Gov’t considers performance-linked pay for state-owned enterprises – Veep
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has said the government is considering a performance-linked remuneration framework for specified state-owned enterprises, to be implemented by the Ministry of Finance. She said the proposed measures are aimed at raising standards across the public sector. “We must reach a point where public ownership reflects […]
Ghana faces tomato shortage and price surge as Burkina Faso halts exports
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The military-led government of Burkina Faso has enacted an immediate suspension of all fresh tomato exports across its territory. This strategic move aims to shield domestic processing units from supply shortages and bolster the nation’s burgeoning agro-processing sector. The directive signals a significant shift in regional trade dynamics […]
Enjoy it while it lasts – Neymar hints at retirement
By Kwame Bediako Neymar Jr has dropped a bombshell about his future, suggesting the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be his last dance with the Seleção. The 34-year-old, sidelined from Brazil’s March 2026 friendlies against France and Croatia due to persistent fitness issues, openly admitted he’s nearing the twilight of his career. “This is my […]
‘One of a kind’ Messi hits 900 career goals – numbers behind milestone
Lionel Messi became only the second player in history to reach 900 top-level career goals when he scored in Inter Miami’s match against Nashville SC on Wednesday. The Argentina international scored the landmark goal after just seven minutes at Geodis Park in Tennessee in the Concacaf Champions Cup last-16 second leg tie. The 38-year-old forward […]
Middle East war enters dangerous new phase as US warns of strikes on Iranian gas
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: The Middle East war entered its 20th day with a dramatic shift toward economic warfare, as Iran launched coordinated strikes against critical energy infrastructure across the Arab Gulf. As these retaliatory actions target the world’s most vital liquefied natural gas (LNG) hubs, United States President Donald […]
King Promise and Mr Eazi release ‘Mariana’ ahead of joint album
By Seli Baisie Afropop star King Promise has teamed up with Banku music pioneer Mr Eazi to released a new single titled Mariana, offering fans another preview of their forthcoming joint album, See What We’ve Done. The track, now available on major streaming platforms, blends melodic Afropop elements with laid-back rhythms, reflecting the duo’s signature […]
Ghana’s Trade Minister calls for bold continental action at African Trade Conference 2026
By Dorothy Agyemang Ghana’s Minister of Trade, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called for pragmatic, country-led solutions to boost Africa’s trade integration. Speaking at the African Trade Conference 2026 in Cape Town, she advocated for a flexible approach to policy harmonization. “Progress does not require all 54 countries to move at once. A few can take the […]
Sony removes 135,000 ‘deepfakes’ of its artists’ music
Music giant Sony Music says it has requested the removal of more than 135,000 songs by fraudsters impersonating its artists on streaming services. The so-called deepfakes were created using generative AI, and targeted some of the company’s biggest acts, who include Beyoncé, Queen and Harry Styles The proliferation of such counterfeits causes “direct commercial harm […]
Deputy Health Minister engages students at Goaso Nursing Training College
By Diana Adjei The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has engaged students of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College at Goaso in the Ahafo Region, as part of her working visit to the area. The visit was to enable the Deputy Minister to interact with students and assess their welfare and training […]
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions amid a stalled peace process, after talks hosted by the US in Washington. Conflict in eastern DR Congo has continued despite the two countries signing a peace deal with US President Donald Trump last year. The pledge to ease […]
Ghana to introduce UN resolution on slave trade as gravest crime against humanity
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent President John Mahama is set to introduce a landmark United Nations resolution on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. This historic move seeks to formally declare the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime against humanity. Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the initiative as a defining moment in the […]
DACF allocation exposes structural inequality among districts
By Sarah Baafi A fresh wave of debate has emerged over Ghana’s decentralisation agenda, following Parliament’s approval of GH₵8.77 billion for the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). Concerns have being mounting over deepening inequality in the distribution of local governance resources. A member of the National Communication Team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest […]
Ghana overhauls intelligence structure and restores BNI name
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The passage of the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, marks a definitive pivot in how Ghana manages its domestic and external intelligence operations. Parliament approved the legislation after a third reading, signaling a formal transition in the nation’s bureaucratic structure. This bill fundamentally alters the hierarchy of […]
Galamsey is Ghana’s biggest security threat- KAIPTC
By Amoako Kwame Participants at a Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)workshop have labeled illegal mining (galamsey) as the top emerging threat to both human safety and Ghana’s national security. At a dialogue backed by the Embassy of Spain, stakeholders from across Ghana’s institutions identified illegal mining as a multifaceted crisis linked to organized […]
