The Forestry Commission (FC) has made significant strides in combating illegal mining (galamsey) within forest reserves through sustained nationwide law enforcement operations, the Commission’s Chief Executive, Dr Hugh C. Brown, has revealed. Speaking at the FC’s end-of-year press briefing in Accra on Monday, Dr Brown reviewed the Commission’s 2025 operations and highlighted achievements in protecting … The post Forestry

Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Kofi Kinaata, has officially announced the artistes billed to perform at the 2025 edition of his annual Made in Taadi Concert, scheduled for Saturday, 20th December, 2025, at the Takoradi Sports Club. The much-anticipated concert, which has grown into one of Ghana’s biggest end-of-year music events, is expected to attract over […] The post Sarkodie,

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana has once again demonstrated its commitment to health, youth development, and environmental sustainability through the successful hosting of the sixth edition of PruRide Accra at the Black Star Square. The event, which attracted over 400 cyclists from Ghana, Nigeria, and Morocco, continues to grow as a leading platform for promoting cycling as a […] The post PruRide

A day’s capacity-building workshop for 45 journalists on energy sector reporting, with emphasis on the use of social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance accuracy and professionalism was held in Tema on Wednesday. Organised by Energy News Africa Limited, with support from the Tema Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the one-day training … The post 45

President Donald Trump has expanded a US travel ban, barring nationals of five additional countries and people travelling on Palestinian Authority-issued documents from entering the US. The White House said the restrictions were intended to “protect the security of the United States” and will take effect on 1 January. Full-entry restrictions will be imposed on […]

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which suggests substantial modifications to the Central Bank’s governing structure. The Bill aims to increase the term of members of the Bank of Ghana Governing Board from four to five years and remove members of parliament from the Management Board. Additionally, it […]

ABOUT 1,000 participants, including African leaders, policymakers and development partners, have converged on Accra for the African Summit 2025 with a renewed call for unity. The purpose of the two-day event is to “move Africa from talk to action” on continental unity and development, and to build consensus among African leaders, institutions and stakeholders on … The post At The

By Peter Martey Agbeko (Member, IPR Governing Council & Chair, International Relations Committee) Today, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Ms. Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah turns 70. Yet, when one encounters her — smiling warmly, listening attentively, moving gracefully from one engagement to another — one is struck by the paradox: a woman who has lived seven full decades, but whose energy seems […] The post Esther

By Ing. Professor Douglas BOATENG When attendance is mistaken for achievement There is a quiet illusion at the heart of modern education policy, one so familiar that it is rarely questioned. Governments celebrate enrolment figures, graduation rates, and certificates as proof of national progress. Political speeches proudly cite the number of schools built and universities […] The post The

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, beleives Black Stars are capable of beating all group opponents in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Ghana have been housed in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama for next summer's global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.Speaking in an interview, Mr Afriyie admits the threats Ghana's opponents have, but stressed that the Black Stars are capable of beating

The prevailing 20 percent excise duty on natural fruit juices is undermining the country’s efforts to stabilise the cedi, deepen import substitution and strengthen its agro-industrial base – with as much as US$1.77billion in exports potentially lost annually, the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana has warned. In a recent communiqué signed by its Chief Executive Officer, […] The post 20%

Get ready, Africa! The ultimate football festival is nearly here, SuperSport, available on DStv and GOtv, is giving the gift of football this holiday season. From December 18 to January 19, weâ??re unlocking an entire month of world-class football action across all packages.This is the perfect warm-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), kicking off in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. This is your moment to step onto the continentâ??s biggest football

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi The Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC) has called on government to impose a total ban on the export of raw rubber. The house warned that proposals to merely restrict exports will continue to undermine domestic processing and derail Ghana’s industrialisation drive. Nana Kobina Nketsia V, the President of the […] The post Traditional

DOSH Health Insurance, in partnership with MobileMoney LTD (MoMo from MTN), has officially launched a digital health insurance solution that allows Ghanaians to access private health insurance directly through the MoMo App, a first for mainstream health insurance in Ghana. The launch, held yesterday, in Accra, marks a significant step in expanding access to healthcare […] The post DOSH,

By Kizito CUDJOE Cybele Energy, a Ghana-based independent oil and gas company, has announced plans to immediately begin exploration activities on its shallow-water offshore Block S7 in Guyana, days after signing a production-sharing agreement (PSA) with the South American country’s government. This is expected to happen within 12 months of the PSA signing, subject to […] The post Cybele

…leading strategic push for direct Ghana-Colombia trade and south-south private sector collaboration Fidelity Bank Ghana has positioned itself as the financial anchor for a new era of South-South cooperation, following a high-level strategic dialogue with Her Excellency Francia Elena Márquez Mina, Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, at the Bank’s Headquarters in Accra. The […] The post Fidelity

UBA Ghana has made a strong impression at this year’s Marketing World Awards 2025, winning two major awards that highlight the bank’s innovation and leadership. The bank was named Best Brand in Inclusive Banking for its work in making banking services accessible to everyone. A key part of this achievement is UBA’s Braille-enabled banking solution, […] The post UBA wins two awards

A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.