By Joe JACKSON Ghana is back in the bond market. The challenge is to ensure it does not return to old habits. After years of living on short-term Treasury bills, Ghana has taken a bold step back into the domestic bond market, raising GH¢2.7 billion at a 12.5percent coupon. This marks an important step in […] The post Ghana is back in the bond market, but still on probation appeared

THE Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced steady progress on the reconstruction of the Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya road and selected town roads, indicating that the project is currently ahead of schedule. According to the ministry, the project, which commenced on December 5, 2025, is about 35 per cent complete and is on track for full completion … The post Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya road

Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has set a bold target for Ghana at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON): winning the tournament.Drawn in Group D alongside Algeria, Senegal, and South Africa, the Ghanaian side carries a proud history in the competition, having lifted the trophy in 1995 and 1999, and finishing as runners-up in 2005 and 2017.Speaking to Asempa FM, Narteh Ogum, a former Asante Kotoko coach, emphasized that victory at the AFCON is the key to securing

Keda Ghana makes a strong impression at Coverings 2026 in Las Vegas, positioning Ghana as a rising global manufacturing hub for ceramic tiles and building materials.

Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has declared his side is confident ahead of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Ghana's U-17 team discovered the group opponents for the tournament, which will be hosted in Morocco next month.The Black Starlets will come up against Senegal, South Africa and Algeria in Group D."With the group we find ourselves in, we need to work extra hard because if you look at our group opponents, they have a strong young

The Supreme Court must position itself strategically to address emerging challenges in the global legal system, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Richard Adjei-Frong, has said. According to him, although the court’s evolution had been “chequered, challenging, yet enduring,” it had consistently upheld its constitutional mandate. He, however, stated that the fast-changing environment required the … The post 150

Passengers of VIP Jeoun Limited have expressed frustration over the company’s sudden increase in transport fares, describing the move as unfair and insensitive to customers’ financial challenges. Speaking to The Ghanaian Times in Accra, Mrs. Eva Osei said, “I’m not surprised, but it’s frustrating. The cost of living is already high, and now transport fares … The post VIP

Ghana and Egypt have discussed potential collaboration in intelligence sharing, police training, migration management, and countering emerging threats such as cybercrime.

President Mahama said that the Ghanaian economy has shown remarkable resilience

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has referred the management of the E.P College of Education at Bimbila in the Northern Region to the Attorney-General’s Department for prosecution over financial irregularities involving more than GH¢1.3 million. The action follows findings contained in the Auditor-General’s Report, which cited the college for making payments without providing the necessary … The post PAC

He says he is grateful for the honour to co-chair the One Health Summit in Lyon, where he laid out the objectives of the Accra Reset initiative within the framework of the One Health agenda.

He says if the government truly wants to give relief to the people, then it needs to scrap a total of GHc1.95 levies on fuel.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has, between November 2025 and March 2026, secured over US$2.3 million in international funding to support research activities. The funds obtained through competitive efforts by faculty members will support demand-driven research addressing health, mobility, climate change and rural development challenges. Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, […] The post KNUST

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) says Toyota Voxy vehicles are not designed for long-distance or commercial passenger transport, describing their current use on inter-city routes as a significant road safety risk. Mr Abraham Amaliba, the Director-General of the Authority, said Toyota Voxy vehicles were not originally manufactured in left-hand drive configuration, therefore, any such vehicle found in Ghana was not intended for use […] The post Toyota Voxy not

Singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has expressed deep concern about the decline in the quality of Nigerian music and Afrobeats in recent years. In a recent interview with ViewsFrance, the Soso hitmaker accused his colleagues of not putting effort into music-making anymore. He alleged that many artists are after quick money […] The post Nigerian artistes

The Nigerian DJ Association, NDJ, has officially banned all Burna Boy’s music from its members’ playlists. The association made the announcement on Wednesday following the singer’s alleged physical attack on DJ Tunez. DAILY POST reports that DJ Tunez was physically assaulted by Burna Boy and his team at Obi’s House, a popularly weekly Afrobeats event […] The post Nigerian

Music sensation Black Sherif is rooting for Wendy Shay to win the artiste of the year because she has worked hard in the year under review. According to Black Sherif, it is worrying that, although Wendy Shay made it to the list, her name is missing from conversations from industry players surrounding the artiste of […] The post Black Sherif roots for Wendy Shay for Artiste of the year

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released by a pro-Iran militia in Iraq. Kittleson was received by the Iraqi government, which is processing her travel arrangements, a senior Iraqi government official told CNN. He also stated that the government made extensive efforts to ensure her safety. Kittleson, […] The post Kidnapped

Several Gulf nations have reported missile and drone attacks on their territories, hours after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday said its air defences “are actively engaging” incoming missiles and drones from Iran. The UAE’s Defence Ministry said in a statement that the sounds of […] The post Saudi

By Juliet ETEFE Economic activity expanded by 7.5 per cent in January 2026, extending its upward trajectory albeit at a slower pace than in the same period last year, according to provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) index rose to 119.2 in January 2026, up […] The post Economic activity grows 7.5% in