Latest news

Mahama Assures Ghana: No Fuel Shortage Despite Iran-Israel War

President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians there is no imminent fuel shortage despite the escalating Iran-Israel conflict rattling global oil markets. The assurance came at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum in Mpraeso, Eastern Region.

Mahama Blames ECG Mismanagement for Ghana Power Crisis

President Mahama has blamed ECG's internal mismanagement for Ghana's persistent power outages, saying inefficiencies rival generation shortfalls. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum, he outlined reforms to overhaul the electricity distributor.

Kumasi Workshop Arms Scientists to Fight Africa’s Wildlife Collapse

Scientists from three continents converged on Kumasi this week to train Ghana's next generation of conservation researchers in AI monitoring, environmental DNA, and species distribution modelling. The workshop confronts Africa's 76% wildlife population decline — the second-steepest regional drop on the planet since 1970.

Ministry of Gender response to Cape Coast Beating Video

A woman in Cape Coast was beaten on camera and the footage went viral, compelling Ghana's Ministry of Gender to act. The Ministry has referred the case to police and is attempting to reach the victim.

GRA Overhauls Tax Rules to Pull in More Investment

The Ghana Revenue Authority is rewriting the country's tax rulebook with a unified VAT rate, scrapped levies, and new investor incentives under a 2026 Year of Compliance agenda. The reforms target both local businesses and foreign investors, including Ghana's growing Dutch business community.

Ghana Demands Reparations But Dodges Its Own Slave Trade Role – Johns Hopkins historian argues

Ghana made a bold case at the United Nations to classify the Atlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity — but a historian says the country's moral authority depends on confronting uncomfortable truths closer to home. West African merchants, including those from Asante and Cape Coast, supplied the Atlantic trade, yet their role remains largely erased from Ghana's national narrative.

Palm Sunday Downpour Triggers Three-Vehicle Smash in Techiman

A rainstorm-fuelled three-vehicle collision near the UEW Techiman Distance Learning Centre on Palm Sunday sent multiple people to Techiman Holy Family Hospital with injuries, as police launched an investigation into the cause.

Rebecca Toasts Akufo-Addo With a Prayer for Strength

Rebecca Akufo-Addo took to X this weekend to celebrate her husband's birthday with a prayer for renewed strength and divine guidance. The tribute offered a rare personal glimpse of the former president as he navigates life after eight years leading Ghana.

Flood alert: GMet warns of dangerous downpours across Ghana today

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a strong warning of possible flash floods across parts of the country as widespread rains and thunderstorms are expected to intensify on Sunday (March

Affected areas of ECG’s planned maintenance today, Sunday, March 29

Tens of thousands of residents and several key industrial hubs in the Greater Accra and Tema regions will face scheduled power interruptions today, Sunday, 29th March 2026, as the Electricity Company

Apostolic Church-Ghana Bans ‘Kiss the Bride’ at Weddings

The Apostolic Church-Ghana has banned the 'kiss the bride' tradition at weddings, saying it contradicts local cultural and spiritual values. The Council of Apostles also cautioned members against inappropriate pre-wedding photoshoots.

Ghana’s $1.27bn Gold Blunder: Sold Low, Buying Back High

Ghana's Bank of Ghana sold 18.5 tonnes of gold at $3,500/oz in Q4 2025, then announced plans to repurchase at $5,500/oz under a new policy. The $1.27 billion loss has sparked serious questions about reserve management and governance.

Brothers Laid to Rest After Tema Aircraft Tragedy

Thousands gathered at the State House on Saturday to mourn brothers Frank and Elijah Donkor, who died in a microlight aircraft crash near Tema. Their father revealed he spoke to them just minutes before the fatal incident.

Africa Must Build AI Foundations Now or Risk Global Irrelevance – Bawumia

Dr Bawumia warns at LSE Africa Summit that Africa risks falling permanently behind in the AI revolution unless it urgently builds digital infrastructure, skills, and institutions. He calls for continental action to ensure Africa shapes AI rules and markets, not just imports them.

UK-Ghana deepen trade ties with new growth partnership

The UK and Ghana are deepening their trade partnership with two landmark initiatives: Ci-Gaba pension-backed fund and NeoFinGo cross-border trade finance platform. The moves aim to unlock capital for SMEs and boost Ghana's role as a regional trade gateway.

Mahama Assures Ghana: No Fuel Shortage Despite Iran-Israel War

President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians there is no imminent fuel shortage despite the escalating Iran-Israel conflict rattling global oil markets. The assurance came at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum in Mpraeso, Eastern Region.

Mahama Blames ECG Mismanagement for Ghana Power Crisis

President Mahama has blamed ECG's internal mismanagement for Ghana's persistent power outages, saying inefficiencies rival generation shortfalls. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum, he outlined reforms to overhaul the electricity distributor.

Kumasi Workshop Arms Scientists to Fight Africa’s Wildlife Collapse

Scientists from three continents converged on Kumasi this week to train Ghana's next generation of conservation researchers in AI monitoring, environmental DNA, and species distribution modelling. The workshop confronts Africa's 76% wildlife population decline — the second-steepest regional drop on the planet since 1970.

Featured

Most popular life news you must read today

General News

Business News

Mahama Assures Ghana: No Fuel Shortage Despite Iran-Israel War

President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians there is no imminent fuel shortage despite the escalating Iran-Israel conflict rattling global oil markets. The assurance came at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum in Mpraeso, Eastern Region.

GRA Overhauls Tax Rules to Pull in More Investment

The Ghana Revenue Authority is rewriting the country's tax rulebook with a unified VAT rate, scrapped levies, and new investor incentives under a 2026 Year of Compliance agenda. The reforms target both local businesses and foreign investors, including Ghana's growing Dutch business community.

UK-Ghana deepen trade ties with new growth partnership

The UK and Ghana are deepening their trade partnership with two landmark initiatives: Ci-Gaba pension-backed fund and NeoFinGo cross-border trade finance platform. The moves aim to unlock capital for SMEs and boost Ghana's role as a regional trade gateway.

Wilful Loan Defaulters To Face Public Naming and Borrowing Ban Under New BoG Rules

Wilful Loan Defaulters To Face Public Naming and Borrowing Ban Under New BoG Rules The...

Local News

Ministry of Gender response to Cape Coast Beating Video

A woman in Cape Coast was beaten on camera and the footage went viral, compelling Ghana's Ministry of Gender to act. The Ministry has referred the case to police and is attempting to reach the victim.

Mahama Blames ECG Mismanagement for Ghana Power Crisis

President Mahama has blamed ECG's internal mismanagement for Ghana's persistent power outages, saying inefficiencies rival generation shortfalls. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum, he outlined reforms to overhaul the electricity distributor.

Kumasi Workshop Arms Scientists to Fight Africa’s Wildlife Collapse

Scientists from three continents converged on Kumasi this week to train Ghana's next generation of conservation researchers in AI monitoring, environmental DNA, and species distribution modelling. The workshop confronts Africa's 76% wildlife population decline — the second-steepest regional drop on the planet since 1970.

Ministry of Gender response to Cape Coast Beating Video

A woman in Cape Coast was beaten on camera and the footage went viral, compelling Ghana's Ministry of Gender to act. The Ministry has referred the case to police and is attempting to reach the victim.

GRA Overhauls Tax Rules to Pull in More Investment

The Ghana Revenue Authority is rewriting the country's tax rulebook with a unified VAT rate, scrapped levies, and new investor incentives under a 2026 Year of Compliance agenda. The reforms target both local businesses and foreign investors, including Ghana's growing Dutch business community.

Education News

Food & Drink

Trending News POPULAR
Have you heard ?

Mahama Assures Ghana: No Fuel Shortage Despite Iran-Israel War

President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians there is no imminent fuel shortage despite the escalating Iran-Israel conflict rattling global oil markets. The assurance came at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum in Mpraeso, Eastern Region.

Mahama Blames ECG Mismanagement for Ghana Power Crisis

President Mahama has blamed ECG's internal mismanagement for Ghana's persistent power outages, saying inefficiencies rival generation shortfalls. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum, he outlined reforms to overhaul the electricity distributor.

Kumasi Workshop Arms Scientists to Fight Africa’s Wildlife Collapse

Scientists from three continents converged on Kumasi this week to train Ghana's next generation of conservation researchers in AI monitoring, environmental DNA, and species distribution modelling. The workshop confronts Africa's 76% wildlife population decline — the second-steepest regional drop on the planet since 1970.