The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza, has expressed disappointment over the slow pace of construction work on the Techiman-Wenchi Road project under the government’s ‘Big Push’ road infrastructure programme. During an inspection visit to the project site, Mr Agbodza noted that the government had already paid GHC66 million to the contractors, stating that they had […] The post Roads

I am in deepest agreement with Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr when he said, “we are called to speak for the weak, for the voiceless, for the victims of our nation.” And I recognize the enormous wisdom worded by Mahatma Gandhi that, “the greatness of a nation can be judged by how it treats its […] The post Feature: A People Who Do Not Cherish Animal Life, Will Fail Human

Ghana’s inflation rate edged up to 3.4 percent in April 2026, marking the first increase since December 2024, as rising costs in services and utilities began to exert fresh pressure on the cost of living. Presenting the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, said although inflation remains relatively low, early […] The post Inflation Rises Marginally To

Mr Akamugri Donatus Atanga, the Upper East Regional Minister, has appealed to the government to take urgent steps to rehabilitate the deteriorating Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway. The Minister made the appeal in Bolgatanga when he received 550 laptops from the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) to support the implementation of the government’s One Million Coders Programme in the Upper East Region. […] The post Minister

Ghanaians have been urged to prioritise the consumption of locally produced chicken to boost domestic poultry production and sustain the Government’s flagship “Nkoko Nketenkete” initiative under the Feed Ghana Programme. Mr. Bright Demordzi, National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, said increased patronage of locally produced poultry would create jobs, improve livelihoods and drive economic growth. Speaking to the […] The post ‘Patronise local

The Bank of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cross-border fintech expansion to deepen Africa’s financial markets and advance regional economic integration. The central bank said the approach would help improve financial connectivity, reduce transaction costs, and expand access to services across African economies. Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, […] The post BoG backs

The Olibest Road Safety Organisation, with support from the TotalEnergies Foundation, has launched the VIA Safe Mobility for All Young People programme in Kumasi to promote road safety and protect lives of children. The initiative aims to share the responsibility of road safety among families, communities, and the nation. Organisers stressed that road safety goes beyond […] The post Olibest,

Large number of people, including students, yesterday thronged the premises of Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Overlord of Ashanti Kingdom, to participate in the free registration and renewal onto the National Health Insurance Scheme. The gesture by the NHIA is in recognition of Otumfuo’s contribution to health advocacy. It is also in the fulfilment […] The post NHIA honours

The Ghana Police Service has declared Prince Krah, aged about 30 years, wanted for the suspected murder of two persons at Saki, near Tema Golf City, on May 1, 2026. In a statement issued on its official X handle, the Service said the two victims, Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, 45 and Mary Anim, 22 were found […] The post Police declare military man wanted over alleged murder of a couple

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems, Clara B. Arthur, has underscored the critical role of partnerships and infrastructure in driving Ghana’s digital finance transformation. Delivering a keynote address at the 2026 3i Africa Summit in Accra, she said Ghana’s progress in digital payments is the result of deliberate collaboration among […] The post 3i

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CIPA Holdings Group, Kwaku Osei-Sarpong, has been named Most Respected Entrepreneur in Renewable Energy for 2026 at the Ghana Entrepreneurs & Corporate Executives Awards held at the Movenpick Ambassador hotel on 25th April 2026, further reinforcing the company’s growing influence in Ghana’s energy and infrastructure landscape. The recognition […] The post CIPA

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspected armed robbers following an intelligence led operation in Bolgatanga, in the Upper East Region. The suspects, identified as Abdulai Ibrahim, Amadu Rahman, Amadu Sulemana (alias Saaga), and Adu Yakubu, were arrested on May 5, 2026. Investigations indicate that on May 4, 2026, the suspects converged at Gbane, […] The post Ghana Police

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems, Clara B. Arthur, has underscored the critical role of partnerships and infrastructure in driving Ghana’s digital finance transformation. Delivering a keynote address at the 2026 3i Africa Summit in Accra, she said Ghana’s progress in digital payments is the result of deliberate collaboration among […] The post 3i

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has called for a decisive shift in Africa’s digital finance agenda, urging stakeholders to move beyond basic payment systems towards value-driven financial solutions. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 3i Africa Summit in Accra, he said the continent’s progress in financial inclusion must now […] The post 3i Africa Summit:

Independent inquisition carried out by The Chronicle suggests that police personnel are reluctant to fly three H125 helicopters, which were acquired in 2023 due to concerns over their age.The helicopters, each with a maximum capacity of four (4) persons, made their first public appearance on March 6, 2023 during that year’s Independence Day Anniversary celebration […] The post Police

The Majority Caucus of Parliament has said the financial losses recorded by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in 2025 were a decisive factor in preventing widespread business collapse and deeper economic hardship across the country. Addressing a news conference in Accra on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 the Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Economy and Development […] The post BoG Loss Saved Businesses From

The Chief Executive Officer of Goldfields, Mike Fraser, has declared that the company will not back down in its pursuit of a lease extension for its flagship Tarkwa mine, signalling a major long-term investment plan tied to the asset. The Tarkwa mine lease expires in April 2027. Speaking during a historic and landmark visit to […] The post Gold Fields Makes Compelling Case For

Six pregnant girls are among the 1,640 registered candidates who are writing the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Anloga District of the Volta Region. According to the Anloga District Education Directorate, all candidates, security personnel, as well as invigilators and supervisors were all available for the smooth conduct of the examination. […] The post Nine pregnant

The Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has called for careful policy attention, following the release of the Bank of Ghana’s audited 2025 financial statements, noting that certain trends could have implications for Ghana’s fiscal outlook and post-programme economic management. In a communication to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief, Dr. […] The post Amin

Following a landmark gathering in Kigali that brought together over 1,000 project professionals, industry leaders, and government officials, the PMI Global Summit Series will take place in Cape Town from 14 to 15 September 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Hosted by Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan Africa, the Summit has become Africa’s […] The post PMI Global Summit