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

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

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 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 Elsie Appau ESQ Ghana’s tax system has been criticized for perpetuating gender inequality, particularly affecting women in the informal sector. A report by ActionAid Ghana highlights that the country’s reliance on indirect taxes, such as Value Added Tax (VAT), disproportionately burdens women, especially those with lower incomes and fewer assets. The tax system in […] The post Promoting

Government insists Ghana must maximise benefits from its mineral resources under the new Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, 2025, as the Minority warns the policy could cost up to one million jobs.

By Joseph BENSON Ghana just logged back-to-back record years in gold output and is on pace to extend the run. Entrepreneurship is widely praised as the engine of jobs and innovation, yet Ghana’s approach to entrepreneurship education may be arriving too late to deliver the scale of economic transformation policymakers expect. The good news is […] The post Entrepreneurship

The Minority in Parliament has predicted the loss of about one million jobs following the government’s introduction of the Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, 2025. The Legislative Instrument, which matured into law on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, establishes a sliding-scale framework that allows royalty rates to be adjusted in response to fluctuations in international market […]

Heavy reliance on oil imports could threaten the country’s economic stability as conflict in the Middle East escalates and drags on. The benchmark oil price has passed US$100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 causing G7 finance ministers to hold an emergency meeting. G7 nations held an emergency meeting on Monday, (yesterday), to […] The post Editorial: Major disruption as oil

Andre Ayew   Sudan national team assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has suggested that Ghana captain Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew should consider stepping away from the Black Stars to allow younger players Read More... The post Calls Grow For Andre

A chaotic moment during the game   A dramatic Campeonato Mineiro final between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro ended in chaos after 23 players were sent off following a mass brawl. Read More... The post 23 Players Sent

Kim Lars Björkegren   Sudan assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to reconsider its decision to include Kim Lars Björkegren in the Black Stars’ technical Read More... The post Osei-Fosu Calls

Francis Ngannou   Francis Ngannou will return to mixed martial arts after a 19-month absence when he faces Brazil’s Philipe Lins on 16 May. The five-round heavyweight bout will be Read More... The post Ngannou To Make MMA Return On Rousey vs Carano

MOG Music   Ghanaian gospel artiste,MOG Music, is set to make history by headlining a concert at the 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London onAugust 22, 2026. The concert is billed as a Read More... The post MOG Music Aims For UK Concert History

Xandy Kamel   Ghanaian actress and producer, Xandy Kamel, has warned aspiring young actors in the country not to be pressured by the flashy lifestyles exhibited by some movie personalities, Read More... The post ‘Don’t Be Pressured’ – Xandy Kamel To

  Ghanaian-born Afropop and Afrosoul artiste, Flexclusive, has released a new single titled ‘I Know,’ a soulful record that highlights the growing influence of African diaspora musicians contributing to the Read More... The post Flexclusive Returns With ‘I Know’ appeared first on

The suspects The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 93 Nigerian nationals, comprising 91 males and 2 females, for alleged involvement in internet fraud and immigration-related breaches. The intelligence-led operation, Read More... The post 93

The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has instructed IMANI’s analysts and legal advisors to launch a new campaign: using Right to Information (RTI) requests to track the wealth accumulation of senior politicians through “longitudinal” analysis. For thirty years, Mr Cudjoe said that Ghana’s asset declarations have been filed in sealed envelopes. In that […]