The government’s ambitious push to sanitise Ghana’s small-scale mining sector is gaining momentum, with the Responsible Cooperative Mining Skills and Development Programme (RCOMSDEP) holding a key engagement in Mpohor and Ahanta Districts of the Western Region. The team visited mining communities in Mpohor and Ahanta Districts like Mpohor, Friti, Mmaa Mp3 Hia, Adwumako Patase, B3dwen, […]

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The National Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association, Ghana, has declared its support for the withdrawal of the Ewoyaa lithium deal by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to allow for further stakeholder engagement. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 18, 2025 and signed by the President, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, the Association noted the decision […]

Ghanaian boxer Freezy Macbones, born Seth Gyimah, has demonstrated compassion and solidarity within the boxing fraternity by donating GHS 3,000 to the daughter of the late Ernest Akushey, popularly known by his ring name, Bahubali. The gesture has been widely praised as a meaningful show of support during a difficult period for the bereaved family. […]

In the final months of 2024, Ghana was a nation running on fumes of hope. After a period marked by pervasive allegations of corruption that soured public trust, the electorate ushered in a new government with a clear, almost singular mandate: clean house. The response was “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL), an initiative that was […]

Sudan national team head coach James Kwesi Appiah has sent a strong and confident message ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, making it clear that the Falcons of Jediane are not travelling to the tournament as mere participants, but as genuine competitors with ambition and belief. As Sudan prepare for […]

The Former Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has insisted that he is not against Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. On the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, December 17,2025, the Bantama MP, took the opportunity to state his position on the proposed Accra- Kumasi Expressway. “No serious policymaker would oppose a modern expressway linking Ghana’s two […]

Between the first and third quarters of 2025, employment in Ghana increased by over 330,000 people, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has said. Dr Iddrisu said that more people are working, and the labour force remains strong. Dr Alhassan Iddrisu said this when he released the Labour Forces Statistics 2025 Quarters 1 to 3, […]

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced that while over half of workers say their skills are fully used, about one in five feel underutilised and nearly half would consider shift-based work. He further announced that between the first and third quarters of 2025, employment in Ghana increased by over 330,000 people. More people […]

The Africa Cup of Nations has always been a stage where history is rewritten, giants are humbled, and long-awaited dreams sometimes come true. As the 2025 AFCON approaches, one fascinating storyline stands out: three nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Uganda will arrive carrying the weight of history and the hope of finally lifting their first-ever […]

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced that unemployment among young people aged 15 to 24 years was high at 34.4% in 3rd Quarter of 2025. He also said that about 1.34 million of youth in this age group were not in employment, education or training. Youth labour underutilisation remains high, he said. Dr […]

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will have a fair and open trial in relation to the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) controversy if he is extradited to Ghana, according to Attorney-General and Justice Minister Dr. Dominic Ayine. The Attorney-General gave the assurance during the government’s Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Ayine reiterated government’s commitment […]

The Africa Cup of Nations has always been more than just a football tournament. It is a stage where careers are defined, narratives are rewritten, and personal battles often matter just as much as tactical ones. As AFCON 2025 in Morocco approaches, one of the most compelling storylines is not just about title contenders, but […]

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The Koforidua High Court has dismissed the election petition case filed against the Suhum NPP MP, Frank Asiedu Bekoe. The ruling by Supervising High Court Judge of the Koforidua High Court, His Lordship Justice George Krofa Addae, also awarded the cost of 200,000 Ghana cedis against the petitioners. Following the declaration of the December 2024 […]

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has said that the government has made meaningful progress in the energy sector. He said the country has not experienced load shedding for several months, and the power sector has attained a level of stability characterised by consistent and reliable electricity supply. Dr Jinapor was […]

Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has emphasised that ensuring a stable, reliable, and affordable electricity supply remains one of the highest priorities of the government. He said power stability underpins economic growth, industrial productivity, job creation, and the overall quality of life of our citizens. Any instability in the power supply […]

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine has disclosed that a formal request has been submitted to United Sates authorities for the extradition of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana to face prosecution over alleged corruption charges. At a press briefing on Thursday, December 18, 2025, Dr. Ayine said “I have formally transmitted […]

Egypt’s national team has officially touched down in Morocco as preparations intensify for the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. As one of the tournament’s most successful nations, the seven-time champions arrive with high expectations and a clear mission: to reclaim continental glory and make a powerful statement from the very start of […]

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said government did no wrong in deploying 54 military troops to Jamaica on humanitarian grounds. The Minority in Parliament criticised government on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 for deploying the troops to Jamaica to aid in the reconstruction of the country after hurricane struck Jamaica. The Caucus argued […]