By Vera Songwe One month of war in Iran has added nearly $4.4 billion to Africa’s annual debt burden, enough to build a gigawatt of solar power or 400 kilometers (250 miles) of railway. Yet, as is often the case, this hit to Africa’s finances is not due to new borrowing but rather to the […] The post America’s war is adding to Africa’s debt burden appeared first on The

By Samuel SAM The Transforming Households Resilience in Vulnerable Environments (THRIVE 2030) project has set out to empower more than 800,000 people across 160,000 households, as stakeholders intensify efforts to build resilient and inclusive agribusiness value chains. At the National Market Actors’ Forum in Tamale convened by World Vision Ghana, participants underscored the need to […] The post THRIVE

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has disclosed that the government has paid more than $25 million owed to contractors working on the Suame Interchange project to accelerate work towards completion. The minister disclosed this during a meeting of government delegation led by Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu […] The post Government

By Joseph Borketey Illegal small-scale mining locally known as galamsey has become a national crisis in Ghana. Rivers such as the Pra, Ankobra, and Birim, once clear sources of drinking water, now run brown with silt and mercury. Satellite data indicate that Ghana lost about 35,000 hectares of forest cover in 2024, with nearly a […] The post ICT Insight with Institute of

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing it of placing political interests ahead of the welfare of cocoa farmers at a time when the sector is facing significant challenges. The criticism was led by the Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who questioned government […] The post Pay Cocoa Farmers,

The Akyem Abuakwa Standing Committee has stripped the Etweresohene, Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, off his traditional title, citing acts of rebellion against Okyeman. He is to be referred to, henceforth, as Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, following the withdrawal of all customary honours. The decision was announced after a meeting held at the Ofori Panin Fie, in […] The post Okyeman Strips Etweresohene

A senior bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana has directly challenged President John Dramani Mahama over his decision to sideline LGBTQI+ legislation, warning that the Church will not allow moral questions to be subordinated to political convenience. Right Reverend Sampson Obeng Adjei, Bishop of the Kumasi North Diocese, issued the challenge  during opening ceremony of the […] The post Methodist

The McDan Foundation has distributed assorted items to about 5,000 widows in Accra as part of its annual Easter support initiative. Items donated included bags of rice, cooking oil, clothing, beverages and cash. The event, held at the McDan La Town Park, brought together beneficiaries and dignitaries from various backgrounds. Dubbed “McDan Time with the Widows”, the initiative forms part of […] The post McDan

Mr Paul Kofi Assan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Peace Transport Services, has appealed to the Government and relevant transport agencies to reconsider the decision to ban Toyota Voxy buses from long-distance travel. Mr Assan said the restriction would render many professional drivers, particularly the youth, unemployed, with dire consequences for their dependants. He noted that since its inception, Peace […] The post Transport

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of Phase Two of its ongoing transformer replacement and upgrade programme at the Lashibi Primary Substation, as part of efforts to improve power reliability and reduce system overloads. This follows the successful completion of Phase One at the Nmai Dzorn Primary Substation, marking another milestone […] The post ECG

More than 7,000 Chief Inspectors are set to compete for limited admission slots into the Ghana Police Service Academy as part of this year’s Police Competitive Promotional Exams (PCPE). The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has urged all candidates to put in their maximum effort, stressing that only merit will determine successful candidates. Speaking […] The post 7,000

Justin Bieber made a nostalgia-fuelled return to the major stage as Coachella’s much-anticipated headline act. The 32-year-old spent much of Saturday night’s gig sitting in front of a laptop and singing to YouTube music videos of his older hits, such as Baby and Never say Never – delighting the crowd in an apparent tribute to […] The post Justin Bieber headlines Coachella

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has introduced Citizens Arrest policy empowering residents to arrest sanitation offenders and thus enforce Sanitation By-Laws in the Kumasi Metropolis. It has announced that effective Monday, April 13, 2026 it will begin to arrest and prosecute individuals who engage in illegal waste dumping. The initiative is aimed at tackling the persistent […] The post KMA

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Football leaders after the meeting   GHANA FOOTBALL Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has joined football leaders in a FIFA consultative meeting to help shape the future of global Read More... The post GFA President Joins FIFA Development Talks appeared

How everyday corruption is quietly reshaping Ghana’s future At 6:30 a.m., Kofi joins a queue outside a public office in Accra. By noon, nothing has moved. Then comes the familiar whisper: “If you want it today, see the man in the corner.” By 2:00 p.m., Kofi has paid. This is not a scandal. It will […] The post Reflections by S.M.A: The price of ‘something small’ appeared

Dr. Patrice Motsepe presenting medals to the young girls   CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku following Ghana’s victory at the CAF Read More... The post CAF President Praises Ghana’s U15 Girls

 Marie-Louise Eta   Marie-Louise Eta has made history as the first woman to coach a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues after being named interim head coach Read More... The post Eta Becomes First Woman To Coach In Top League appeared first on

Wendy Shay on stage   The Koforidua Youth Resource Centre – Stadium was brought alive last Saturday as Ghana’s leading musicians made a grand performance to thrill patrons of the Read More... The post Stars Lit Koforidua Xperience Concert appeared first on

Dannygfc in action   Ghanaian dancer, Dannygfc, continues to expand his global footprint for his back-to-back appearances at the OYOFE African Street Dance Festival in Spain in 2024 and 2025, Read More... The post Dannygfc Back-To-Back