‘Never give in to mediocrity,’ Pope Leo XIV says as press meets new pontiff
Pope Leo XIV’s first address to the press at the Holy See emphasised dignity, justice, and free speech, urging journalists to reject mediocrity and partisan divisions. There’s only a handful of situations where journalists, usually guided by strict rules of the trade, act like anyone else. Meeting the new pope for the first time at […]
Sammy Gyamfi must resign for public misconduct – ACUC
The AfriKan Continental Union Consult (ACUC), a think-tank in African good governance, has called for the resignation of Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), over a viral dollar donation video. The viral video, which has drawn massive disapproval from the public, shows Mr. Gyamfi counting and giving […]
Transparency International Ghana calls for lifestyle audit of appointees following viral donation video
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana (TIG), Madam Mary Awelana Addah, has called for lifestyle audits of public appointees, citing growing public concern over financial accountability in government. Her comments come in the wake of widespread backlash following the circulation of a video on social media showing Acting Chief Executive Officer […]
Migrants’ remittances hold key to strengthening cedi – Dr. Atuahene
By: Franice Tandoh A Corporate Governance and Banking Consultant, Dr. Richmond Akwasi Atuahene, has described workers’ remittances as a “super gold” for Ghana, citing their significant contribution to the national economy over the past decade. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on Monday, May 12, 2025, Dr. Atuahene revealed that between 2014 and 2023, Ghana […]
Foreign Affairs Minister personally delivers passports to applicants in Accra
As part of government’s commitment to delivering high-quality services at home and abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has commenced the rollout of Ghana’s new chip-embedded passports. On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), joined Ghana Post for the first round of passport deliveries […]
US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days
The US and China have agreed a deal that will significantly cut the import tariffs, or taxes, both sides have imposed on one another for a 90-day period. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both countries would lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days. The announcement came after the two countries held intensive […]
Bill Gates pledges to donate ‘virtually all’ his fortune to global health causes over next 20 years
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give his entire fortune away over the next 20 years to support global health initiatives. Gates, who co-founded tech giant Microsoft in the 1970s, said he will donate “virtually all” his wealth through the Gates Foundation, a charity that has become a giant in global health and […]
Trailblazing Art Curator Koyo Kouoh dies at 58 amid Venice Biennale preparations
Koyo Kouoh, the esteemed Cameroonian-born curator and director of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town, South Africa, has passed away at the age of 58. Her death was confirmed by Zeitz MOCAA on May 10, 2025, though the cause was not immediately disclosed. She had been diagnosed with cancer […]
Interior Minister rallies Zabo Zongo community against illicit drug use
By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has encouraged opinion leaders, chiefs, and residents of Zabo Zongo, a Muslim community in Accra to support the government’s efforts to curb the use of illicit drugs in the area. At an engagement with residents of the community the Minister also advised them against taking matters into […]
Police presence strengthened as Borteyman gets new station
By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds Borteyman, a thriving suburb of Accra, is witnessing a new dawn in safety and security. After tireless efforts from residents, local leaders and stakeholders, a groundbreaking ceremony has taken place to officially commission the first ultra-modern police station in the community. This milestone represents a united commitment to protecting the neighbourhood, fostering […]
Cedi’s appreciation here to stay – Finance Minister Ato Forson assures Ghanaians
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has emphasized that the recent appreciation of the cedi reflects sound and deliberate economic planning rather than a temporary boost. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG), Dr. Forson assured stakeholders that the cedi’s steady rise is […]
ECG, GRIDCo install 15MVA transformer at Sogakope to boost power reliability
By: Jones Anlimah The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), in collaboration with the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), has installed a 15MVA transformer at its Bulk Supply Point (BSP) in Sogakope, located in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region. The project, which cost GH¢969,867.90, is part of efforts to improve power supply, reliability and […]
YEA donates maize from Branam farms to support selected SHSs in Bono region
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) led by its Chief Executive Officer, CEO Malik Basintale, has extended a helping hand to some selected Senior High Schools in the Bono Region through the donation of bags of maize harvested from the agency’s Branam farms. The initiative is aimed at supporting food supply needs in selected schools. The […]
President Mahama inaugurates newly reconstituted 13-member National Peace Council
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, May 7, inaugurated the reconstituted 13-Member Governing Board of the National Peace Council under the Chairmanship of Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, the Catholic Bishop of Ho Diocese. The National Peace Council is an independent statutory national peace institution established by the eight hundred and eighteenth (818) Act […]
