Bank of Ghana cuts 2025 inflation target to 12%
By Ashiadey Dotse The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revised its end-of-year inflation target for 2025 to 12%, down from the earlier projection of 16%. Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama announced the new target during an interview at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. He said the revised goal reflects stronger policy actions by […]
Volta region records mixed road crash trends in 2024 and early 2025
By Jones Anlimah Figures from the Volta Regional office of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) indicate mixed trends in road traffic crashes in 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. The region recorded an increase in total road traffic crashes (RTCs) in 2024 compared to 2023, despite a significant reduction in fatalities and injuries. […]
Ghana’s youth are not lazy – Opare Addo
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, says young people are not inherently idle but require the right opportunities to unlock their potential and contribute meaningfully to national development. Speaking at the launch of the Adwumawura Programme in Kumasi, Mr. Opare Addo described the Ministry as historic, noting […]
OSP hauls Charles Bissue, Andy Owusu to court over alleged corruption
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has hauled former Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Mr. Charles Bissue, and one Andy Thomas Owusu to court over alleged galamsey-related corruption. The OSP has levelled 15 counts of corruption-related offences against the two. The charges, filed at the High Court, […]
President Mahama launches ‘Adwumawura’ Programme to boost youth entrepreneurship
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says businesses under the new ‘Adwumawura’ Programme will be selected based on how easily they can grow, how long they can last, and how many jobs they can create for young people in Ghana. Speaking at the official launch of the Adwumawura Programme on Monday, April 28, 2025, […]
Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II dies aged 86
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Paramount Chief of the Asante-Mampong Traditional Area, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has died at the age of 86. By Ashanti traditional rites, the Bretuo family and the Asante-Mampong Traditional Council have officially informed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, of his passing. Daasebre Osei Bonsu II is reported to have died […]
George Addo: Ghanaian leader in Japan urges President Mahama to strengthen tech ties with Tokyo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Ghanaian based in Japan, Mr. George Piese Asante Addo, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to leverage the cordial bilateral relations between Ghana and Japan to advance Ghana’s industrial and technological development agenda. According to him, Japan has much to offer Ghana in terms of technological advancement and industrialisation, and […]
Ghana’s gold reserves triple to 31 tonnes in two years
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s gold reserves have reportedly tripled in two years, reaching 31.01 tonnes as of March 31, 2025. Starting from 8.78 tonnes in May 2023, the Bank of Ghana’s gold holdings have more than tripled, underscoring a strategic pivot toward leveraging Ghana’s position as a major gold producer. This marks an increase from […]
Ghana Bar’s call to reinstate Chief Justice is ‘much ado about nothing’ – Edudzi Tameklo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Edudzi Tameklo, says the Ghana Bar Association’s (GBA) resolution passed at its mini-conference held over the weekend, directing President John Dramani Mahama to revoke the suspension of Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Mrs. Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, […]
Ghana to revoke law allowing mining in forest reserves – Gold Board CEO
By Ashiadey Dotse Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462 will be revoked when Parliament resumes sitting. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, Mr. Gyamfi explained that the government, under the leadership of President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has decided […]
North Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
North Korea has for the first time confirmed that it sent troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine. In a report on state news agency KCNA, Pyongyang‘s military claimed its soldiers helped Russian forces “completely liberate” the Kursk border region, according to an order given by leader Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang’s announcement comes just days […]
Publish prima facie case against Chief Justice – Martin Kpebu
By Ashiadey Dotse Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for the findings of the prima facie case against the Chief Justice to be made public. According to him, in a democracy like Ghana’s, transparency and accountability are critical and must be upheld at all times. Speaking in an interview on TV3, Mr. Kpebu explained […]
The People’s Pontiff: Ghanaians share Pope Francis’ stories of impact
By Rebecca Ekpe Christians believe that the world is full of difficulties; however, faith helps the people of God remain strong and navigate adversities. Through the power of faith, Pope Francis impacted lives, breaking barriers and building bridges to promote a safer and more secure world. Many have touted Pope Francis as a transformative figure […]
GPL: Karim Zito powers Kotoko back to winning ways, Gold Stars stumble in title race
By Kwame Bediako Ghana Premier League Matchweek 29 produced exciting results that could have significant implications for both the title race and relegation battle. Interim coach Karim Zito took charge of Asante Kotoko for the first time and led them to a crucial 1-0 victory over Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in […]
