There is a health crisis quietly unfolding in Ghana, not dramatic, not headline-grabbing, but deeply dangerous all the same. Kidney disease is a major health concern for Ghanaians, and for many people, it comes without warning. You do not feel it early. You do not see it coming. By the time it shows up, it … The post  A silent health crisis we can no longer ignore appeared first on Ghanaian

The practice of turning away emergency patients without first stabilising them could amount to a breach of both constitutional and tort duties, legal and Governance expert, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has warned, as concerns mount over Ghana’s persistent “no-bed syndrome” crisis. The issue, which has dominated public discourse in recent years, is increasingly being framed not […]

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has indicated that a possible return of André Ayew to the Black Stars for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would not be unexpected, although he emphasised that the final decision lies solely with the teamâ??s technical handlers.Ayew has been absent from the national setup since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte dâ??Ivoire, where Ghana exited at the group stage. His continued exclusion has fueled debate, particularly after his

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has defended the government’s flagship Big Push Infrastructure programme, dismissing claims that the initiative is dominated by widespread sole sourcing. Speaking in Parliament, the minister described such assertions as misleading and presented detailed figures and safeguards to show that procurement under the programme is conducted lawfully […] The post Roads

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signalled a strategic shift in Africa’s fintech trajectory toward system integration and cross-border interoperability, positioning the next phase of growth around coordinated policy, infrastructure and investment alignment rather than standalone innovation. Speaking at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama […] The post BoG

… as demand doubles, transmission lags The national electricity transmission network has entered what the Institute for Energy Security (IES) describes as a ‘higher-risk zone’, after a decade of rapid demand growth failed to elicit commensurate investment in grid infrastructure. This structural mismatch, the think tank warns, now threatens energy security, industrial competitiveness and the […] The post Power

Thousands of African migrants hoping to reach Europe have flocked to a remote island in Gambia that local villagers say is protected by a curse.

Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched a new women-focused banking proposition, Obaa Sima, aimed at expanding access to finance and business support for women, particularly those operating within the informal sector. The product was unveiled  under the theme “Unlocking the Strength of a Woman”, drawing a cross-section of regulators, development partners, clients, and senior executives of […] The post Stanbic

Football Supporters Europe has filed a formal complaint against Fifa over “excessive ticket prices” at this summer’s World Cup. FSE, along with Euroconsumers, said football’s world governing body has “abused its monopoly position” in setting prices for the tournament, which begins on 11 June. In December Fifa introduced a small number of “more affordable” $60 (£45) tickets […] The post Football