The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has intensified efforts to ratify the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (No. 185), a move expected to eliminate longstanding travel bott…
Ghana has signed its 11th bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with EXIM India.
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, described the agreement as a critical step in consolidating gains under the country’s broader debt r…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared Wednesday, April 1, a nationwide public holiday to celebrate the national team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Leopards secured their place with a 1–0 extra-time victory o…
The first journey to deep space since 1972 comes at a crucial time in Donald Trump's presidency.
The US is bitterly divided on topics ranging from the ongoing US strikes in Iran to immigration and the economy.
So a successful Artemis…
Joseph Baena just made his dad proud.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's youngest son took home his first gold at a bodybuilding competition over the weekend. Correction: Baena took home three gold medals from the NPC Natural Colorado State Champi…
Airbnb announced Tuesday it is expanding its services feature with a new category for car pick-ups across 125 cities around the world. The company is partnering with transportation company Welcome Pickups to let users book a private car se…
It has been six years since Celine Dion’s last full concert. But that’s about to change.
Dion, who turned 58 on Monday, plans to perform a set of 10 concerts this fall at the Paris La Défense Arena. In a video posted to her social media…
Meta has begun testing a premium subscription on Instagram in a few countries, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The subscription, called Instagram Plus, gives subscribers access to exclusive features. The move comes two month…
Ecobank Ghana has appointed veteran banker Alhassan Andani as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective Thursday, March 26, 2026.
According to sources, the appointment is aimed at strengthening governance and strategic leadershi…
The 1985 and 2000 year groups of Akosombo International School Old Students Association (AISOSA) have handed over a refurbished ICT Laboratory, and an Archway and Gatehouse as their legacy projects to their alma mater in commemoration of…
A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in parts of the central Nigerian city of Jos, after gunmen opened fire at an open-air bar, leading to deadly revenge attacks, local reports say.
The police have confirmed that 26 people were killed. It …
A delegation of traditional leaders from the Dagbon Kingdom has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, following his recent accident.
The delegation, sent at the instance of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa…
The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that government will introduce a new Loans Act to strictly regulate how borrowed funds are used.
On his facebook page, he explained that the new law will ensure that every lo…
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is intensifying its public education efforts by urging passengers to speak up against reckless and unsafe driving behaviours.
This call formed a key part of a sensitisation exercise conducte…
DANCEHALL star Shatta Wale is urging Ghanaian youth to rethink their career paths, stressing that success is not limited to office jobs but can be found in other thriving sectors such as agriculture.
He believes the country is full of…
Uber is buying Berlin-based startup Blacklane, which provides on-demand, black-car chauffeur services, as the ride-hail giant expands deeper into luxury and executive travel services.
It’s a notable exit for Blacklane, which was found…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will officially launch the Free Primary Health Care Programme on April 15, 2026.
The initiative aims to remove financial barriers to basic health care, expand access a…
S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that Ghana’s sovereign credit rating could come under pressure over the next 12 to 18 months if fiscal reform momentum weakens or external conditions deteriorate.
In its latest assessment, the agency…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is to undertake a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in selected parts of Accra.
The exercise, which will be undertaken across three days next month, forms part of ongoing effort…
President John Dramani Mahama has received the letters of credence of five envoys assigned to Ghana for diplomatic duties.
They are Diarra Dime Labille, Ambassador of France; Rui Orlando Ferreira De Ceita Da Silva Xavier, Ambassador o…
Ghana has stepped up efforts to attract strategic investment from the United States, hosting a high-level investor roundtable in New York aimed at showcasing opportunities across key sectors of its economy.
The 7th Ghana Investor Ro…
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in the Eastern Region, Prof. Edward Wiafe Debrah, has officially admitted 421 fresh students, reminding them that the institution is not an abstr…
Ghanaian trapper Baba Tundey has officially unveiled his debut EP, Lessons Written In Melodies, a seven-track body of work that fuses rap and hip-hop with deeply personal storytelling.
Now available across major streaming platforms, …
Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online.
It follows lengthy negotiations within the conservative-led three-…
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the government is intensifying the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, while calling for stronger collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
Speaking …
Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated 50 laptops to the University of Ghana in support of the University’s “One Student, One Laptop” initiative, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to advancing digital access and strengthening collaboration be…
GHANAIANS should brace for extreme heat conditions in the coming years as climate change is expected to push temperatures higher, a new Climate Atlas by the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned.
The report, which projects cli…
Our broadcast partners AFA, Metro TV, Original TV, Adom TV, Joy Prime, and Kessben TV will broadcast one live Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League match this weekend.
This Matchday 18 fixture, featuring Dreamz Ladies and Northern City …
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the government’s plans to decentralise the recruitment and posting of teachers as part of efforts to address the uneven distribution of educators across the country.
Speaking during his en…
President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is expected to arrive in Ghana on Wednesday, April 1, for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
A statement issued by the Government …
Former Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe has called for greater unity within the national team, stressing that better cohesion on the pitch is key to unlocking the full potential of Antoine Semenyo.
The Manchester City forwa…
Up to 155 newly qualified lawyers have been enrolled at the Bar in Accra, with a call on them to resist the temptation of making unrealistic promises to their clients.
The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, said resisting such a tempt…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified its nationwide public safety campaign in the Eastern Region, with renewed emphasis on fuel siphoning, petroleum product quality, and the use of the 10-litre standard measuring can as…
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has defended the country’s core interests as leader of Ghana’s delegation to the 14th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14) at the second Mi…
Architects in Ghana are calling for mandatory structural audits of long-abandoned buildings and the deployment of qualified professionals to district assemblies, warning that persistent regulatory gaps continue to fuel building collaps…
The Ameer and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, has expressed strong confidence in the leadership credentials of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu.
He outlined Mr Iddrisu’s quali…
With just two weeks to go before the start of the event, WTM Africa 2026 is calling on travel and tourism professionals across the continent and beyond to secure their place at this year’s show. Three days, 70+ sessions, and the full bread…
Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) is urging private-sector leaders and investors across Africa to integrate public attitude data into their decision making, as citizen perspectives are essential to building resilient, competiti…
As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seeks partners to unlock its $24 trillion in untapped mineral resources, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), scheduled for October 14–16, 2026 in Cape Town, will feature a dedicated se…
A Law Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Dr Edmond Nelson Amasah, has recommended the establishment of an independent insurance ombudsman to protect insurance policyholders.
“A…
Women, Financial Services, Telco and Southern African CMOs dominate the list of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Brand Builders
Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business magazine, MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent…
The coalition poised to challenge Nigeria's president in next year's election has received a major boost after prominent opposition figure Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso announced that he was joining.
Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano …
Around 30,000 people are seeking safety in Nyatim, South Sudan, following recent violence in Lankien and Pieri.
In Nyatim, people are exposed to the elements and living without basic essentials, such as adequate food and clean…
In the Hodh El Chargui region in eastern Mauritania, where mental health services were previously limited, a listening and psychosocial support space has gradually been established in Timbedra town’s health centre. Today, it offers…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully concluded a new three-year Dual Tranche Syndicated Term Loan Facility totaling US$2 billion equivalent (raising US$1.73 billion and €228 million in US$…
The National Football League (NFL) (https://NFL.com/International), in collaboration with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), hosted a four-day series of flag football development clinics in Ghana, bringing to…
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has reported a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, posting a 36.1% year-on-year growth in total revenue, as the company continues to solidify its position as a key driver for Ghana’s digital an…
Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise.
But perhaps it shouldn't.
The head of its armed forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is in US President Donald Trump's favour. The US leader frequently refe…
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has inaugurated a seven-member committee to steer the process of reorganising the party’s structures across the country.
This is to help reposition the party towards winning political power in Ghana…
The Government has initiated moves to procure 13 tonnes of different varieties of tomato seeds for distribution to tomato farmers across the country.
The seeds are improved varieties with an improved yield profile and an extended shel…
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