-South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has fired the country's finance minister, state-owned radio announced, the seventh replacement to the position since 2020.
Kiir gave no reason for firing Marial Dongrin Ater, who had held the post since…
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has called for active state participation in the extractive sector in order to raise more revenue for development.
According to the think tank, the current arrangement in the extractive sector,…
The Main Lorry Station at Nungua in Accra will on Saturday, September 6 vibrate with the sound of traditional music and dance as multi-instrumentalist, choreographer and singer, Fredrick Nii Kpakpo Addo and his One Spirit Africa outfit, …
Over five hundred physically challenged persons without limbs or arms can now smile with joy following the benevolence of Ishk Limb Centre, which has provided them with free prosthetic limbs.
These artificial limbs would enable them …
THE Right to Information (RTI) Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening transparency and accountability in public institutions, assuring citizens of greater access to information as guaranteed by law.
Executive Secretary …
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is stepping up efforts to clean up the financial sector and ensure a steady supply of foreign exchange to keep importers and exporters in business.
Sources close to the central bank told Citi Business News th…
The National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum (NELEF) 2025, has been launched in Accra yesterday, expecting 5,000 youth across the country to attend.
The forum, which will be organised by the Visionary Organisation Development and En…
Gunmen in north-west Nigeria have stormed a mosque, killing Muslim worshippers in what the local government has called a "reprisal attack".
Police in Katsina state said 17 worshippers were shot dead by the assailants - known locally a…
Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks has admitted that he exited his former record label, Mavin Records, which shot him to fame, prematurely.
Banks rose to prominence after getting signed to Mavin Records and winning the Rookie of the Year …
Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has expressed confidence in the Electoral Commission’s (EC) ability to conduct a credible by-election in Akwatia, scheduled for September 2, 2025, following th…
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has cautioned that Ghana may be forced to return to the International Monetary Fund for an 18th bailout if policymakers fail to address the deep-seated structural weaknesses undermining the econo…
Meta signed a deal yesterday with solar developer Silicon Ranch to develop a $100 million, 100-megawatt solar farm in South Carolina.
The new renewable installation will power Meta’s planned AI data center in the state, which is expecte…
Two former Harvard students are launching a pair of “always-on” AI-powered smart glasses that listen to, record, and transcribe every conversation and then display relevant information to the wearer in real time.
“Our goal is to make g…
The Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Ghana, H.E. Paskal A.B. Rois, on Tuesday paid a working visit to the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) in Accra, where he held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, and…
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Alhaji Mohammed Nasiru, has refuted claims that social media activist Ralph St. William, who has been named as the perpetrator of the assault on health work…
More than 100 Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing in Ghana following a high-profile Presidential Investment Forum held in Yokohama, Japan.
Organised by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) on the sideline…
Reggae artiste, Osagyefo has been awarded by the Marcus Mosiah Garvey Foundation (MMGF) for using his music to empower African unity and consciousness at the foundation’s awards Gala on Saturday, August 16.
The awards ceremony aimed a…
The University of Ghana has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups encroaching on its legally acquired lands at Borteyman in the Greater Accra Region, stressing that any unauthorised occupation or development on the property…
The Deputy Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adam Sukparu, has urged African marketers to reshape the continent's image from one of challenges to opportunities and potential.
In line with that, he…
The Chief Finance Officer of MTN Ghana, Antoinette Kwofie, has called for increased investment in equipping young people with digital skills to enhance their ability to thrive in the fast-changing, technology-driven world.
She said in…
With the launch of the new Pixel 10 series, Google is rushing ahead of Apple to deliver AI-powered smartphones to consumers. The devices, announced during Wednesday’s Made by Google event, come just weeks ahead of Apple’s expected iPhone 1…
The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has announced that the government is taking bold steps to address the perennial flooding challenges in Kumasi.
Speaking at a stakeholder validation worksho…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reiterated its readiness to deliver a credible and transparent by-election in Akwatia on September 2, following the passing of the constituency’s Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi.
Deputy Director o…
The West African head of CUTS International, Appiah Kusi Adomako, has called for urgent dialogue between MultiChoice Ghana and the government after the Ministry of Communications imposed a GH¢10,000 daily fine on the pay-television opera…
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Teaching Council (NTC), has launched the 2025 edition of the Ghana Teachers Prize in Accra, with a renewed commitment to improve the welfare and professional recognition of te…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has rolled out a new digital platform to enhance efficiency and speed in responding to clients and stakeholders.
The system, known as the Ghana FDA Integrated Regulatory Management System (GFIRM), …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned the public against the reliance on unverified information about the services it rendered.
It has also advised the general public to desist from engaging with unauthorised agents and inter…
Russia has launched 574 drones and 40 missiles on Ukraine in one of the heaviest bombardments in weeks, Ukrainian officials say.
One person was killed in a drone and missile strike on the western city of Lviv, while 15 others were rep…
A prominent South African MP fired his gun to fend off a violent attack by a gang on him and two of his colleagues in Cape Town.
Ian Cameron - along with two other members of parliament's police committee, Lisa Schickerling and Nichol…
US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said.
Over a 40-year career in Rhode Island, he famously used compassion and humour to make judgements that took into consideration the personal ci…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has urged police officers to treat journalists assigned to cover the Akwatia by-election with moderation and respect.
This follows an assault on a journalist by a polic…
The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Afram Plains, Nasira Afrah, has launched the Nasira Green Initiative, a landmark tree-crop planting project designed to restore degraded lands, combat deforestation and promote environmental sustainab…
Ambassador Edward Boateng on Tuesday led a high-powered New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegation to Akwatia to campaign for the party’s parliamentary candidate, Mr Solomon Asumadu, ahead of the December elections.
The delegation included …
Months after the devastating March 21, 2025, fire that destroyed properties worth millions and displaced thousands, traders at the Kejetia Blue Light Market are still struggling to recover.
Despite repeated assurances from authoriti…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has moved to tighten control of the foreign exchange market, directing banks to stop Foreign Currency (FCY) cash withdrawals by large corporates unless backed by equivalent deposits.
The central bank says the…
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has dismissed suggestions that cocoa farmers in Ghana earn less than their counterparts in Côte d’Ivoire, stressing that Ghana currently pays the highest farmgate price in West Africa.
In a press rele…
Some Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing in Ghana following a high-profile Presidential Investment Forum held on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9).
The forum…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr Julius Neequaye Kotey, has disclosed plans to formalise the activities of the informal agents (Goro boys) who assist motorists with vehicle registration…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance works in parts of the Greater Accra and Tema regions on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The exercise, which aims to improve service delivery, will take place between…
President John Dramani Mahama has pointed out Ghana’s young population as a major advantage for investors, describing them as adaptable and ready to embrace technology.
Speaking at the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum on the sideli…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has organised a leadership training workshop to strengthen the capacity of its Directors and Deputy Directors in emotional intelligence, with the aim of boosting productivity and fosteri…
An inshore fishing vessel sank on Tuesday at the Elmina coast shortly after setting off from the harbour for an expedition.
All crew members on board the vessel, said to be the second largest in Elmina, were reported safe.
Accordin…
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (SC) yesterday (Wednesday) took off in earnest seamlessly for all candidates in second-cycle schools across the country with Oral English.
In most o…
"There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."
Oscar Wilde was not talking about mixed doubles tennis. But his quote could easily be applied to an event which some felt needed ne…
Keely Hodgkinson said she was "a bit in shock" at her victorious return from injury after the Olympic 800m champion recorded her second win in five days at the Diamond League in Lausanne.
Hodgkinson, 23, clocked one minute 55.69 sec…
Premier League clubs have already spent more than £2bn this summer but there are more deals to be done before the window shuts on Monday, 1 September.
BBC Sport looks at the business each club needs - or wants - to do before the dea…
A Copa Sudamericana match in Buenos Aires was abandoned after violent clashes between fans, with some being stripped and beaten and one in a life-threatening condition after falling from the top tier of a stand.
Universidad de Chile…
Will Genia, one of the most decorated players in Australian rugby history, has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
The scrum-half, who became the 78th player to captain the Wallabies, represented Australia at three World Cups…
Ilona Maher says she is contemplating an offer to enter professional wrestling with the WWE after playing for the United States at the Women's Rugby World Cup.
The 29-year-old social media sensation, who has nearly nine million foll…
Italian doubles specialists Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori completed their "mission" by beating singles stars Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud to win the controversially revamped US Open mixed event.
Errani and Vavassori, whose place i…
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