GHANA is experiencing a remarkable resurgence as a credible and increasingly attractive destination for international investment. Since his swearing-in on January 7, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has steered the country towards significant diplomatic and economic gains, securing strategic partnerships with major global economies including India, Germany, Singapore, Japan, China, France, and Grenada. These engagements … The post Ghana’s

The Ashanti South Police Command has gunned down two suspected armed robbers who were among a gang operating along the Obuasi-Dunkwa Highway. The Command has also arrested some suspected robbers and seized a Toyota Saloon car, guns and munitions. The Regional Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaabah said at a media briefing at Bekwai, on March 10, 2026 […] The post Ashanti

In every age of economic transformation, education has been the fulcrum upon which national prosperity pivots. For Ghana today, the call is clear: we must strengthen and scale – technical and vocational education and training (TVET). TVET is not merely an alternative educational pathway; it is the engine that can drive Ghana into a future […] The post Reflections by S.M.A: Now, more than ever

DONALD Trump has urged the UK and other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the key shipping route out of the Middle East. The US president said he hoped China, France, Japan and South Korea would also send ships to the passage, where a number of tankers are said … The post Trump urges UK, other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz appeared

When the Majority Leader of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, addressed the media ahead of the First Sitting of the First Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament, he highlighted several priorities for the legislative agenda. Chief among them is the Constitution of Ghana Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to allow dual citizens to hold […] The post Editorial: Dual Citizenship

UGANDAN opposition leader Bobi Wine said he has temporarily left the country after two months in hiding in the wake of a presidential election in January that kept long-time leader Yoweri Museveni in office. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, disputed the outcome of that contest, alleging fraud, and had been in hiding since … The post Uganda opposition leader flees country after

In recent years, Ghana has made significant efforts to improve SIM subscription management. Between 2021 and 2023, the country performed a nationwide SIM registration exercise to link each SIM card to a verified identification. Today, with a vast database of previously registered SIM cards in place, the focus has switched to verification and validation rather […] The post SIM

Flawed institutions have trained us into habits that prevent us from our solving problems. For this week’s Re-Imagine Ghana, I want to take a hard look at a paralysis that has quietly affected all of us. Over time, flawed institutions have trained us into habits that prevent us from mobilizing our resources and solving problems […] The post Re-imagine

THE US military has named all six crew members who were killed when their refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq. The Pentagon said the airmen on board the KC-135 plane were: John Klinner, 33, from Alabama; Ariana Savino, 31, from Washington; Ashley Pruitt, 34, from Kentucky; Seth Koval, 38, from Indiana; Curtis Angst, 30, from Ohio; … The post Six US crew killed in plane crash in Iraq appeared first

The Managing Director of AngloGold    Ashanti (AGA)Obuasi Mine, Ing. Dr. Samuel Boakye Pobee, has stated that over the years, management has made deliberate strides to expand female participation across technical and operational roles in engineering, geology, processing and underground operations of the mine. “These are areas historically defined by inbalance. That inbalance is changing,” […] The post AGA

PARLIAMENT on Friday passed two separate bills aimed at addressing the issue associated with obtaining a charter by tertiary institutions and the payment of mining levies in the mining sector of the country by mining companies. The bills are the Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Growth and Sustainability (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The … The post Parliament

The Ashanti Global Festival Heritage, in collaboration with Phoenix Ent. LLC, Verna and iBelieve Records last Thursday, held a Media Summit at the Kumasi City Mall. The Media Summit forms part of this year’s Ashanti Festival Celebrations, intended to create a platform for media professionals and industry stakeholders to dialogue on evolving issues pertaining to the […] The post Ashanti Festival 2026

Suspected political thugs allegedly loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, disrupted a planned opening of a secretariat by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The attackers reportedly stormed the venue of the event, dispersed supporters of the opposition party and destroyed canopies, loudspeakers, chairs […] The post APC

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the Foreign Minister of Belarus, His Excellency Maxim Ryzhenkov, for paying him a visit. He said the meeting has been a really memorable and impactful visit. In a Facebook post, Mr Ablakwa indicated that Ghana and Belarus cherish the strong relations. […]

Ghanaian dancehall superstar, Shatta Wale has revealed that his rise to musical stardom was built on years of hard work and self-learning in Ghana, not from traveling abroad. Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Shatta Wale dismissed claims that he traveled to Jamaica during his early career to learn […] The post I

Grammy-nominated musician and Pan-African cultural ambassador Rocky Dawuni has issued a passionate rallying cry for immediate continental reform, arguing that Africa cannot afford to wait until 2063 to achieve its development potential. Addressing an assembly of student leaders and activists at the University of Ghana on March 14, 2026, during The Borderless Africa Campus Connect, Mr. […] The post Rocky

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has excluded veteran forward Andre Ayew from his squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Austria and Germany, according to media sources.The 36-year-old, who returned to competitive football after a six-month hiatus following his departure from French club Le Havre, recently signed with relegation-threatened Dutch side NAC Breda.Since joining the club as a free agent, Ayew has scored once in 10 appearances, sparking calls for his reintegration

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is set to reveal his squad for this monthâ??s international friendlies against Austria and Germany as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.Ghana will face Austria on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Viennaâ??s Ernst Happel Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 GMT.Following that fixture, Addoâ??s side will travel to Germany for a second friendly against the 2014 World Cup winners on Monday, March 30, in Stuttgart.The technical team

The semifinal lineup for the 2025/26 FA Cup has been officially confirmed following the conclusion of the quarterfinal matches over the weekend.The final eight fixtures were played at the Cape Coast Stadium and the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, producing four teams that will now battle for a place in the grand finale.Aduana FC booked their spot in the semifinals on Saturday with an impressive 3-0 victory over Techiman Liberty Youth FC at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. The Fire Club displayed

Engineers and Planners (E&P) Company Limited is poised to ignite what many industry observers describe as Ghana’s long-awaited large-scale mining revolution, potentially opening the door for indigenous companies to take a commanding role in a sector that has been dominated by foreign operators for more than a century. If the transition proceeds as expected, the […] The post E&P