FinTech Boom: BoG Governor launches 3i Africa Summit with call for unified growth
By: Henrietta Afful The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has officially launched the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, urging stronger collaboration to drive Africa’s fast-growing fintech sector. Speaking at the opening in Accra on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Dr. Asiama said Africa is no longer defined by “untapped potential” […]
Ghana targets sustainable future for Child Labour Free Zones as first zone gains approval
The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has intensified calls for the establishment of a permanent, government-owned institutional framework to sustain Ghana’s Child Labour Free Zone (CLFZ) system beyond the lifespan of the current project. Speaking at the 3rd Joint Coordinating Committee meeting in Accra, the Director of Labour and Employment, Sarfo Adu Amankwah, delivering […]
Seizing The Green Opportunity: Why Ghana’s Academia And Pharmaceutical Industry Must Lead The Medicinal Cannabis Revolution
Written By: Deo-Donne Dafeamekpor – Assistant Narcotics Control Officer, Narcotics Control Commission Ghana stands at the threshold of a transformative economic and scientific opportunity. With the passage and implementation of regulatory frameworks permitting the cultivation of cannabis containing no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry weight basis, the country has opened the door […]
Full Text of President Mahama at the United Nations High Level Special Event on Reparatory Justice
President John Dramani Mahama has called for renewed global commitment to reparatory justice, urging the international community to confront historical injustices and take concrete steps toward restitution at a high-level United Nations event in New York. READ FULL TEXT HERE More Stories Here
Finance Ministry signals tough measures for underperforming State Enterprises
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), to improve performance or risk dissolution. Speaking on behalf of the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, at a meeting with core stakeholders of State-Owned Enterprises and Specified Entities under the theme, Leveraging Public Assets For Shared Prosperity, Mr. Ampem said […]
Roads Minister defends ‘Big Push’ programme amid Minority concerns
By Valentia Tetteh The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has defended the government’s flagship road infrastructure initiative, the Big Push programme, following concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament. Presenting a statement on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Mr. Agbodza said the programme is aimed at addressing the […]
First Lady Lordina Mahama in Washington D.C. for ‘Fostering the Future’ summit
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama, is in Washington, D.C. to participate in the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit, following an invitation from First lady Melania Trump. The two-day summit brings together first spouses from across the world to deliberate on strategies aimed at ensuring a safer and more equitable digital environment for […]
Police arrest 77 suspects in anti-drug operation in Tamale and Savelugu
By: Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested seventy-seven (77) suspects in a special anti-drug operation carried out in the Tamale Metropolis and the Savelugu Municipality. The exercise, conducted on Monday, March 23, 2026, at about 9:30 p.m., was led by the Command’s Special Operations Team, popularly known as “Red Maria.” The operation […]
Search for four missing soldiers after Colombia plane crash kills 66
Rescue workers in Colombia are searching for four people who are missing after a military plane crashed in the south of the country. Sixty-six members of the Colombian security forces were killed on Monday, March 23, 2026 when the Hercules C-130 transport plane came down shortly after take-off near Colombia’s border with Peru. Locals were […]
Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66
A Colombian Air Force plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the south of the country, leaving at least 66 people dead and dozens injured, officials have said. Air force commander Carlos Fernando Silva Rueda said 114 army personnel were on board, as well as 11 crew. The plane, a US-made C-130 Hercules used for transporting […]
Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air; three of them are in Europe
Only 14 per cent of cities worldwide breathe safe air, a drop from 17 per cent in the previous year. Swiss pollution monitoring company IQAir analysed data from 9,446 cities in 143 countries, regions and territories, for its newly released 2025 World Air Quality Report. It found air quality is deteriorating globally, largely due to human-caused […]
Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow: Why World Meteorological Day matters more than ever
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu Every year, on March 23, the world pauses to recognise World Meteorological Day, commemorating the establishment of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). This day celebrates the signing of the convention that formally created this vital agency, underscoring the global significance of weather, climate, and water services in sustaining human life and […]
Dr Bawumia to headline LSE Africa Summit 2026 with AI-focused vision
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, will deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Africa Summit of the London School of Economics, LSE, on Saturday, March 28. He will be speaking on the theme, “Artificial Intelligence and Uniting Borders in Africa.” Dr. Bawumia is expected to outline a forward-looking vision on […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry renews warning over travel and job scams abroad
By: Rachel Kakraba The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has renewed its call on the public to exercise extreme caution when pursuing travel and employment opportunities abroad, citing growing concerns over fraud and exploitation. It further urges prospective travelers to thoroughly verify the authenticity of offers, through official channels, and avoid engagement with unverified individuals or […]
