The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

In the wake of banking sector stress, Ghanaian banks are under pressure to deliver stable returns, deepen financial inclusion, and compete with agile non-bank players. One of the most under-leveraged levers for achieving these strategic objectives is standards: systematic frameworks and protocols that guide risk management, operations, reporting and governance. Far from being regulatory checkboxes, […]

The Member of Parliament for Krowor and Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has hosted hundreds of vulnerable individuals, including aged persons, widows, orphans, children and persons living with disabilities from across the constituency as part of activities marking the festive season. Speaking at the event, she said the engagement […]

As a father of two with others I care for, I am clear that my spending is not aimed at generating profit for myself. Instead, it is to ensure these dependants have a social, economic, and spiritual life that makes them impactful and productive members of society. As an entrepreneur, my expenditure is to deliver […] The post GOLDBOD: Loss or no loss? The price of

Senyo K. Hosi, Entrepreneur, Finance & Economic Policy Analyst, has said that on the back of the realisation of the policy outcomes of low inflation, real fiscal savings and import bill savings, he does not consider the $214million or GHS2.4billion spent on the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) a loss. In his view, it is […]

The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman for Island City, Reuben Solomon Jabari has downplayed accusations that his busy schedules will affect the party if he becomes the Constituency Chairman for Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region. According to him, the welfare of his constituents is his priority, and he will not trade that for […]

“If you sit on a rotten log to eat pawpaw, your bottom gets wet and your mouth also gets wet.” – African proverb As we contemplate what the year 2026 would come along with, one of the challenges we need to surmount as a nation, is the art of appearing to change everything while changing […] The post What do we want? appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK 47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a […]

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK 47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a […]

As part of ongoing efforts by the Government of Ghana to decentralise passport services and make them more accessible to citizens across the country, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, on Tuesday, 30th December 2025, commissioned the Passport Application Centre in Techiman, Bono East Region. In his address, the Deputy Minister highlighted […]

The Government of Ghana has settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation, marking another major milestone in the country’s ongoing economic recovery and debt-management efforts. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the payment was made on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, using funds from government cash buffers, underscoring the renewed strength in Ghana’s liquidity and fiscal management […]

The year 2025 ends today. For many, it presented a defining moment for their careers, organisations and personal lives. As a country, Ghana has recorded significant economic gains, but not without sacrificing some of its gallant citizens. This and more are captured in The Year in Review produced and broadcast by TV3: Watch the programme […]

The De Mayor Foundation, founded by David Selasie Anthony and its management team has feted over 700 widows and the less -privileged at Adeiso in the Upper West Akim district of the Eastern region. The foundation provided the widows with 5kg bags of rice each, 500 chicken, 1000 pieces of branded exercise books, assorted drinks, […]

Private legal practitioner and policy analyst, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has expressed strong confidence in International Monetary Fund (IMF) data indicating a $214 million operational loss linked to transactions between the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), describing local explanations of the losses as hurried and unconvincing. According to him, the IMF […]

On Tuesday, 30 December, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Taskforce, currently operating in the Eastern Region, raided some notorious illegal mining sites at Akyem Abodom in the Kwaebibirim Municipality. During the raids, the Taskforce immobilised 4 x excavators by removing their monitors/control boards due to the absence of Lowbed services. The team also […]

The Asokwa Municipal Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising social protection programmes aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable persons within the municipality. As part of this commitment, the Assembly has provided financial and equipment support to Persons living with Disabilities (PWDs) to enhance their livelihoods and promote self-reliance. In all, thirty-nine persons living […]

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has reaffirmed its leading role in advancing the 2030 Agenda and promoting decent work and social justice worldwide. As the custodian agency for SDG 8 – which promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all – and the convener of the Global Coalition for Social […]

Private legal practitioner and policy analyst, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has criticised what he describes as inconsistent and shifting explanations by GoldBod leadership, particularly Sammy Gyamfi, over the reported $214 million operational loss linked to transactions between the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). Speaking on the matter on TV3’s Big Issues on […]

A Ghanaian lawyer and policy analyst, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has cautioned that the government’s proposed private sector participation (PSP) in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) could be the first step towards the eventual full privatisation of the state-owned power distributor. According to him, although the policy is being framed as a […]

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Stakeholders in the digital asset industry have signaled their readiness to transition into a formal regulatory framework as the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025, moves toward its final stage of enactment. Following the presidential assent to the bill passed by parliament this December, a milestone that will officially usher […] The post Crypto