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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana will prioritize a disciplined borrowing approach, focusing exclusively on funding transformative projects with a lasting economic and social impact. This strategic shift follows significant progress in Ghana’s debt sustainability. Speaking during a meeting with the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), H.E. Mr. Abdullah KH ALMUSAIBEEH, in Accra, Dr. Forson emphasized that new borrowing will be directed away from consumption and toward key infrastructure. The Ministry’s focus on sustainable development is underpinned by a notable improvement in Ghana’s public…

Four persons have been critically injured in a serious road crash at Dichemso Plaza in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ashanti Region, involving a commercial Urvan bus and a school bus. The collision occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, September 17, when the Urvan bus, carrying 15 nursing students, rammed into the stationary school bus. Thankfully, no students were on board the school bus at the time. Eyewitnesses described the impact as severe, leaving four nursing students critically injured. Three of the victims reportedly lost consciousness due to the severity of their injuries and were immediately rushed to the hospital for…

David Kwodwo Prah Afful, the man captured in a viral video threatening to kill President John Dramani Mahama, Members of Parliament, and other government officials if he had access to a gun or cutlass, has been sentenced to seven months in prison. Afful, popularly known on social media as Kwame Nkrumah II, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to charges of threat of death and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. In court, he pleaded with government officials to forgive him for his behaviour. The Ghana Police Service arrested Afful after he…

The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut its benchmark policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5%, citing a steady decline in inflationary pressures. This marks the second major reduction this year, as the central bank moves to stimulate credit growth and support economic recovery, despite concerns over currency stability and the potential impact of proposed utility tariff increases. In July 2025, the rate was reduced by 300 basis points from 28% to 25%, following a marginal hike in March from 27% to 28%. The rate was held steady at the May meeting. Addressing the press after…

Five prominent Ghanaians, including celebrated YouTuber Wode Maya and media personality Anita Erskine, are set to be awarded diplomatic passports by the state as part of a new initiative to promote African unity and integration. The move, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, recognises the significant impact of these individuals in “promoting the unity of African people around the world.” He explained that the recognition would enable them to expand their efforts on the global stage. Wode Maya, Denta Amoateng, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine, and visual artist Ibrahim Mahama will all be granted diplomatic passports to support…

The Ministry of Transport has pledged to address the long-standing grievances of railway workers who have gone nearly a year without pay. The affected employees have expressed deep frustration over the delays and have threatened to strike and picket on September 30 if their concerns are not addressed. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series, Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe assured that the government is actively working on a solution. “The Ghana Railway company’s operations have declined over the years due to infrastructure deterioration which has limited its capacity to generate sufficient revenue to cover its operational cost including staff salary. We’re…

Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced key updates on ongoing and upcoming aviation projects during the latest edition of the Government Accountability Series. Speaking on the status of the Prempeh Agyemang I International Airport, Mr. Nikpe said; “The runway, which currently measures 1,981 meters, is being extended to 2,320 meters to accommodate medium-sized aircraft and facilitate international flight operations. The project is 90 percent complete and will be ready by the end of the year.” He also pointed to improvements in night operations as part of government’s 24-hour economy agenda. “We have extended night operations at Prempeh Agyemang…

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Seasoned New Patriotic Party (NPP) figure Richard Nyamah has declared that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia remains the party’s strongest hope of returning to power in 2028. Reflecting on the NPP’s 2024 defeat, Nyamah argued that Ghana’s political history and voting behaviour show that Bawumia is the candidate most likely to reclaim power for the party. “No presidential aspirant in the Fourth Republic has managed to win against an incumbent at the first attempt,” he noted, stressing that leaders like John Agyekum Kufuor, John Evans Atta Mills, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and John Mahama all endured multiple contests before securing victory. According…

Dr. Samuel Afiyie has questioned the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and President John Dramani Mahama’s resolve in tackling illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University accused the government of showing less passion in addressing the menace compared to when the NDC was in opposition. “The passion Mahama and the NDC showed against Akufo-Addo on galamsey when they were in opposition is not the same passion they are showing now that they are in government. If they could cry out so loudly then, what has changed today?” Dr. Afiyie asked on Wontumi TV in…