The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has reiterated its readiness to initiate industrial action if the government does not declare a state of emergency in response to the deteriorating conditions of the country’s water bodies, which are severely affected by illegal mining activities commonly known as galamsey. UTAG’s National President, Prof. Mamudu A. Akudugu, […]
The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has expressed support for the government’s proposed Rent Bill, which aims to cap advance rent payments at one year and establish a new Ghana Rent Authority to replace the existing Rent Control Department. Executive Secretary Samuel Amegayibor said the current two-year advance system in cities like Accra and […]
Ghana has paid GH¢10 billion ($909.1 million) in interest under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking the sixth coupon settlement since the programme began and another step in the country’s ongoing debt restructuring efforts. The move underscores the government’s commitment to meeting its revised obligations and stabilising the economy following its most severe fiscal […]
Ghana’s economy expanded at a slower pace of 4.2% in November 2025, down from 7.1% in November 2024, according to provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) index for November 2025 stood at 122.7, compared with 117.7 a year earlier, highlighting a moderation in economic momentum, particularly […]
The Government of Ghana has recalled Mohammed Ahmed, its High Commissioner to Nigeria, following allegations linking him to electoral malpractice during a party primary election in Ghana. The recall, ordered by President John Mahama, was announced on Saturday and takes immediate effect. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to carry out all necessary […]
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has started releasing funds to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to enable them to pay outstanding amounts owed to cocoa farmers for beans already delivered. The move comes after mounting concerns over prolonged payment delays, which left many farmers unpaid for months, sparking fears over the sector’s sustainability. Parliamentary Minority leaders […]
Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped sharply to 3.8 percent in January 2026, marking the country’s lowest inflation level in nearly three decades and the lowest since the consumer price index was rebased in 2021. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Ghana’s Statistician-General, Alhassan Iddrisu, said headline inflation declined from 5.4 percent in December 2025 […]
MTN Ghana has pledged US$2 million to support the Government of Ghana’s One Million Coders Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at equipping one million young Ghanaians with coding and digital skills. The move is part of efforts to empower youth, drive innovation, and boost the country’s participation in the digital economy. The funding will enable […]
Ghana’s gold export earnings surged to a record $20.9 billion in 2025, nearly doubling from the previous year, as sweeping sector reforms and rising global gold prices reshaped the country’s mining industry. According to data released by the Bank of Ghana on January 27, total export revenues climbed to $31.1 billion in 2025, up from […]
Renowned spiritual leader Prophet Kofi Oduro has called on Ghanaians to abandon behaviors that could lead to personal and societal regret, emphasizing the need for moral responsibility and conscious decision-making. Speaking during a widely attended sermon at his ministry’s headquarters in Accra on Sunday, Prophet Oduro highlighted common behaviors he said often lead to avoidable […]
Ghana has signed a strategic partnership with Google to integrate artificial intelligence tools in local languages into the national education system, the government announced on Friday. The initiative aims to modernize learning, expand access to quality education, and improve inclusion for rural and vulnerable populations. Under the program, AI-driven educational tools will be deployed in […]
