NEWS

Govt’s quick action prevented more pressure on BoG when NDC took over – Terkper

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper says the current administration inherited a distressed economy marked by suspended debt payments, high inflation, junk-rated bonds and severe fiscal challenges

No school should charge fees – GES declares

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has denied authorising schools to charge feeding fees or any other unauthorised levies, reaffirming government’s commitment to the Free SHS policy and warning against misinformation.

Avoidable death: Committee blames emergency care delays for Charles Amissah’s passing

Probe into Charles Amissah’s death reveals failures in emergency care and preventable medical neglect, prompting reforms and sanctions

Gov’t shifting focus from stabilisation to growth – Adongo

Isaac Adongo says government’s 2025 priority was stabilising Ghana’s economy and tackling inflation, adding that focus can now shift toward supporting businesses, production and economic growth

EDITORIALS

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When ‘protocol’ recruitment system hits a digital wall

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Editorial: The controversy over Ghana’s security agency recruitment exposes the entrenched culture of political “protocol” and why merit-based recruitment is long overdue
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

Rally behind Bawumia for victory 2028 …Boakye Agyarko urges

Boakye Agyarko has urged NPP members to unite behind Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 elections, stressing party unity and grassroots welfare.

Chairman Wontumi opens defence: Calls Mireku Duker as key witness in illegal mining trial

Chairman Wontumi has filed witness statements and is set to call former Deputy Minister George Mireku Duker in his illegal mining trial

NDC accuses NPP of spreading falsehoods to tarnish GoldBod operations

NDC has accused the NPP of spreading falsehoods about GoldBod procurement processes to undermine public trust and discredit Sammy Gyamfi

Afoko engages Bawumia, Ken Agyapong, others in rebuilding push

Paul Afoko has intensified talks with top NPP figures to unite, rebuild and reposition the party for a strong comeback in the 2028 elections

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

Ghana becomes Africa’s 8th largest economy as GDP hits $118bn

Ghana has become Africa’s eighth-largest economy in 2026 after GDP rose to $118.29 billion, driven by mining, ICT and financial services growth

Chinese mining giant Huayou moves to acquire Atlantic Lithium in $210m deal

Huayou Cobalt plans a $210m takeover of Atlantic Lithium, a move expected to boost Ghana’s Ewoyaa project and China’s lithium footprint

Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia and others to pilot continental Momo interoperability initiative

Ghana partners Rwanda and Zambia to pilot a digital trade corridor, enabling cross-border payments, mobile money interoperability, and seamless invoicing across Africa

BoG Governor warns Africa’s digital finance risks stagnation beyond payments

BoG Governor Johnson Asiama urges Africa to move beyond payments into advanced digital finance, warning of fragmentation, high costs, and regulatory gaps

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

US rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Florida

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US rapper Kodak Black, born Bill Kapri, has been arrested in Florida on a felony MDMA trafficking charge. The 28-year-old pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial in his latest legal battle

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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Parentage, not paternity: Why Ghana must tread carefully on compulsory DNA...

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A proposal to make paternity testing compulsory for all babies born in Ghanaian healthcare facilities is raising legal, ethical and human rights concerns over privacy, family stability, child welfare and the potential criminalisation of mothers

LIFESTYLE

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The promising link between green tea and Alzheimer’s disease explained

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Green Tea may help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia by reducing harmful tau protein tangles and protecting brain health, according to recent scientific studies

INTERNATIONAL

Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be ‘over quickly’

Donald Trump says the war with Iran could end quickly as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme continue amid rising tensions involving Israel, the Strait of Hormuz and regional security.

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Former OpenAI board member Shivon Zilis testified in court about her relationship with Elon Musk, revealing how the Tesla CEO offered to donate sperm, leading to the birth of their four children amid ongoing OpenAI legal disputes

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

CNN founder Ted Turner, who pioneered 24-hour news and reshaped global media, has died at 87, with tributes highlighting his revolutionary impact on broadcasting and philanthropy

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war

Oil prices fall and global stocks rally as reports suggest the US and Iran are nearing a deal to end the conflict, easing fears over energy supply disruptions