Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu has said that in 2023, about 6.6 million domestic same-day visits were recorded nationwide. Travel peaked in the first quarter, reflecting Ghana’s strong social and cultural calendar. Women accounted for a slightly higher share of trips, and the most active travellers were adults aged 25–44 years, the backbone of the […]

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said that domestic tourism already works in Ghana and the task now is to organise it, improve it, and let communities capture more value. The GSS recommended that the government fix the Roads People Already Use. “Improve road quality, safety, signage, and rest facilities on major domestic travel routes. […]

Ghanaian musician, Fancy Gadam has resorted to social media to voice his displeasure over what he claims is the Ghana Music Rights Organization’s (GHAMRO) disrespect for musicians. In a social media post on December 15, 2025, Fancy Gadam noted that GHAMRO has failed to recognise efforts of musicians and their creativity. The musician claimed that […]

Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with global payments leader Visa, has launched Absa Pay, a new tap-to-pay digital wallet designed to make everyday payments faster, safer and more convenient for customers across Ghana. The product was officially unveiled in Accra on December 12, 2025, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing transition toward digital […]

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The order given to the Electoral Commission (EC) to suspend the rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary elections rather gives the National Democratic Congress(NDC) enough time to campaign, Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Tanko Rashid Computer, has said. He says the NDC will continue campaigning in Kpandai because the […]

Director of Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Nimako, has said that until this electoral cycle ends, the Member of Parliament for Nyidnam is Matthew Nyindam. Reacting to the Supreme Court order to the electoral commission to hold all processes for the rerun of the Kpandai election, Nimako said the people of Kpandai […]

The Supreme Court has ordered the Electoral Commission to suspend all arrangements being made for the rerun of Kpandai elections pending the determination of all processes before the court. Earlier, lawyers for Kpandai MP Matthew Nyindam notified the apex court that it had been unable to serve the NDC candidate, Daniel Wakpal and prayed for […]

A communications team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hamza Sayibu Suhuyini has assured that the party will win back the Kpandai seat after losing the 2024 elections to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Electoral Commission has set December 30, 2025 as date for the rerun of Kpandai elections after the Tamale High Court […]

More than one hundred members of the Ghana Mine Workers’ Union (GMWU) on Monday picketed the premises of BCM Company Limited, demanding the payment of their end-of-contract benefits, which they say have remained unpaid for the past ten months. The union’s leadership has described the situation as an unfair labour practice and has issued a […]

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has said it is impossible to convince platforms like TikTok, PayPal and Meta to monetise content creation in Ghana as fraud and romance scam persists in Ghana. Speaking to the media at the Ningo-Prampram Education Directorate during the Teachers Awards and Retirees Send-Off on […]

Ghanaian dancehall musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, better known by his stage name Shatta Wale, has sent out a warning to anyone engaged in fraudulent activity. In a December 14, 2025, Facebook post, Shatta Wale cautioned those involved in illicit financial activities to exercise caution when showcasing their fortune on social media. He clarified that […]

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bryan Acheampong, has highlighted the woeful performance of the NPP in all Zongo communities during the 2024 general elections. He said the NPP lost in all 3000 Zongo communities across the country, except the Efutu Zongo Community, which the party even won by just a 6-vote […]

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said that financial inclusion in Ghana has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by the increased adoption of Digital Financial Services (DFS), particularly mobile money. The Bank said it rolled out the National Payment Systems Strategic Plan (NPSS) from 2019 to 2024 to accelerate financial inclusion. Furthermore, the […]

The final pledging meeting for the 17th general replenishment cycle of the African Development Fund (ADF) kicked off in London on Monday with an unprecedented increase in commitments from African countries. The President of the African Development Bank Group, Sidi Ould Tah, welcomed the “unanimous interest among African countries to pledge to ADF-17”, describing the […]

Governance and Policy Think Tank, IGER Africa, has backed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) as it clamps down on academic fraud. Founder & President of IGER Africa, Paul Abrokwa, said that the action of GETC protects organisations from potential fraud, enhances professional standards, and boosts public confidence in educational institutions. In a statement, he […]

In the quest to settle any doubt in the minds of the public, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has explained how it arrived at the name ‘Non-Interest Banking’ (NIB), popularly known as ‘Islamic Banking’ in Ghana’s banking industry. The central bank said it chose the NIB after a series of consultations and engagements with stakeholders, […]

A Development Economist, Dr Frank Bannor, has the upward trend in Ghana’s public debt is not solely due to exchange rate depreciation. Dr Bannor makes the point that it is questionable that in the era of “so-called” better management of the cedi, it would yield an increased public debt of Ghc71 billion. The public sector […]

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will present his report on the mediation in the Bawku conflict to President John Dramani Mahama today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025. An official communique from the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. On Monday, December 1, the Asantehene rounded off his mediation […]

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