BoG bans unfunded foreign currency cash payments to large corporates
By: Belinda Nketia The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a new directive halting the payment of foreign currency (FCY) cash to large corporates unless such transactions are backed by prior FCY cash deposits. In a notice dated August 20, 2025, the central bank said it had observed a growing trend where bulk oil distribution […]
Ghanaian cocoa farmers earn higher than Ivoirian counterparts – COCOBOD
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has dismissed reports suggesting that cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire are receiving higher farmgate prices than their counterparts in Ghana. COCOBOD, in a statement issued on August 20, 2025, stressed that Ghana’s farmgate price remains the most competitive in the sub-region, underscoring the country’s commitment […]
K.T. Hammond’s 2024 election petition dismissed; court fines him GH₵60,000
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The High Court in Obuasi in the Ashanti region has dismissed an election petition filed by former Trade and Industry Minister, and 2024 Parliamentary Candidate (PC) for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Kobina Tahiru Hammond, known in the political circles as K.T. Hammond, against the victory of the 2024 PC for […]
Akwatia By-Election: IGP assures journalists of protection
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured journalists and media professionals that they will not be attacked or obstructed by the police while on duty in the run-up to and during the Akwatia by-election. The IGP gave the assurance during a meeting between executives of the Ghana Journalists […]
Ablekuma North election violence: 8 suspects arrested so far – IGP
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has revealed that his outfit has so far arrested eight (8) persons in connection with the recent violent incidents recorded during the Ablekuma North 19 polling stations by-election. Addressing executives and some members of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), during a meeting between […]
COMAC and Tamale Technical University partner to boost Petroleum Marketing Education
By: Mabel Adorkor Annang The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has initiated a strategic collaboration with Tamale Technical University to strengthen petroleum marketing education in Ghana. The COMAC team led by the CEO of COMAC, Dr. Riverson Oppong, together with the Chamber’s Head of Policy & Regulation M. Issah and Head of Research & […]
Ghanaian journalist wins the 2025 BBC Komla Dumor Award
Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has won the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The investigative reporter, filmmaker and news anchor, who is the 10th recipient of the accolade, works with TV3 and 3FM in Ghana. His stories have also appeared on several international broadcasters. The 29-year-old often focuses on human-interest stories aiming to expose injustice […]
DVLA to roll out new number plates and tracking system in 2026
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has announced major reforms in the country’s vehicle registration regime, including the introduction of new number plates and advanced tracking technology. Speaking in an interview, Mr. Kotey explained that the reforms are designed to enhance […]
Importers and Exporters Association commends Bank of Ghana’s leadership
By: Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has commended the Bank of Ghana for its strong leadership in stabilising the cedi and improving the country’s macroeconomic outlook. A delegation from the Association, led by its Executive Secretary, Samson Awingobit Asaki paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank, Dr. […]
2025 WASSCE: 254,259 females, 207,381 males sit for exams
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A total of 461,640 candidates, comprising 207,381 males and 254,259 females, from the various Senior High and Technical Schools across the country, are sitting for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which begins today, Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The 2025 figure of 461,640 represent a marginal increase of 1,029 […]
461,640 students begin 2025 WASSCE in Ghana
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) officially commenced on Wednesday August 20, 2025 with a total of 461,640 school candidates sitting for the Oral English paper across Ghana. This includes 207,381 males and 254,259 females, reflecting a slight increase of 1,029 candidates from the 460,611 who wrote […]
Shatta Wale detained by EOCO over lamborghini tax inquiry
By: Spendilove Incoom Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, known in private life as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., has been detained by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with an inquiry into his tax obligations on the purchase of a yellow Lamborghini. According to a statement issued by his management, the musician voluntarily […]
Bibiani Gold Stars rally to beat Asante Kotoko 2-1 in GHALCA Top 4 opener
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana Premier League champions Bibiani Gold Stars kicked off their 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament campaign with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Asante Kotoko on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The GHALCA Top 4 tournament showcases the top four Premier League clubs from last season and runs until Sunday, August 24. The […]
Hearts of Oak edge Heart of Lions 1-0 in GHALCA Top 4 opener
By: Kwame Bediako Hearts of Oak began their 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Heart of Lions on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The tournament, originally scheduled to take place at the Baba Yara Stadium and at point at the Accra Sports, was relocated to the University of Ghana Stadium […]
