President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for a united Africa to make the continent formidable in world affairs. Speaking at the Davos Convening on Accra Reset, the President said unity is not an option. “Unity should not be a slogan; it must be the strategy,” he noted. Please read full text below: Your […]

 By Gideon SARFO There are on the order of 350 to 400 denominations (including Pentecostal, Charismatic, mainline Protestant, Orthodox, independent Christian groups, etc.) that are registered or at least operating visibly in Ghana. The average age of churches in Ghana is approximately 3 years and 7 months, indicating a dynamic and rapidly growing religious landscape. […] The post Church

The five flagbearer aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have committed to a peaceful conduct before during and after the presidential primary on January 31, 2026. The aspirants, Kennedy Read More... The post NPP Flagbearer Aspirants Sign Peace Agreement appeared

President John Dramani Mahama has said that his administration is proving something important, that execution beats excuses. Speaking during the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday February 22, he stated that his administration is cutting government spending and has reduced the size of government to a record low: 58 ministers and deputy ministers. […]

By Evelyn ARTHUR Fresh research by the OECD–OCDE has estimated food trade in the West African sub-region at almost US$10billion per annum – about six times higher than the official figure of US$1.7billion often cited by policymakers. OCDE is a French abbreviation of the OECD, which stands for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. […] The post West Africa food

There is a quiet disaster that happens regularly across conference halls, hotel ballrooms and community centres from Accra to Addis Ababa. An MC steps on stage with confidence, microphone in hand, dressed impeccably—and proceeds to host a state-level event like a birthday party, or a wedding like a board meeting. The outfit is right. The […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY:

President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons has revealed sanctions the Union intends to introduce to compel users of Ghanaian songs including media houses to pay royalties to artistes. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s The Afternoon Show, Thursday, January 22, Mr. Simons explained that currently songs are being used without any […]

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

?After several days of power interruptions in Sunyani and neighboring communities, the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has successfully resolved a fault at its substation in Sunyani and restored power supply. ? ?The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when an issue was detected in Transformer Two, a crucial unit with a capacity of 33 megavolt […]

Illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, continues to devastate Ghana’s forests and rivers and water bodies. The resulting environmental damage threatens food production, drinking-water supplies and public health. Research and field reports have linked mining-related contamination to harmful chemicals in food crops and to adverse birth outcomes in affected communities. For years, the state’s […]

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, joined the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, as Vice-President of the Republic, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, paid a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.The visit formed part of the Vice-Presidentâ??s ongoing engagements with key sectors of government, aimed at assessing operations and strengthening institutional support.During the

The Sankofa Innovation Summit, convened by Duafe Organisation in collaboration with SB Incubator, successfully brought together women-led small and medium-sized enterprises, industry leaders, founders, and ecosystem builders for a full day of practical learning, strategic dialogue, and meaningful connection. Held at the Stanbic Incubator, Silver Star Tower, Airport City, the Summit was designed as a […]

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged all the presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritise unity after the presidential primary. He says unity is not optional, rather a necessity to ensuring victory. Speaking during the Peace Pact signing involving the five NPP presidential aspirants on Thursday, January 22, 2026, he […]

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening foundational education as part of broader efforts to improve learning outcomes and prepare a future-ready workforce, senior officials said during talks with the Jacobs Foundation this week. The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, stated that education, from kindergarten through senior high school, remains central to the […] The post Gov’t

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has described playing in the Premier League as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.Following a standout performance at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Gyan joined Sunderland from Stade Rennais for a club-record £13 million.He quickly made an impact, scoring on his debut against Wigan Athletic on 11 September 2011 after coming on as a substitute for Danny Welbeck.In an interview with former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, Gyan said

Kevin Danso could be set for an emotional reunion with his roots when Austria host Ghana in an international friendly scheduled for March 2026, a fixture that promises more than just footballing intrigue. The match will take place at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Friday, March 27, 2026, with kickoff set for 17:00 GMT, as […]

Ghana and China have signed a US$30 million grant agreement to support the construction of a university in Damongo. The agreement was signed during a meeting between the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa. Dr. Forson expressed appreciation to the Ambassador on behalf of […] The post Ghana–China

Immanuel and the crisis of leadership By Rev’d Fiifi AFENYI-DONKOR Isaiah 7:14 is one of the most familiar and beloved biblical texts during the Christmas season. It speaks of a divine sign given to King Ahaz: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel.” The name Immanuel is […] The post Immanuel and the crisis of leadership appeared first on The

Small-denomination coins, which have had a love-hate relationship with Ghana’s informal economy are in the spotlight again following a spike in rejection by traders and customers alike. Below, the B& FT’s Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku engages Deborah Adu-Twumwaah (DAT), a legal practitioner and finance scholar, at UPSA, as she examines the legal meaning of legal […] The post Keep