The World Bank has advised the Government of Ghana to shift its financing strategy by relying more on concessional external funding—particularly from the International Development Association (IDA)—rather than continuing to depend on high-cost domestic borrowing to fund capital projects. Speaking at the launch of the World Bank’s 2025 Policy Notes: …
Read More »President Mahama Calls for Global Financial Reforms at UN, Highlights Ghana’s Economic Gains
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the international community to overhaul the global financial system, arguing that it remains deeply biased against Africa. Delivering Ghana’s national address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, President Mahama called for both UN Security Council reform and a reset of the global financial …
Read More »Tony Blair in Talks to Lead Transitional Authority in Post-War Gaza
Source: BBC Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair is involved in discussions to lead a transitional governing body in Gaza after the current conflict ends, the BBC has reported. The proposal, said to have backing from the White House, envisions a temporary international authority supported by the UN and …
Read More »Government’s Galamsey Crackdown Yields 1,400 Arrests in 8 Months – Lands Minister
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced significant progress in the government’s ongoing fight against illegal mining (galamsey), revealing that 1,400 arrests have been made in just eight months. Speaking on GTV on Wednesday, September 24, the Minister highlighted the results of intensified enforcement under …
Read More »Ghana Targets Net-Zero by 2070 with $500 Billion Investment Drive
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced an ambitious plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, with the estimated cost of transition exceeding $500 billion. To mobilize the necessary investment, the Ministry is set to introduce tax incentives for renewable energy projects and streamline regulations to attract increased …
Read More »CAF Confederation Cup: Kotoko Promise Special Bonus for Players Ahead of Decisive Clash with Kwara United
Source: Nhyira FM Players of Asante Kotoko SC have been promised a special bonus should they advance to the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, according to the club’s Director of Communications, Sarfo Duku. The Porcupine Warriors carry a narrow advantage heading into the second leg, having secured …
Read More »Pearl Nkrumah Appointed as First Female Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has announced the appointment of Pearl Nkrumah as its new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. Her appointment, approved by the Board of Directors and the Bank of Ghana, marks a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead the bank since it began …
Read More »GBA Pledges Stricter Medical Protocols Following Tragic Death of Boxer Ernest ‘Bahubali’ Akushey
Source: Joy Sports The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has announced plans to implement stricter post-fight medical protocols following the tragic death of professional boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known in the ring as ‘Bahubali’. Akushey passed away just 11 days after his super middleweight bout against Jacob Dickson at the Bukom …
Read More »Ghana Signs $256M Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with the UK
Ghana has taken another decisive step in its economic recovery journey with the signing of a US$256 million Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with the United Kingdom under the G20 Common Framework. The agreement was signed in Accra by Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the UK’s Trade …
Read More »Princess Marfo Returns to FC Nordsjælland After U.S. Spell with Bay FC
Farum, Denmark – Ghanaian forward Princess Marfo has rejoined Danish top-tier club FC Nordsjælland, marking a homecoming after a challenging stint with Bay FC in the United States. The 21-year-old Black Queens attacker returns to familiar territory, having made history in the 2021/22 season as the first female graduate of …
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