While industrial actions are a legitimate form of expressing worker-grievance, it is pertinent to learn the heavy financial toll that labour strikes impose on the nation. In 2024, the country experienced 22 strikes. Those 22 strikes cost the nation GH¢1.47billion. In 2025, we had eight strikes and they cost the nation about GH¢635million. Dr. George […] The post Editorial: Strike

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has extended support to several mosques as part of preparations toward the celebration of Eid Ul Fitr. The donation forms part of efforts to promote unity, compassion, and support for Muslim communities, as the month of Ramadan comes to an end. The beneficiary mosques include the Masjid Abdallah at North […]

Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is "unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it".

Football has witnessed many great players, but few have defined an era quite like Lionel Messi. In yet another remarkable chapter of his career, Messi reached the incredible milestone of 900 official goals. This historic achievement came during a hard-fought Concacaf Champions Cup clash, where his side, Inter Miami CF, played out a 1-1 draw […]

“The Big Push” is a reflective poem that captures the symbolism of road construction, leadership, and national progress, portraying infrastructure as a lifeline shaping a country’s future.

The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Oil prices have risen more than 5 percent following an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield as the United States-Israeli war on the country continues to escalate. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 5 percent to $108.66 a barrel on Wednesday, while US West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1, the price barometer for US oil, […]

Legendary Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba has condemned the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing it as a blow to the credibility and dignity of African football. In a passionate statement, Drogba pointed out how “we all watched Senegal fight bravely and […]

A pivotal document from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, dated March 12, 2024 and sighted by The Chronicle, confirms that Engineers and Planners (E&P), a wholly Ghanaian-owned mining company, formally engaged the Ministry to explore the acquisition of the Damang Gold Mine. The company received a “no objection” letter, authorising it to enter […] The post Government

Concerns are mounting over the treatment of indigenous businesses in Ghana, following the termination of McDan Aviation Limited’s operating licence by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), a move that has triggered strong reactions from policy analysts and traditional authorities alike. At the centre of the dispute is a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) agreement at Terminal 1 of Kotoka […] The post GACL

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, has told journalists in Accra yesterday that whether inflation, which currently stands at 3.3% would rise or not, depends largely on developments in the global oil market, particularly the situation in the Middle East. Responding to a question at the Monetary Policy Committee […] The post Ghana Is In A Stronger Position

A local non-profit organisation, the Belim Wusa Development Agency (BEWDA), has called for stronger collaboration between communities and government to tackle the growing impact of climate change in northern Ghana. According to the organisation, while Ghana had outlined several policies and programmes to address the climate crisis, these efforts would fall short without active community … The post Northern

The World Bank Group has committed to investing over $3 billion in Ghana’s economy to enhance economic growth, with a focus on agriculture, energy, education, and private sector development. “We are working with the government and with your private sector to look at how we can support them in investment and in lending,” Mr. Paschal […] The post World Bank pledges $3bn investment

The Circuit Court at Dansoman has granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 to a 40-year-old technician, Richmond Owiredu, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretence in connection with an alleged visa scam. Presiding over the case, Her Honour Nancy Teiko Searyoh, admitted the accused to bail with two sureties, […] The post Technician Granted Bail Over Alleged Visa Scam

THE Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, yesterday launched the Shea 2026 Conference to collaborate with Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, part of the national strategy designed to boost productivity, create jobs, and drive industry growth to encourage businesses and services to operate round the clock. The minister said the shea industry had the … The post Shea

The Circuit Court in Accra has remanded a 36-year-old self-acclaimed businessman, Ignatius Castro Nana Gyan, for allegedly defrauding a trader of GH¢39,195 and forging academic documents purported to be from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The accused pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretence and forgery when he appeared […] The post Businessman

THE Captain One Golf Society has successfully organised its maiden Future Champions End-of-Season Awards Ceremony for young golfers under its Captain One Golf Kids programme. The ceremony, held at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi, brought together young golfers, caregivers, coaches and invited guests who gathered to celebrate the progress of the young golfers and … The post Captain One

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a businessman, Alhaji Fareed Amin Yakubu, to 10 years’ imprisonment in absentia after he repeatedly failed to appear before the court to stand trial in a GH¢3 million fraud case. The court, presided over by His Lordship Samuel Bright Acquah, delivered the judgment after finding that the convict defrauded […] The post Businessman Jailed 10yrs In Absentia

ACUC stands in solidarity with the people of Senegal. Our position is unwavering because football is a game of the people, played for the people, and its most sacred moments are decided in the passionate gaze of the people present, not in the closed-door dealings of remote committees. Senegal’s Hard-Earned Trophy Cannot Be Surrendered to […] The post CAF’s Neocolonial Coup: Denying

Raymond Gripman and Razak Simpson have shown remarkable improvement in their performances of late and that is clearly showing in their defensive structure. The battle of the ‘hearts’ is expected to be waged tomorrow at the Kpando Stadium where local side, Heart of Lions, engage Accra Hearts of Oak to herald matches of Match day … The post Can Heart of Lions prey on Hearts of Oak? appeared first