73 m. ago Western North: Mahama promises cocoa farmers 70% of world market price

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to ensure cocoa farmers receive a fairer share of global prices, promising that farmers will be paid 70% of the world market price for their cocoa.

Economics

76 m. ago Video: ‘This is not dollars’ – Mahama jokingly portrays as he gifts cash to cultural dancers

President John Mahama, during his "Thank You" tour in the Western North Region, playfully handed cash to some cultural dancers following their performance, making a pointed gesture.

Culture

1 hour ago Majority Leader appeals to Asantehene to expedite action on Bawku talks after recent killings

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga is making a desperate appeal to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to expedite action on the Bawku peace talks, as tensions in the conflict-torn enclave continue to claim lives. At least six persons have been killed in Bawku, allegedly by military operatives conducting an operation in the area. Speaking at […]

Politics

2 h. ago Minority in Parliament label Mahama’s fuel allowance scrap as “settings” and PR gimmick

The Minority in Parliament has described President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to scrap fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees as a populist move and “a PR gimmick.” President Mahama today, July 15, cancelled the payment and distribution of fuel to all political appointees as part of wider efforts to cut government spending and […]

Politics

2 h. ago 3 Key areas where scrapped fuel allowance money will be invested

The government has outlined key sectors where funds saved from the recently scrapped free fuel allocation for political appointees will be reinvested. Speaking on JoyFM on Tuesday, July 15, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim detailed the administration’s commitment to channelling these savings into critical social and development programmes, reinforcing President Mahama’s “reform and reset agenda”. […]

Politics

5 h. ago Mahama is seriously protecting the public purse – Joyce Bawah Mogtari

Special Advisor and aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has lauded the President’s recent decision to cancel fuel allowances and allocations to government appointees. 

Politics

6 h. ago Shamima Muslim applauds scrapping of fuel allowances for political appointees

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has justified President John Mahama’s decision to scrap fuel allowances for all political appointees.

Politics

6 h. ago We will take drastic measures to halt dollarisation of economy – BoG Governor

The Bank of Ghana Governor has given the firm assurance that the Central Bank will take some drastic measures to help halt the dollarisation of the cedi. The Governor stated that “Enforcement of legal tender laws will be stepped up, especially in sectors where forex pricing has become normalised”. The Bank of Ghana Governor disclsoed […]

Politics

6 h. ago Gov’t begins payment of monthly allowances to Assembly Members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has commenced the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across the country. Each Assembly Member will receive GH₵1,300 per month, the Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced at a press briefing on Monday, July 14. He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader […]

Politics

7 h. ago Village Savings and Loan Groups in Wassa Amenfi West receive financial literacy training

Leaders of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Ghana’s Wassa Amenfi West Municipal have received financial literacy and governance training under a cocoa sustainability initiative aimed at boosting rural livelihoods and promoting responsible sourcing. As part of the ongoing Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative (WACLI), 29 leaders from VSLAs in the municipality completed intensive training in financial management, record-keeping, budgeting, and effective group governance.

Economics

7 h. ago Holuta Aflakpe DA JHS wins 10th edition of Ho West District Quiz Competition

Holuta Aflakpe District Assembly (DA) Junior High School has emerged the winner of the 10th Ho West District Quiz Competition (BaSAQ-C), organised by the office of the Ho West MP, Emmanuel Bedzrah, with support from various stakeholders. In a fiercely contested six-round final, Holuta Aflakpe DA JHS secured 37 points, beating Anfoeta Tsebi DA Junior […]

Politics

7 h. ago Daniel Ayittah becomes first Ghanaian gospel engineer to join GRAMMY Academy

Daniel Ayittah, founder of Outluk Records, has been named to the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Member Class, becoming the first Ghanaian gospel audio engineer to receive such recognition.

Politics

7 h. ago 19 injured, 4 critical in Central Region crash involving 2 Sprinter buses

Nineteen people sustained injuries, including four in critical condition, following a head-on collision between two Sprinter Benz buses at Awutu Bonsuoku in the Central Region. The critically injured victims have been transferred to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital, while 13 others are receiving treatment at the Hope Christian Hospital in Gomoa Fetteh, and two at the Senya Bereku Polyclinic.

Events

7 h. ago Minority MPs demand reversal of Mahama’s ban on State land transactions

Minority MPs are demanding the immediate reversal of President Mahama's directive to the Lands Commission to stop all processing of State lands.

Politics

15 h. ago South African car exports to U.S. plunge as Trump tariffs bite

South African car exports to the United States dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbled more than 80% in April and May after import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump hit automakers' sales, industry association Naamsa said.

Politics

15 h. ago Cameroon’s Biya, 92, brushes off health fears in bid for new term

In June 2004, on returning from yet another extended stay abroad, Cameroon President Paul Biya came down from his plane and poked fun at rumours he was dead.

Politics

16 h. ago Nigeria’s former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says

Nigeria's late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London clinic on Sunday aged 82, will be buried in his northern home state of Katsina on Tuesday, the state governor said.

Politics

16 h. ago Local Government Ministry pays allowances to over 9000 assembly members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has disbursed GH¢23.6 million out of the GH¢25 million released by the Finance Ministry to settle allowances owed to assembly members.

Politics

17 h. ago Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

US President Donald Trump has announced the US will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine via Nato countries, while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days.

Politics

25 h. ago ECOWAS mourns Buhari, hails his contribution to democracy and integration

In a statement issued by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, on July 13, described the former Nigerian president as a statesman whose legacy will endure in the annals of African democracy and regional unity.

Politics