Dr. Cassiel Ato, the Minister of Finance Forson has said that Ghana has the resources and ability to become self-sufficient in food with the right investments and policies. He also announced plans by the government and the World Bank to change agriculture through a new AgriConnect compact as part of the Food Security Resilience Programme….
Justice Kofi Boateng, a 34-year-old male nurse, has been charged with defrauding a trader of GH¢257,000 by pretending to help him get a visa to the UK. He denied the charge of defrauding by false pretenses and was released on bail of GH¢150,000 with two sureties, one of whom had to be justified. He also…
In the second half of 2025, Ghana’s oil revenues fell sharply. Bank of Ghana data showed that total receipts were US$399.65 million, which is less than the US$369.25 million earned from crude oil liftings alone in the same period of 2024. This was because the sector was not performing as well. The inflows came from…
On January 26, 2026, the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom hosted a high-level Business Breakfast Meeting with the theme “Harnessing Diaspora Capital and Partnerships to Drive Investment to Ghana.” The goal was to encourage diaspora investment and strategic partnerships. As part of the High Commission’s efforts to promote economic diplomacy, the event brought…
The Volta North Regional Police Command has two drivers, Akyereme George, 43, and Benjamin Akpado, 23, in custody for allegedly transporting dried substances that are thought to be Indian hemp. Inspector Felix Kwao, the Regional Public Relations Officer, said that the suspects were arrested on Thursday, January 29, 2026, while driving cars with registration numbers…
Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a former MP and Minister from Sekondi, says that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is still very popular in the NPP after his victory in the presidential primary on January 31. He dismisses claims that a drop in votes from 2023 means that support is waning. Mercer said on Metro TV on February 3…
Henry Nana Boakye, the NPP National Organizer, has turned down requests to fire Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, calling him a strong and effective leader. Boakye said on Citi Eyewitness News on February 2 that Afenyo-Markin had been a great leader in parliament and for the party. He said, “Hon Afenyo-Markin has been an outstanding leader,…
According to a Global Financial Integrity (GFI) report, Ghana lost an estimated US$54.1 billion to trade-related illicit financial flows (IFFs) between 2013 and 2022. This makes it the third most affected country in Africa. The study found that almost 28% of Ghana’s trade may be misinvoiced or not counted, especially when it comes to gold,…
Davido, a famous Nigerian singer, caused a stir on social media when he jokingly asked his wife Chioma Rowland if he could enjoy what many are calling Ghana’s most luxurious spa experience. Davido tagged Chioma on Instagram after seeing a viral video of American streamer IShowSpeed being pampered by a group of Ghanaian women. He…
Ghana will be ready for the World Table Tennis Championships in April, where they will face off against some of the best players in the world. The national team is in a tough group with Puerto Rico, Austria, and Angola. They see the tournament as a chance to show off how they’ve grown, how disciplined…
