NEWS

Open Letter: Proposal of innovative funding model to boost Ghana’s schools

A Ghanaian research institute proposes an innovative partnership with the Education Ministry, pledging sustainable funding to improve school infrastructure nationwide

DACF: Nearly GH¢8bn worth of projects unfinished across Ghana

DACF allocates 20% of funds to complete legacy projects as Ghana faces nearly GH¢8 billion in unfinished developments, with new plans to boost infrastructure nationwide

Govt blames corruption, contractor dispute for idle Weija Children’s Hospital

Ghana’s Health Ministry blames procurement breaches, World Bank funding issues, and contractor disputes for delays in opening the completed Weija Children’s Hospital

Greater Accra Minister apologises after offensive remark on Northern Ghana

Greater Accra Minister Linda Ocloo apologises after backlash over comments suggesting northern postings are punitive, calling it a slip and reaffirming fairness in public service

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

BoG requires bailout to carry out duties and operations – Minority

Ghana’s Minority Caucus calls for an urgent bailout of the Bank of Ghana, citing policy insolvency, rising losses, and mounting operational costs in the 2025 audited financial statements

NDC opens nominations for branch elections starting May 2

The National Democratic Congress opens nominations for nationwide branch elections from May 2 to May 16, 2026. Read the full guidelines and deadlines here

Any NDC flagbearer can defeat Bawumia in 2028 – Edudzi Tameklo

NPA CEO Godwin Edudzi Tameklo says that any NDC flagbearer is capable of defeating Mahamudu Bawumia, highlighting the party’s leadership depth ahead of future elections

Tampuli: Don’t delay – Pass anti-LGBTQ Bill in current form

Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli urges Parliament to pass the Anti-LGBTQ Bill in its current form, warning against delays and further amendments

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

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

Disinflation run pauses as inflation edges up to 3.4% in April

Ghana’s inflation rises to 3.4% in April 2026, ending a 15-month disinflation and raising concerns about price pressures and the timing of monetary policy easing

Gold purchase programme stabilised economy but needs reform – Ebo Turkson

Economist Ebo Turkson says Ghana’s gold purchase programme stabilised the economy but needs reforms to reduce costs and improve efficiency

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO

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Harry Potter has officially been renewed for a second season by HBO Max , with filming expected to begin later this year as the fantasy series prepares to adapt Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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Callistus Mahama warns: 2028 ambitions threaten ‘Reset Agenda’

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Dr. Callistus Mahama cautions against premature 2028 political ambitions, warning they could derail President John Dramani Mahama’s reset agenda and distract from governance priorities

LIFESTYLE

The world’s likely oldest dog finds new home after outliving owner

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A 31-year-old continental toy spaniel named Lazare, believed to be the world’s oldest dog, has found a new home in France after outliving his owner, potentially surpassing historic records

INTERNATIONAL

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

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

US warns shipping firms over Iran toll payments in Strait of Hormuz, raising sanctions risk as tensions disrupt global shipping, oil trade and humanitarian aid routes

Germany says US troop withdrawal ‘foreseeable’ as Nato seeks clarification

US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany spark NATO concerns, as Pistorius calls move foreseeable and urges stronger European defence cooperation