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Former South African President Jacob Zuma Visits Ga Traditional Council in Accra

August 18, 2025

Former President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma paid a courtesy visit to the Ga Traditional Council in Accra during a short trip to Ghana this week. Zuma, who is in the country to address students and staff at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on South Africa’s experience within the Southern...

President Mahama departs for Japan, Singapore to deepen trade, investment ties

August 18, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for an official visit to Japan and Singapore, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, promoting trade and investment, and advancing key development priorities. According to a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, President Mahama will begin his visit in Japan,...

Cedi strengthens as fiscal discipline, debt deals drive Ghana’s recovery – World Bank

August 18, 2025

The Ghanaian cedi has strengthened on the foreign exchange market in 2025, buoyed by tighter fiscal discipline and significant progress on debt restructuring efforts. According to the World Bank’s 9th Ghana Economic Update, the cedi’s rebound reflects improving macroeconomic fundamentals, including declining inflation and increased investor confidence. After remaining stubbornly above 20% throughout 2024, inflation...

GHS52m Earmarked for Appiate’s 3rd Phase Redevelopment –Lands Minister Assures

August 14, 2025

The NDC government has reiterated it’s commitment to revitalizing Appiate, a community left scarred by a calamitous mining explosives disaster in 2022, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured residents that the third phase of the redevelopment project is set to commence. During a recent visit to the area, Hon. Buah...

Bank of Ghana Takes a Firm Stance Against Wilful Defaulters

August 14, 2025

Under the leadership of Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a directive imposing severe sanctions on wilful loan defaulters, effective August 13, 2025. Borrowers who flagrantly refuse to honour their loan obligations despite possessing the means, or those who engage in egregious acts such as misappropriating funds, securing credit with...

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang Champions Policy-Driven Governance Over Electoral Rivalries at African Political Parties Summit

August 13, 2025

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang eloquently advocated for a paradigm shift in electoral contests, urging African leaders to prioritize policy-driven governance over ballot-driven rivalries. She emphasized the imperative of crafting policies that genuinely enhance the well-being of citizens, asserting that “policies, when divorced from the pursuit of wellbeing, become vacuous and devoid of meaningful...

GCA hosts successful coaches’ refresher and ICC Level 1 Practical Assessment

August 13, 2025

By Kwame Larweh The Ghana Cricket Association (GCA) successfully held the second edition of its Coaches’ Refresher and ICC Level 1 Practical Assessment on August 8-9, 2025, at the Achimota Cricket Grounds. This event, a follow-up to the inaugural edition in November 2024, saw 13 participants—four females and nine males—from Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Central,...

Two arrested over viral TikTok video threatening Mahama, First Lady

August 13, 2025

The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a viral TikTok video in which a man is heard issuing threats against former President John Dramani Mahama and the First Lady. In an official statement, the Police confirmed that the video, which has been widely circulated on social media, contains remarks considered to be threats...

President Mahama to establish fund for dependents of helicopter crash victims

August 13, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a dedicated fund to support the education of children whose parents lost their lives in the recent helicopter crash. Speaking ahead of the state funeral scheduled for Friday, August 15, the President emphasised that the fund aims to ensure the victims’ children, some still in school...

THE DIVISION WITHIN GADANGME AND WHY THEY MUST STAND UNITED

August 12, 2025

“We as GaDangmes must vow ourselves to the enterprise of unity, for that will bring the soul and mind of GaDangme together. Already, we are few, so it must be easy to hold tight and share, so none will be in need of appreciation. We must always try to prioritise unity as solemn promise and specified...