Professional services firm Deloitte is warning that Ghana’s cocoa output—one of the main drivers of the economy—will encounter volatility. The firm attributes this to climatic conditions, smuggling, and diseases (cacao swollen shoot virus and the black pod, for instance). Global commodity price fluctuations are also a factor, Deloitte said in its Global Economic Outlook January…
President-elect John Dramani Mahama recently met with Kenyan President William Ruto to express his gratitude for Ruto’s ongoing support and to formally invite him to his inauguration on January 7, 2025. John Mahama shared highlights of their discussions on Facebook on December 29, 2024, which focused on regional integration, continental security, and boosting trade through the African…
Hundreds of newly posted teachers have warned they will not return to classrooms when basic schools reopen on May 6 if their salaries are not paid by then. The teachers, many of whom have not received salaries for over eight months, picketed the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters on Wednesday morning to demand urgent action….
Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners have pledged to prioritise economic diplomacy in their assignments, vowing to strengthen trade, investment, and innovation ties with partner countries. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues after their commissioning at the Jubilee House on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ghana’s envoy to Washington D.C., assured…
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, residents took to the streets to protest the long-standing neglect of the area in terms of social amenities, most particularly the bad nature of the road, which has led to multiple accidents and a surge in robbery cases in the town. According to the protestors, despite repeated appeals to the…
Apostle David K. Dorsu, the Area Head of the Tumu Church of Pentecost, delivered an inspiring and transformative message during a night crusade at the Pentecost Church in Tumu. Addressing a large congregation, he called on Christians to embody the teachings of the Bible in every aspect of their lives, emphasizing that worshiping God extends…
The Tumu Astro Turf will again host an intense matchup on Saturday, November 15, 2025, when Trigna FC meets Gandawii Stars FC. Trigna FC, who drew 1–1 with Kong Danger Stars in their opening match, will seek their first win of the campaign. Their attack showed flashes of creativity, but converting chances remains their major…
Ghana’s Ambassador-Designate to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has shared a personal academic experience to emphasise his deep cultural integration and Ghanaian identity. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Tuesday, August 12, Mr. Choi recounted how he excelled in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Twi, despite not…
SuperSport, the leading cable sports network in sub-Saharan Africa, will miss its usual role of broadcasting the continent’s premier football event, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite long-standing coverage of the AFCON, SuperSport and its parent company, MultiChoice, confirmed today in a statement that they will not air the tournament scheduled for January…
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has cleared Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng of allegations regarding the possession of dual passports under different names. In January 2023, North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa petitioned CHRAJ to investigate Rev. Kusi Boateng, Secretary to the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, over claims of conflict of…
