Ghana’s non-traditional exports surge to $5 billion amid diversification push
By Sarah Baafi Ghana’s non-traditional export sector has recorded a significant boost, with earnings rising to $5.006 billion in 2025 from $3.08 billion in 2024, an increase of more than 30 per cent. The figures were revealed at the official launch of the 2025 Non-Traditional Exports Statistics Report by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) […]
High Court ruling on OSP: Special Prosecutor ‘failed to convince judge’ – Brako-Powers
By Ashiadey Dotse Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has said the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) failed to sufficiently convince the judge of its authority to prosecute, following a recent High Court ruling. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s Current Agenda on Saturday, April 18, 2026, Mr Brako-Powers explained that, according to the […]
Jens Petter Hauge opens up to GBC Ghana
By Zach Lowy It has been a phenomenal season for Jens Petter Hauge. After steering Bodø/Glimt to an improbable run to the UEFA Europa League semifinals, Hauge led his boyhood club to their maiden Champions League qualification after bagging four assists in two qualifiers vs. Sturm Graz. He’s taken things up a notch by scoring […]
AMA jails repeat offender to 6 months for illegal waste dumping in Accra
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court has sentenced a repeat sanitation offender, Michael Osei, to six months’ imprisonment after he failed to pay a GH¢1,200 fine for illegal waste dumping at the Accra Post Office. The conviction follows a special early morning sanitation enforcement exercise conducted by the Assembly between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 […]
Government targets 80% healthcare delivery by 2030
Ghana is making efforts to achieve the internationally accepted target of at least 80% healthcare delivery by 2030. The rationale behind the launch of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme is to help achieve that target by ensuring that Universal Health Coverage reaches all Ghanaians, no matter where they reside, by making access free, especially at […]
Frustrating blow – Antoine Semenyo reacts to Mohammed Kudus injury relapse
By Kwame Bediako Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has described teammate Mohammed Kudus’ latest injury setback as “frustrating,” underlining the importance of the Spurs midfielder to Ghana’s 2026 World Cup hopes. Speaking on the AllOutFootball Podcast, Semenyo said Kudus’ relapse in his recovery from a quad injury is a major blow for the Black Stars, especially […]
Gunmen kidnap students heading to entrance exams in Nigeria’s Benue state
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Gunmen in central Nigeria’s Benue state intercepted a passenger vehicle on the Makurdi–Otukpo road to carry out a mass abduction of students. The assault occurred on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026 (approximately 17:00 GMT). The victims were traveling to participate in university entrance examinations when the ambush took […]
Free Primary Healthcare Policy not parallel structure — Health Minister
By Rachel Kakraba Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has clarified that the recently launched free primary healthcare initiative is not intended to operate as a separate system, but rather as part of the existing healthcare framework. This he said is to strengthen and expand services within the current health system, debunking suggestions that the policy […]
In Ghana the expectation is, every ball I touch has to be in the back of the net – Semenyo
By Kwame Bediako Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has opened up about the intense pressure that comes with representing the Black Stars, describing the expectations in Ghana as almost unrelenting. The 26‑year‑old striker, who has grown into a key figure since his debut in 2022, said Ghanaian fans demand instant impact every time he touches the […]
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former leader Robert Mugabe has pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm and illegally being in South Africa. Bellarmine Mugabe entered guilty pleas to the two charges after he was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg. The 28-year-old has been held […]
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ during ceasefire
Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire. The cost of a barrel of Brent crude fell to $88 dollars a barrel, having been above $98 earlier on Friday. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow strip of water […]
Elroya Luxury Brand opens, highlights entrepreneurship and support for needy
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Entrepreneurship continues to be recognized as a key driver of economic growth and social development in Ghana, with small businesses playing a major role in job creation and community support. Experts note that SMEs form the backbone of many local economies, while also contributing significantly to efforts aimed at reducing […]
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to all ships amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Iran officially reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping on Friday, a move intended to de-escalate global energy markets during a concurrent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. While the announcement provided immediate relief to volatile oil prices, President Donald Trump maintained that a separate U.S. naval blockade […]
Residents of Kulaw and Mataheko praise MP Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah for support to schools
Residents of Kulaw and Mataheko in the Kafaba Ward have expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the Member of Parliament for Salaga South Constituency, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, for her generous support towards improving education in their communities. Speaking to Bryt TV correspondent, Emmanuel Anyigba, a resident, Mr. Noah Acheampong, commended the MP for providing roofing […]
