Three persons have died in a road crash involving three vehicles at Hemang in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred around 5:20 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, near the River Aboabo stretch. The accident involved a Man Diesel tipper truck (GC-3786-21), a DVLA-plated Nissan Juke (DVLA 5244), and a […]

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on citizens to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal as Muslims across the country on Friday, March, 20, 2026 marked Eid celebrations following the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking at Eid prayers held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, where she joined worshippers […]

The National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling his promises to the nation, while offering prayers for his continued success and leadership. Delivering a message to mark the celebration of Eid al-Fitr at the Independence Square on Friday, the revered Islamic cleric expressed gratitude […]

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The Ministry of Finance has developed a Public Financial Management (PFM) Compliance League Table, a landmark transparency and accountability initiative aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and improving the management of public resources. The PFM Compliance League Table fulfills the Government’s commitment in the 2025 Budget Statement to publish an objective, evidence-based assessment of how public […]

President John Dramani Mahama has prayed to Allah to touch the hearts of US President Donald Trump and the leaders of the Middle East to bring an end to the war. He highlighted the impact of the war on global economies and Ghana’s. This was part of his message to Ghanaians on the Eid ul […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the government is ensuring that development reaches every corner of the country. This was part of his message to Ghanaians on the Eid ul Fitr occasion on Friday, March 20. In his address to the nation, President Mahama said “We keep making sure development reaches every part of […]

President John Dramani Mahama has wished all Ghanaians a happy Eid ul Fitr occasion on Friday, March 20. In his address to the nation, President Mahama said Ghana continues to be a shining example of peaceful coexistence. He called for the peace of this nation to be safeguarded. “Ghana continues to be a shining example […]

The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced plans to engage authorities in Burkina Faso over the country’s decision to suspend the export of fresh tomatoes, a move expected to impact tomato supply on the Ghanaian market. This follows Burkina Faso’s directive suspending the export of fresh tomatoes, which […]

Former Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has defended the 2022-2023 SIM registration exercise, citing an 80% biometric match rate and challenging President Mahama and Sam George’s claims of a failed system.

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has delivered the keynote address at the ongoing Powering Africa Summit 2026. He described the timing of the summit as a truly critical moment, amid ongoing global energy shocks. He spoke about the real impact of rising oil prices on African households and economies, and […]

Two persons, including a nurse and an okada rider, have been shot dead by suspected armed robbers at Mpohor in the Mpohor District of the Western Region. Reports reaching Connect FM indicate that the assailants laid an ambush along the Mpohor road near the Awonakrom School junction, allegedly acting on a tip-off about a gold […]

The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo has said that while the NPA continue to make progress in safeguarding product quality and strengthening consumer protection, there is also a need to candidly acknowledge the broader challenges that impact consumers. He referred to one such issue, the fuel price floor policy, which […]

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released data on the number of businesses operating in Ghana. What does the data say about Ghana’s open space and mobile businesses? The Integrated Business Establishment Survey I (IBES I) Reports, released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), reveal a broader picture of enterprises in Ghana’s economy. For many […]

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has urged households in Ghana to strengthen financial resilience by managing spending carefully, rebuilding savings, and investing in skills and income opportunities linked to fast-growing sectors such as information and communication, transport and logistics, agriculture value chains, and digital services. He said that positioning household economic activities around these […]

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East Constituency, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed has made a statement to underscore the essence of the Eid -Ul Fitr celebration and its importance to peaceful coexistence and national development. He described the day as the joyful end of a sacred spiritual journey, a time set aside for merrymaking, brotherly […]