News
GIPA, GUTA Unveil Joint Roadmap to Protect Ghana’s Retail Sector from Illegal Foreign Participation
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) and the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have agreed on a comprehensive roadmap aimed at strengthening the protection of Ghana’s informal retail sector, which is exclusively reserved for Ghanai...
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 14 Suspects Over Suspected Narcotic Drug Cultivation in Nabdam District
The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested 14 persons for their alleged involvement in the cultivation and distribution of suspected narcotic drugs at Daliga in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region.
The suspects, identified as Alex Nyaaba, Charles Keleg Dombil...
Health
Sports
Hearts of Oak Cleared by FIFA as Registration Ban Is Officially Lifted
Hearts of Oak confirms full settlement with former coach Rene Hiddink, paving the way for unrestricted player registrations.
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has officially announced that FIFA has lifted all registration restrictions imposed on t...
World
Gulf Hotels Group Expands its Management Portfolio in East Africa with Landmark Hospitality Agreement in Kenya
Strategic partnership with Silva Gigiri Ltd to develop mixed-use hotel and branded residences in Nairobi’s premier diplomatic district
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading hospitality company, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understand...
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...
