From February 1, 2026, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will begin deploying an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to enhance import clearance at the country’s entry points, starting with the Tema Port. The new system, known as the AI-powered Publican Trade Solution, is expected to increase customs revenue by between 40 and 45 per cent, while significantly …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a crackdown on commercial drivers who overcharge passengers during peak hours, as worsening traffic congestion and vehicle shortages continue to inconvenience commuters in Accra. The enforcement exercise is set to commence on Monday, January 19, 2026, with the Union deploying task force personnel to identified hotspots where drivers are accused of …

By Isaac Mortey In a moment of cultural symbolism ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final, the Teranga Lion’s of Senegal social media has shared a cryptic message, drawing a parallel between the nation’s cherished tea ceremony and the decisive battle awaiting them. The message, centered on the tradition of “Ataya” a precise, patient, and communal process of preparing …

Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) is set to expand its fleet with the procurement of about 300 Isuzu buses by February 2026 as part of measures to address the growing shortage of public transport vehicles in Accra. The announcement was made during a visit by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang to the company’s headquarters in Accra on Friday, January …

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has described 2025 as one of the most challenging periods for Ghana’s economy, saying it required difficult decisions, careful policy sequencing and sustained institutional discipline. Speaking at the Bank of Ghana’s New Year media briefing in Accra on Friday, January 16, Dr Asiama said the year was characterised by significant economic …

The Nevada Southern Detention Centre in the United States has confirmed to Citi News that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, is currently in its custody. An officer at the facility confirmed her detention in a telephone interview with Citi News on Friday, January 16. The confirmation follows earlier media reports which …

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has summoned leaders of the Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport operators for an emergency meeting amid accusations that some drivers are deliberately creating artificial vehicle shortages to illegally inflate fares. The development was disclosed by Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, during the Government Accountability Series …

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that the United States government has assured Ghana it will not impede ongoing efforts to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. According to Mr Ablakwa, the assurance was given as part of strengthened bilateral cooperation between Ghana and the United States, …

The Eastern South Police Command has arrested a man identified as Coffie Agyemang for allegedly attempting to sell his three-year-old son for GH¢1 million. The suspect, a resident of Kwamang in the Denkyembour District of the Eastern Region, was arrested following intelligence gathered by the Akwatia Police. According to the police, residents of the community revealed that the suspect had …

Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has stated that the GH₵1-per-litre Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy has been effectively utilised and has played a key role in stabilising Ghana’s electricity supply. The levy, which was introduced to generate additional funds for fuel purchases for thermal power plants and to clear outstanding debts within the energy …