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GRA announces major VAT reforms effective January 1, 2026

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has unveiled sweeping reforms to the national Value Added Tax (VAT) system, set to take effect on Jnauary...

Police foil robbery attempt at Afienya-Mataheko, 4 suspects dead

The Tema Regional Police Command on Monday thwarted an armed robbery attempt at Afienya-Mataheko, resulting in the death of four suspected robbers. At a press...

Don’t lower the bar because things were worse before – Kojo Yankson on Mahama gov’t

Kojo Yankson, co-host of the Joy Super Morning Show, has cautioned against public complacency in holding President John Dramani Mahama accountable, warning that post-election...

Food prices at risk as Tema Port delays choke rice, sugar imports

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) says delays at the Tema Port are threatening the supply of key food items, including rice...

Galamsey: NAIMOS intensifies crackdown in Western and Western North Regions

A special task force from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has carried out a coordinated operation against illegal mining activities in Hiawa,...

12 of the best TV shows to watch this January

From the return of HBO's award-winning medical drama to a new Game of Thrones prequel and the latest Harlan Coben mystery on Netflix. 1. The...

Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza

Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements...

Is talk of “losses” by GoldBod just abstract drivel? Bright Simons asks

Public policy advocacy is a constant wrestle between precision/rigour and clarity. I thought my recent piece on the GoldBod losses saga was comprehensive, and therefore convenient....

Justice Torkonoo’s removal had economic implications – Samson Lardy Anyenini

Host of JoyNews’ Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has argued that the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo had implications beyond the judiciary. He warned...

NPP begins nationwide exhibition of voter register ahead of presidential primaries

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rolled out a nationwide exhibition of its voter register as part of preparations toward its 2026 presidential primaries,...

Gov’t settles $709 million Eurobond obligation

The Government of Ghana has successfully settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation ahead of schedule, reinforcing its commitment to economic recovery and prudent debt...

High Court grants injunction against GNAT elections

The National Officers’ Elections of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), slated for January 7, 2026, have been suspended after a court granted...

MTN Ghana announces temporary halt in airtime and data sales on Jan. 2

MTN Ghana has informed subscribers of a brief service disruption scheduled for early January, attributing the planned downtime to adjustments linked to new...

Scores sleep at Accra Sports Stadium over 18 hours ahead of Alpha Hour Convocation

In an unprecedented display of religious fervour and endurance, scores of Christians from across the country transformed the Accra Sports Stadium into a massive...

Mahama pays courtesy call on Kufuor

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to former President John Agyekum Kufuor at his residence in Peduase. The...

Ashanti South Police intercept 2,600 rounds of ammunition at Asankare checkpoint

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has intercepted a large cache of ammunition during a security operation at the Asankare police barrier. According to the...

“I nearly lost my life to a pothole” — Opanka speaks on poor roads in Ghana

Ghanaian musician Armstrong Affum, popularly known as Opanka, has spoken candidly about the dangers of poor road infrastructure in the country, revealing that he...

Opanka blames unemployment and political complicity for galamsey menace

Ghanaian musician Armstrong Affum, popularly known as Opanka, has blamed unemployment and alleged political involvement for the persistent fight against illegal mining, widely...

GTA welcomes Mr Eazi’s $2m event centre investment plan

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana, has expressed appreciation to Nigerian artiste and entrepreneur Mr Eazi following...

Ghana’s system needs a complete overhaul – Kofi Nti

Veteran Ghanaian musician, Theophilus Nti, popularly known as Kofi Nti has raised fresh concerns about the scale of illegal mining activities in the...

Ghana’s crypto transactions hit $10bn by November – SEC

Ghana has recorded over $10 billion in cryptocurrency transactions as of November, reflecting the rapid growth of virtual assets in the country, according to...

Man who fired gun at AfroFuture Festival arrested

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man captured in a viral video discharging a high-calibre firearm during the AfroFuture Festival at the El-Wak...

We’re introducing digital enforcement to improve transparency and road safety – Police

The Ghana Police Service says it is addressing professionalism gaps within the service by transitioning from manual enforcement to digital systems designed to improve...

Victims of Ho Central Mosque shooting appeal to Mahama for support

Victims of the recent clash at Ho Central Mosque are appealing to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene, citing rising medical bills, safety...

Oti youth group demands probe into Dambai College Principal over alleged mismanagement

A youth group in the Oti Region has called on authorities to launch an immediate investigation into serious allegations against Dr. Mrs. Benedicta Atiku,...

Kumasi Central Prison holds maiden inmates’ fashion show (Photos)

The Kumasi Central Prison staged its first-ever inmates’ runway fashion show on Monday, December 29, 2025, an event that blended rehabilitation, creativity, and self-expression. The...

Abuakwa South MP names baby after Lordina Mahama

Abuakwa South Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has named a newborn baby girl after First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama, following months of...

Accept IMF’s gold loss concerns in good faith – Prof Asuming

Economist and University of Ghana lecturer, Professor Patrick Asuming, has questioned attempts by state institutions to downplay the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment that...

It’s a good thing we’ve not recorded any major accident this festive season – NRSA boss

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has recorded a relative calm on Ghana’s roads during the Christmas festivities, with no major road crashes reported...

Obuasi Police arrest 25 suspected criminals in ghetto raid

The Obuasi Divisional Police Command has arrested 25 suspected criminal elements, popularly referred to as “Ghetto boys and girls,” during a special security operation...

But for GoldBod, Ghana would’ve been on its knees – Rosemond Obeng

Senior Presidential Staffer, Rosemond Obeng, has stated that Ghana’s economy would have collapsed without the intervention of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), describing it...

ORAL: Gov’t has turned prosecutions into performances – Kwesi Botchway Jnr

Private legal practitioner Kwesi Botchway Jnr has criticised the government’s handling of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative, saying it has failed as...

Be measured in 31st watch night prophecies – National Peace Council urges clergy

The National Peace Council has cautioned prophets, evangelists and other religious leaders to exercise restraint in their prophecies during 31st Watch Night services, even...

Nana Oye, Tony Lithur’s daughter ties knot in lavish ceremony (Photos + videos)

Nikita Sena Lithur, daughter of respected lawyer Tony Lithur and Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has married her partner, Pascal Mensah,...

ECG not for sale – Energy Ministry reassures amid PSP advisor concerns

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has addressed concerns raised by the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU) over the selection of a Transaction...

Five Chinese arrested as NAIMOS raids galamsey sites along Birim river

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has carried out a major raid on illegal mining activities in Akyem Oda, Birim Central Municipality, resulting...

The envisioned National Media Commission: Promise and pitfalls – a practitioner’s perspective

Introduction As someone who has worked in Ghana’s media space since 1995, served as a legislator for eight years, and contributed across three terms on...

‘Which of your ‘old’ ideas reduced dollar rate or fuel prices?’ – Kobby Mensah slams Minority

Prof. Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, has responded sharply to the Minority in Parliament following their recent comments...

SEC pledges strict oversight to protect investors after passage of Virtual Asset Bill 

Parliament has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) Bill, establishing a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the operation of virtual assets and...

Asutifi North MP offers free health screening for widows and aged in Kenyasi

Dr. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, Member of Parliament for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, has organized a free health screening exercise targeting widows...