The Member of Parliament for Kintampo South, Felicia Adjei, has made a statement in Parliament on the importance of proportional representation in promoting gender equity in governance. Speaking in parliament yesterday, she noted that the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121) was a bold step toward encouraging women’s participation, but laws alone cannot … The post Promoting

The University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) was the crowned winners of this year’s Commonwealth Day National Debate under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities Together for a Prosperous Commonwealth. UniMAC was represented by Titus Owusu Darko and Precious Agrobesa Akos, who put up a strong showing to wrestle the title and bragging rights from the … The post UniMAC

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Justin Kodua Frimpong, will, in the coming days, unveil an online registration system to support the ongoing membership registration exercise of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The introduction of the online platform follows a review meeting by the National Secretariat of the party after assessing the first … The post NPP

The Minority in Parliament disputes Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh’s claim that government paid GH¢2.6bn to NHIS in 2025, insisting the scheme inherited a GH¢1bn surplus from the previous administration.

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 Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has announced that Ghana is leading efforts at the United Nations to have the transatlantic slave trade formally recognised as one of the greatest crimes against humanity. She made the remarks while serving as Guest of Honour at a citizenship ceremony organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office … The post Ghana

Residents and commuters within the Daaban–Newsite enclave in Kumasi are set to experience a major transformation in their daily commute as the long-awaited 6-kilometre road project in the area enters its final phase of construction. The project, being executed by construction firm Doncross Ltd, is expected to be completed within the next two weeks, bringing […]

Ghanaian media personality, entrepreneur and Convener for Women In Sustainability Africa (WiSA), Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong has advised women to build their capacity to make money, but must not do everything for it. According to her, this will cater for their needs and rather than making them dependent on others. In doing so, she advised … The post Make money, but don’t do

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the Republic South of Korea for a series of official engagements. He is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Lee Jae Myung and meet with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik. President Mahama will also participate in a ship-naming ceremony at the Hyundai Heavy Industries … The post President Mahama arrives

The Ministry of Finance has validated GH¢45.4 billion in contractor claims following a massive audit that exposed GH¢8.1 billion in fictitious debts and fraudulent arrears.

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

The Black Starlets will intensify preparations for the upcoming 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with a double-header of friendly matches against FC Samartex 1996 at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Samraboi. The national U-17 side will first take on the youth team of Samartex on Saturday at4pm, as the technical team continues to assess player … The post Black Starlets Line Up Double-Header

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 Joseph Aguyire Abonenga Over 69 years of independence, our country has relied heavily on natural resources such as cocoa and gold, and for almost two decades now oil has joined that list as another pillar of growth. That model helped finance the state and supported economic expansion at different moments in our history. Yet […] The post Beyond cocoa, gold and oil: Rethinking