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NSS Scandal: Court rejects Gifty Oware-Mensah’s bid to delay trial as proceedings begin January 22, 2026

Ghana’s unfolding National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal has entered a decisive phase after a High Court judge firmly rejected an application by lawyers for...

Controversy in Ghana’s schools: Ntim Fordjour says gender identity content was deliberate, not an error

Ghana is witnessing an escalating national debate over education content following controversy surrounding gender identity definitions included in a Senior High School (SHS) teacher’s...

US approval of Nvidia chip sales to China reshapes the global AI trade balance

The recent US approval of Nvidia chip sales to China marks a significant recalibration of Washington’s approach to technology exports, global competition, and economic...

Ghana’s energy debt reset strengthens World Bank confidence and reshapes the country’s economic credibility.

Ghana’s energy debt reset decision to inject $1.47 billion into its troubled energy sector marks one of the most consequential fiscal interventions since the...

The World Bank warns that global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.6% in 2026, as trade tensions and financial risks mount.

The World Bank’s latest projection that global economic growth will slow to 2.6% in 2026 offers a sobering assessment of the post-pandemic recovery, signalling...

Accra faces deepening public transport crisis amid trotro shortages and skyrocketing fares

Residents of Accra and other major Ghanaian cities are confronting an intensifying public transport crisis, marked by long waits at bus stops, a severe...

Ghana’s GH¢10bn domestic infrastructure bond signals a decisive push to fund roads locally and anchor economic recovery.

Ghana is preparing to raise GH¢10 billion through a landmark domestic bond issuance aimed at financing roads and interchanges, a move that highlights the...

ORC ownership enforcement signals tougher transparency rules for Ghana’s corporate sector

Ghana’s corporate regulatory landscape entered a stricter phase this week as ORC ownership enforcement took effect, with the Office of the Registrar of Companies...

NPP initiates expulsion process against Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng over alleged disparaging remarks

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally begun internal disciplinary processes to expel Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following comments he made during a recent television...

Tema Police intercept over 1,600 parcels of suspected narcotic drugs in major anti-trafficking operation.

The Tema Regional Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in Ghana’s ongoing fight against drug trafficking after intercepting more than 1,600 parcels of...

Independent technical report confirms GoldBoD’s strong economic contribution to Ghana’s mining sector

In a significant development for Ghana’s mining industry and national economy, an independent technical report commissioned by the University of Ghana (UG) has affirmed...

NIB’s deposit mobilisation strategy drives strong financial turnaround in 2025

The National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) has announced remarkable improvement in its financial performance, driven largely by a successful deposit mobilisation strategy that has...

Ghana Bar Association could be removed from the 1992 Constitution as Constitutional Review Committee sparks national debate

A proposal by Ghana’s Constitutional Review Committee to remove the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) from the 1992 Constitution has ignited widespread debate among legal...

Strong government treasury auction demand signals rising confidence and shifting liquidity conditions in Ghana’s debt market

Government treasury auction demand strengthened notably in the latest auction, with total bids exceeding the government’s target by more than 20 percent. This oversubscription...

GoldBod economic reform could redefine how Ghana converts gold wealth into macroeconomic stability

GoldBod economic reform is emerging as a potentially transformative shift in how Ghana manages its most valuable natural resource, according to a new academic...

Ghana Card mandate for forex transactions strengthens financial controls and reshapes market access

Ghana Card moves to the centre of Ghana’s anti-money laundering strategy The Ghana Card has become a focal point of Ghana’s latest efforts to strengthen...