39 h. ago Mamprugu Youth Association condemns Bawku bus attack, demands swift security action

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA) has strongly condemned the armed attack on a passenger bus travelling under military escort from Bolgatanga to Bawku on Saturday, July 13, marking the second such incident in just four days. The assault has further heightened fears over the fragile security situation in the region. In a statement issued following […]

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57 h. ago GIA boss debunks claim payment misconceptions as ‘Street Insurance Campaign’ educates public

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), Dr Kingsley Kwesi Kwabahson, has refuted widespread public perceptions that insurance companies are quick to collect premiums but reluctant to settle claims. Speaking during the climax of the 2025 Insurance Awareness Month activities, Dr Kwabahson revealed that insurance companies in Ghana collectively pay out as […]

Politics

58 h. ago Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen supports renal patients with GHS100K, urges gov’t to absorb full cost of dialysis care

The Ekosiisen Impact Project, an initiative under Asempa FM’s flagship current affairs programme Ekosiisen, has intensified its support for renal patients across Ghana, following a distress call from the Renal Patients Association of Ghana. Responding swiftly to an SOS appeal from the Association’s President, Baffuor Kojo Ahenkorah, the team behind the Ekosiisen Impact Project has […]

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68 h. ago Professor Gyampo exposes shipping lines over “arbitrary” exchange rates

The quest to reduce the high cost of doing business is facing a significant hurdle, as the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) points fingers at international shipping lines for allegedly imposing arbitrary exchange rates and actively resisting regulatory oversight. Professor Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the GSA, revealed that his organisation has completed extensive investigations into these […]

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4 d. ago ECG to embark on nationwide ‘All Must Pay’ revenue mobilisation campaign

Management and the Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a nationwide revenue mobilisation campaign dubbed “Operation ALL MUST PAY,” aimed at clearing outstanding customer arrears. The campaign will run from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 25. ECG’s General Manager of External Communication Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, shared details of […]

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4 d. ago Justice Blay accuses former teammate Kwame Opoku of stealing his girlfriend

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder, Justice Blay, has publicly accused his ex-teammate Kwame Opoku of betraying his trust by secretly dating a woman he was in a relationship with. In a candid revelation on Kumasi based Pure FM, Blay detailed the breakdown of their friendship, alleging that Opoku had been seeing his partner behind his back […]

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5 d. ago Merqury Quaye hails Shatta Wale’s free performance at President’s Cup

Founder of the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, Merqury Quaye, has applauded dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, for what he describes as a “strategic masterstroke” in choosing to absorb the cost of his own performance at the 2025 President’s Cup, instead of charging a performance fee.

Politics

6 d. ago Bank of Ghana spent GH¢206 million on travel in 2024, twice the 2023 figure

The Bank of Ghana’s 2024 Annual Report, published on Monday, July 7, has revealed that the central bank spent GH¢206 million on official travel last year. This is exactly double the GH¢103 million recorded in 2023. The disclosure comes amid heightened scrutiny of public spending and cost control, particularly as the Bank of Ghana posted […]

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7 d. ago Nigerian agency fines Multichoice $501,340 for data privacy breaches

Nigeria’s data protection agency has fined Multichoice Nigeria Limited, Africa’s biggest pay television company, 766 million naira ($501,340) for violating the country’s data protection law, a spokesperson said. MultiChoice, which operates pay-TV services DSTV and GOTV in Nigeria, has faced legal and regulatory hurdles in the past two years from authorities regarding contentious price hikes and tax disagreements. The […]

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8 d. ago Ghana’s tourism picks up in 2024, but cost still a big issue

Ghana’s tourism sector is gaining momentum. In 2024, the country welcomed over 1.28 million international tourists, marking a 12 percent increase from the previous year. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) says this growth brought in about $4.8 billion in revenue, which is a clear sign that the sector is recovering steadily after the COVID-19 slowdown. […]

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8 d. ago Agrimercarb’s insect protein innovation is helping safeguard aquaculture

As Ghana’s aquaculture sector expands to meet the growing demand for locally produced fish, so is the soaring cost of quality fish feed.

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9 d. ago Texas flood victims: Girl ‘having time of her life’ and ‘heart and soul’ of camp

An eight-year-old girl and the director of an all-girls' summer camp are among the victims of flash floods in Texas that have claimed at least 51 lives, including 15 children.

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1 week ago We don’t need to create an authority for 24H Economy – Prof Bokpin

Professor of Finance & Economist at University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has advised against creating a new authority to oversee the 24-hour economy policy, warning it could add unnecessary cost.

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1 week ago Asutifi North public sector workers petition authorities over soaring cost of living

Frustrated by skyrocketing rent, rising prices of goods, and the high cost of essential services, Concerned Public Sector Workers in Asutifi North District have petitioned the District Chief Executive, calling for urgent interventions to ease the unbearable economic pressure threatening their livelihoods.

Sport

1 week ago Asante Kotoko pay tribute to deceased Liverpool star Diogo Jota

Asante Kotoko have expressed their condolences to Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who passed away tragically in a car crash. The Portuguese forward, aged 28, was killed alongside his brother André Silva near Zamora, in northwestern Spain. The heartbreaking news has led to growing tributes pouring in across the globe, including from the Porcupine Warriors, who […]

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1 week ago ‘I dey worry, but Hammer still works with me’ – Tinny on his creative bond with legendary producer

Veteran rapper Nii Addo Quaynor, popularly known in showbiz as Tinny, says despite being a difficult personality to work with at times, celebrated music producer Hammer still chooses to collaborate with him.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Accra People’ should stop dictating district development priorities

We need a complete reset of local government where citizens and residents fully participate in setting their local development agenda, determine spending priorities, eagerly pay their fair share of local taxes and levies, join in the implementation and monitoring of projects, and hold their MMDCEs, Assembly men and women, and Unit Committee members accountable for results.

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2 w. ago Mahama has to be mindful of how his appointees deliver – Frank Adu Jnr warns

Former Cal Bank CEO, Frank Adu Jnr, has cautioned President John Mahama to pay close attention to how his appointees perform in office.

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2 w. ago MIIF moves to intensify royalty collections; begins nationwide tour of quarry, salt mines

Under Ghana's current legal framework, mining companies are required to pay five per cent of their total revenues as royalties to the state, with these payments forming a critical component of the country's mineral revenue stream.

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2 w. ago Climate Crossroads: ActionAid Ghana pushes for Green energy justice amid debt and development crisis

Ghana is at a critical climate crossroads—and unless bold policy and financing decisions are taken now, the cost of inaction could overwhelm the country’s economy, environment, and future generations.

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