Helicopter crash: Parliament opens book of condolence in honour of victims
By Ashiadey Dotse Parliament, led by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has opened a Book of Condolence in memory of the eight Ghanaians who died in the recent helicopter crash. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the book will be made available in the foyer of Parliament House and is open […]
Speaker Bagbin opens 11th Biennial CHEA-Africa conference, urges greater use of technology in Hansard reporting
By Valentia Tetteh The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has opened the 11th Biennial Commonwealth Hansard Editors Association – Africa Region (CHEA-AR) Conference in Accra with a call on Hansard editors across the continent to embrace technology to enhance parliamentary reporting. The five-day conference, which began on Monday, 11 August 2025, has brought together 63 […]
FIFA-accredited referees to earn GH¢2,500 per match as non-accredited get GH¢2,000 under new GFA rates
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a significant increase in match fees for referees officiating across Ghana’s top football competitions for the 2025/26 season. This development forms part of the GFA’s ongoing commitment to enhance officiating standards and improve the welfare of referees nationwide. According to the new structure, Fifa-accredited referees […]
Fourth edition of Business Growth Accelerator workshop slated for October
The fourth edition of the Business Growth Accelerator Workshop is scheduled to take place from October 3rd to 4th, 2025, at the Tomreik Hotel in Accra. Organized by Nilee Consult, a business transformation consultancy, the two-day workshop is designed to help businesses rethink and strengthen their customer experience strategies to support sustainable growth. The programme […]
Helicopter crash: I really feel the pain of the victims’ families – Kwabena Agyepong
By Ashiadey Dotse Former presidential spokesperson and politician, Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of eight Ghanaians in last week’s helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Adansi in the Ashanti Region. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, he said the tragedy had left him […]
U.S. Embassy strengthens media ties with PRINPAG, clarifies policy changes
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The United States Embassy in Ghana is stepping up its media outreach efforts, seeking stronger ties with the country’s private press and offering clarity on evolving U.S. policies, particularly in the areas of diplomacy, trade and visa regulations. During a working visit to the National Secretariat of the Private Newspapers and Online […]
Universities should operate like simulator companies – Jeremiah Buabeng
By Belinda Nketia Entrepreneur, corporate trainer and conference speaker Jeremiah Buabeng says Ghana’s education system must adopt more practical training methods to better prepare students for the world of work. He argued that the current approach is too focused on theory, leaving many graduates without workplace-ready skills. He proposed transforming universities into “simulator companies,” where […]
Ghana’s pension fund assets grow by 39.5% in 2024
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The 2024 Financial Sector Report on pension activities has revealed that Ghana’s pension fund assets increased by 39.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. This growth brought the total value of pension fund assets to a record GH¢86.23 billion in 2024, up from GH¢61.8 billion in 2023. The report attributed the […]
Insurance penetration in Ghana remains low, with 0.63% recorded in 2024
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Data from the 2024 Financial Stability Review paints a bleak picture of Ghana’s insurance penetration. The report indicated that, under the Insurance Service Revenue metric introduced by IFRS 17 (Insurance Contracts), penetration for 2024 stood at just 0.63%. The review noted that digitalisation, product innovation, inclusive insurance schemes, and sustained public education […]
Bawumia mourns Asantehemaa, says ‘we lost a mother, not just a queen mother’
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has joined the Asante Kingdom and the nation in mourning the passing of the revered Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Her Royal Majesty Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III. In a tribute posted on his official Facebook page, Dr Bawumia described Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III as […]
Sam George says he nearly ordered internet shutdown over helicopter crash videos
Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has disclosed that he came close to ordering a total internet shutdown in Ghana to stop the spread of disturbing footage from the August 6 helicopter crash. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Mr George described the period as a “mixed experience,” and commended […]
Alexander Isak keen on joining Liverpool amid transfer saga
By Kwame Bediako Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak is reportedly eager to leave the club and join Liverpool this summer, underlining a transfer saga that has captured significant attention. According to multiple sources, including BBC Sport, the 25-year-old Sweden international is determined to complete a move before the August 31 transfer deadline. Liverpool has made […]
Ronaldo engaged to long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has gotten engaged to his long-term partner, Georgina Rodríguez. She announced the news on social media alongside a picture of a large ring, writing “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives” in her native Spanish. No further details have been shared. Ronaldo, who is the most followed person on […]
Major reforms on the table as GFA convenes for 31st ordinary congress
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to convene its 31st Ordinary Congress today at 11 a.m. at the E.T. Mensah Hall of the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence in Prampram. This annual event will bring together delegates representing all 124 members of the Congress to discuss crucial issues concerning the governance of […]
