratulate colleagues, praise supervisors, and appear supportive. Yet beneath the polished appearance often lie envy, hidden agendas, and calculated antagonism. These individuals appear in many forms. They may […] The post When