$17bn Korle Lagoon Smart City project set to create over 100,000 jobs for Ghanaian youth
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Integrated Ga–Gbese Korle Smart City and Beach Development Project, a $17 billion public-private partnership, is expected to generate over 100,000 jobs for Ghanaian youth upon completion, as government moves closer to implementation. The job-creation drive follows a committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 3, aimed at aligning stakeholders on […]
Deputy Minister for Finance leads signing of gold sector anti-money laundering agreement
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has chaired the signing of a landmark inter-agency agreement aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) controls within Ghana’s gold sector. The high-level ceremony, held at the Ministry of Finance, brought together heads of key regulatory, law enforcement, and […]
AMA pulls down shop extension at Tudu, says public walkways are not for sale
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has removed an illegally constructed shop extension at Tudu as the city entered day four of its ongoing decongestion exercise aimed at restoring pedestrian access and enforcing the Assembly’s Red Line directive. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, followed repeated warnings to the shop owner […]
President Mahama hails GoldBod reforms in address to Zambian Parliament
By: Magdalene Andoh President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the transformative role of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in Ghana’s economic reset, citing the institution as a key driver of increased gold exports, foreign exchange inflows and domestic value addition in the mining sector. Speaking at the Parliament of Zambia during an official address, President […]
Police mandates strict uniforms for private security operators
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Police Service has issued a public notice outlining strictly approved uniforms for all private security operators across the country, warning that any unapproved attire resembling state security uniforms is illegal. In a statement dated February 5, 2026, and issued from Police Headquarters in Accra, the Police said the […]
COCOBOD begins paying LBCs to clear cocoa farmers’ arrears
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has begun making payments to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to enable them clear outstanding arrears owed cocoa farmers for beans already delivered. The move follows mounting concerns over prolonged payment delays, which left many farmers unpaid for several months and triggered warnings about the sustainability of the cocoa sector. The […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa defends Fugu as symbol of African identity
By: Sarah Baafi Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has underscored the deep historical and cultural significance of the traditional Ghanaian attire Fugu, describing it as a symbol of African identity, dignity, and cultural renaissance. During the Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue in Lusaka, Ablakwa explained that the wearing of fugu by President John Dramani […]
RISA Project ends in Ghana: Stakeholders chart pathways for post-funding research and innovation
BY: EWURABENA PAHA The five years Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) project has ended in Ghana with a high-level stakeholder dialogue to chart pathways by which the project would continue post funds. RISA, which is a UK‑funded initiative, was envisaged to strengthen research and innovation ecosystems in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, […]
Stonebwoy uses global platform to champion African unity at African Prosperity Dialogue
By; Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Award-winning Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has called for a truly borderless and culturally integrated Africa, using his influence to push the ideals of unity and shared prosperity at the ongoing African Prosperity Dialogue at the Accra International Conference Centre. More than a celebrity appearance, Stonebwoy’s presence at the dialogue underscored the […]
Too many African countries remain trapped in triple dependency- President Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President, John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that African countries must redefine their development trajectory and break free from the shackles of “triple dependency” that undermine their sovereignty. According to him, Africa needs to take its destiny into its own hands, citing dependency on external actors for security, donors for health […]
Black Queens to open WAFCON build-up at Pinks Ladies Cup in UAE
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s Black Queens will begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with participation in the Pinks Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates later this month. The invitational tournament will run from February 28 to March 6 and will feature Ghana, Russia, Hong Kong, and Tanzania. It will give […]
Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital
An unknown number of aid workers are missing after air strikes hit a hospital in South Sudan, near the Ethiopian border, a charity group says. The hospital, run by medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Jonglei state, “was hit in an air strike by the government of South Sudan forces during the night on […]
Remaining worshippers kidnapped in Nigeria church abduction freed
SOURCE: BBC NEWS All the worshippers kidnapped by gunmen from churches in a village in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state have now been released more than a fortnight after their abduction, according to officials. Gunmen raided Kurmin Wali on 18th January as services were going on. Residents told the BBC that 177 people were taken away […]
Tekpetey’s instant impact seals Supercup glory for Ludogorets
BY: AARON NII KWARTE QUARTEY Ghanaian forward, Bernard Tekpetey, delivered a moment of magic to hand Ludogorets Razgrad the Bulgarian Supercup, needing just one minute on the pitch to decide the final. Introduced in the 69th minute in place of Erick Marcus, Tekpetey wasted no time making his presence felt. Barely a minute after coming […]
