Soldiers seize power in Guinea-Bissau and detain the president
A group of military officers say they have seized control of Guinea-Bissau amid reports that the president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has been arrested. Shortly after gunshots were heard in the capital, Bissau, government sources told the BBC that Embaló had been detained. The officers then appeared on state TV, saying they had suspended the electoral […]
Building Trust Through Inclusion: The Missing Link in Africa’s Public Policy Success
By: Gloria Anderson and Eric Crentsil Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Dr. Smith Graham, has underscored the urgent need for governments across Africa to treat public trust as a critical national asset, stressing that no policy can succeed without the people it is meant to serve. Speaking at the 3rd […]
PCOS is not curable but manageable, expert urges early detection and lifestyle changes
By: Ama Joycelyn Tseyiboe Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), remains one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women in Ghana, with symptoms often first noticed in their 20s and 30s, according to Dr. Isaac Tettey Secorm an obstetrician-gynecologist at Greater Accra Regional Hospital. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on November 26, 2025, Dr. Tettey Secorm explained […]
At least 13 dead as more than 700 firefighters tackle Hong Kong blaze
SOURCE: BBC NEWS The blaze broke out at Wang Fuk Court, a large housing complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, at 14:51 local time on Wednesday (06:51 GMT). Wang Fuk Court consists of eight tower blocks, which are each 31-storeys high. They provide 1,984 apartments for some 4,600 residents, according to the 2021 government […]
Ghana’s public debt rises to GH¢684.6bn in third quarter of 2025 — Bank of Ghana Report
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s public debt has climbed to GH¢684.6 billion as of the third quarter of 2025, an increase of GH¢71.6 billion from the previous quarter, according to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data. The new figure, valued at $55.1 billion, represents 48.9% of GDP, up from […]
Asantehene to host final peace talks on Bawku at Manhyia Palace
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is leading a final effort to make peace in the long-running Bawku chieftaincy conflict this weekend. In a high-stakes diplomatic effort to end one of Ghana’s most protracted and deadly chieftaincy conflicts, Otumfuo is poised to convene the final mediation session between the feuding factions of Bawku […]
Digitize or Fall Behind: PEFA Chief pushes Africa toward modern PFM systems
By: Gloria Anderson Eric Crentsil Calls for Africa to accelerate its shift toward digital public finance systems intensified on the final day of the 3rd African Association of Accountants General Conference, where speakers emphasized that the continent’s next frontier of fiscal governance will be built on technology-driven accounting and reporting. Joining participants virtually from Washington, […]
Rewiring Public Finance: Tech tools set to transform Africa’s fiscal future
By: Gloria Anderson and Eric Crentsil. The final day of the 3rd African Association of Accountants General Conference has highlighted a decisive call for African governments to embrace technology-driven financial reporting as a pathway to deeper fiscal transparency and long-term economic stability. Under the theme “Africa of Tomorrow: Positioning PFM for Economic Prosperity,” experts reiterated […]
Experts warn of hidden symptoms and long-term health risks of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
By: Ama Joycelyn Tseyiboe A growing number of young women are unknowingly living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that specialists say often goes undiagnosed due to subtle early signs and misconceptions. Dr. Issac Tettey Secorm a gynecologist at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Wednesday November 26, […]
Speaker Bagbin positions Ghana as key voice in global debt reform ahead of 2025 GDI conference
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei As global debt challenges intensify for developing countries, Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to championing debt reform on the world stage, following a strategic engagement with the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFC). The interaction, led by GITFC Acting CEO Mr. Selassie Kofi […]
CAGD announces delay in payment of two major allowances due to technical glitch
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has announced that two major categories of allowances expected to be paid this month could not be processed. This follows what it described as a “technical hitch” during the final payroll run. A statement issued and signed by Head of Public Relations, Cephas N. Dosco, explained that the department […]
Zijin vows sustainable mining after taking over from newmont
By: Gloria Edinam Atiase Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has held a media soiree at New Abirem in the Eastern Region, bringing together journalists from various outlets to foster stronger relations and provide updates on the company’s operations. The event offered the media an opportunity to engage directly with the management of the mining firm, which took […]
MoGCSP launches 2025 ‘16 days of activism against gender-based violence’ campaign at Kaneshie market
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has launched the 2025 edition of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, with a strong national call to confront the rising tide of digital abuse targeting women and girls. The launch, held at the Kaneshie Market in […]
Public lecture held in Accra to honour late General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong
By: Jacob Aggrey After 46 years of his passing, a public lecture has been held in Accra to reminisce and honour the memory of General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong, Ghana’s fifth Head of State after independence. The maiden lecture, which drew participants from academia, government agencies, students and the corporate world, was on the topic: “May […]
