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A fire outbreak at a substation in Akosombo has damaged a major power transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts, according to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition. Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry, Richmond Rockson, revealed that the affected system accounts for nearly 70 percent of the transmission capacity linked to the Akosombo Dam. …

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a $270 million investment package to accelerate Ghana’s artificial intelligence ambitions, as the country moves to position itself as a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, the President outlined plans to develop critical infrastructure and support the rollout of …

Head coach of the Ghana national team, Carlos Queiroz, has brushed aside traditional labels about playing style, insisting that his football philosophy is centred on one thing—winning. The veteran tactician made the remarks during his official unveiling at the Alisa Hotel, as Ghana steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, now just weeks away. In a light-hearted yet …

New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his appointment as the greatest challenge of his managerial career following his official unveiling in Accra ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The vastly experienced tactician was introduced at the Alisa Hotel with just 49 days remaining before the global showpiece begins. Speaking at the event, Queiroz expressed both pride …

New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has made it clear he is not rebuilding Ghana’s national team from the ground up, but rather building on the solid foundation left by his predecessor, Otto Addo. Speaking at his official unveiling, Queiroz acknowledged Addo’s historic contribution to Ghanaian football and emphasized the need for continuity and improvement rather than drastic changes. …

The Government of Ghana, through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced the disbursement of grants to beneficiaries (2025 cohort ) under The Adwumawura Programme, an ambitious national initiative designed to support youth entrepreneurship, stimulate business growth, and drive job creation. Launched to empower young Ghanaians with the entrepreneurial skills and resources needed to build decent and sustainable …

Ghana’s push to sanitise its labour migration space has gained renewed momentum as the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, underscored the need for ethical recruitment at the launch of the Professional International Recruitment Association of Ghana (PIRAG). “Every unethical recruitment practice affects not only the individual worker but the nation as a whole. It damages Ghana’s …

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has begun engaging his former opponents in the party’s presidential primaries, including Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, as part of efforts to reposition the party for the 2028 general elections. The move was disclosed by Sammi Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North and a senior aide, during an interview on Peace FM. …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that income earned by Ghanaian content creators from digital platforms should be treated as service export proceeds under the country’s foreign exchange regulations. In a statement, the central bank explained that payouts from platforms such as X and other digital channels qualify as legitimate cross-border inflows and are permitted within existing regulatory frameworks. …

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party communicators to remain resolute and defend democratic principles, citing what he described as growing intimidation under the administration of John Dramani Mahama. Dr. Bawumia made the remarks on Saturday, April 18, 2026, when a delegation of NPP executives from the Bono Region paid him a visit at …