Seth Terkper details growing influence of Kwahu Business Forum on Ghana’s economy
Barely three years after its establishment, the Kwahu Business Forum is already making a significant impact on Ghana’s resurgent economy. Delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum at Mpraeso Hills, Terkper highlighted the remarkable progress the forum has achieved since it was birthed by President John Dramani Mahama and […]
8 Killed, 27 critically injured in horrific crash on Kintampo-Tamale highway
A devastating accident on the Kintampo-Tamale highway has claimed the lives of at least 8 people, with 27 others fighting for their lives in critical condition. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of today, at 3am, involving a bus (GS-2564-20) carrying passengers to Widaana in the Pusiga District of the Upper East Region, […]
What recent trends say about insurance in Ghana: Insights from Activa International Insurance Ghana
Ghana’s insurance industry is evolving steadily, driven by digital innovation, shifting customer expectations, and a renewed focus on trust and accessibility. Recent developments across the sector point to a transformation from traditional insurance models to more inclusive, technology-driven solutions. At the centre of this shift is Activa International Insurance Ghana, a non-life insurance provider established […]
Accra Street Journal boosts startups and SMEs with digital coverage
Accra’s growing digital media ecosystem is witnessing a gradual shift toward business-focused storytelling, with emerging platforms increasingly positioning themselves as visibility engines for small businesses and startups. One such platform making early impact is Accra Street Journal, a digital publication launched in February 2025. Published under SamBoad Publishing, the platform operates within the wider structure […]
President Mahama’s ‘Accra Reset’ unveils high-level panel to reform global health governance
The Chancery of the Accra Reset, an African health and economic sovereignty initiative championed by President John Dramani Mahama, has announced the establishment of a high-level panel to drive reforms in global health architecture and governance. The Chancery of the Accra Reset has inaugurated an 18-member High-Level Panel tasked with developing concrete and actionable proposals […]
Kwahu Easter paragliding festival opens at Odweanoma
The 2026 Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival has officially opened at Odweanoma Mountain in the Kwahu area of the Eastern Region, with both local and international participants taking to the skies as activities commenced on April 3, 2026. The Kwahu South Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Effah Osei Bonsu, welcomed participants during the opening ceremony, describing the […]
Kwahu Business Forum 2026 focuses on manufacturing and job creation
Ghana has taken a step towards industrial transformation as the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum opened in Mpraeso, with a focus on manufacturing, enterprise growth and job creation. Delivering the convener’s address, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, said the forum is evolving beyond dialogue into a platform for economic action. “This forum is not about […]
Iran shoots down US fighter jet, one crew member rescued
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A United States F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over southwestern Iran on Friday, marking the first American combat aircraft loss within Iranian territory since the conflict began nearly five weeks ago. Three U.S. sources confirmed the incident following reports from Iranian state media. The loss […]
Mahama to launch Free Primary Healthcare Programme
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama is set to launch the Free Primary Health Care Programme on April 15, a major policy initiative aimed at expanding access to healthcare across Ghana. The programme, a key campaign promise, seeks to deliver universal primary healthcare services, particularly targeting the estimated 35 percent of Ghanaians who are […]
Hervé Renard commits future to Saudi Arabia amid Black Stars links
By Kwame Bediako Hervé Renard has committed to continuing as head coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team, quashing weeks of feverish talk about a switch to Ghana’s Black Stars bench. The 55-year-old Frenchman, despite Saudi media storms after a 2-1 friendly loss to Serbia, sealed a new deal with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) […]
It’s all just noise – Joachim Löw dismisses Black Stars links
By Kwame Bediako Former Germany coach, Joachim Löw has poured cold water on mounting rumors tying him to Ghana’s vacant national team position. The 66-year-old, fresh off leading Die Mannschaft to World Cup glory in 2014, emphasized that no formal contact has come from the West African nation despite fervent speculation. Whispers in football circles […]
Ghana’s youth don’t need inspiration rhetoric, they need jobs – Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has underscored the urgent imperative for Ghana to fundamentally transform and diversify its economy, averring that the rising tide of youth unemployment and other structural challenges make a compelling case for the country to fast-track its economic transformation. Speaking at the ongoing Kwahu Business Forum in the Eastern Region […]
The time has come for Ghana to position itself as the manufacturing hub of West Africa – Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has affirmed that President John Dramani Mahama’s government is firmly on track to transform Ghana’s economy and establish the country as the premier manufacturing hub of the West African sub-region. Delivering a keynote address at the opening of the third edition of the Kwahu Business Forum on Friday, April […]
President Mnangagwa tours ACARP as Ghana, Zimbabwe deepen waste management ties
The President of Zimbabwe, H. E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, has toured the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP) in Accra as part of his State visit to Ghana, describing the facility as a strong example of how technology and local expertise can transform sanitation into opportunity. In his remarks, President Mnangagwa […]
