Africa Ghana The 176-km Accra-Kumasi 6-lanes Expressway will be completely funded in 2026 without borrowing; the assurance comes from the Minister of Finance as engineers of the Ghana Armed Forces are clearing the remaining 6km of the land corridor
Africa Ghana A fundamental rethink of Ghana’s approach to mining has been invoked by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, who underlined that the country must own more, refine more, process more and retain greater value from its mineral resources
Africa Ghana The Flood Mitigation Task Force has launched a major operation to demolish illegal structures and dredge silted drains and waterways across Accra in an effort to reduce the risk of damages following the recent devastation in the Greater Accra Region
Africa Ghana A call not to interfere in traditional affairs, particularly issues relating to the succession following the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II has been issued by the Convention People’s Party towards governing NPP and main opposition NDC
Africa Ghana Ghana’s music industry mourns legendary producer and sound engineer George Bennisah, known as Cash Two; musicians, producers, and fans paid tribute to a man whose influence helped shape the sound of several generations of Ghanaian music
Africa Ghana Ghana and South Korea started negotiations to extended visa-free travel for ordinary passport holders, after a Visa Waiver Agreement was signed for diplomatic and service passports
Africa Ghana The Mmratehene, or Youth Chief, of the Ayanfuri died after incidentally shooting himself during funeral rights; footage of the accident has been largely shared on social media, police launched an investigation
Africa Ghana Tradional chief of Berekum area has warned against data leaks by bank staff, reminding that releasing private information is highly discouraging and affects rural areas where it is most important to create and support trust to advance financial inclusion
Africa Ghana The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a milestone yesterday, with market capitalisation surging past the mark of GH¢252 billion (€19,3 billion) as investors returned to banking and insurance counters with renewed vigour
Africa Ghana The Accra New Town Experimental School building collapsed, resulting in two deaths and 20 injured; the frequency of similar episodes, at least 5 since 2023, draws attention to the safety of construction and the need of proper structural assessments
Africa Ghana Chamber of Aquaculture and the WEF have launched Africa's first Blue Food Innovation Hub aiming to drive $10 million in sustainable investment and transform Ghana's aquatic food sector, now worth $600 million
Africa Ghana Fire extensively damaged a dormitory block at the Northern School of Business Senior High School destroying students’ belongings and learning materials: some were shocked but no one was reported injured; temporary accomodation will host those affected
Africa Ghana Nearly 3 million Ghanaians have used cryptocurrency as of end of 2025, prompting authorities to introduce phased licensing rules starting in 2026; a framework for safe cryptocurrency trading and Bitcoin adoption, formally legalised, will be set