The Energy Commission of Ghana has graduated a new batch of certified electricians from Bono, Ashanti and Bono East regions as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and ensure professionalism in electrical installation and enhance standards across the nation. The training and certification programme, which was held on Tuesday, this week, in Kumasi,   forms […] The post Energy

Africa’s ability to tell its own story is slipping not for lack of talent or platforms, but because the media industry itself is running out of money to sustain independent journalism. That was the stark warning from ABN Holdings Chief Executive, George Twumasi, who argued that the continent’s “narrative sovereignty” is increasingly under threat as […] The post Africa’s Media

Okofrobuor Obeng Nuako II, the Dunkwahene, has expressed grave concern over the continued usage of drugs including cannabis, cocaine, tramadol and alcohol by the youth. He noted during the observation of Akwasidae, last Sunday, that drug abuse which normally acts as a catalyst for economic woes and creates a profound negative impact on the community has become rampant […] The post Dunkwahene

Authorities of the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) School in Obuasi are constructing a 12-Unit Classroom Block at the cost of GHC6million for the school. Speaking at a sod-cutting ceremony for the commencement of the project on the school premises, the Executive Director of the school, Mr. Simon Peter Attah-Cato, said it has become necessary to put […] The post AGA School expands with Construction

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Govern Agbodza, has commended contractors working on the Asokwa-Santasi Bypass and the Suame Interchange projects for the progress of work so far. During an inspection of the project sites, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the work done and urged the contractors to complete the projects on schedule to […] The post Roads

This creates a clear window for informed decisions across government, business, and households

The Vice President underscored the urgent need for Ghana and Africa to transition from the export of raw shea materials to value-added production

He noted that the case raises critical constitutional questions that could reshape how political parties select their leaders and candidates

At the 2026 Dean of Business School Lecture Series at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), economist and CEO of Dalex Finance – Joe Jackson delivered a bold and unsettling message: Ghana’s exchange rate crisis is widely misunderstood—and until that misunderstanding is corrected, the cedi will remain under pressure. The numbers are striking. Between […] The post The

 …says due process not followed in licence revocation Adamus Resources Limited has refuted claims of its involvement in illegal mining activities following news of the company’s licence being revoked by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. In a press statement dated April 29, 2026, the indigenous mining firm rejected the allegations and instead pointed […] The post Adamus denies illegal

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The government has begun the sixth review of its US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility programme with the International Monetary Fund, shifting attention from macroeconomic stabilisation to the execution of policies needed to sustain growth and investor confidence. Finance minister Cassiel Ato Forson formally received an IMF mission led by Ruben Atoyan […] The post Sixth

The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

Efforts to deepen Africa’s economic integration received a fresh boost this week as the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),  Wamkele Mene, held high-level talks with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. John Asiamah, aimed at aligning financial systems with the continent’s ambitious trade agenda. The meeting, which underscored the […] The post AfCFTA

The Jackson family came together in Berlin for the premiere of “Michael,” a biopic that tells the story of the late pop icon. The red carpet moment quickly caught attention, not just for the film, but for the strong family presence. Fans also focused on Bigi Jackson, also known as Blanket, as many pointed out […] The post Michael Jackson’s family steps out for the ‘Michael’

Coronations are all very fine, but King Charles’s successful charm offensive in America has truly been the pinnacle of his time on the throne. It is easy to carry a sceptre and orb, but it is far trickier to cement your place in the history books by turning a high-stakes encounter into a resounding success. […] The post The picture that shows the crowning moment of Charles’s reign

Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has identified internal sabotage as the major challenge confronting the Nigerian movie industry. According to the thespian, the industry is full of saboteurs. In an interview with the BBC, Jim Iyke said if he could change one thing about Nollywood, it would be to purge saboteurs from the industry. “Is […] The post Nollywood is full of saboteurs –Jim Iyke appeared

The debate about who the best Rapper of all time in Ghana is has become an unending conversation in the creative arts sector for a while. Ace Rapper Tinny has added his voice to the debate and has made a bold choice. According to Tinny, Lord Kenya is his best rapper of all time time. […] The post Lord Kenya is my best rapper in Ghana –Tinny appeared first on The

A man in eastern India has said he was forced to carry his sister’s skeletal remains to a bank to prove her death after failing to withdraw her savings. A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda, 52, taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, sparking outrage. He said he acted in […] The post Outrage after Indian man carries his sister’s skeleton

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has been urged to immediately pause its ongoing transformer upgrade, return to the planning table and introduce network redundancy to avert plunging the country into six months of intermittent blackouts. According to the Executive Director of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC), Justice Ohene-Akoto,  ECG’s […] The post Suspend