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Author: Raphael Richstison Tetteh

Nation records lowest inflation in over four years at 8.0%

November 6, 2025

Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 8.0% in October, marking the lowest level since June 2021 and the first single-digit reading in more than four years, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) announced Wednesday. The figure represents a 1.4 percentage point drop from 9.4 per cent in September and a dramatic improvement from 23.8 per cent in December 2024,...

Bagbin seeks more progressive, inclusive model parliament

November 6, 2025

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a progressive and inclusive Parliament that strengthens good governance and reflects the aspirations of Ghanaians, in line with the 1992 Constitution. Speaking at the Speaker’s Editors Forum in Accra on Tuesday, Mr Bagbin outlined his vision of a legislature that is...

GRA targets 8 million new taxpayers to boost domestic revenue

November 6, 2025

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to bring eight million new taxpayers into the national tax net as part of a major initiative to expand the country’s revenue base and strengthen domestic resource mobilisation. The move is expected to increase Ghana’s current taxpayer population estimated at 19 million through two flagship...

A cancerous threat to Ghana’s Democracy: The danger of tribal and regional politics

November 6, 2025

Author: Abdul-Shakuru Zakaria Public Relations Practitioner Ghana’s democracy, though young and vibrant, faces a growing threat that could undermine its very foundation. A dangerous narrative is emerging, one that seeks to confine eligibility for the presidency to regional or tribal affiliations rather than the constitutional qualifications outlined in Article 62 of the 1992 Constitution....

Ghana’s tennis prodigies: Sisters Niara and Renée Sangari aim for grand slam glo

November 5, 2025

In the heart of Takoradi, a new chapter in Ghanaian tennis is being written by two extraordinary sisters, Niara Aoki Akati Sangari, 10, and Renée Akati Sangari, 12. With over 10 trophies amassed in just two and a half years, the Sangari sisters are not just dominating the national junior tennis scene—they’re redefining it, with...

VW Ghana Celebrates 5 Years with T-Cross Launch, Eyes Regional Hub Status

November 4, 2025

Volkswagen Ghana has marked a significant milestone, celebrating its fifth anniversary with the launch of the redesigned T-Cross compact SUV. The event, held in Accra, brought together industry leaders, car enthusiasts, and media to unveil the latest addition to VW’s locally assembled lineup. A Testament to Resilience and Growth According to Jeffrey Oppong Peprah, CEO...

Ministry of Sports and Recreation Endorses Tour Du Ghana Cycling Race

November 1, 2025

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has pledged its full support for the inaugural Tour Du Ghana cycling race, scheduled to take place from November 13 to 24, 2025. The Ministry’s Chief Director, Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah, confirmed the endorsement during a meeting with a delegation from the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) led by Secretary General...

Attempt to Install New Rival Chief Fails in Kwashie Abbey as Community Members Angrily Protest

October 31, 2025

Tension has gripped the Awutu Kwashie Abbey community in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region after four military officers and two national security operatives were arrested by the Bawiiase District Police Command during an attempt to install a rival chief. According to police reports, the arrests were made after information emerged that...

Ghana and All of Africa can stand on its own – Mahama tells TIME Magazine

October 31, 2025

It will get me into trouble again!” laughs Ghana President John Mahama upon the conclusion of our interview. A few weeks earlier, Mahama’s Foreign Minister had visited the U.S. State Department, only to be immediately confronted with an op-ed that his boss had written for the U.K. Guardian newspaper. In it, Mahama eruditely excoriates U.S....

Sekondi-Takoradi launches “Pathway to Safety” Programme to boost cycling and sustainable mobility

October 31, 2025

The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has unveiled a pioneering road safety awareness and training initiative for cyclists, dubbed “Pathway to Safety,” aimed at positioning cycling as a cornerstone of sustainable urban transport, public health, and environmental stewardship. The launch, spearheaded by Metro Chief Executive Honourable Frederick Fausttinus Faidoo Esq., brought together key stakeholders including Ghana...