Gov’t begins setting aside funds for GH¢54bn DDEP repayment due next year
By Ashiadey Dotse Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the government has started setting aside funds to meet a GH¢54 billion repayment under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) due next year, as part of efforts to prevent another debt crisis and maintain economic stability. Speaking during a working visit by the Vice President […]
Dashiki Festival: MJ The comedian celebrates 10yrs of Culture, Community Service and creativity
Ghana’s vibrant celebration of culture, creativity and community service is marking a major milestone this July as the Dashiki Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with an expanded programme of sports, fashion, music and wellness under the theme “#RiseWithMJtheComediam.” The five-day festival will run from 14–18 July 2026, bringing together thousands of young people and creatives. […]
Government begins construction of 50 Farmer Service Centres to improve agricultural mechanisation
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says the government has begun constructing 50 Farmer Service Centres across the country to improve mechanisation and modernise agricultural production. Appearing before Parliament’s Assurance Committee on Thursday, July 9, Mr. Opoku said contractors are already on site in selected districts, with some centres expected […]
Bonnie Tyler, singer famed for ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies at 75
Legendary pop singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for hits including “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died after weeks in a hospital, her family said Thursday. She was 75. “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that […]
EOCO releases former NAFCO CEO after airport detention
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is said to have unconditionally released the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, on Wednesday evening, July 8, 2026. His release followed a contentious airport detention that sparked legal debate and strong objections from his […]
GBC’s Maltiti Sayida Sadick receives IPPFoRB commendation following German government nomination
Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Maltiti Sayida Sadick of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has received a congratulatory letter from the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB) Caucus following her nomination by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to participate in its prestigious Visitor’s Programme on Religion and Integration. […]
Diamond Rackets Depart for Botswana to Represent Ghana at the 2026 BillieJean King Cup Africa Group III
Ghana’s national women’s tennis team, the Diamond Rackets, will depart for Gaborone,Botswana, today, 9th of July, to participate in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup by GainbridgeAfrica Group III, scheduled to commence on 13 July 2026. The prestigious competition, regarded as the world’s premier international team event in women’s tennis, will bring together eleven African […]
PURC intervention restores power stability in Clayso after year-long electricity crisis
Report by Daniel Donkor Residents of Clayso and its surrounding communities in Dumasua, within the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region, can finally breathe a sigh of relief following decisive intervention by the Bono Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). For nearly a year, households and businesses in the area have […]
China’s modernisation offers valuable lessons for Africa’s development
By Jennifer Frimpong As China marks the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), founded in 1921, the occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on one of the most significant modernisation journeys of the modern era. While perspectives on China’s political system may differ, there is broad recognition that the country’s transformation has […]
Bia East tops 2025 PFM Compliance League Table as national score exceeds 50% for first time
By Roselyn Ganyaglo Bia East District Assembly in the Western North Region has been ranked the best-performing local assembly in the 2025 Public Financial Management (PFM) Compliance League Table, ahead of Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly in the Oti Region and Asokwa Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region. The latest assessment also points to significant improvements […]