Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has opened the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday, March 16. During the opening address, Dr Asiama said that since their last meeting, the economic picture has sharpened considerably. Headline inflation declined to 3.3 percent in February, marking the fourteenth consecutive monthly decline. […]

The Center for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA) has called on the Government of Ghana to abolish the practice of charging application fees for recruitment into the country’s security services. This is contained in a press release issued by CenPOA. “Over the years, applicants seeking to join agencies such as the Ghana Police Service, Ghana […]

Legal practitioner and policy expert Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has stated that concerns raised by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta about receiving a fair trial in Ghana relate more to the broader legal process than to the courts themselves. According to Mr Brako-Powers, Ofori-Atta’s resistance to extradition should be understood within the context of his apprehension […]

Former Deputy Energy Minister, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has called for a change in the way politics is done in Ghana, where the central government is blamed for engineering factors. He recalled that during the Akufo-Addo administration, when the Covid and the Russian-Ukrainian war struck, the impact of these developments affected the local economy. However, he […]

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has commenced its 129th Regular Meeting today, Monday, March 16, 2026, to Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The committee is set to review developments in the economy. The meetings will conclude with a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to announce the Committee’s decision. At […]

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Police in Odumase Krobo have rejected a GH¢200,000 bribe from suspects after seizing 105 bundles of suspected counterfeit US dollar notes hidden in a metal trunk at Odumase Laasi.

Per the rate from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on Monday, March 16, the Cedi was buying at 10.8671 to a dollar and selling at 10.8779. The Pound was buying at 14.3804 and selling at 14.3959. For the Eiros, it was buying at 12.4301 and selling at 12.4413. Earlier thus year, per data from the Bank […]

A joint operation by Immigration, Police and the Amansie West District Assembly has led to the arrest of 28 foreigners and a landlord at Pakyi for allegedly violating Ghana’s immigration laws.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Europe once led the world in productivity but now trails the US by about 20%. The Fund stated that the problem is scale: too many companies remain small. More capital, labor, and consumer markets integration can help innovative companies scale up, it said. An analysis conducted by […]

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is set to announce his squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Austria national football team and Germany national football team later this month, as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars will first face Austria on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the iconic […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its World Revenue Longitudinal Database (WoRLD) that tax revenues have grown since the early 2000s and now make up 57% of total government revenue globally. The IMF’s World Revenue Longitudinal Database (WoRLD) tracks government revenue trends since the early 1980s. This invaluable resource offers policymakers, researchers, and […]

Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, who is also Chairman of the Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service, has called on leaders to choose the path of servanthood to be able to transform the institutions they lead. He admonished leaders to prioritise the needs of their followers and empower them to achieve […]

Every morning in Abidjan, a fabric seller begins her day not at her market stall, but on her phone. Overnight, customers have placed orders through messages and social media comments, confirming prints, quantities and delivery times. By the time she reaches her stall, much of her day’s business is already secured. Across Côte d’Ivoire, this […]

The Ghana Embassy in Qatar has announced a precautionary emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaian nationals amid rising security concerns in the Middle East.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the Foreign Minister of Belarus, His Excellency Maxim Ryzhenkov, for paying him a visit. He said the meeting has been a really memorable and impactful visit. In a Facebook post, Mr Ablakwa indicated that Ghana and Belarus cherish the strong relations. […]

Medeama SC have booked their place in the semi-finals of the MTN FA Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Attram De Visser Academy following extra time in their quarter-final encounter on Sunday evening. The match, played at the Cape Coast Stadium, initially proved to be a closely contested battle as both teams struggled to […]

Dreams FC secured a place in the semi-finals of the MTN FA Cup after defeating Heart of Lions 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling quarter-final encounter on Sunday afternoon. The highly competitive match was played at the Cape Coast Stadium, where both teams produced an entertaining contest in their quest for a place in the […]

Nations FC have booked their place in the semi-finals of the MTN FA Cup after edging past Berekum Chelsea 4-3 on penalties in a tense quarter-final encounter on Sunday. The fiercely contested match took place at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park in Bechem, where both teams battled intensely for a place in the last four […]

In a move to strengthen local economies and empower young entrepreneurs, the Chereponi District has supported 36 young entrepreneurs from the district through the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP), marking a substantial investment in the district’s future. The NAP, a cornerstone of the government’s strategy to combat unemployment and foster economic growth, provides young Ghanaians with […]