GH¢2bn arrears hindering GWL’s operations – MD
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Managing Director (MD) of Ghana’s urban water distribution company, Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr. Adam Mutawakilu, has hinted that his outfit’s inability to expand services and upgrade infrastructure is due to some GH¢2 billion in customer arrears. According to him, the huge arrears are hampering GWL’s cash flow, limiting the company’s […]
Ghana to establish first fire assay Lab in by the end of 2026
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The government of Ghana, through the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced plans to establish Ghana’s first-ever fire assay laboratory by the end of 2026. According to Dr. Forson, the establishment of the fire assay laboratory forms part of the government’s effort to strengthen accountability in the mining […]
Ghana to end raw gold exports as Gold Coast Refinery expands – Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has described the Gold Coast Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and broader economic transformation agenda, following an inspection tour of the facility. The Minister undertook the visit together with the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, and the Deputy Chief Executive […]
Easing cross-border payment: BoG finalising agreements with Rwanda on fintech passports – 2nd Deputy Governor
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has revealed that the central bank is finalising agreements with the Bank of Rwanda in an effort to ease cross-border payments. According to her, the coming into being of the BoG-BoR fintech passports will enable cross-border licensing and strengthen trade […]
Christian Honours launched to celebrate long-serving faith leaders and institutions
By: Jacob Aggrey MF Production has officially launched Christian Honours, a faith-based platform created to recognise Christian men and women, institutions and organisations whose work has positively shaped Ghana over the past 35 to 40 years. At the launch, the Executive Director of Christian Honours, Kofi Kpodo, said the initiative was born out of a […]
Catholic Church honours speaker Bagbin for lifelong service and leadership
BY VALENTIA TETTEH Over the years, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has built a reputation anchored in public service, advocacy for the vulnerable, and a leadership style shaped by humility and consensus-building qualities that have earned him recognition from diverse sectors of society. The latest of such honours came from the Catholic […]
Ghana CPI Climbs to 262.3 in Jan 2026, Inflation Dips 3.8 Points to 19.7% – GSS
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu says Ghana’s sustained decline in inflation reflects improving macroeconomic stability and could ease cost pressures for households and businesses in the coming months. According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 262.3 in January 2026, up from 252.6 in […]
Ninth Parliament: Some key highlights from the Third Meeting of the First Session
From the approval of a new Chief Justice and the passage of major economic bills to intense debates and over 120 parliamentary questions, Ghana’s Parliament wrapped up a highly active legislative period in December 2025, closing the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament after 35 sittings spread over two months. The […]
Second UG Corporate League officially launched
By Kwame Bediako The second edition of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League (UGCFL) was officially unveiled on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium VIP Lounge. The press launch drew participating corporate institutions, invited guests, and media representatives to reveal plans for the 2026 season, running from February to June. […]
Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone
Wild fluctuations in the price of gold continued on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions reignited after the US downed an Iranian drone. The precious metal, which is seen as a so-called “safe haven” for investors in times of uncertainty, shot back above $5,000 (£3,650) an ounce following days of sharp falls. Gold prices had been propelled to record […]
Ghana’s Sports Minister to headline AIPS Africa Congress on government role in sports
By Kwame Bediako Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, will serve as a keynote speaker at the 8th Association of International Sports Press (AIPS) Africa Congress in Banjul, The Gambia. Scheduled for February 6-9, 2026, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, the event carries the theme “Digital Media, […]
Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi’s son
Libyan prosecutors say they are investigating the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the country’s long-time leader Col Muammar Gaddafi. The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father’s heir apparent, was killed during a “direct confrontation” with four unknown gunmen who broke into his home in the city of Zintan, his office […]
Sports Minister vows full transparency on Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup budget
By Kwame Bediako Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has pledged to publicly disclose the entire budget for the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing the government’s commitment to transparency amid past criticisms. Ghana is gearing up for its fifth appearance at the global showpiece, co-hosted by the United States, […]
NPP left Buffer Stock with over GH¢40m debt- CEO of Buffer Stock
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), George Abradu-Otoo, has said the Akufo-Addo–Bawumia-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government left the company with debts exceeding GH¢40 million. According to him, management is working around the clock to clear outstanding payments owed to suppliers, which he inherited upon assuming […]
