News
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei Assumes Defence Portfolio, Thanks Mahama for Confidence
Newly reassigned Minister for Defence, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the confidence reposed in him as he begins a new chapter of public service.
Mr Adjei, who previously served as Minister for ...
Politics
Mahama Nominates Zanetor Rawlings, Mahama Ayariga as Ministers, Reassigns Two Others
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two Members of Parliament for ministerial positions and reassigned two serving ministers to new portfolios in a ministerial reshuffle aimed at strengthening his administration.
The nominations, made in a...
Business
IMF approves final review of Ghana’s US$3bn bailout programme
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the final review of Ghana’s US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, marking the successful completion of the country’s three-year economic recovery programme.
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Technology
Expand Visa Pay to Additional Issuers across Africa: Accelerating digital payment access
Banks, mobile money operators and fintechs are expanding access to e-commerce, remittances and digital disbursements through mobile-first virtual card experiences.
• Through an SDK, issuers embed Visa Pay capabilities into their existing mobi...
Education
Old Achimotan Association 2002 Secures Key Government Support for Landmark Educational Infrastructure Project
The Old Achimotan Association (OAA) 2002 Year Group has secured key government backing for its Girls’ House Legacy Project and is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education, as Patron of the initiative.
This...
Crime
Police arrest nine over Fiapre robbery, murder
The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested nine suspects in connection with a robbery and two deaths at Fiapre-Zongo, a suburb of the Sunyani Municipality in the Bono Region.
The suspects were arrested following an attack on a mobile money vendor at Fiapre on Tuesday, Augus...
Health
Sports
Tampico to Headline Accra Inter-City Marathon
The Accra Inter-City Marathon will make its highly anticipated return on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with a major new milestone as Tampico becomes the official headline sponsor.
The event will also be celebrated as "Tampico Day," an annual celebra...
World
Bitget Reports 18x Growth in rToken Trading Activity as Tokenized Markets Mature in July
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its July 2026 Transparency Report, highlighting growing adoption of tokenized financial markets as users increasingly incorporated tokenized equities into bro...
Entertainment
Nollywood Mourns Actress Tope Osoba, Dies at 40
The Nigerian film industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of Yoruba Nollywood actress and film producer, Temitope “Tope” Osoba, at the age of 40.
Her death comes barely a year after she made an emotional return to acting follow...
Tourism
Oxford No. 1 Hotel says it remains under management despite receivership reports
The management of Oxford No. 1 Hotel has dismissed reports that the facility has been taken over by a court-appointed receiver, insisting that the hotel remains under the possession and control of Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited (KRP1 Ltd)....
Lifestyle
Jorge M. Pérez Collection Explores African Diaspora in ‘Améfrica’ at Spain’s CAAC
The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC) in Seville presents Améfrica: Diasporic Connections in the Jorge M. Pérez Collection (Améfrica), an exhibition curated by Brazilian curator and scholar Helio Menezes and drawn from the holding...
Article
Security Concerns in Ghana Football: A Growing Crisis Demanding Urgent Action
Football in Ghana has long been a unifying force—bringing together communities, nurturing talent, and serving as a source of national pride. However, recent incidents surrounding the Ghana Premier League have cast a dark shadow over the game, raising...
