2 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 […]

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3 h. ago Rejecting coins as a means of payment is illegal – BoG warns traders

The Bank of Ghana is urging the public especially traders and market operators to accept all legally issued coins, including smaller denominations such as 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 pesewas, as valid forms of payment. This follows increasing reports of the lower denominations being rejected in everyday transactions, a practice the central bank says […]

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4 h. ago Cedi appreciation due to strengthened economic fundamentals – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has credited the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi to four key economic pillars, highlighting improved policy coordination and renewed investor confidence as instrumental to the currency’s stability.

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6 h. ago Paid allowances boosted Black Queens’ morale – Ghana’s Ambassador to Morocco

Ghana’s Ambassador to Morocco, Her Excellency Charity Gbedawo, has acknowledged that the payment of outstanding allowances to the Black Queens played a key role in boosting team morale ahead of their crucial match against Tanzania.

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10 h. ago Grow For Me: Transforming Agriculture through mobile investment

Did you know you can invest in agriculture right from the comfort of your home using just your mobile phone?

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11 h. ago Beyoncé’s unreleased music stolen from car during Cowboy Carter tour

Unreleased music by Beyoncé was among several items stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta just days before the singer's four-night Cowboy Carter tour stop in the city, authorities have confirmed.

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12 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.

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24 h. ago Azumah Resources rejects political motive claims, confirms EBID talks started in 2023

In a carefully worded public statement, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has confirmed that the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) was engaged in discussions to support the Black Volta Gold Project as early as 2023 — a critical clarification that challenges ongoing claims that the financing was politically engineered following Ghana’s 2024 elections.

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31 h. ago Defence Minister orders investigations into latest attacks in Bawku

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has ordered thorough investigations into the latest violent incidents in Bawku, which occurred on Sunday, July 13. 

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40 h. ago Government gross financing needs to remain elevated; debt service obligations are large – IMF warns

“Since the 2023 domestic debt restructuring, the government has been relying on T-bills [treasury bills] as the main source of domestic financing. Most T-bills are issued through auctions, but the authorities made private placements in 2024, primarily with non-bank investors with limited alternative investment options (individuals, insurance and investment funds)”.

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46 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 […]

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56 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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66 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Minister joins Mark Cuban at Global Citizen summit in Detroit

Ghana’s Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, joined global business and cultural leaders at the Global Citizen NOW summit in Detroit, urging greater investment in Africa’s youth to secure the continent’s digital future. The event, which took place on Wednesday, brought together figures including billionaire investor Mark Cuban, Ethiopian-born celebrity chef Marcus […]

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3 d. ago Bright Simons accuses ECOWAS Bank of misleading public in Black Volta Gold Deal

IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons has made startling allegations against the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). He claimed the institution deliberately misled the public regarding the controversial Black Volta gold deal. The policy analyst made these claims during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile program on Saturday. Simons highlighted what he finds as […]

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3 d. ago This is why a judge decided to separate twins sentenced for stealing motorbike

The Bibiani District Court has sentenced identical twins to 48 months’ imprisonment each for dishonestly appropriating an unregistered motorbike valued at GH¢13,000.  The convicted persons, Seth Frimpong alias Atta Payin, a welder, and Emmanuel Frimpong alias Atta Kakra, an excavator operator, stole the motorbike on 16 June 2025 at Adiembra near Chirano in the Western […]

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3 d. ago GJA demands transparent probe and swift disciplinary action in assault on journalist

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the assault of a journalist during the coverage of the Ablekuma North rerun. The association is calling for a swift, thorough, and transparent criminal investigation into the incident. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Thursday, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed deep outrage over the attack, […]

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3 d. ago GJA demands transparent probe over police officer’s assault on journalist at Ablekuma North

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned the assault of a journalist during the coverage of the Ablekuma North rerun. The association is calling for a swift, thorough, and transparent criminal investigation into the incident. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Thursday, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed deep outrage over the attack, which […]

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3 d. ago Flush the Crisis: Why Ghana can’t wait until 2103 to Fix the Toilet crisis

President John Dramani Mahama's declaration that "it is unacceptable that in 2025, open defecation persists in parts of Ghana" is a stark reminder of one of the country’s most persistent public health and development challenges. Speaking at the launch of Ghana's 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), President Mahama called for a firm crackdown on building permits issued without toilet facilities, arguing that the country’s sanitation crisis is less about awareness and more about gaps in investment, enforcement, and community engagement.

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3 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 ISSER Report warns of falling Basic Education enrollment, stalled healthcare access

The Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, has raised red flags over declining basic education enrolment and ongoing healthcare infrastructure gaps, despite several government policies and major investments in both sectors. The flagship social development tracker, launched on Thursday in Accra by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, provides a data-driven analysis of Ghana’s progress in key social indicators, including education and health.

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