Black Queens qualify for 2026 WAFCON after Boaduwaa hat-trick sinks Egypt
Ghana’s Black Queens booked their ticket to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 4-0 victory over Egypt at the Accra Sports Stadium. The emphatic result, led by a stunning hat-trick from Doris Boaduwaa, sealed a 7-0 aggregate triumph and underlined Ghana’s growing dominance in African women’s football. The Queens, bronze medalists at the last WAFCON, showed...
GoldBod Jewellery Appoints Bola Ray and Joselyn Dumas as Brand Ambassadors
GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has officially named celebrated media personality Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi (Bola Ray) and award-winning actress Joselyn Dumas as its Brand Ambassadors. The announcement was made at an unveiling ceremony held at the GoldBod Head Office in Accra, where the company described the partnership as a strategic effort to promote Ghana’s...
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Calls for Protection of Bank of Ghana’s Independence
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the independence of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), describing it as vital for maintaining macroeconomic stability and protecting the value of the cedi. Speaking at the Cedi@60 Anniversary celebration in Accra, themed “Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stressed that the central bank’s autonomy remains a cornerstone...
“Seek Cabinet Approval Before Announcing Policies” – Cabinet issues Directive to Ministers
The government has issued a strict directive reminding all Ministers of State that no major policy, programme, or initiative should be publicly announced without prior Cabinet approval. The instruction, outlined in a circular dated October 27, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to Cabinet, Prof. Kwaku Danso-Boafo, comes in response to what the government describes as a growing trend of...
President Mahama Visits Late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ Residence, Announces State Burial
President John Dramani Mahama has paid a solemn visit to the residence of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings to extend his condolences to the family and honour her remarkable life of public service. During the visit, President Mahama reflected on the extraordinary legacy of the former First Lady, describing her as a trailblazer in women’s empowerment and national development. He...
Galamsey: Gold or Green Future?
Ghana stands at a defining moment in its development journey, torn between the glitter of gold and the promise of a sustainable, green future. The phenomenon of galamsey, illegal small-scale mining, has evolved from a local economic activity into a national crisis that threatens the country’s environment, water bodies, and long-term survival. For decades, the hunt for gold has provided income...
Minority Warns Government Against Moves to ‘Criminalise Free Speech’ Through New Bill
The Minority in Parliament has expressed strong opposition to what it describes as an attempt by the government to criminalise free speech through a proposed piece of legislation aimed at regulating online communications. Addressing journalists on Sunday, October 26, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, said a draft bill currently being circulated...
21 Burkinabes Arrested for Illegal Mining on River Bodies in Amansie West
The Amansie West District Security Council (DISEC) has arrested 21 foreign nationals, all identified as Burkinabes, for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities on river bodies at Esaase Bontefufuo in the Ashanti Region. The arrests were made during a special intelligence-led operation conducted by the District Police Command and the Formed Police Unit (FPU) under the command of ASP Solomon...
SHSs Will Not Tolerate Long Hair on Campus – Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has firmly stated that senior high schools (SHSs) across the country will not allow students to keep long hair, even if it is natural. Speaking at the 75th anniversary celebration of Mawuli Senior High School in the Volta Region on Saturday, October 25, Mr. Iddrisu said secondary schools are “not beauty contests” and stressed...
Finance Minister to Present 2026 Budget to Parliament on November 13
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Wednesday, November 13, sources close to the Ministry of Finance have confirmed. The proposed date, which awaits formal approval by Parliament, will mark the first full-year budget of the Mahama administration since its return to power in 2025. The presentation...
