The Minority in Parliament has urged Government to implement the Ghana Shippers Authority Act, Act 1122, warning that the delay in implementation has created a regulatory gap in the maritime sector. According to the Minority, the absence of the required Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to enforce the law has left the Ghana Shippers Authority without the […]

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over transparency, fiscal discipline in contracts awarded under Government’s major road infrastructure programme, the ‘Big Push’. The Minority wants government to immediately publish all contract details relating to the ‘Big Push’ projects to ensure transparency and accountability. Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Tuesday, March 24, Kennedy Osei […]

The slavery remembrance and wreath-laying event, which is expected to take place today, Tuesday, March 24, in New York, United States, is strengthening the moral and historical case for reparations, the founder of the Africa Prosperity Network, Gabby Otchere-Darko, has said. He said it also confronts Africans with the sheer brutality of the transatlantic slave […]

Ghana and the European Union have signed a landmark security and defence partnership, marking the first such agreement between the EU and an African country. The deal was sealed during a high-level visit by EU Vice President Kaja Kallas, who held talks with Ghana’s Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang at the Jubilee House before both […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has defended the use of sole-sourcing in the award of contracts under the government’s “Big Push” road infrastructure programme, insisting the approach is lawful and necessary. His statement follows The Fourth Estate’s publication, which questioned procurement procedures under the Big Push Agenda, especially the use of […]

In the heart of Ghana’s Central Region, a new symbol of hope and opportunity has risen in the community of Nsaba. The international non-profit organization Giants of Africa has officially unveiled its 46th basketball court on the continent, located at the Michael Blackson Academy campus in Nsaba near Oda-Swedru— a project delivered in partnership with […]

Six months after being honored by the Government of Ghana with a diplomatic passport, Grammy-nominated Reggae musician, Rocky Dawuni has opened up about how the recognition continues to shape his work and international engagements. Speaking on Showbiz 360 with host Giovani Caleb on Friday, March 20, 2026, Dawuni highlighted the tangible impact of the prestigious […]

Zinedine Zidane is reportedly set to take over as head coach of the France national football team following this summer’s FIFA World Cup, according to ESPN. The 53-year-old French icon has allegedly reached a verbal agreement with the French Football Federation to succeed Didier Deschamps, who has been in charge of the national side since […]

Ghana’s Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, is leading a high-level delegation to Côte d’Ivoire to participate in the Social Cohesion (SOCO) Regional Conference, where a key Coordination and Regional Committee (CRC) meeting has been convened ahead of the main event. The pre-conference engagement is setting the stage for deeper collaboration […]

Twenty-one (21) players trained at the Vienna Football Campus on Monday as the Black Stars began preparations for their international friendly against Austria. The one-hour session focused on recovery for those who played for their clubs on Sunday, while other players participated in tactical and shooting drills. Players who took part in the training included Lawrence […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as said that the legendary US civil rights and social justice activist, Al Sharpton has declared full and absolute support for President John Mahama’s UN Resolution seeking to declare the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. Mr Ablakwa made the announcement on his Facebook […]

When a central bank cuts interest rates while simultaneously spending billions to withdraw liquidity from the system, it is reasonable to ask: are these policies pulling in opposite directions? This question arises from a deeper curiosity about how monetary policy is currently being conducted in Ghana. Over the past several months, the Bank of Ghana […]

A Ghanaian lawyer, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has provided the basis for which he has filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the Government’s decision to rename the Kotoka International Airport to “Accra International Airport.” He contends that the renaming exercise is unlawful and unconstitutional, arguing that the airport’s current name is protected under existing […]

Ofaose Ayirebi Lawmaker, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has pointed out that last year the Bank of Ghana (BoG) mopped out about 62 Billion Cedis from the system and kept that at the central bank. This meant that there was not enough cash in the system to allow consumers to make demands, he said. Once demand is […]

The Ghana National Fire Service has said that a police Rhino Kia mini truck with three male occupants lost control due to a gear lever fault, resulting in an accident that killed one person. The accident that occurred at Aseseso on the Somanya-Adukrom highway on March 21, 2026, and others that occurred in parts of […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has highlighted the importance of vehicle maintenance and road safety measures. This followed the accident that occurred at Aseseso on the Somanya-Adukrom highway on March 21, 2026, and others that occurred in parts of the country. The Kpong Municipal Fire Station said they received a distress call reporting this […]

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, has expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Colombia for their steadfast support as Ghana seeks reparatory justice. He underscored that Ghana’s pursuit of reparatory justice is anchored in restoring the dignity, identity, and historical recognition of descendants of enslaved Africans, rather than financial compensation. […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, said that the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio declined to 18.7 per cent in February 2026 from 22.6 per cent a year earlier, driven by a pickup in bank credit and a contraction in the NPL stock. Despite improvement in asset quality, he said, the NPL […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that the global headline inflation has been on a downward trajectory. However, he said, the recent surge in oil prices has renewed inflation concerns and may compel some central banks to reassess their monetary policy stance. Addressing the 129th Monetary Policy Committee Press […]

In view of the impact of the crisis in the Middle East, the Government of Ghana has been told to build and expand strategic petroleum reserves. The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) said that Ghana must urgently invest in expanding its petroleum storage capacity and the volume of reserves held. The energy think tank noted […]