Tariff hikes critical for Ghana’s energy sector stability – IMF
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it supports the proposed utility tariff adjustments by the various power producers, describing the proposals as vital to fixing inefficiencies and attracting investment into the country’s electricity sector. Addressing journalists in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the IMF’s Director of Communications, Julie Kozack, said […]
Ken Agyapong is the transformational leader Ghana needs – Charles Bissue
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Regional Secretary, Mr. Charles Bissue, who served under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government as Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee against Illegal Mining (IMCIM), has declared his support behind Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s bid to become the party’s 2028 flagbearer. The former Secretary of the IMCIM described Mr. Ohene Agyapong, […]
BoG Governor: Banks must back SMEs to drive Ghana’s growth
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called on banks to place small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) at the heart of their financing strategies, stressing that the sector is key to Ghana’s sustainable economic transformation. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Ghana Association of […]
Tree crops diversification project is game changer – John Dumelo
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has described the Tree Crops Diversification Project (TCDP) as a game changer in Ghana’s agricultural sector. He made the remarks when he represented the Sector Minister, Hon. Eric Opoku, as guest speaker at the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) Strategic Board […]
Akwatia by-election: Azorka granted bail after arrest – Police
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Alhaji Sofo Azorka in connection with an alleged assault on Alhaji Masawudu Osman during the Akwatia by-elections held on September 2, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Affairs Unit on Friday, September 12, the suspect was picked […]
Police arrest man trafficking cannabis in private ambulance at Labadi
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Kwame Mananyi Tuanda, for allegedly trafficking cannabis using a private ambulance disguised with sirens and markings. The suspect was picked up on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, after sustained surveillance led officers to intercept a Hyundai Hiace ambulance with registration number […]
Ghana receives $360 million from World Bank to support IMF reforms
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has received $360 million from the World Bank to strengthen economic recovery efforts and reinforce fiscal stability, in what government officials describe as a major boost to ongoing reforms under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The concessional financing, provided through the International Development Association (IDA), was approved on […]
Abossey Okai spare parts dealers issue eviction ultimatum to foreign nationals
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Tensions are rising at Abossey Okai, Ghana’s largest spare parts hub, as local traders have given foreign nationals operating in the enclave an ultimatum to vacate their shops or face forced eviction. At a press conference on Monday, the dealers insisted that the spare parts trade is legally reserved for […]
Foreign nationals resist Abossey Okai eviction ultimatum
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Tensions are rising at Abossey Okai, Accra’s biggest spare parts hub, after local traders issued a one-week ultimatum for foreign nationals to vacate their shops or risk being forced out. At a press conference on September 8, the Ghanaian spare parts dealers argued that retail trade is legally reserved for […]
Man jailed 35 years for defrauding by false pretense
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Asokwa Circuit Court near Kumasi in the Ashanti Region has convicted and sentenced a 32-year-old man, Abdul Munaf Lawal, to 35 years in prison with hard labour for defrauding by false pretense. The Court, presided over by Fred Obikyere, convicted and sentenced Lawal on his own plea of guilty to the […]
Warehouse operated by Chinese nationals at Lartebiokorshie demolished after fire
BY JULIET METTLE-EDMONDS The Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly has deployed an earth-moving machine to demolish the warehouse operated by Chinese nationals at Lartebiokorshie, a suburb of Accra, which was gutted by fire on Tuesday, September 9. When the news team visited the scene, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service were still working to fully […]
Afenyo-Markin warns against political intolerance, abuse of power
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised what he describes as acts of political intolerance by the current administration. His concerns come in the wake of the arrest of the Bono NPP Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, and the removal of Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice. Speaking during […]
Afife Senior High Technical to get new dormitories, library block
By Ashiadey Dotse The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has announced that the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has committed to providing key infrastructure projects at the Afife Senior High Technical School (ASSETS). Mr. Agbana, who has on several occasions expressed concern about the poor state of the school, said GETFund […]
Ghana considers Russia as nuclear power vendor
By Karen Aryeetey Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has disclosed that government is reconsidering Russia as one of the potential vendors to provide nuclear power to Ghana. He said Russia has submitted a proposal that includes a hybrid nuclear technology model, which the Ministry will evaluate to determine its suitability for […]
