Aretha Abena Abrafi Duku is a seasoned insurance and risk management executive with more than 28 years of senior leadership experience spanning Ghana, Europe, South Africa and West Africa. Renowned for driving transformational change, she has a strong track record in steering business turnarounds, leading Greenfield startups and delivering complex strategic programmes within multinational environments. […] The post IWD26:

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has met with the Committee on Economy and Development of the Parliament of Ghana today, Monday, 9 March 2026, at the Parliament House. The meeting was to brief Committee members on the Bank’s 2025 Monetary Policy Report. Discussions covered various economic issues, including […]

The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project. In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra … The post Traffic

Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecel Ghana and a leading figure in Africa’s telecom and technology sector. She is the first Ghanaian woman to lead Telecel Ghana and over more than two decades, she has driven innovation, digital inclusion and business transformation across the industry. This month, she was conferred […] The post IWD26: Patricia

Ghana’s Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson directs the Ghana Revenue Authority to ban the land transit of nine goods including rice, sugar, and pharmaceuticals to curb revenue leakages and tighten border controls.

The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values. In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their … The post Chief

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate Yang Yang, a visionary corporate leader whose achievements are transforming Ghana’s automotive industry and creating significant economic impact. As CEO of Zonda Tec Ghana Limited, Madam Yang Yang has leveraged her vision and strategic expertise to elevate the company’s impact in Ghana’s automotive sector. Her leadership has not only […] The post IWD26:

Speaking at the Annual Dr. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu Ramadan Lectures at the National Mosque in Accra, Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, called for proper upbringing of children and spending time with family to teach them Allah’s teachings, so they grow to be disciplined and responsible. He stated that good nurturing and teaching will … The post Annual

Star Oil Ghana has explained that the fuel shortages being experienced at some of its filling stations are due to a technical problem with the Integrated Customs Management System used by the Ghana Revenue Authority. In statement, the company assured the public that the shortages are not the result of hoarding in anticipation of a … The post Star Oil explains fuel shortages at some filling

By Portia Oduro-Morrison Walk through Makola on any weekday morning and you’ll see a kind of quiet genius at work. Women run entire mini?economies from behind their tables and containers; women who do not carry fancy titles but carry whole households. One sells fabric, another sells tomatoes, another manages a mobile money booth. And while […] The post IWD26:

The Ghana Police Service has arrested ten suspects, including eight Chinese nationals and two Ghanaians, in connection with an alleged cable theft and metal export syndicate involving cables belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The suspects were picked up during a police operation at the premises of Sentuo Company in the Kpone Industrial […]

GOIL PLC and Star Oil Ghana have warned customers about possible fuel shortages at some filling stations across the country following a technical problem with the Integrated Customs Management System. In a public notice to customers, GOIL explained that the system, which is used to process tax liabilities for oil marketing companies, has been experiencing … The post GOIL, Star

Kadijah Amoah is the Chief Executive Officer of Pecan Energies Ghana Limited and the first Ghanaian woman to lead an oil and gas exploration and production company. She previously served on the Executive Management Team of Aker Energy AS, becoming the first Black woman to hold such a role within the Norwegian energy company. She […] The post IWD26: Kadijah Amoah advances

The Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects in connection with the death of Austin Tengbe, a Liberian at Lashibi in Accra. The five suspects have been remanded into police custody while investigations continue. The 24-year-old was fatally lynched at Sakumono Lashibi, Accra on February 7, 2026. Suspects Vincent Adjikah, Francis Amuzu and William Anderson […]

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region, Wisdom Osei Boamah, has debunked allegations that equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) is being used for illegal mining activities. Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9 FM in Kumasi with Sir John, on Monday, March 9,2026, he described the […]

The Chairman of the National Timber Monitoring Team, Alhaji Mohammed Kwaku Doku, in collaboration with officials from the Forestry Commission of Ghana, has intercepted and impounded over 15 cargo trucks loaded with timber in a major operation to curb illegal logging activities. The operation was carried out in several communities including Konkontreso, Mabang, and Akwasiase in Ahafo and Ashanti Regions, […]

By Christabel Danso ABEAM For Bibi Bright, life has never followed a straight line. From acting and a passion for music to leading a corporate enterprise, her journey reflects resilience, reinvention and ambition. “A simple Fante lady still dreaming and taking one step at a time,” she says, describing herself. Today, Ms. Bright serves as […] The post From spotlight

Medeamaâ??s struggles continued in the Ghana Premier League as the Mauve and Yellow were beaten 2-1 by league newcomers Hohoe United at the TNA Stadium.The result marked the fifth consecutive game without a win for the leaders, who had the numerical advantage for much of the match but could not turn it into a positive outcome.The match unfolded in frustrating fashion for Medeama. Goalkeeper Felix Kyeiâ??s penalty attempt struck the post, and an own goal compounded the teamâ??s

Several communities within the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality in the Ashanti Region are celebrating a major development milestone following the extension of electricity to additional communities under the national electrification programme. The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area, Wisdom Osei Boamah, has disclosed that more communities in the municipality have now been successfully connected to […]

The Ghana Police Service in collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority and the National Security Authority has arrested a suspect pastor for defilement and the production and possession of a child sexual abuse material. The arrest took place in the early hours of March 6, 2026 in Cape Coast, Central Region during a joint-led intelligence […]