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Gabby Otchere-Darko’s Statement: A Strategic Appraisal, Not An Endorsement

In a political environment charged with partisanship and deeply rooted allegiances, public remarks by influential figures often transcend their literal meaning, inviting deeper interpretations and, at times, national introspection. This was the case when Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a senior figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and cousin to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, described […]

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Bank of Ghana Imposes 5-Year Ban on Wilful Loan Defaulters

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a robust set of measures to tackle the alarming rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) within Ghana’s financial sector, including a five-year ban on access to credit for wilful loan defaulters. In a statement issued on June 16, 2025, the central bank said persons identified by Regulated Financial Institutions

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University Of Ghana Suspends 14 Students And Sanctions 97 Others For Exam Malpractices

The University of Ghana has taken decisive disciplinary action against students found guilty of violating academic and conduct regulations. In a statement released on June 17, the university confirmed the suspension of 14 students for disorderly conduct over a two-year period. These students are banned from all academic and extracurricular activities during the suspension. Additionally,

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Fitch Upgrades Ghana’s Credit Rating To B- As Economy Recovers

Ghana’s economy has received a major vote of confidence on the global stage as Fitch Ratings upgraded the country’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘Restricted Default’ (RD) to ‘B-’ with a Stable Outlook. This significant upgrade, announced on June 14, 2025, comes after Ghana completed a historic restructuring of $13.1 billion in Eurobond

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Ken Ofori-Atta Not Evading Accountability – Wife Defends Former Minister Amid OSP Probe

Angela Ofori-Atta, the wife of Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has broken her silence over recent allegations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), firmly denying that her husband is avoiding accountability. In a passionate defense in an interview on Sunday, June 16, Mrs. Ofori-Atta stated that the image being portrayed of her

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50 Unaccredited Universities Barred From National Service Participation

The National Service Authority (NSA) has disclosed that 50 unaccredited tertiary institutions were previously allowed to participate in Ghana’s national service programme. The revelation came from NSA Director-General Felix Gyamfi during an interview on June 15, 2025. Mr. Gyamfi explained that some of these institutions had expired accreditation while 18 others had never been accredited

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25 Private SHSs Added To Free SHS Programme In Ghana For 2025 Placement

For the first time in Ghana’s educational history, 25 private senior high schools (SHSs) have been officially integrated into the government’s flagship Free SHS programme. This milestone initiative, announced by the Ministry of Education, is part of the 2025 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) and aims to expand access to quality secondary education.

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Fuel Prices To Remain Stable Despite Middle East Conflict

Fuel prices in Ghana have remained largely unchanged during the June 2025 first pricing window, despite increasing concerns over global oil supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Petroleum industry watchers had projected a possible hike in local pump prices, citing the recent flare-up of hostilities between Israel and Iran, as well

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Minority Threatens Lawsuit Over Unratified Damang Mine Lease Renewal

Ghana’s Minority in Parliament has warned it will seek legal redress over the government’s failure to submit the renewed Damang Mine lease for parliamentary ratification. The lease, granted to Gold Fields Ghana for 12 months, is part of transitional arrangements finalized in April 2025. Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh insists that this omission undermines parliamentary

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Zoomlion Clarifies Expiration Of YEA Street Sweeping Contract

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has officially responded to recent controversy surrounding its sanitation contract with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), stating clearly that the agreement expired naturally in September 2024—contrary to claims that it was abruptly cancelled by the government. The company, in a detailed statement issued over the weekend, explained that the five-year sanitation module

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