Trump renews threats over the Strait of Hormuz as Iran rejects his 48-hour ultimatum
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The conflict in the Middle East has entered a volatile sixth week as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a final warning to Tehran regarding the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. With global energy markets reeling, the President signaled a dramatic escalation in military posture if the […]
President Mahama hails Chief of Staff Julius Debrah as he unveils ambitious plan for Kwahu Business Forum
At the ongoing Kwahu Business Forum in the Eastern Region, President John Dramani Mahama has given special praise to his Chief of Staff, Honourable Julius Debrah, for his visionary role in the formation and success of the forum. President Mahama credited Julius Debrah with conceiving the idea and driving its implementation, noting his deep affection […]
British Marmalade to be re-branded in post-Brexit trade deal
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent As global trade boundaries shift, the standards governing everyday household staples are being rewritten, carrying implications that reach far beyond European kitchen tables. For Ghana—a key trade partner whose bilateral commerce with the UK surged by 11% to £1.5 billion (approximately GH₵ 32.25 billion) in 2025—these changes represent […]
Government cracks down on galamsey levies after exposé, warns assemblies against defiance
By: Sarah Baafi A senior government official has revealed that decisive action has been taken to halt the collection of illegal levies tied to illegal mining (galamsey), following a high-profile media exposé. Speaking on Newsfile, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo-a lawyer and Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority commended Joy FM and Joy News for […]
President Mahama urges businesses to pay their taxes
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaian businesses to demonstrate good corporate citizenship by openly paying their taxes. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum 2026 today, Saturday, April 4, he emphasized the importance of tax compliance, encouraging big businesses to personally present their tax payments to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). […]
24-Hour Economy: Govt offers duty-free imports, fast-track port clearance for multi-shift firms – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that companies operating multiple shifts under the government’s 24-hour economy initiative will enjoy key incentives, including duty-free import of machinery and fast-track port clearance within 24 hours. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum on Saturday, April 4, 2026, he said the policy is aimed at supporting […]
GoldBod funds life-saving surgeries for two children at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
By: Sarah Baafi The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has demonstrated its commitment to healthcare support with a donation of GHS 81,940 to fund critical surgeries for two children at the Department of Surgery of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The funds were allocated to support urgent medical procedures for Judith Wosemeh and Jewel Awadzi. An amount […]
I’ve always been a rebel- Black Sherif
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Multi-talented Ghanaian artist, songwriter and performer, Mohammed Ismail Sherif Black Sherif popularly known as Black Sherif in the industry has revealed he has always been and will continue to be a rebel. “As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been a rebel; I don’t know how to play by […]
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte writes: Understanding SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among specified entities
The purpose of this piece is to demonstrate that SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among certain specified entities is lawful in principle, commercially rational, and fully consistent with its mandate to safeguard and enhance the value of the State’s ownership interests. Among others, the policy derives its legitimacy from Ghana’s State Ownership Policy. Properly understood, […]
Sudan hospital drone strike kills 10, injures 22 during children’s vaccination drive
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a lethal drone operation on Thursday against a medical facility in the south-central White Nile province. The assault targeted Al-Jabalain Hospital and resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals. This incident marks a significant escalation in the use of unmanned […]
There is no imminent fuel shortage – President Mahama assures Ghanaians amid Iran conflict
President John Dramani Mahama has calmed fears of an imminent fuel shortage amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, assuring Ghanaians that the country has sufficient petroleum reserves to last six weeks. Speaking at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum in Mpraeso in the Eastern Region, President Mahama assured citizens that Ghana is in no danger of […]
Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 43 in eastern Congo as security crisis deepens
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group killed at least 43 people in eastern Congo on Wednesday night. The incursion began around 7 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) near the town of Niania. The Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, targeted the village of Bafwakoa in a brutal late-night […]
Senegal halts foreign trips for ministers as global oil prices soar
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Senegalese government has suspended all non-essential foreign travel for ministers and high-ranking officials, warning of “extremely difficult” times ahead. This directive serves as a primary cost-saving measure to protect the national treasury from a widening fiscal deficit. The decision follows a severe spike in global energy prices […]
Sachet Water Price Increase: Why Ghana urgently needs competition law to address price fixing and cartel conduct
By Appiah Kusi Adomako, Esq The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced a significant price hike for sachet water, effective Monday, April 6, 2026. The new structure sets the ex-factory price at GH¢8 per bag (30 sachets of 500ml), ex-truck at GH¢10, and a recommended maximum retail price of GH¢15. […]
