Upcoming utility tariff reduction to ease costs for producers – Prince Ntiamoah Boampong
By: Sarah Baafi The planned reduction in utility tariffs, with electricity set to decrease by 4.81% and water by 3.06% starting April 1, is expected to provide significant relief for businesses and producers across Ghana. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Prince Ntiamoah Boampong explained that even modest reductions in utility costs can have a […]
Utility tariff reduction to ease economic pressure on businesses and consumers – Zakaria Tanko Musah
By: Sarah Baafi Legal practitioner and communication analyst Zakaria Tanko Musah has described the upcoming reduction in utility tariffs as a positive step that could provide financial relief to businesses and households while boosting economic activity. Speaking during a panel discussion on the GTV Breakfast Show, Musah Tanko said the decision to reduce electricity tariffs […]
Cedi trades at 10.86 to the dollar, per BoG rate as of Monday, March 16
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghanaian Cedi was valued at 10.86 to 1 United States Dollar as of Monday, March 16, 2026, according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). BoG data showed that the Cedi was buying at 10.8671 to the dollar and selling at 10.8779. The British pound sterling was buying at 14.3804 and selling […]
Chelsea fined over £47m worth of secret payments
Chelsea have been fined £10m and handed a suspended transfer ban after admitting making £47m in secret payments to unregistered agents and third-parties over transfers between 2011 and 2018. The £10m fine is the largest ever imposed by the Premier League, topping the £5.5m fine given to West Ham United in 2007 over the signings of Javier Mascherano […]
Jomoro Municipal wins 2026 Indep. Day Inter-District JHS Quiz Competition
The President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, HRM Nana Kobina Nketia V, has admonished students in the region to eschew all forms of negative acts that would jeopardise their future aspirations. According to him, students must focus on their education and refrain from indulging in nefarious acts to enable them to become useful […]
Ghana needs job creators, not just job seekers, government sector is choked – Afenyo-Markin
By Rachel QuarteyMinority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on Ghanaian graduates to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation rather than relying solely on white-collar employment.Addressing students at the “Beyond the Degree Conference 2026” at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Mr. Afenyo-Markin highlighted the limitations of public sector jobs and the need for young […]
28 foreigners, landlord arrested in Amansie West security raid
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh A joint operation by the Immigration Service and the Ghana Police Service in the Amansie West District has resulted in the arrest of 28 foreigners and a landlord for breaching Ghana’s immigration laws. The suspects were apprehended during raids on their hideouts at Pakyi No. 1 and No. 2 in the district. […]
Three arrested over murder and assault in Gbiniyiri
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Ghana Police Service in the Savannah Region has arrested three suspects in connection with a murder and assault incident that occurred at Gbiniyiri. According to the police, the suspects; Yaw Bamuah, Yaa Bokaa and Kuma Simpor, were arrested on March 14, 2026, by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Intelligence Team in […]
Not all bumps on the back of the head are keloids – Dr Brifo
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Keloid formation is a common skin condition in which a raised, itchy and sometimes painful bump appears on the skin, often after an injury or surgery. The founder of Skin Foundation Africa, Kofi Ansah Brifo, explained on the GTV Breakfast Show on March 16, 2026, that not every bump on the […]
CHRAJ ‘sleeping on the job’ over asset declarations – Seth Bokpe
By Amoako Kwame Investigative journalist Seth Bokpe has criticised the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) for failing to effectively enforce laws requiring public office holders to declare their assets. His comments follow an investigation by The Fourth Estate, which revealed widespread non-compliance with the constitutional requirement among high-ranking public officials, including ministers, […]
IES urges Gov’t to suspend Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on fuel amid rising global oil prices
By Dominic Hlordzi The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has suggested to Government to consider suspending the collection of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy (PSRL) on diesel. In a statement the IES said the proposal when implement will provide modest but timely relief to consumers currently battling a surge in fuel costs. The push […]
Michael B. Jordan wins first Oscar for Best Actor for ‘Sinners’
Michael B. Jordan has won the Best Actor award at the 98th Academy Awards for his performance in the film Sinners, marking the first Oscar win of his career. Jordan earned the honour for portraying identical twin brothers Elijah “Smoke” and Elias “Stack” Moore in the supernatural horror film set in 1930s Mississippi. The role […]
MML’s MoMo float rise to GH¢38.4bn as digital payments grow
By Ashiadey Dotse MobileMoney Limited (MML), the fintech subsidiary of Scancom PLC, has recorded significant growth in its mobile money business, with the value of funds held in customer wallets rising sharply to GH¢38.4 billion in 2025. The figure represents a 60.9% increase from GH¢23.9 billion recorded in 2024, highlighting growing trust among customers in […]
Ghana announces emergency evacuation for citizens in Qatar
By Hannah Dadzie The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Qatar has announced plans to undertake an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaian nationals living in Qatar following heightened security concerns in the region. In a statement issued on March 15, 2026, the embassy said the decision was taken by the Government of Ghana after […]
