A Chinese-owned factory at Prampram has been destroyed by fire today. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, personnel from the Prampram, Devtraco, Ashaiman and Tema Regional Headquarters fire stations have been deployed to the scene to contain the blaze. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but firefighters are working intensively to bring the situation under…
The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed his intention to stand for re-election for a third full term next year after an attempt to orchestrate a handshake between the Palestinian and Israeli delegates at the governing body rsquo;s congress backfired. Source link
Lawyers for Dr. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple and Sesi-Edem Company Limited have filed a contempt application at the High Court against media personality Abubakar Ahmed, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, over a series of public broadcasts alleged to have scandalised the judiciary and undermined the administration of justice. Source link
At the 2026 May Day celebrations in Koforidua, President John Dramani Mahama announced plans to establish an Independent Emoluments Commission to reform public sector compensation. The move, he explained, is part of a broader reset to ensure fairness, transparency, and equity across the public service. On the surface, this sounds commendable. Ghana’s public sector pay structure has long suffered distortions,…
Speaking at the African Child Online Forum on April 30, he highlighted the growing risks children face in the digital space and stressed the urgent need for clear, enforceable laws to ensure their safety. Source link
Social media is buzzing as a Ghanaian woman has reportedly snatched her daughter’s boyfriend. The matter was discussed on Oyerepa FM on April 29, 2026. According to the report, the woman’s husband, Yaw Charles, said there had been tension in their family home. He said he later rented a separate apartment for his wife, Mercy, to restore peace. He remained…
The Ghana Education Service has completed a nationwide sensitisation and stakeholder engagement campaign to combat examination malpractice ahead of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) scheduled for May 4, 2026. The exercise was conducted across all regions and districts and involved school heads, teachers, students, parents, invigilators, supervisors, community leaders, faith-based organisations, education unions, and security agencies. The engagements focused…
Dorcas Affo-Toffey has led a high-level delegation to China as part of government efforts to modernise Ghana’s public transport system and expand the national fleet with advanced, environmentally friendly vehicles. The Deputy Transport Minister, who also serves as Member of Parliament for Jomoro, visited the industrial city of Shiyan alongside officials from the Ministry of Transport and Metro Mass Transit…
In periods of economic difficulty, the role of a central bank becomes both more visible and more misunderstood. Much of the recent discussion around the Bank of Ghana has focused on the costs associated with its policy actions. Yet this framing risks missing a fundamental point: central banks are not profit-making institutions. Their primary mandate is to ensure price stability,…
Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has offered a measured outlook on the Black Stars chances ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament. Ghana are paired in Group L alongside football powerhouses England, Croatia, and Panama at the biggest soccer mundial. The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23, and…