NPP summons Adwoa Safo for disciplinary hearing on April 7
By Sarah Baafi Sarah Adwoa Safo, the former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, has been summoned to appear before the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Disciplinary Committee on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the party’s headquarters in Accra. This follows allegations that she flouted party directives by making comments on media platforms that reportedly undermined the […]
Foreign Affairs Minister champions Ghanaian businesses abroad, tours major investment in Nigeria
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has lauded a significant Ghanaian investment in Nigeria as a powerful demonstration of the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit. During a working visit to Abuja, the Minister toured the impressive 501-hectare River Park Estate, a project spearheaded by Jonah Capital—owned by renowned Ghanaian business magnate “Uncle” Sam […]
Foreign Minister meets Ghanaian community in Benin, vows to address key challenges
By Hannah Dadzie More than 2,000 Ghanaians currently reside in Benin, facing challenges such as the non-recognition of Ghana’s consular services, lack of identity cards, difficulties in acquiring the Ghana Card, travel and trade barriers, and inadequate support for stranded travelers. These concerns were highlighted when the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, met […]
Foreign Minister begins office rotation tour to engage diaspora in Africa
By Sarah Baafi The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has launched an innovative office rotation initiative aimed at making the Foreign Ministry more accessible to Ghanaians worldwide. The first leg of this initiative has taken him to Benin, with upcoming stops in Nigeria and Togo. He said, “Our first batch of office rotation […]
President Mahama to host Czech President Petr Pavel on three-day state visit
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The President, John Dramani Mahama, will host His Excellency Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, for a three-day state visit to Ghana from April 8 to 10, 2025. The visit marks the first time a Czech Head of State is visiting Ghana since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ghana […]
EU, Ghana pledge stronger ties to boost sustainable fisheries
By Sarah Baafi The European Union Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly, has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, at the Ministry in Accra. The meeting focused on fostering collaboration for sustainable fisheries and marine conservation. Ambassador Razaaly congratulated Hon. Emelia Arthur on her appointment and […]
Finance Minister discusses strengthened Ghana-China cooperation with Chinese Ambassador
By Sarah Baafi The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has held a productive meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, to discuss ongoing and future collaboration between the two nations. The discussions focused on infrastructure development, energy projects, and debt restructuring. Hon. Ato Forson emphasised the historical partnership between Ghana and […]
Japanese Volunteer helps local businesses embrace Kaizen and boost productivity in Ashanti Region
By Gloria Anderson The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), through its international volunteerism initiative—the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV)—is actively supporting Ghana’s development across key sectors, notably health, education, trade, and industry. One of the standout initiatives under this cooperation is the Enterprise Development with Kaizen project, implemented in partnership with the Ghana Enterprise Agency […]
Power restored after nationwide grid disruption, says GRIDCo
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), the operator of Ghana’s National Interconnected Transmission System, has announced the full restoration of power supply following a system disturbance that occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025. In a statement issued by GRIDCo, the disturbance began at 8:09 PM when the Tafo-Nkawkaw transmission line tripped due […]
Black Queens begin training tour in Senegal ahead of WAFCON
By Kwame Bediako The Black Queens of Ghana have begun their nine-day training tour in Senegal, holding their first session in Dakar on Thursday, April 3. The team is gearing up for the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be held in Morocco later this year. All 22 players selected by head […]
Galamsey is considered terrorism, matter of government policy- Lands Minister
The fight against illegal small-scale mining, also known as galamsey, is considered terrorism, and a matter of government policy, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has said. “The fight against galamsey is a national priority and we need everyone onboard to eradicate it, “the Minister announced this during an update […]
US tariffs: Economist calls for shift to value addition
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey, says the 10% tariffs imposed by the United States on Ghanaian exports should serve as a wake-up call for the country to shift from exporting raw materials to adding value to its products. On April 2, 2025, […]
Supreme Court gives NDC seven days to file response in EC case
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Apex Court, the Supreme Court (SC), has granted the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its candidates in the Okaikwei North, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South constituencies seven days to file responses to an election petition case involving the Electoral Commission (EC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Supreme […]
Ghana climb FIFA rankings after impressive World Cup qualifiers
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Stars have moved up one place to 76th in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola World Rankings following a strong showing in the March international break. The team recorded emphatic victories in their World Cup qualifiers, defeating Chad and Madagascar while scoring eight goals and keeping two clean sheets. These performances have […]
