Tomato traders in Ashanti Region have lamented over what they described as looming shortage of tomatoes in markets across Ghana as the Burkina Faso government has indefinitely banned the export of the commodity. In a letter dated March 16, signed by both the Trade and Agriculture ministers of the Francophone country, it observed that a […]

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has raised concerns over what the Union says is persistent high lending rates charged by commercial banks, despite a reduction in the policy rate. GUTA says lending rates hovering between 22 and 24 percent remain excessive and do not reflect the current policy rate set by the Bank […]

The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei, has dismissed claims that she is lobbying to be selected as a running mate of the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. According to her, she has not made any such move, but was quick to add that she remains […]

Julian Nagelsmann has unveiled a strong 26-man squad for Germany’s upcoming international friendly against Ghana, scheduled for March 30, 2026, at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad selection reflects a clear tactical direction, with a notable dominance of players from Bayern Munich, underscoring the cohesion […]

Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has to,d the Bank of Ghana to explain the circumstances surrounding the sale of 50 per cent of Ghana’s gold reserves in 2025. The Member of Parliament for Karag wrote on Facebook that the central bank must prove that it did not sell the gold to cover huge […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has explained that when firms need long-term financing, banks are not the first port of call. He suggested that they turn to the stock exchange for such facilities, which he said are mostly cheaper than bank loans. Answering questions during the 129th Monetary Policy Committee […]

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the successful evacuation of Ghanaians who requested assistance to be evacuated from Israel, following recent security concerns in the region. In a statement, Mr. Ablakwa confirmed that all Ghanaians who requested assistance from the government have been safely transported back home. “Our evacuation operation in Israel […]

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the United States Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has expressed full support for Ghana’s proposed United Nations resolution seeking to declare the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. According to the Minister, the endorsement was secured during high-level engagements in Washington, where […]

The Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for sweeping reforms to transform Ghana’s state-owned enterprises into efficient, profitable, and accountable institutions that deliver real value to citizens. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Conference of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) in Accra on March 19, she described public enterprises as critical national […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that the central bank has improved its monitoring measures relative to the FX market. He said that the FX measures are yielding results with remittance inflows coming in through the banks. Last year, Dr Asiama announced that the BoG was going to monitor […]

Authorities in Burkina Faso have suspended the export of fresh tomatoes, a move expected to worsen supply challenges and drive up prices in Ghana. In a joint statement issued in Ouagadougou, the Burkinabè government announced an immediate nationwide ban on tomato exports “until further notice,” explaining that the decision is aimed at prioritising local supply […]

Asante Kotoko will be desperate to rewrite history when they host Nations FC this Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in a crucial Ghana Premier League Week 26 fixture. The Porcupine Warriors are yet to record a league victory against Nations FC, a statistic that continues to raise eyebrows. In their five previous league […]

The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has said that the NPA is liaising with the Police to get all persons involved in fuel theft during accidents involving tankers arrested and prosecuted. He says it is illegal to steal fuel even if tankers are involved in accidents. Speaking to journalists in […]

CEO of Dalex Finance, Mr Joe Jackson, has pointed out that if the Middle East Crisis continues, it is likely to affect food prices in Ghana. He argued that fuel plays an important role in the agricultural value chain, therefore,, any issue that affects crude automatically affects food production. In a post on his X […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai has vehemently expressed concerns about one-sided extradition of cybercrime suspects to Western countries. On day one of the Global Fraud Summit, he made the point that Ghana will not support an international arrangement on global fraud which establishes a one-way traffic of extraditing cybercrime suspects to Western countries. “We will, […]