Mineral-rich African countries are accelerating the rollout of refineries and processing facilities to strengthen local beneficiation, reduce raw material exports and retain more mineral value within national economies.
Amid this wave…
Ghana’s improved international reserve position is likely to enhance price stability, cushion the cedi further and ultimately increase disposable incomes. This is the assertion of the Head of Finance at Merban Capital, Nelson Cudjoe Ku…
The Livelihood and Environment Ghana (LEG), an advocacy organisation for environmental justice, has proposed key issues to amend the Minerals and Mining (Compensation and Resettlement) Act, 2012.
The proposal is expected to address chal…
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal have stalled after three days of indirect talks, a Palestinian official has told the BBC.
The official said key sticking points included h…
AI-powered coding tools like Cursor, Replit, Claude Code, and Lovable are helping developers write many lines of code every day to ship products faster. However, app makers still have to rely on either shipping full beta versions of their …
The Ghana Hotels Association says it is well-positioned to accommodate a potential surge in international visitors, even if the number of hotel guests were to double this year.
The Association affirms that the industry has sufficien…
The Ministry of Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eLearning Africa, formally positioning Ghana as the host of the 18th edition of the eLearning Africa Conference, scheduled to take place in Accra from June 3…
Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden passing of fellow MP and close friend, Ernest Kumi, describing the news as a devastating blow to both his personal life and th…
The reconstituted Governing Board of the National Peace Council has been tasked to build on its role in preserving national peace, especially after its commendable mediation during the 2024 general elections.
At an orientation held …
The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) has appointed Owusu Ansah Castro Sarpong as its new Festival Director. The new director is the first male to hold the position since its inception in 2016.
Castro Sarpong’s elevatio…
The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) Zonal Public Engagement held in Koforidua has drawn widespread participation, as citizens from across the Eastern Region gathered to share views and suggestions on reforming Ghana’s 1992 Constitution…
Africa’s maritime future hangs in the balance unless urgent, coordinated and technology-driven action is taken to combat the growing threats along the continent’s coastal waters, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has said.
He said ma…
Mrs. Emelia Asiakwa, the First Vice President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), says Ghana cannot fully realize its economic aspirations without the active participation and leadership of women and youth led e…
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has started the process to develop the country’s first ever National Agribusiness Policy.
The policy, expected to be completed in two months, will provide the blueprint to make agribusi…
It’s 2025, and cell phone numbers are ubiquitous. We use our phone numbers to sign up for websites and online services, from retail and banking to social media and health providers. You can use your phone number to reset a forgotten passwo…
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of causing financial loss to the state by spending $1.2 million on what they described as an unnecessary relaunch of Ghana’s chip-embedded biometric passport.
According to th…
TT Brothers Company Limited has launched Uncle T Sweet Wines, a premium wine product, in collaboration with African Pride Wines from South Africa. The launch took place at the Lancaster Hotel in Accra.
Product features
Uncle T Sweet …
Animal health laboratories across Ghana are set to benefit from improved disease surveillance, diagnostics, and epidemic preparedness following the handover of laboratory equipment, consumables and reagents.
The United States governme…
The United States Government has donated advanced radiation detection equipment to Ghana’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) to enhance the country’s nuclear safeguards programme in line with international standards.
The equipment, HM-…
Stakeholders in Ghana’s plastics industry have called for urgent policy action, stricter law enforcement, and investment in waste infrastructure to tackle plastic pollution.
They raised concerns about the indiscriminate disposal of plast…
Ghana and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening diplomatic, economic and cultural ties, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Ghana-China Friendship Association (GHACHIFA) and 65 years of diplomatic relations between the two co…
Apple CEO Tim Cook is about to take over one of the most significant parts of Apple’s business: its design team. The team currently reports to COO Jeff Williams, but once Williams begins his just-announced retirement “late in the year,” …
Cybercriminals escalate tactics with AsyncRAT's sophisticated campaign, while FakeUpdates continues to be the most widespread malware targeting organisations
Johannesburg– July 10th, 2025 – Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDA…
His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region and Head of the National Evaluation Committee for Jeddah Governorate, has announced that the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will host the fourth r…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7, a compact AI phone with multimodal capabilities, powered by a new FlexWindow. Small enough to slip into a pocket, yet powerful enough to deliver the handiest assistance, it m…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced Galaxy Z Fold7, a device that brings together the best of Galaxy design, camera functionality and AI innovation in the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series to date. It delivers the premiu…
Health insurance provider, Vitality Health International in partnership with leading in-market insurer Acacia Health Insurance, recently hosted an engaging roundtable discussion in Ghana, to highlight the transformative impact of wellnes…
Mr. Selorm Adadevoh, Chief Commercial Officer of MTN Group, has encouraged young graduates to use technology to develop the skills they need to succeed in today’s job market.
Mr. Adadevoh, who began his career as a civil engineer before…
Africa’s greatest global competitive advantage may lie in the artistic abilities of its people. To turn this untapped resource into real human benefits and economic growth, the continent must develop its talented young people. In doing so,…
The Board of Directors of the National Cathedral of Ghana has dismissed reports suggesting that the state-allocated site for the National Cathedral project is being repurposed into a Cultural Convention Centre.
This clarificatio…
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has officially inaugurated 12-member governing board of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA).
The governing board of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), chaired by …
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has inaugurated a 13-member Governing Council of the Ghana Prisons Service, tasked with driving the transformation of the country’s correctional system.
The council is cha…
The Greater Accra Regional Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joshua Alabi, has reiterated the party’s commitment to ensuring peace and security during the upcoming parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North.
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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) is set to be recapitalized in 2026 as part of government’s strategy to strengthen the bank’s capacity to finance the agricultural sector.
The plann…
The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has called for the revival of the town council system to enable it to summon and impose fines as a way to help address Ghana's growing sanitation p…
Market focus shifts to mid-crop outlook and arrivals
Market participants are closely monitoring the progression of the ongoing mid-crop, as it will be critical in shaping the global cocoa balance for the 2024/25 season. Prior to the mid…
Oscar Onley set himself the lofty ambition of winning a stage at just his second Tour de France.
Only five stages in to the three-week epic, and the 22-year-old Scot has come sixth and fourth, rubbing shoulders with not just the wor…
Jordan Henderson has left Ajax after the Dutch club agreed to end his contract a year early.
The England midfielder, who joined the Dutch giants in January 2024, was under contract until June 2026 but is now free to join another clu…
Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says she has "never been prouder", despite Wales being on the brink of Euro 2025 elimination.
A 4-1 loss to France means Wales need a miracle to qualify for the knockout stages in Switzerland, requiring a …
Lionel Messi became the first player to score multiple goals in four straight MLS games as he helped Inter Miami beat New England Revolution 2-1.
The Argentina forward scored twice in the first half - his fourth consecutive double…
Belinda Bencic knew what she would be thinking about before she went to sleep on Wednesday night.
The Swiss player uses the time before she drifts off to visualise her gameplan for her next match and her next opponent.
That next …
Before she was a Wimbledon semi-finalist, Amanda Anisimova was a teenage prodigy tipped to win Grand Slam titles.
She reached the 2019 French Open semi-finals as a 17-year-old, stunning defending champion Simona Halep along the way,…
Australia and New Zealand Invitational XV v British and Irish Lions
Date: Saturday, 12 July Kick-off 11:00 BST Venue: Adelaide Oval
Coverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app
Owen Farrell has been …
US President Donald Trump said he was planning to impose a 50% tax on goods made in Brazil, escalating his fight with the South American country.
He announced the plan in his latest tariff letter, which was shared on social media.
…
US President Donald Trump began a three-day summit in Washington DC with the leaders of five African states, an event the White House sees as an "incredible" commercial opportunity.
Trump's guests include the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated four persons for appointment as Deputy Ministers.
According to Felix Kwakye Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, that is the "last batch of Deputy Minister…
Government has appointed former CalBank Managing Director, Frank Adu Jnr. as Chairman of a newly constituted nine-member Board of Directors for the National Investment Bank (NIB), signaling a renewed effort to restore confidence in the…
Consumers in Ghana could soon enjoy more affordable poultry products, as the government anticipates a significant reduction in prices over the next two years.
This expected relief comes ahead of the official launch of the ‘Nkoko…
The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has commended vendors at the Central Business District for adhering to the “red line” policy, a boundary initiative aimed at regulating street trading along key pavements in the capital.
H…
The seventh edition of the Strengthening Families Conference (SFC) 2025 unfolded in Freetown as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and collaborators joined government leaders, faith communities, and civil society to champion…
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