Two Chinese have been arrested for their involvement in illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River in the Western Region, as part of the ongoing efforts to curb the environmental and economic damage caused by illicit mining. The suspects, identified as Huan Ciongjian (38) and Ling Yong (56), were detained by the Western Central Regional…
The end of the era of the Electronic Transaction Levy, commonly called E-Levy, kicked in fully on Thursday as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) sanctioned its reversal upon the President’s assent of the Bill that abolished the levy. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has since reaffirmed that the E-Levy has been officially abolished as of…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured that no government-owned property in Benin will be sold under his leadership, as efforts are underway to renovate and restore facilities belonging to Ghana’s diplomatic mission. Ghanaian fashion During a working visit to Benin, the Minister inspected several properties acquired by the Ghanaian government in…
The World Bank has issued a definitive statement dispelling speculation about the status of its funded projects in Ghana. In a brief but crucial communication released today, the global financial institution stated unequivocally, “No projects in the World Bank-financed portfolio in Ghana are currently suspended.” This clarification comes amidst recent concerns and reports suggesting that…
Junior High School (JHS) students at Adaklu Seva D/A Basic School in the Volta region face a daunting challenge of writing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in June, without any practical experience, as they have never used a computer before in their preparations for the external exams Although ICT…
Former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has expressed his readiness to fully cooperate with any investigative body that will be established to probe the controversial disappearance of over 1,300 ECG containers at the Tema Port. Dubik Mahama’s statement comes in the wake of mounting concerns and public outrage…
Ghana have made an upward movement in the latest FIFA ranking, making it their first since July 2024 when they moved from 64th to 60th. The Black Stars now occupy the 76th position in the global ranking, having been in the 77th position since November 2024. The positive movement follows Ghana’s winning start to the…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, convened a meeting with former Inspectors-General of Police on April 2, 2025, at the National Police Headquarters in Accra. The gathering aimed to foster collaboration between the current and past leadership of the Ghana Police Service while leveraging their collective expertise to enhance the service’s operational…
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports, including a 10% baseline tax on goods from all countries, have placed Ghana at the center of growing concerns over the global trade war’s impact on vulnerable economies. The tariffs, aimed at addressing U.S. trade deficits and boosting domestic manufacturing, are expected to disrupt international markets and strain Ghana’s…
Head of Communications at Burniton Music Group, Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng has refuted claims that Stonebwoy’s management recently stopped a DJ from playing Shatta Wale’s songs at 2025 Accravaganza. On April 1, 2025, DJ Lord OTB took to his social media handles to recount how a management member of Stonebwoy ordered him to stop playing Shatta…
