2 h. ago Clubs should be able to pay at least $200 monthly to players – Kojo Addae Mensah

His remarks come in light of the Ghana Football Association’s newly approved Standard Player Contract (GSPC), which was recently endorsed by the GFA Executive Council and is set to take effect from the 2025/26 football season.

Economics

4 h. ago ‘She could have died’: Doctor’s gut feeling saves young girl after bias nearly cost her life

A young girl who walked into an emergency room in Ghana’s Eastern Region with severe pain could have lost her life, but for the persistence and intuition of one doctor who refused to make assumptions.

Events

5 h. ago E&P vs Azumah Resources: Black Volta dispute shakes Ghana’s mining oversight – Minority asserts

The escalating dispute between Engineers & Planners (E&P) and Azumah Resources over the Black Volta gold concession has triggered serious alarm within Parliament. 

Politics

5 h. ago Ghana Athletics announce 10 athlete contingent for African U18/U20 championships in Nigeria

Ghana Athletics has revealed it’s 10 member team that will represent Ghana at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18 and U20 Championships, scheduled to take place from 16th to 20th July 2025 in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The young athletes will compete in various track and field events, aiming to raise the national flag high and […]

Sport

5 h. ago Pathways to the financial regulation of virtual assets (crypto

By Dr. Richmond Atuahene, Banking Consultant Summary Ghana’s unregulated virtual asset markets can pose significant risks to the financial sector, including increased volatility, potential for illicit activities like money laundering and fraud, and challenges to consumer protection. Without proper regulation and supervision, these markets can also expose investors to operational, cyber-security, and market risks. Crypto-currencies […]

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5 h. ago E&P and Azumah Resources dispute poses economic, legal and political risks – Minority

The unresolved standoff between E&P and Azumah Resources over the Black Volta gold mine is already affecting Ghana’s economy and international image, according to the Minority in Parliament. 

Politics

5 h. ago 2 arrested for impersonating Gold Board officials, extortion

Two individuals accused of extortion and impersonating members of the Ghana Gold Board Taskforce have been arrested in the Western region. The suspects; Foster Delord, 40, and Prince Worvi, 38, were arrested by the Western Central Regional Police Command following a formal complaint that they had been visiting various gold dealers while falsely presenting themselves as officials of the Gold Board.

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5 h. ago ECOWAS urges member states to equip border personnel with multilingual skills

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident Representative to Ghana, Ambassador Mohammed Lawan Gana, has called on member states to equip border personnel with proficiency in the region's three official languages—English, French, and Portuguese to address challenges posed by language barriers at border crossings.

Events

6 h. ago Oppong Nkrumah files Private Members Bill to block public spending without NDPC approval

Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has filed a private member’s bill seeking major amendments to Ghana’s Public Financial Management Act (PFMA).

Economics

6 h. ago Defence Minister inaugurates governing board of Veterans Administration, Ghana

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has officially inaugurated the Governing Board of the Veterans Administration, Ghana (VAG), at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence.

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6 h. ago FirstBank Ghana Women’s Network inspires future leaders at OLA Girls’ SHS

The FirstBank Ghana Women’s Network recently held a transformative mentoring and goal-setting session at OLA Girls’ Senior High School in Ho, impacting over 500 students.

Politics

7 h. ago WAIFEM workshop urges regional collaboration on currency management and forecasting

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has concluded a five-day regional workshop in Accra focused on Currency Management and Forecasting across West Africa. The workshop brought together senior representatives from the central banks of Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone to deepen institutional capacity in managing currency operations, enhancing forecasting […]

Politics

7 h. ago Energy Minister blames ‘greedy individuals’ for undermining ‘otherwise good’ PDS deal

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has criticised a small group of “greedy individuals” for derailing the Power Distribution Services (PDS) initiative by manipulating the process and selling shares among themselves. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor clarified that the PDS model itself was not inherently flawed in its attempt to involve the private sector in the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

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8 h. ago Remote communities to benefit from $85m solar energy rollout – Jinapor

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the launch of a landmark renewable energy programme designed to extend clean and sustainable electricity to thousands of Ghanaians living in remote and island communities. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor revealed that the government officially launched […]

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8 h. ago Korea Week 2025: A celebration of culture, connection, and rise of fierce crew GH

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Ghana hosted its annual Korea Week Festival, bringing a vibrant burst of colour and culture to the ISSER Conference Hall at the University of Ghana.

Culture

8 h. ago African Corporate Governance Network appoints first female CEO in its 12

In a historic move, the African Corporate Governance Network (ACGN), has announced the appointment of Rev. (Mrs.) Angela Carmen Appiah, (FIoD-Gh) and immediate past president of IoD-Ghana, as its first female Chief Executive since the organization commenced in 2013. The prestigious international governance body represents a coalition of about 25 institutes of directors (IoDs) and […]

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9 h. ago Ghana unveils ambitious renewable energy drive to boost green transition and economic growth

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate Ghana’s renewable energy adoption, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s green economy. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor outlined strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the energy […]

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9 h. ago GRNMA halts planned strike after productive talks with gov’t

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has announced its decision to suspend all intended industrial action following a meeting with key government stakeholders on Monday, July 15, 2025.

Events

9 h. ago Only 22% of households in Ghana used clean fuels in 2022 – ISSER

Only 22% of households in Ghana used clean fuels in 2022, despite national policies and frameworks Similarly, 18.5% of richest households in Ghana use clean fuels, compared to only 0.1% of poorest households. According to a report by the Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER, a higher educational attainment correlates positively with clean […]

Politics

10 h. ago West African leaders launch Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance

Demand Africa-centered governance models over western imports Africa can no longer wait to be included in the global governance conversation—it must now assert its place as a co-architect of governance systems that are ethical, contextually relevant, and future-ready. This was the prevailing message from the inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance in West Africa, convened […]

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