By Kizito CUDJOE Civil society groups and policy advocates from Africa and the wider Global South have warned that policy prescriptions emerging from the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank risk entrenching a cycle of debt distress and austerity. Rather than resolving mounting fiscal and development pressures, they said, […] The post IMF,

The Ministry of Education has issued a renewed warning against examination malpractice in the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), following reports of infractions on the first day of the nationwide exercise.

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for greater public awareness and transparency in the rollout of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, known as “Mahama Cares”, after receiving a detailed briefing from its leadership in Accra. During a meeting with officials of the Fund yesterday, she stressed the need to actively communicate information … The post Vice

The Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, has reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to accelerating trade integration through deeper private sector engagement, following a high-level meeting with a delegation from the African Private Sector Summit. The delegation, led by Dr. Lucy Newman, held what officials described as a “productive engagement” focused on advancing private sector-led implementation […] The post Private

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has expressed confidence that Ghanaâ??s World Cup campaign can be judged a success if the team advances beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia, setting up a challenging path to the knockout rounds.Ghana, four-time African champions, are aiming to improve on their previous World Cup outings in 2014 and 2022, when

The Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat,  Wamkele Mene, has underscored the urgency of translating strategic frameworks into concrete programmes capable of attracting financing and delivering measurable impact across the continent at a Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Wamkele Mene. The high-level initiative brought together policymakers, development […] The post AfCFTA

Independent inquisition carried out by The Chronicle suggests that police personnel are reluctant to fly three H125 helicopters, which were acquired in 2023 due to concerns over their age.The helicopters, each with a maximum capacity of four (4) persons, made their first public appearance on March 6, 2023 during that year’s Independence Day Anniversary celebration […] The post Police

The Majority Caucus of Parliament has said the financial losses recorded by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in 2025 were a decisive factor in preventing widespread business collapse and deeper economic hardship across the country. Addressing a news conference in Accra on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 the Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Economy and Development […] The post BoG Loss Saved Businesses From

The Chief Executive Officer of Goldfields, Mike Fraser, has declared that the company will not back down in its pursuit of a lease extension for its flagship Tarkwa mine, signalling a major long-term investment plan tied to the asset. The Tarkwa mine lease expires in April 2027. Speaking during a historic and landmark visit to […] The post Gold Fields Makes Compelling Case For

Six pregnant girls are among the 1,640 registered candidates who are writing the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Anloga District of the Volta Region. According to the Anloga District Education Directorate, all candidates, security personnel, as well as invigilators and supervisors were all available for the smooth conduct of the examination. […] The post Nine pregnant

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has presented a special award to Eric Asubonteng, former Senior Vice-President – Africa (NoJVs) at AngloGold Ashanti, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the mining sector. The award was presented during the National May Day Parade held in Koforidua. It celebrates Mr Asubonteng’s decades-long commitment to promoting fair labour … The post GMWU

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, Fred Pappoe, has described Michael Essien as the greatest footballer Ghana has ever produced.Essien, who began his career at Liberty Professionals, is widely regarded as one of the finest talents to emerge from Ghanaâ??s domestic league. His rise took him to Europe, where he first featured for French side Brest before earning a move to Olympique Lyon.Following standout performances in Ligue 1, Essien secured a high-profile

By Samuel SAM The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has procured 500 transformers for deployment within operational areas of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) – a move aimed at addressing persistent power supply challenges in Tamale and surrounding communities. Of the total, 30 newly upgraded transformers are being installed in key areas including […] The post Gov’t

The Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament is set to commence on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced. This follows the conclusion of the First Meeting on Friday, March 27, 2026, which allowed Members of Parliament to return to their constituencies. In … The post Parliament reconvenes May 21 appeared first on Ghanaian

Financial analyst Joe Jackson has defended the Bank of Ghana over losses recorded from its recent market operations, arguing that the costs were necessary to restore macroeconomic stability.

 Port City attacker Korblah Junior Kedzie has set his sights on a move to Europe following a standout Division One League campaign.The prolific forward has been in outstanding form for the Kukurantumi-based side, scoring 15 goals with three matches remaining to end the campaign. His performances have played a key role in Port Cityâ??s successful promotion to the Ghana Premier League.Speaking after the match, the in-form striker made it clear that while he appreciates his current

…A six year solar push can ease today’s crisis, but only a disciplined mix of hydro, gas, thermal, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, ocean wave and nuclear will secure tomorrow’s industrial power By Ing. Prof. Douglas Boateng The search for one answer In moments of pressure, nations often search for one answer. One source. One miracle. One […] The post The

Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has described the Attorney-General’s decision to withdraw all charges against former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Abdul Hanan-Wahab, as a sign that a more substantial case is likely to be refiled.

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has paid a working visit to Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) engineers currently clearing land for the government's Accra-Kumasi Expressway project.

The Ministry of Health has assured the public it is working to resolve challenges delaying the operationalisation of the Weija Paediatric Hospital, following a protest at the facility on May 5, 2026.