10,000 youth enrolled in four-year NSS programme, with portion permanently retained to boost agriculture extension – Eric Opoku
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that government is enrolling 10,000 young people onto a four-year National Service Scheme (NSS) programme, with a portion of them set to be permanently retained each year to strengthen agricultural extension delivery. This forms part of efforts to close the wide gap […]
Agric Minister reports drop in food inflation from 28.3% to 9.5%
By; Ama Joycelyn Tseyiboe Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported food reached a worrying point before the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration took office on January 7, 2025, with the nation spending close to $3 billion annually on basic items such as rice, poultry, vegetable oils, sugar, and processed foods. These products, many of which could […]
Day One of Public Sector HR Workshop Opens in Accra
By Rebecca Ampah Day one of the Training Workshop for Human Resource Directors and Managers of the Public Sector took place today, November 24, 2025, at the Wesley Towers in Accra. The two-day programme, themed “Refocusing Public Sector HR Leadership for Organisational Development: Innovation, Inclusion and Impact,” brought together HR directors and managers from across […]
Tax and Utility Pressures Still Affect Businesses Despite Rising Confidence – BoG Governor
By; Ama Joycelyn Tseyiboe Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, says Ghana is moving into what could be a long stretch of price stability, even though businesses continue to struggle with taxes, utility costs, and high lending rates. Speaking at the opening of the 127th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Accra on […]
Liquidity tightness hits T-Bill sales as treasury misses GH¢6.4bn goal
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Investor demand for Ghana’s Treasury bills weakened further last week, leading to another undersubscription at the government’s latest auction. According to Bank of Ghana auction results, total bids across the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day maturities amounted to GH¢4.9 billion, falling 22.82% short of the Treasury’s GH¢6.42 billion target. The 91-day […]
Veteran Ghanaian actor William Addo ‘Akpatse’ dies at 72 after long illness
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Veteran Ghanaian actor and cultural icon William Addo, affectionately known as “Akpatse”, has passed away at the age of 72. He died peacefully on November 22, 2025, after a prolonged battle with severe health complications. William Addo was a towering figure in Ghana’s creative arts industry, celebrated for his versatility […]
2026 Budget: Contradictions between budget statement and appendices deepen credibility concerns – Dr. Banor
By: Ashiadey Dotse Economist, Dr. Frank Banor, has raised serious concerns about the credibility of the 2026 Budget, pointing to clear contradictions between figures in the main budget statement and those found in the appendices. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Monday November 24, 2025, he said the differences cast doubt on government’s commitment to […]
2026 Budget risks repeating failures of 2025 due to poor gov’t commitment levels – Dr. Banor
By: Ashiadey Dotse Economist, Dr. Frank Banor, has warned that the 2026 Budget could repeat the same failures seen in the 2025 financial year if government does not show stronger commitment to its own promises. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Monday November 24, 2025, Dr. Banor said the government’s inability to […]
Experts call for proper planning after Mahama’s SHS poultry and livestock farm announcement
By Prinscilla Bulu President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday, November 23, 2025 announced plans to set up poultry and livestock farms in Senior high schools. The move aims to boost agricultural training, improve school meals and cut Ghana’s reliance on imported poultry. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show on November 24, 2025 Prince Ntiamoah Boampong, Zachariah […]
Cardiovascular diseases now leading cause of death in Ghana – Cardiologist warns
By : Jennifer Nerkie Kenney Physician Specialist and Cardiologist, Dr. Albert Agbi has alerted the public that Cardiovascular diseases are now the leading cause of death in Ghana. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show on Monday November 24, 2025, He explained that lifestyle-related, non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, heart attacks, and strokes have overtaken infections like […]
Kevin Okyere and Springfield’s Upstream Investment: The Untold Story
The Government’s decision to lead discussions that could result in the acquisition of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP 2) has generated widespread debate across the energy sector and the broader public space. While some of the commentary may be well-meaning, a significant portion reflects […]
Duke of Edinburgh begins two-day working visit to Ghana
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, is in Ghana for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the modern partnership between Ghana and the United Kingdom, with a focus on education, climate-smart development, inclusive sports, innovation, and Commonwealth cooperation. The Duke arrived on Sunday and is expected to undertake a series of high-level […]
Ghana receives upgraded emergency operations center from Africa CDC to strengthen national preparedness
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has received a fully refurbished and upgraded Emergency Operations Center (EOC) from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), a major boost to the country’s ability to detect and respond swiftly to public health threats. The handover ceremony took place at the national EOC facility in […]
Black Queens name 24-player squad for friendly against England
By: Kwame Bediako Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has unveiled a 24-player squad for Ghana’s upcoming international friendly against the England Lionesses on December 2, 2025, at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton. The high-profile fixture offers Ghana a valuable opportunity to measure their progress against one of the world’s elite women’s national teams […]
