Substantive Black Stars captain Andre Dede Ayew has signed a new deal with Dutch Eredevisie side NAC Breda. The experienced attacker has put pen to paper on a short-term deal with NAC Breda, joining the Dutch side until the end of the season after spending the opening half of the 2025/26 campaign without a club. […]

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested three persons for the unlawful possession and transportation of 2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, his mate, were arrested on December 26, 2025, after police intercepted a Kia Granbird […] The post Police Arrest Three With 2,600 AK-47 Ammunition in Ashanti Region

Andre Ayewâ??s move to NAC Breda has renewed discussion around his international future, with the veteran forward aiming to put himself back in contention for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as his return remains uncertain.Ghana head coach Otto Addo has not closed the door on Ayew, but the dynamics within the national team have changed since Addo began his second stint in February 2024. The 36-year-old has not been recalled during that period, while the

Former Premier League star Andre Ayew has joined head coach Carl Hoefkensâ?? squad with immediate effect after signing with NAC Breda until the end of the season.The 36-year-old Ghanaian forward will link up with his new teammates when the club resumes training on Friday, January 2, at the BO Infra Training Complex in Zundert, as preparations begin for the second half of the Eredivisie campaign.Ayew arrives with extensive top-level experience, having enjoyed a long career across

NAC Breda technical director Peter Maas has explained the clubâ??s decision to bring in Andre Ayew, pointing to the Ghanaianâ??s strong desire to help the team in their battle for Eredivisie survival.Ayew has signed a contract until the end of the current season, with a club option for another season in Breda.Maas said discussions with Ayew made it clear that the experienced forward was fully committed to the challenge facing the club, which is currently in a difficult position

Andre Ayew has expressed his determination to make an immediate impact at NAC Breda after completing his move to the Dutch Eredivisie side.He describes the clubâ??s survival fight as a challenge he is fully prepared to embrace as NAC Breda sit bottom of the Dutch top flight.The experienced Ghanaian forward said his decision to join NAC was driven by the opportunity to contribute meaningfully both on and off the pitch, as the club targets safety in the top flight during the second

The race to lead NPP, general voters favour Dr Bawumia 56% but NPP voters back him by a larger margin according to new poll by Global InfoAnalytics. The poll, conducted between December 1 and December 21, 2025, shows Dr Bawumia leading with 56 per cent support among all voters, far ahead of former Assin Central […]

The race to succeed President John Dramani Mahama is intensifying, as a new survey by Global InfoAnalytics reveals notable shifts in public preference among leading contenders within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). The poll, released by the Chief Executive Officer of Global InfoAnalytics, Mr. Mussa Dankwah, indicates that the Minister for Finance and Member […] The post Ato

The Ministry of Finance has announced that it hassuccessfully settled a $709-million Eurobond obligation on Tuesday 30th December 2025, aheadof its due date. That, it said marked another significant milestone in Ghana’s economic recovery anddebt-management efforts. “This brings total payments in 2025 alone to $1.4 billion to Eurobond holdersunder the restructuring memorandum, comprising payments of … The post Govt

Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, has been recognised with multiple prestigious international awards in 2025, marking a standout year for the Group as it also celebrates its 40th anniversary. The breadth of recognition across trade finance, SME banking, digital innovation, cash management, capital markets, and institutional excellence underscores Ecobank’s position as Africa’s bank of […] The post Ecobank

The government has paid off a US$709 million Eurobond ahead of maturity, extending its external debt settlements and signalling stronger liquidity as it works to rebuild credibility with investors. The Ministry of Finance said in a statement that the payment was completed on December 30 using accumulated cash buffers, a move that caps total Eurobond […] The post Gov’t clears US$709m Eurobond

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

In the wake of banking sector stress, Ghanaian banks are under pressure to deliver stable returns, deepen financial inclusion, and compete with agile non-bank players. One of the most under-leveraged levers for achieving these strategic objectives is standards: systematic frameworks and protocols that guide risk management, operations, reporting and governance. Far from being regulatory checkboxes, […]

The Member of Parliament for Krowor and Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has hosted hundreds of vulnerable individuals, including aged persons, widows, orphans, children and persons living with disabilities from across the constituency as part of activities marking the festive season. Speaking at the event, she said the engagement […]

As a father of two with others I care for, I am clear that my spending is not aimed at generating profit for myself. Instead, it is to ensure these dependants have a social, economic, and spiritual life that makes them impactful and productive members of society. As an entrepreneur, my expenditure is to deliver […] The post GOLDBOD: Loss or no loss? The price of

Senyo K. Hosi, Entrepreneur, Finance & Economic Policy Analyst, has said that on the back of the realisation of the policy outcomes of low inflation, real fiscal savings and import bill savings, he does not consider the $214million or GHS2.4billion spent on the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) a loss. In his view, it is […]

The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman for Island City, Reuben Solomon Jabari has downplayed accusations that his busy schedules will affect the party if he becomes the Constituency Chairman for Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region. According to him, the welfare of his constituents is his priority, and he will not trade that for […]

“If you sit on a rotten log to eat pawpaw, your bottom gets wet and your mouth also gets wet.” – African proverb As we contemplate what the year 2026 would come along with, one of the challenges we need to surmount as a nation, is the art of appearing to change everything while changing […] The post What do we want? appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK 47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a […]

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK 47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a […]