Ghanaian singer Gyakie’s latest single “Sankofa” has debuted on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Top 50chart, marking her first appearance on the prestigious international list. The song also ranks in the Top 5 Trending videos on YouTube in Ghana, solidifying its local and global appeal. Lifted from her upcoming debut album After Midnight, Sankofa has rapidly gained momentum just weeks after its release, […] The post Gyakie’s

More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in Pakistan after they were moved from their cells for safety amid earthquake tremors, officials have said. Several dozen of the prisoners that broke out of the jail in Karachi were quickly recaptured, police said on Tuesday, but at least 130 are understood to remain unaccounted […] The post Earthquake sparks escape of 216 inmates from

Liberal Lee Jae-myung looks set to win South Korea’s snap presidential election, with exit polls suggesting he enjoys a significant lead. One exit poll conducted by South Korea’s three major TV stations – KBS, MBC and SBS – suggested Lee will obtain 51.7 percent of the votes cast during Tuesday’s election, which was called to […] The post South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung

 Mr Charles Kwesi, a bailiff with the Tarkwa High Court, has been acclaimed by Presiding Members in the Western Region as their Dean. He was endorsed after a two-day work­shop for Presiding Members and Finance and Administration staff of the 14 MMDAS within the region. Mr Kwesi, a representative of the Tandan Electoral area in … The post Charles Kwesi acclaimed Dean of Presiding

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By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU   The Bank of Ghana has unveiled a series of sweeping regulatory measures aimed at restoring local decision-making authority in foreign-owned banks, addressing rising concerns over asset quality, and tightening consumer protection in the digital financial services space.   Speaking at a post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) […] The post BoG

By Kizito CUDJOE Domestic gold production could reach 5.1 million ounces by the end of 2025 – driven by new output from Newmont’s Ahafo North mine and Shandong Gold’s Namdini project, Michael Edem Akafia, President-Ghana Chamber of Mines, has said. Output of other key minerals is also projected to rise. Manganese production is expected to […] The post Gold output

By Elikplim Kwabla APETORGBOR (PhD) Ghana’s electricity sector is flashing red and we must not ignore the alarm. The recent surge in scheduled and emergency maintenance operations by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) points to a deeper structural crisis. These maintenance exercises—occurring with increasing frequency—are no longer just […] The post Frequent

Kwabena Boateng, Deputy Managing Director in charge of Wholesale Banking at Fidelity Bank Ghana has reaffirmed the bank’s position as a leading partner in youth-driven enterprise development and inclusive financing during the 2025 Ghana-European Union Business Forum. The event, held under the theme: ‘Fostering Collaboration Between Ghanaian and European Entrepreneurial Ecosystems – Investing in Young […] The post Fidelity

By Douglas BOATENG (Prof) Misunderstood financial concepts are not only draining the continent’s resources but also jeopardising the future of Africans, including generations yet to come. In an era when headlines often overshadow genuine truths, discussions about Africa’s development are frequently derailed by complex jargon and the misapplication of financial models. A crucial distinction in […] The post The

SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading end-to-end HR technology company, has reiterated its long-term commitment to the Ghanaian market following its participation at two of the country’s notable business and human capital development events, the Ghana CEO Summit held on May 26, and the HR Focus Fusion held on May 30 in Accra. As part of its broader […] The post SeamlessHR commits to workforce productivity

The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.

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After slashing foreign assistance and introducing steep tariffs, the Trump administration is proposing a new tax on remittances. African nations would be among the hardest hit.

From Advocacy to Action: Dr Angela Dwamena-Aboagye Wins MTN Heroes 2025

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has issued a stern warning to the newly inaugurated Board of Trustees of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), urging them to resist any pressure to sell state assets to politically exposed persons. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony in Accra, Dr. Forson cautioned the board to uphold […] The post Do not sell

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated a new Board of Trustees for the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), with a strong call for prudence, integrity, and transparency in the management of Ghana’s pension funds. Addressing the newly sworn-in members at a ceremony in Accra, Dr. Forson emphasized the vital […] The post Finance

By David King BOISON (PhD)&Raphael Nyarkotey OBU(Prof) Global cryptocurrency markets have undergone a breathtaking transformation over the past five years, evolving from niche experiments into pillars of the modern financial system. In January 2025, total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies had climbed to approximately US$3.32 trillion, up from under US$500 billion at the start of 2020 (Fortunly, 2025). This […] The post Bridging

The 2025 inaugural AfCFTA digital trade forum was preceded by thought leadership masterclasses which kicked off with focus on unlocking Africa’s digital trade potential and laying the foundation for how the AfCFTA will drive inclusive growth across the continent through harmonised digital frameworks. Sessions on E-commerce by Google Hustle Academy empowered entrepreneurs to build and […] The post 2025