The World Bank is forecasting an inflation of 17.2% for Ghana in 2025. This will be lower than the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme target of 15%. However, it is projecting a drastic reduction of inflation (9.4%) in 2026. In its April 2025 Africa Pulse Report, the World Bank estimated that Ghana’s inflation rate would…
The Sisaala Union has intensified its call for the establishment of a central market to address the dwindling prices of maize and other cereal crops in Sissala land. In a welcome address delivered on his behalf by the 1st Vice President, Mr. Mumuni Yahaya, at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, the President…
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Western Region has assured the 138 persons seeking to be considered for the position of Chief Executives for the 14 Assemblies of fairness as the party conducts its vetting in Sekondi. So far Amenfi East has the highest number of interested persons, 16, while Prestea-Huni-Valley…
The Ghana Football Association wishes to inform all members, stakeholders and the general public that all of its competitions will go on a planned break after this weekend’s matches to enable all participants in football to perform their civic duties in the national General Elections on December 7, 2024. The GFA Calendar for the 2024/25…
The Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has warned that the Minority Leader Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin could be sent to the Privileges Committee if he does not apologise to the Clerk of the Committee. Mr. Afenyo-Markin, who is the Minority Leader, was caught on live television accusing the Clerk, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, of being biased in…
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced a significant boost in Ghana’s investment in child health, with a 46% increase in the national vaccine budget and full payment of the country’s $24.5 million commitment to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI). Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, July 18,…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully retained the Ejisu parliamentary seat with its candidate, Kwabena Boateng, polling 27,782 or 55.79% in Tuesday’s by-election. His closest contender Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, a former Member of Parliament for the area who ran as an independent candidate, secured 21,536 votes or 43.24%. Total turnout was 49.1%. Esther Osei…
Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions in style – and drew level with Manchester United on 20 titles – as Tottenham Hotspur were demolished on a day of wild celebrations and emotion at Anfield.Arne Slot’s side needed only a point to complete the formalities of their coronation, although Spurs briefly threatened a plot twist when…
Ghanaian highlife singer, songwriter and producer, Kuami Eugene, has said in a recent interview with Hitz FM that Joyce Blessing’s promotion for her ‘Victory’ song was subpar. Speaking to Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz, he said that the song would have got more mileage if she put extra work. “I think Joyce Blessing didn’t do as…
Artisans in the Suame Industrial enclave in Kumasi are counting their losses after a fire destroyed properties worth millions of cedis, leaving many business owners in distress. The affected persons are calling for the urgent establishment of a fire station in the areaThe affected artisans argue that the absence of a nearby fire station contributed…
