TOR boosts operational efficiency with commissioning of new fleet of vehicles
Management of Tema Oil Refinery has officially procured and handed over a fleet of vehicles to significantly enhance and strengthen the operational efficiency of the refinery. The fleet comprises eight (8) brand new Mitsubishi vehicles, three (3) Toyota Coaster buses, two (2) industrial forklifts, as well as other essential operational vehicles to support day-to-day activities […]
24 hour economy to swing into full gear this year with a budget allocation of GHS110m – Felix Ofosu Kwakye
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has stated that, the much anticipated 24 hour economy initiative launched by President Mahama several months ago will swing into full gear and be operationalized this year. According to him, substantial work has already been done. The […]
MTN slashes tariffs, passes VAT reform savings to consumers
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has announced a comprehensive reduction in tariffs across all its products and services, effective January 2, 2026, making it one of the first major telecom operators to pass on savings from recent Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms directly to consumers. The tariff reductions were communicated to […]
Friday, January 9 declared Public Holiday to mark Constitution Day
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Government of Ghana has officially declared Friday, January 9, 2026, as a statutory public holiday to be observed nationwide in commemoration of Constitution Day. Constitution Day is traditionally marked on January 7, which commemorates the coming into force of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and the birth of the Fourth Republic. […]
SEC and Bank of Ghana begin joint oversight of digital markets following historic signing of VASP Law
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent This piece dives into the “sovereign reset” of Ghana’s digital economy, which has now officially scaled to a $10 billion (113 billion GHS) market. The analysis covers: The recent enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, signed by President John Dramani Mahama on December 29, 2025, represents […]
“Third-Term Calls Are Sycophancy, Not NDC Values” — Fifi Kwetey
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has strongly criticised party members calling on President John Dramani Mahama to seek a third term in office, describing the move as self-serving, bootlicking and contrary to the party’s founding principles.Mr. Kwetey stressed that the NDC […]
Ghana’s icons who left us in 2025
By Sarah Baafi 2025 has been a year of profound loss for Ghana, claiming the lives of distinguished politicians, musicians, traditional leaders, and military heroes most tragically marked by the tragic August 6 helicopter crash that took eight lives en route to Obuasi. From highlife legends like Daddy Lumba to political pioneers like Akua Donkor […]
ECG not for sale; PSP plan is not sell-off– Energy Ministry assures PUWU
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has assured workers that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is not for sale, despite plans to involve the private sector in some of the company’s operations. The assurance follows concerns raised by the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU) over the selection of a transaction […]
In Pictures: The Showdown, A night that redefined Ghanaian boxing
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra was transformed into the epicenter of Ghanaian boxing as The Showdown, also known as the Legacy Rise Boxing Showdown, delivered a historic night of sporting excellence, prestige and national pride. Images by Rita Naa Ayeley Armah Organized by Sharaf Mahama, CEO of […]
Taste The Culture: Davido’s surprise appearance steals the show
By Seli Baisie Music lovers were treated to an unforgettable night as ‘Taste The Culture’ took centre stage at the Black Star Square in Accra, on December 26, 2025. “Taste the Culture: A Black Star Experience” is a unified tourism initiative centered on Ghana’s lively music, culinary traditions, and vibrant fashion scene. The event drew […]
Cedi ends 2025 at lowest rate to the dollar in 3 years
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Per the Bank of Ghana (BoG) rate, the exchange rate in Ghana as of December 29, 2025, ended at 11.0945 (buying) and 11.1056 (selling) to a dollar. Comparing the current year BoG rate to that of 2024, which ended at GHS 14.70 per USD, and to the GHS 11.91 year-end value in […]
56% of Ghanaians say living standards have improved – Global InfoAnalytics Poll
By Ashiadey Dotse A survey by Global InfoAnalytics suggests that a majority of Ghanaians believe their standard of living has improved compared with last year, according to its latest national tracking poll. The survey indicates that 56% of respondents said their living conditions are better than they were a year ago. About 27% said their […]
TOR resumes crude refining after years-long shutdown
Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Ltd. has successfully restarted crude oil refining operations after several years of inactivity, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. The restart brings much-needed optimism to the energy industry, as refined products are now flowing to storage for the first time in many years, signalling TOR’s return as a […]
Proposed five-year presidential term could break Ghana’s tradition of eight-year mandates
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The proposal by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) to extend Ghana’s presidential term to five years marks a pivotal shift in the nation’s democratic architecture. Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, the Chairman of the CRC and Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), argues that the […]
