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KKD appointed Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean

Kwasi Kyei Darkwah (KKD), the celebrated media personality popularly known as KKD, has been appointed Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region. The appointment comes...

‘It will blow your mind’ – Ato Forson hints at explosive audit report to drop next week

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says a damning audit report exposing billions of cedis in questionable claims is set for release next week. He...

Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English

The Nigerian government has announced it is cancelling a controversial policy that mandated the use of indigenous languages for teaching in the earliest years...

Gov’t commits over GH¢86bn to roads and education in 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled major investments in road infrastructure and education as part of the government’s 2026 Budget Statement and...

2026 Budget: Government allocates GH¢401 million to Women’s Development Bank

The Government of Ghana has announced a fresh GH¢401 million capital injection into the Women’s Development Bank to expand access to affordable finance for...

2026 Budget: Gov’t to create 800,000 jobs – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy is designed to create up to 800,000 new...

Government to rehabilitate the National Theatre in Accra

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced key initiatives to support Ghana’s creative sector in the 2026 Budget Statement presented to Parliament. Dr. Forson...

Fire destroys parts of Jacobu Police Quarters

A fire outbreak at the Jacobu Police Quarters in the Ashanti Region destroyed four rooms and their contents, though firefighters from the Ghana National...

Government to retool Ghana Armed Forces with new equipment and infrastructure

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a comprehensive retooling and modernization programme for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the 2026 Budget...

2026 Budget: Gov’t pledges over 4,000 machineries for farmers in 50 districts

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that more than 4,000 pieces of agricultural machinery will be deployed across 50 districts to enhance...

2026 budget: Gov’t to upgrade SHSs nationwide under new education programme

The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to upgrade and expand senior high schools (SHSs) nationwide, focusing on infrastructure improvements and enhanced learning environments. Finance...

2026 Budget: Mahama directs schools to buy only Ghanaian rice, maize, chicken and eggs

The 2026 Budget Statement unveiled a major directive from President Mahama aimed at bolstering Ghana’s agricultural sector and ensuring stable markets for local farmers. Finance...

2026 Budget: Gov’t to end double-track system

The Government of Ghana has announced plans to end the double-track system in all senior high schools (SHSs) as part of a national initiative...

2026 budget: Gov’t to establish $500 million Oil Palm Development Fund

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the establishment of a US$500 million Oil Palm Development Finance Window to support the cultivation of...

2026 Budget: Gov’t uncovers $33bn fake imports, orders forensic audit

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed what he described as “questionable import transactions” totaling over $33 billion between 2020 and 2025. The Minister...

Full text: Finance Minister presents 2026 budget in Parliament

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday November 13, 2025, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in parliament. The presentation...

2026 budget: Finance Minister announces major VAT reforms

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a major financial boost to households and the private sector through a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s...

Gov’t abolishes Covid-19 levy

Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the abolition of the COVID-19 levy. Dr. Forson made the announcement during the presentation of the...

2026 Budget: Removal of ‘nuisance’ E-Levy did not weaken revenue generation – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has acknowledged that the removal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) has not significantly affected Ghana’s domestic revenue...

We’ve learned a powerful truth; there’s no shortcut to responsible economic management – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned that Ghana cannot afford any form of recklessness in the management of public finances, stressing that...

El-Wak stampede: Why should over 20,000 struggle for recruitment available for only 4,000 people? – Nitiwul

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium that claimed the lives of six...

Akufo-Addo mourns victims of El-Wak stampede

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of six young women during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment...

U.S. Embassy extends condolences to victims of El-Wak stadium tragedy

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has extended its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives during the...

Parliament approves Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as new Chief Justice

Parliament has approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana following his vetting by the Appointments Committee earlier this week. His confirmation...

Parliamentary Committee visits El-Wak stampede victims

The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior, chaired by James Agalga, has visited victims of the recent El-Wak Stadium stampede who are receiving treatment...

El-Wak stampede: Military officers overseeing recruitment ordered to step aside amidst probe

Senior military officers who supervised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise at El-Wak Sports Stadium have been asked to step aside to allow...

We have no doubt that Mahama appointed the right person as Chief Justice – AG

The Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s new Chief Justice, describing him as...

GFIM targets 10 million investors, 100 corporate bond issuers by 2035

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) over the next ten years, aiming...

Ghana’s Fixed Income Market surpasses GH¢1.2 trillion in trades — BoG Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, says Ghana’s fixed-income market has matured into a cornerstone of financial stability, recording cumulative...

Speaker Bagbin rejects claims of Executive control over Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has dismissed suggestions that the executive branch wields influence over his actions or the operations of...

El-Wak stampede: They don’t want the military; they just need jobs – Solomon Owusu

A Communication Director and Spokesperson of the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has said that most young people taking part in military recruitment exercises are...

How Adutwum’s kindness helped young man achieve dream to become medical doctor

In an inspiring display of compassion and dedication to empowering the next generation, the Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe constituency and New Patriotic Party...

GES suspends implementation of PTA Guidelines

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended the implementation of the Parent-Teacher-Association (PTA) Guidelines, including the collection of levies. “The management of the Ghana Education...

Gov’t benefiting from economic foundation laid by NPP – Stephen Amoah

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso and former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Stephen Amoah, says the current government’s economic stability efforts are being made...

Livestream: Finance Minister presents 2026 budget

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is set to present the 2026 budget before parliament. The budget is expected to outline the government’s...

Mahama directs Finance Minister to release extra GH₵200m to tackle maize glut

President John Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to release an additional GH₵200 million to purchase surplus maize from...

My song revived a patient from coma – Ceccy Twum

Gospel musician Ceccy Twum has shared how her songs have impacted lives in remarkable ways, revealing that one of her tracks miraculously helped revive...

I don’t care if I’m sabotaged – Ceccy Twum

Ghanaian gospel music sensation Ceccy Twum has opened up about sabotage within the gospel music industry, acknowledging that favoritism and behind-the-scenes interference do occur. Speaking...

Newborn baby found dead near Okrudu River in Kasoa

Residents of Kasoa New Market in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region are in shock after the body of a three-day-old...