Ghana’s international trade performance improved significantly in 2025, with total trade value increasing by 20.1 per cent to GH¢654.7 billion from GH¢545.1 billion recorded in 2024, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported. The country’s exports amounted to GH¢401.5 billion, while imports stood at GH¢253.2 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of GH¢148.3 billion. The … The post Ghana

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) will from October 1, 2026, begin full enforcement of Ghana’s standards for imported vehicles, requiring all used vehicles brought into the country to undergo mandatory pre-export inspections. The inspections will be conducted under the mandatory Pre Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme to ensure that imported used vehicles meet the … The post Unsafe

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is back and ready to play a central role in Ghana’s energy security and industrial development. He said the rebound of the refinery, which has endured years of operational challenges, mounting debts and declining confidence, demonstrated his government’s commitment to revitalising struggling state-owned … The post TOR

Touchstone Capital Partners (TCP) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of Lot One of Ghana’s proposed $12 billion Petroleum Hub project, as it moves to deepen its partnership with the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) on one of Africa’s most ambitious industrial undertakings. The reaffirmation comes as both institutions intensify collaboration on advancing the … The post TCP

Introduction Ghana does not lack intelligence, ambition, natural resources or talented people. The country has produced accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, artists, athletes and public servants who have distinguished themselves locally and internationally. Yet, Ghana’s progress is frequently weakened by a persistent gap between what people profess and what they practise. In homes, workplaces, schools, businesses … The post Authenticity

Ghana’s south-western coastline became the meeting point of history, diplomacy and cultural heritage on Saturday, July 26, 2026, as foreign diplomats, a senior UNESCO official and members of the international community embarked on a historic tour of Ahanta West’s centuries-old forts and landmarks during the 2026 Ahanta Heritage Month celebrations.  The Ahanta Heritage Month spanned … The post Ahanta

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Wa West, Mr Peter Lanchene Toobu, has called for calm and urged the Ghana Police Service to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the death of Abu Tijani, popularly known as “master one”, who reportedly died while in police custody. The MP made the call at a press … The post Wa West MP calls for calm, impartial probe into

The leadership of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has distanced itself from the ongoing burial and funeral rites for its founder, Prof. Emeritus Apostle Kwadwo Safo, saying it does not support the activities taking place at the Apostle Safo Suaye Centre at Gomoa Mpota. In a press release issued on Thursday, the church said all … The post Kristo

Director of the Academic Quality Assurance Directorate at the University of Ghana and a professor at the Department of Economics, Professor Daniel Kwabena Twerefou has called for stronger stewardship of Ghana’s natural resources, warning that the country’s long term development will remain under threat if forests, rivers, farmlands and other environmental assets continue to be … The post Prof.

The President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Samuel Afotey Otu, has said the Supreme Court is not made up of (judges) alone, but also the dedicated staff who work behind the scenes to keep the apex court running. Delivering a goodwill message at the Grand Durbar to climax the 150th anniversary … The post Supreme Court not made up

About 36 students from the University of Ghana have embarked on a 3-day, 2-night educational trip to Togo and Benin as part of efforts to deepen cross-border learning and cultural exchange in West Africa.   The students departed the University of Ghana campus Friday morning and are expected to return on Sunday. The trip is being … The post University

Open waste burning caused more than 32,000 deaths in Ghana in 2023, making it the country’s second leading cause of death after high blood pressure, according to the 2025 State of Global Air report. The report indicated that household pollution from solid fuels and waste accounted for about two-thirds of the deaths linked to open … The post Stop burning waste to protect public health –

The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, says Ghanaians should be weary of  human traffickers who are increasingly abandoning traditional recruitment methods for sophisticated online scams, fake job advertisements and social media platforms to lure vulnerable Ghanaians, especially the youth, into exploitation. She said traffickers were exploiting the … The post Beware

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2026 X1 Division One League (DOL) Super Cup has unveiled the fixtures for the tournament, with Debibi United FC set to face Attram deVisser SC in the opening match at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium. The highly anticipated competition will feature eight clubs competing in two groups of … The post DOL Super Cup LOC releases

Ghana Premier League (GPL) champions, Medeama SC, will play their 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at the Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to grant the venue Category 2 Stadium Approval. The landmark approval paves the way for the Mauve and Yellow to welcome continental … The post CAF

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has called on food and agro-processing companies, particularly those operating within free zone enclaves, to take advantage of the abundant raw materials in the cashew sector by establishing processing plants in the country. The move, the authority underlined, would help transform raw cashew apples into value-added products such as … The post Tap

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technologies and Innovation has presented 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana (UG) to support the implementation of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), a flagship government initiative. The latest donation brings the total number of laptops supplied to the university to 2,500, following an earlier consignment of 500 laptops. … The post Ministry

Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal’s pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury. Dutch defender Timber missed most of the final two months of last season due to the injury. He did make a substitute appearance in the Champions League final defeat to PSG, but then missed the World Cup. Timber … The post Injured Timber leaves Arsenal pre-season camp appeared first on

Russian tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court and retired from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to sweltering temperatures. The world No 19 trailed 7-6(7-2) 4-6 5-4 in a match that lasted over three hours against 16-year-old compatriot Kristina Liutova and visibly struggled in 34C heat. As she served to stay in … The post Tennis player collapses in 34C heat

Weeks after Brazil’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Neymar has officially closed the door on his international career. The Santos star confirmed he has played his final match for the Seleção, bringing an end to one of the most remarkable eras in Brazilian football. Neymar’s future with the Brazil national team is … The post Neymar confirms end of Brazil career appeared