Sam Jonah says UT Bank collapse is economic injustice

Renowned businessman and Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital, Sir Sam Jonah, has strongly criticized the closure of UT Bank, describing it as a significant act of economic injustice that has…

‘Once the economy improves, we’ll pay you better’ – Mahama assures workers

President John Dramani Mahama has called on labour unions to be moderate in their wage demands for 2025, assuring them that once the economy stabilises, he will ensure higher remuneration…

NPP Gov’t “Criminally Mishandled” Ghana’s Economy – Mahama

President John Mahama has accused the previous government under Nana Akufo-Addo of mishandling the country’s affairs, claiming it managed the economy criminally. “We all knew the economy was in crisis,…

24-hour passport application service to begin this year – Okudzeto Ablakwa

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana will introduce a 24-hour passport application service before the end of the year. This initiative aims…

CLOGSAG members observe nationwide strike, others defy

Office closures, stranded clients, and uncertainty loom as members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association (CLOGSAG) stage a strike over the appointment of the new Registrar of Births…

Ghana Publishing Company Boss rolls out 24-hour economy

he newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Publishing Company, Nana Kwasi Boatey, has announced the immediate rollout of the 24-hour economy policy to enhance the firm’s production capacity.…

Payment to DDEP Bondholders: Mahama has proven to be law-abiding – Sophia Akuffo

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has praised President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling the government’s obligation to bondholders by paying the money owed to them. She believes that the president’s…

I’m officially an NDC member – Michael Blackson celebrates over Eurobond settlement

Ghanaian-American comedian and philanthropist Michael Blackson has officially declared his membership with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the government’s recent settlement of Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) coupons totaling…

OSP removes Ken Ofori-Atta from list of wanted persons

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially removed former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from its list of wanted persons. This decision follows a communication from Ofori-Atta’s legal team,…

New Registrar of Births & Deaths to be reassigned after CLOGSAG’s resistance

The newly appointed Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry, Samuel Adom Botchway, is set to be reassigned following concerns raised by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of…

Cedi continues strong performance against dollar, one dollar equals GH¢15.75

The Ghana cedi continued its strong performance against the US dollar in the retail market yesterday February 17, 2025, after a week of mixed performance against the major foreign currencies.…

DDEP: Finance Ministry pays GH₵6bn to bondholders

President John Mahama has directed the Ministry of Finance to settle outstanding Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) coupons and build a financial buffer through the Sinking Fund. In line with…

Rapid Response Unit of Forestry Commission destroys 4 excavators in Atiwa Range Forest

The Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission has destroyed four excavators in an early dawn swoop on some galamsey sites in the Atiwa Range Forest, today. Four excavators being…

Karpowership in talks with gov’t over $379m unpaid debt

Karpowership Ghana is currently discussing with the government to address accumulated debt, stating that the non-payment of invoices is affecting its operations. Speaking in an interview, Sandra Amarquaye, Communication Manager…

Dumsor looms as Karpowership threatens shutdown over $370m debt

Ghana faces an imminent power crisis as Karpowership, the operator of a floating power plant at Aboadze in the Western Region, has threatened to halt operations.Their decision stems from a…

Ofori-Atta is traumatized, he’ll return… – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has confirmed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana after completing his medical treatment abroad. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, February 13,…

CLOGSAG declares nationwide strike over…

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike in protest against the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchway as the Registrar of the Births…

ECG’s finances: Revenue underreporting and more

The Electricity Company (ECG) has come under scrutiny after an audit by PwC exposed major financial irregularities. The report reveals that ECG under-declared its revenue to the regulator (PURC), failed…

Service Personnel to receive full arrears starting today – Acting Dir Felix Gyamfi

The Acting Director of the Ghana National Service Authority, Felix Gyamfi, has assured National Service personnel across the country that all outstanding allowances will be fully paid starting tomorrow, following…

‘Rushing back to capital markets could be costly’ – World Bank warns Ghana

World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, Robert Taliercio, has cautioned Ghana against making a premature return to international capital markets, warning that such a move could…