FIC freezes accounts of Bills Micro-Credit founder, Richard Nii Armah Quaye
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has frozen all accounts belonging to Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye, businessman and founder of Bills Micro-Credit. The frozen accounts include Bills Micro-Credit, Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit, as well as an account of Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie, Chief Executive Officer of Bills Micro-Credit. The FIC stated in a letter that […]
Heavy rains cause solar panel collapse at A&C Mall; damaging over 80 vehicles
A solar panel structure in the parking area of A&C Mall, East Legon, collapsed following heavy rains, damaging more than 80 vehicles. In an official statement, A&C Development attributed the incident to adverse weather conditions but assured the public that immediate steps were being taken to address the situation. No injuries were reported. “Our team, […]
Kenyan police officer missing after Haiti gang ambush
A Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti as part of the international security force has gone missing after an attack by suspected gang members. The force was attacked by gangs as they were helping a vehicle from the Haitian national police that got stuck in a ditch, the mission said in a statement. “As the rescue […]
No intimidation will break us – Afenyo-Markin vows opposition will stand firm and reclaim power in 2028
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the Mahama-led administration, accusing it of using intimidation tactics against political opponents while failing to deliver economic development for Ghanaians. Speaking on the floor of Parliament during the debate on the 2025 Budget Statement on Tuesday, March 25, Afenyo-Markin alleged that state institutions […]
Botswana set to host 2026 World Relays
By Kwame Bediako World Athletics has revealed that Botswana will host the 2026 World Relays, marking the first time an African country has been bestowed the honour. The event is scheduled to take place on May 2-3, 2026, and will showcase the world’s top athletes competing in relay events. Botswana’s selection as host is a […]
Minority Leader calls for more support for farmers in Volta Region
By Magdalene Andoh In a passionate address during the 2025 Budget debate in Parliament, the Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, urged the government to prioritize the welfare of farmers, particularly in the Volta Region. Speaking on the floor of the House, Hon. Afenyo-Markin emphasized the challenges faced by farmers in various districts, calling for […]
Charcoal use persists in Ghana despite health risks – GhACCF
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong Efforts to promote the adoption of clean energy sources for cooking in Ghana have encountered both challenges and opportunities. At a National Stakeholder Policy and Strategy Forum on Clean Cooking in Tamale, the CEO of the Ghana Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Fuels (GhACCF), Mohammed Aminu Lukmanu, highlighted the country’s progress […]
Over 1,300 ECG containers missing at Tema Port – Investigative report
An investigative report on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that more than 1,300 containers, which were supposed to be cleared at the Tema Port, cannot be accounted for. The chairman of the committee that conducted the investigation, Prof Innocent Senyo Acquah, disclosed that while ECG claimed to have 2,491 uncleared containers that […]
Sam George terminates nearly 100 Ghana Post staff over irregular recruitment
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has authorized the dismissal of nearly 100 staff of the Ghana Post Limited, citing an irregular recruitment process. Speaking in an interview on Monday, March 25, 2025, Mr. George confirmed that he had approved the dismissal of almost 100 workers at Ghana Post earlier […]
Speaker Bagbin inaugurates ICT Lab in Kaleo to boost digital education
By Andoh Magdalene The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has inaugurated a new ICT and STEM learning center in Kaleo, Upper West Region. The newly commissioned Lab 14 – Yamoransa Model is part of a nationwide initiative to enhance digital education, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics […]
Lands Minister calls for media support in galamsey fight
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged the media to play a pivotal role in combating illegal mining (galamsey) during a meeting with representatives from major media houses on Monday, March 24, 2025. The engagement aimed to demystify the complexities of galamsey and rally media support […]
Ending open defecation: Rural Ghana takes bold steps for clean communities
By Jones Anlimah Several communities across Ghana are making remarkable progress in sanitation, thanks to interventions by key stakeholders including Plan International Ghana. Under its Integrated Package for Sustainable Development (I-PADEV) Project, a total of 16 participatory communities have been declared Open defecation free (ODF). This achievement aligns with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal […]
White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with journalist in group chat
Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S. attacked Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, the White House said on Monday, following a first-hand account by The Atlantic. Democratic lawmakers swiftly blasted the misstep, saying it was a breach of U.S. national security and a violation […]
IFC to inject US$450m to boost Ghana’s private sector, create jobs
The International Finance Corporation (IMF) says it will invest US$450 million in Ghana’s private sector this year to boost productivity and create jobs. Mr Kyle Kelhofer, the Senior Manager for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, IFC, and World Bank Group, said such support to businesses was part of efforts to reduce poverty and improve development […]
