18 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 […]

Events

18 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zamerama’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee […]

Politics

18 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zabarma’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

Politics

36 h. ago DSTV, Market Power, and the urgent case for competition (Antitrust) Law Reset

In March 2025, MultiChoice Ghana, the operator of DSTV, raised its subscription prices, triggering public backlash. Soon after, the Ghanaian cedi appreciated significantly against the US dollar, gaining roughly a third of its value. Despite the change in exchange rate, DSTV did not adjust its prices downward. From basic economics, a firm with no competitive […]

Politics

38 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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39 h. ago Gov’t to start work on Independent Police Complaints Commission in 6 months – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has announced plans to establish an Independent Police Complaints Commission within the next six months as part of efforts to strengthen public confidence in the Ghana Police Service.

Events

60 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

4 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.

Events

4 d. ago Development must be just, inclusive, and participatory – GII boss at ISSER Report launch

The Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), Mrs. Mary Awelana Addah, has underscored the need for Ghana’s development agenda to be rooted in justice, inclusion, and public participation. She made the call while chairing the launch of the 7th edition of the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) in Accra.

Politics

5 d. ago Stakeholders demand transparent laws to curb corruption and ease business burden

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has observed loss-incurring public institutions who regulate their operations tend to shift the financial strains onto the businesses.

Society

6 d. ago Gov’t breaks silence on foreign queer couple’s ‘desecration’ of Independence Square

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has addressed recent controversy over viral images showing a foreign queer couple at key national monuments in Ghana. According to the Abura Asebu Kwamankese MP, the public display captured in the images is inconsistent with Ghana’s cultural and moral values and must be unequivocally condemned. Speaking in […]

Events

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 […]

Politics

7 d. ago Prof. Gyampo condemns character assassination, urges national dialogue on Fake News

Political Science lecturer and CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has decried the rising tide of character assassination in Ghana’s public discourse, warning that the trend discourages competent citizens from offering themselves for national service. In a statement Tuesday, Prof. Gyampo, known for his outspoken views on governance and civic responsibility, said he remains unshaken by recent defamatory attacks on his character but expressed deep concern for the country’s future if such toxic narratives continue unchecked.

Politics

7 d. ago Ghana’s insurance industry intensifies public education to build trust and boost coverage

Insurance institutions in Kumasi, as part of the Insurance Awareness Month, have joined forces for a public walk aimed at promoting the benefits of insurance, encouraging inclusivity and building public trust in the industry.

Politics

7 d. ago Preserve integrity of fiscal policy adjustment to bolster economic recovery – IMF to government

It commended the government (Ministry of Finance and Bank of Ghana) for making headway on their public debt restructuring, highlighting the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ghana’s Official Creditors Committee (OCC) under the G20 Common Framework.  The focus is now on finalising the bilateral agreements to implement the MoU.

Politics

8 d. ago Midweek misery to Friday freedom: A personal journey through Ghana’s new holiday reform

Years ago, as a primary school student, I stumbled upon a newspaper article that would stick with me for decades. The writer was lamenting how public holidays falling at midweek disrupted work productivity and suggested Ghana should follow countries like the UK, which had shifted their holidays to Mondays.

Politics

8 d. ago EPL Ghana celebrates graduation of 6th cohort of public service fellows 

Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) of Ghana marked a significant milestone on July 2, 2025, as it celebrated the graduation of the 6th Cohort of its flagship Public Service Fellowship.

Politics

8 d. ago Constitution Review Committee announces updated public engagement schedule for southern Ghana

The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has announced a revised schedule for its upcoming public engagement sessions in the southern zones of Ghana, as part of its nationwide effort to gather public input on the 1992 Constitution.

Politics

1 week ago Public Sector should not lead feasibility studies for PPP Projects – AB & David Africa

Dr David Ofosu-Dorte, Founder and Senior Partner of AB & David Africa, has proposed that the public sector should not lead feasibility studies for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. He argued that the current practice has significantly contributed to Ghana's high public sector debt, as many feasibility studies for projects are either incomplete or never executed.

Events

2 w. ago Ashie Moore responds to Kwaku Azar’s allegations, urges calm and respect for legal process

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers' Authority, Mr Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has issued a detailed rejoinder refuting recent allegations allegedly made against him by legal scholar Professor Kwaku Asare (Kwaku Azar). The statement, released through his legal counsel, addresses claims of misconduct, extortion, and political abuse in connection with an ongoing criminal case involving Singaporean national Mr Toh You Kang. Mr Moore denies all accusations, insists the matter is being handled lawfully by Ghana's legal institutions, and calls on the public to remain calm and allow due process to run its course.

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