The Government of Ghana, under the auspices of President John Mahama, has announced plans to hold a state funeral for the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Independence Square in Accra. In a statement signed by the Minister for Government Communications and …
Read More »Poor decisions under Akufo-Addo cost Ghana $190m MCC funding – Energy Ministry
The Ministry of Energy has attributed Ghana’s loss of $190 million in Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funding to what it calls poor decisions taken under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during the failed Power Distribution Services (PDS) concession arrangement. The Ministry’s comments follow a ruling by …
Read More »Rice glut deepens as farmers struggle to sell last year’s harvest
Vice Chair of the Competitive Africa Rice Platform, Dr Ama Aning Oppong-Duah, says Ghana’s rice farmers are still battling with unsold stock from last year, while another harvest season has already begun. “We still have unsold rice from last year, and more is coming in,” she said on JoyNews’ PM Express on …
Read More »Ex-National Service boss still in custody over unmet GHS800m bail conditions
The former Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei-Assibey Antwi, remains in custody following his inability to meet the bail terms set by the High Court in Accra. Mr. Osei-Assibey, who has been charged with 14 counts of financial crimes including causing financial loss to the state, stealing, and …
Read More »PDS loses $390m claim as London tribunal rules in ECG’s favour
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has secured a decisive legal victory in London after an international arbitration tribunal dismissed all claims brought against it by Power Distribution Services Ghana Limited (PDS). The ruling, delivered after nearly three years of proceedings, ends a long-running dispute over the controversial termination of …
Read More »Ghana’s banking sector among West Africa’s strongest post-debt restructuring – UBA Africa Report
Ghana’s banking sector has made a strong comeback from the shocks of the 2022 domestic debt restructuring, re-establishing itself as one of the most capitalised and resilient in West Africa. According to the UBA Africa White Paper (October 2025) titled “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,” Ghana’s banking industry …
Read More »GTEC to universities: Don’t raise fees without approval
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has cautioned public tertiary institutions against reviewing or implementing new student fees for the 2025/2026 academic year without parliamentary approval. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on Monday, November 3, 2025, directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to issue a firm instruction to …
Read More »A Plus petitions Speaker for removal of Abena Osei Asare as PAC Chair
The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, requesting the removal of Abena Osei Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). In a letter to the Speaker dated Monday, November 3, the …
Read More »Mahama orders forensic audit into 13th All-African Games spending
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Auditor-General to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit into the organisation and management of the 13th All-African Games, following the submission of a report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). The directive underscores government’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the prudent use of public …
Read More »Chief Tanko meets McDan: Volta Economic Forum connects Business Moguls for development of the Region
The recent Volta Economic Forum has once again demonstrated the pivotal role that leadership and strategic partnerships play in harnessing the economic potential of the Volta Region. At the heart of these developments are two distinguished personalities whose influence and vision are shaping the region’s development trajectory: Dr. Gabriel Kwamigah …
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