The United States’ official decision to lift the 15% tariffs on cocoa and other key agricultural exports from Ghana marks a significant turnaround in trade relations. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the reversal, which took effect on November 13, 2025, following a new Executive Order from President Donald Trump. This move, which exempts items like […] The post Trade
Ghana international Mohammed Salisu has called on his teammates to improve defensively following stalemate against Pafos FC in the UEFA Champions League. The Black Stars defender started and lasted the entire duration of the match as his outfit played out a 2-2 away draw with the Cypriot side on Wednesday evening.Despite scoring an own-goal, the former Southampton star emerged as the Man-of-the-Match prize in the high-stake clash, at the Alphamega stadium.Having threw away their
Ghana international Mohammed Salisu has called on his teammates to improve defensively following stalemate against Pafos FC in the UEFA Champions League. The Black Stars defender started and lasted the entire duration of the match as his outfit played out a 2-2 away draw with the Cypriot side on Wednesday evening.Despite scoring an own-goal, the former Southampton star emerged as the Man-of-the-Match prize in the high-stake clash, at the Alphamega stadium.Having threw away their
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka-Mubarak, has renewed the Curfew hours for Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Township and its environs in the Savannah Region. The curfew starts from 12:00 midnight to 5:00 am, effective Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The Minister acted on the advice of the Regional Security Council to renew the curfew. In a statement, the […]
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has announced a $40bn budget for defence spending over the next eight years, to get “closer to the vision of an unassailable Taiwan, safeguarded by innovation and technology”. Taiwan has been ramping up defence spending over the past decade, but United States President Donald Trump’s administration has pushed the self-ruled […] The post Taiwan
The International Centre for Public Development (ICPD) has wrapped up a four-day outreach mission to the Northern and Upper East Regions, marking its contribution to International Fraud Awareness Week, with a series of focused stakeholder engagements on financial crime prevention. The initiative was led by senior officials, Hope Kwaku Nyadi, Head of Programmes & Public Relations, Ellis Asamani, Centre Coordinator […] The post ICPD
brings back 14-day bill retires 56- and 273-day instruments after draining over GH¢300bn By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The central bank has overhauled its liquidity-management framework and delivered another steep interest-rate cut as inflation fell faster than expected and real interest rates climbed to multi-year highs. The Monetary Policy Committee – […] The post BoG
Cashew farmers in Bono Region are calling for an annual fixed producer price for raw cashew nuts (RCNs), saying the current system of setting only a minimum price leaves them vulnerable to price manipulation by aggregators. Farmers argue that a fixed price similar to the pricing model used in the cocoa sector would stabilise incomes […] The post Cashew farmers push for fixed producer price
bags approximately GH¢12 million profit before tax shareholders get 20% returns on current GH¢20p share price (Gh¢0.04p) By Seth KRAMPAH, Kuntanase Bosomtwe Rural Bank Plc at Kuntanase in the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti Region has recorded a very remarkable operational growth in all financial indicators in the 2024 year under review. The Bank posted a […] The post Bosomtwe
President Tinubu declares a nationwide security emergency, approves recruitment of 20,000 police officers, expands military deployment, and orders urgent action against terrorists.
Professor Kwaku Appiah-Adu, an eminent Professor of Strategy and Policy and a leading management consultant, was named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 at the 10th anniversary of the Ghana Corporate Executives’ Awards organised by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana. The Awards celebrated outstanding executives whose innovation and leadership continue to influence Ghana’s […] The post Prof
Ghana has condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, and has called for the immediate restoration of constitutional rule and protection of citizens and ECOWAS observers.
Football fans across the continent are in for a rare treat as SuperSport throws open its doors for a full day of uninterrupted Premier League drama. On Sunday, 30 November, audiences on DStv Access and GOtv Plus will step into the heart of the action with a special full day football access to SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Action.From early Sunday morning until Monday morning on 1 December, viewers can immerse themselves in wall-to-wall matchday intensity, storylines,
Former Black Stars captain Abedi Ayew Pele has been appointed to a newly inaugurated Ministerial Advisory Board to support the Ministry’s policy direction and nationwide sports development agenda. The nine-member board was unveiled on Tuesday by Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams. The board brings together senior government officials, private-sector representatives and civil society actors. […] The post Abedi
Hearts of Oak’s Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, says the club is working with FIFA to clear the debt owed to former technical director, René Hiddink, even as the matter shifts into the Ghanaian courts. René Hiddink, who signed a three-year contract with the club in 2023, exited just eight months into his tenure. His […] The post Hearts are not reluctant to settle
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and 2nd Vice President of CAF, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has been appointed to an 11-member Ministerial Oversight Committee established to guide Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The committee, constituted by the Presidency, is mandated to provide strategic leadership and ensure seamless inter-ministerial collaboration as the […] The post Kurt
Asante Kotoko’s unbeaten start to this season’s Ghana Premier League came to an abrupt end on Wednesday after a 2-1 defeat to Basake Holy Stars in an outstanding fixture at the AAKII Arena. Kotoko entered the match as the league’s only unbeaten side and had the chance to move level on points with leaders Aduana […] The post Kotoko’s unbeaten run shattered by Basake Holy Stars
Fifth in Ligue 1 meets fifth in the Premier League as Strasbourg welcome Crystal Palace to Stade de la Meinau for matchday four in the Conference League on Thursday night. Two of the outright favourites to go all the way face off for the first time in their history, with both teams currently occupying a top-nine position in the […] The post Strasbourg faceoff with Crystal Palace
Fresh from their convincing Premier League triumph over champions Liverpool, Nottingham Forest welcome Swedish side Malmo to the City Ground for matchday five in the Europa League on Thursday night. While the Tricky Trees sit 23rd in the 36-team League Phase table and three points behind the top nine, the Sky Blues are still searching for their first win […] The post Nottingham Forest meet Swedish
Porto aim to get their Europa League campaign back on track as they welcome struggling Nice to Estadio do Dragao on Thursday, for the first ever meeting between the sides. Porto are without victories across their last two games in the competition and will look to return to winning ways against a team that has lost all of […] The post Porto host Nice in their first ever meeting appeared first
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