The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has rejected allegations surrounding the vessel MV Sankofa, saying it is not a Ghana-registered vessel and that the authority acted lawfully in its handling of the case. In a statement issued in Accra on April 22, GMA responded to public comments by Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, […] The post GMA says MV Sankofa is not Ghana-flagged

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi Three brand-new outdoor broadcast vans have been handed over to the Information Services Department (ISD) in the Western Region to strengthen public education and community outreach. The vehicles, each fitted with public address systems, are expected to support mobile engagements and improve access to timely information, particularly in underserved communities. […] The post ISD

“The seed that sleeps too long will never become a tree.” – African proverb If this moment was the only shot that you had, will you take it? Ghana is standing at the edge of its greatest moment. The question is not whether the opportunity is real. The question is whether you will show up […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Now or never… appeared first on

By Dansowaa Sanaa At a time when education systems and labour markets across the world are grappling with deepening learning and skills crises, the Africa Dyslexia Organization (ADO) is advancing a different narrative—one that positions dyslexia not as a deficit, but as a distinct cognitive profile with the potential to shape leadership, creativity, and innovation. […] The post From

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has released three cheques totaling GH?199,471,691  to settle outstanding payments for perishable supplies. The disbursement covers arrears owed to suppliers under the Free Senior High School (FSHS) Oct -Feb/TVET from Oct to Dec. This payment reaffirms Government’s commitment to honoring obligations to service providers who support feeding and logistics […] The post GETFund

Last week, Ghana joined a growing number of countries implementing measures to support consumers facing rising fuel prices due to conflict in the Middle East and disruptions in energy markets. The government announced a temporary reduction in fuel prices by lowering various margins, absorbing GH¢2.00 per liter on diesel and GH¢0.36 per liter on petrol. […] The post Sikakrom

Financial experts have urged university students and young professionals to shift from a culture of wasteful spending to one of savings and wealth-building, insisting that wealth creation is not a function of high earnings but of disciplined sacrifice and intentional small beginnings. In a refreshingly honest piece of advice that ignored popular social media trends […] The post Embrace

The African Centre for Technical Training (ACTT) has been named Overall Best TVET Provider (Pre-Tertiary Level 1st Runner-Up) at the 2026 Ghana TVET Excellence Awards organised by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET). The awards ceremony, held in  Accra, brought together key stakeholders in skills development under the theme “Celebrating Outstanding […] The post ACTT

The Paramount Chief of Madina Zongo, Ali Abdulai, is betting on education as a long-term tool to reshape the future of Zongo communities. His latest initiative, sponsoring two top-performing pupils, Jamal Mohammed Amal and Adiza Mohammed Amal, from Zara Memorial School to embark on a 10-day educational trip to Spain, forms part of a broader […] The post Chief

By Samuel Ohene NYANTAKYI Japan Motors Trading Company Limited (JMTC), the official distributor of Nissan vehicles in Ghana, has officially unveiled the all-new Nissan Patrol, ushering in a bold new chapter for one of the world’s most revered SUVs. The highly anticipated launch took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Nissan Showroom, Silver […] The post Motoring

…Explores strategic partnership to support police education and capacity development The Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund, Mr. Paul Adjei, has paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as part of efforts to explore strategic collaboration between GETFund and the Ghana Police Service in the areas of education […] The post GETFund administrator

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The country is warming at a rate approximately 15 per cent higher than the global average, a development that poses serious risks to human comfort, health, and energy consumption in buildings, Professor Samuel Amos-Abanyie, a Professor of Architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has revealed. Delivering […] The post Climate

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) focused on the extractive sector want further legislative reforms to strengthen governance and transparency of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). The CSOs’ concerns centre particularly on the reduction of MIIF’s share of mineral income to just two percent. Under the revised arrangement, the bulk of royalties and dividends is now […] The post Editorial:

The International Monetary Fund’s April Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa highlights high cost of doing business, weak state-owned enterprises and limited regional trade integration as key constraints holding back productivity, investment and long-term growth across the region. The Fund stresses that fast-tracking the African Continental Free Trade Area agenda, particularly reducing non-tariff barriers and […] The post Editorial:

By Samuel SAM President John Dramani Mahama has directed government to mobilise resources to self-finance the stalled €277million Tamale Water Supply Project, following the collapse of an external funding arrangement amid the country’s debt challenges. The project is expected to provide more than 30 million gallons of water daily to Tamale and surrounding communities, significantly […] The post Gov’t

By Rodrigue Ishimwe The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises a single market of over a billion people. Trade among African countries is rising, especially within regional blocs, yet transportation remains a major barrier. A container arriving at ports such as Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, or Lagos can take several days to reach inland […] The post Railways are Africa’s missing link appeared

Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD. (CBG) has successfully conducted a free health screening exercise at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, benefiting hundreds of residents from the community and surrounding areas. The initiative reflects CBG’s commitment to promoting preventive healthcare and improving access to essential health services. Speaking on the rationale behind the outreach, Managing Director […] The post CBG

Senior policymakers, regulators, telecom operators, financial institutions and digital infrastructure providers will gather in Accra on May 6, 2026, for a closed-door executive AI Infrastructure Readiness session hosted by Africa Hyperscalers examining Ghana’s readiness to support artificial intelligence at scale. The session, titled “AI-ready infrastructure: powering the future of enterprise innovation,” is being convened by […] The post Ghana

Over the last few weeks there have been several news reports on the decline in the production of oil in Ghana for some time now. In this interview, David Ampofo provides some insight into the reasons why and what the country can do to reverse the decline. Q: How would you characterise the current phase […] The post Upstream

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM  ([email protected]) A nationwide investigation into cereal mixes by the Food and Drugs Board Authority (FDA) in partnership with UNICEF has revealed that 30.06 percent of products on the domestic market are contaminated with unsafe levels of cadmium, while 3.68 percent contain dangerous levels of lead. This report raises urgent concerns about food […] The post Over