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His Excellency John Dramani MahamaPresident John Dramani Mahama’s New Year message was more than a ceremonial address. It was a statement of direction, confidence, and shared responsibility. Declaring that Ghana is “rising again,” the President situated the past year as a turning point, one marked by deliberate reforms, prudent economic management, and a renewed belief in the resilience of the Ghanaian people.He reminded the nation of the difficult inheritance his administration faced: an economy under severe strain, inflation soaring above 23 percent by the end of 2024, rising unemployment, deteriorating infrastructure, weakened public trust, and a general sense of hopelessness.…
JOY FM has expressed gratitude to patrons who turned out in their numbers for the 2026 edition of its flagship nostalgia event, 90s Jam, describing the experience as vibrant, energetic and memorable. It, however, apologised to patrons of its annual 90s Jam after the 2026 edition of the event ended earlier than scheduled. In an official statement issued after the event, JOY FM described 90s Jam 2026 as a vibrant celebration of music, culture and community, noting that the massive turnout and high energy once again confirmed its status as one of Ghana’s most anticipated nostalgia-themed events. However, the organisers…
Prophet Amoako Atta (L) predicted the overthrown of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro (R) A recent prophecy of the Founder of Parliament Chapel International, Prophet Francis Amoako Atta, has re-emerged after what appears to be an early spot-on foretelling of the future.This was after he predicted that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could face exile or be overthrown if care is not taken.Prophet Amoako Atta, while speaking during a church service on December 26, 2025, stated that the president’s close allies would betray him between January and March 2026.During his sermon, Amoako Atta cautioned the Venezuelan leader to consider going into exile…
Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) Ghana’s Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) has established one of Africa’s most robust beneficial ownership transparency frameworks, effectively eliminating the risk of anonymous shareholding through bearer shares by requiring comprehensive disclosure of ultimate owners of all companies operating in the country. The legislative framework positions Ghana among a select group of African nations that have addressed the bearer shares problem, placing the country alongside only Botswana, Seychelles, and Tunisia in requiring registration of all beneficial owners of all types of companies with the Registrar of Companies, according to assessments by the Tax Justice…
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested five men for allegedly impersonating officers of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).The suspects – Moses Tapiam, 43; Christopher Amakor, 29; Casimir Nunekpeku, 29; Wisdom Miwonuko, 35; and Paul Agbanu, 53 – were taken into custody on Friday, January 2, 2026. They reportedly visited mining sites in Akwadum, Abuakwa South, near Kibi, extorting money from miners while dressed in security uniforms.NAIMOS officers apprehended the men in a Mitsubishi 4×4 pick-up with registration number GS 536–25 and handed them over to the Eastern South Regional CID in Kibi.Police have warned the public…
By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Sirigu (U/E), Jan. 3, GNA – Mr Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has called for an increase in the percentage of national revenue allocated to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to accelerate development at the local level. He said development should be driven largely from the grassroots, stressing that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) had, over the years, developed the capacity to effectively utilise resources to address the needs of their people. Mr Ayariga, who is also the Leader of Government Business in Parliament, was speaking at Sirigu…
Ace Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie, has been left dumbfounded after his colleague, Shaffy Bello, praised his artistry in the movie industry. Naija News reports that Shaffy Bello, during a recent interview with media personality VJ Adams, was asked about her favourite action-comedy actors in Hollywood and Nollywood. In response, the thespian named the late Nollywood actor, Sam Loco, her favourite Nollywood comedy actor, and Samuel L. Jackson her Hollywood favourite. She said, “Please bring me Sam Loco. I will bring his spirit back if I could bring anybody back”. Also praising Charles Inojie, Shaffy Bello said his talents are innate, stressing…
Theresa Darkoah was allegedly poisoned to death | File Photo A 23-year-old woman, identified as Theresa Darkoah, has reportedly died after allegedly being poisoned by a suitor at Gomoa Buduburam in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region.The suspect, Kofi Emma, popularly known as Blackee, is said to have had a close relationship with the deceased and had allegedly been giving her money in an attempt to win her affection.According to a report by adomonline.com on January 2, 2025, the incident followed a disagreement over GH¢100. 35-year-old woman allegedly poisons herself and her two children at Offinso-Dwenedabi“Theresa reportedly requested…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has rejected claims that GoldBod made losses under the Gold-for-Reserves programme, saying the institution ended 2025 with a strong financial surplus.Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, Mr Gyamfi described reports suggesting a US$214 million loss as false. He said GoldBod generated more than GHS960 million in revenue in 2025, while its total spending was below GHS120 million, based on unaudited management accounts.According to him, GoldBod is a public institution and does not declare profits but surpluses. He said the Board is expected to declare a conservative surplus…
GoldBod has not recorded any losses and is on course to declare a significant surplus for the 2025 financial year, Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has insisted, dismissing claims to the contrary as unfounded. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newfile, Sammy Gyamfi said management accounts show that the Ghana Gold Board generated about GH¢960 million in revenue in 2025, with expenditure kept below GH¢120 million. According to him, this positions the institution to declare a surplus of between GH¢700 million and GH¢800 million, subject to auditing. “GoldBod has not declared profit. It declares surplus. There’s a big difference between profit-making institutions and…
Donald Trump announced the arrest of Nicolas Maduro Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and flown out of Venezuela after the US carried out a large scale strike on the capital city of Caracas, US President Donald Trump announced. He adding that there will be “further details to follow.”A CNN team earlier witnessed several explosions in Caracas and reported some areas of the city were without electricity. The first blast was recorded at approximately 1.50 AM local time on Saturday (0.50 AM ET).Trump has repeatedly warned that the US is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has clarified that Bawa Rock Company Limited was the only applicant that met the eligibility requirements for an aggregator licence during GoldBod’s first year of operations in 2025.Speaking amid concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament over the licensing process on News File on Saturday January 3, Mr Gyamfi said claims that GoldBod deliberately created a monopoly are based on a misunderstanding of how the Board’s gold trading and licensing system operates.According to him, GoldBod operates a four-tier gold buying licence system. These include tier one buyers, tier two…
Bishop Daniel Obinim is the Founder of the International God’s Way Church Founder and Leader of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has expressed frustrations over what he claims is the fact that some VIP drivers failed to transport his church members during the just-ended December 31st Crossover Service.In a video shared on TikTok on January 2, 2025, Bishop Obinim, who was preaching to his congregation, stated that he had wept bitterly after the bus company allegedly diverted its services to transport members of Prophet Adom Kyei Duah’s Believers Worship Centre.He explained that he was the first person…
The Ghana Police Service have arrested self-styled prophet Ebo Noah, also known as Evans Eshun, age 33, after his widely shared end-time prophecy failed. The arrest happened around New Year’s Eve and is believed to be linked to his prediction of a global flood on December 25, 2025. Ebo Noah had predicted a catastrophic flood would destroy the earth on December 25, 2025, and built an ark to save people. He claimed to have received a divine message from God, similar to the biblical story of Noah. His prophecy gained widespread attention on social media, with some believing him…
The family of Nollywood actress, Allwell Ademola, has announced details of her burial. Recall that the actress passed away after a short illness, and many of her colleagues have been left in deep sorrow. Naija News reports that, in a statement shared via Instagram on Saturday by Nollywood actor, Rotimi Salami, Ademola’s family announced that a Service of Songs will be held on January 8, followed by a Candlelight procession. The statement added that Allwell Ademola will be laid to rest on January 9, 2026, at the Atan Cemetery in Yaba, Lagos. Rotimi also revealed that a customised T-shirt will…
File photo of a worried woman Dear GhanaWeb,My husband has been working in a mall here in Ghana since 2023. He eventually got promoted at work, making him quite comfortable financially but then he and other people started taking items from the mall home and selling them. He brought home appliances, utensils and a whole lot. He was even dealing in them. Whenever someone needed it, he would bring it to them at a lower rate. That is how he was making a lot of money on the side since last year. We have been very comfortable, but I was…
JOY FM has apologised to patrons of its annual 90s Jam after the 2026 edition of the event ended earlier than scheduled, acknowledging that the decision may have disappointed some attendees. In an official statement issued after the event, JOY FM described 90s Jam 2026 as a vibrant celebration of music, culture and community, noting that the massive turnout and high energy once again confirmed its status as one of Ghana’s most anticipated nostalgia-themed events. However, the organisers admitted that concerns raised by some patrons over the early closure were valid. “We acknowledge feedback from some patrons regarding the event…
Unresolved land ownership, boundary and compensation disputes are increasingly constraining infrastructure development in the Upper East Region, Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, the Upper East Regional Minister, has said.He expressed particular concern about the stalled construction of a perimeter fence wall at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, attributing the delay to unresolved compensation claims by landowners.Mr Akamugri explained that the absence of a perimeter wall posed a major challenge, especially as the hospital had been earmarked for upgrade into a Teaching Hospital to support the training of medical doctors for the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Navrongo.Already, in July 2025, Professor Richard Adanu, the Rector of…
Fire has destroyed several shops at Circle in Accra.The fire started in the early hours of Friday evening and spread quickly, destroying many shops and properties. Thick black smoke was seen rising into the sky from far away.The cause of the fire is not yet known. Fire officials have asked the public to stay away from the area to avoid injuries from smoke or collapsing structures while firefighting efforts continue.But witnesses say the fire spread fast because many of the shops had highly flammable materials inside.An eyewitness, a carpenter who also knows electrical work, said he rushed to the scene…
This is the first time BYD has outpaced its American rival in annual sales China’s BYD has overtaken Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival in annual sales.Tesla car sales dropped by nearly 9% in 2025 to 1.64 million vehicles sold worldwide, the carmaker said on Friday – its second consecutive year of falling car deliveries.Those figures placed Tesla behind BYD, which said on Thursday that sales of its battery-powered cars rose last year by almost 28% to more than 2.25 million.The US firm has…
Justice Retired Seth Aduadem Alafa, a Senior Cadre of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the rank and file of the Party to protect Mr Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).He said though the Mahama-led-government was delivering on its promises to improve the lives of Ghanaians, others were scouting for scandals to distract the government.“Unfortunately, Sammy Gyamfi has been targeted, even though he is doing very well for this country. So, we should all sit up and protect him because he is doing well,” he said.The retired Court Judge said this when he delivered a lecture on the history of the Revolution…
New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has called for peace, unity, and prayers ahead of the party’s primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026.Addressing worshippers at the Ken’s National Praise 2026 event on Friday, January 2, Mr Agyapong stressed that the gathering was strictly a thanksgiving service and not a political activity.He said the event was meant to acknowledge God’s mercy and protection over Ghana and its people despite the hardships of the past year.He urged Ghanaians and members of the NPP to embrace peace before, during, and after the elections, cautioning against violence, bitterness, and division.According to him,…
Daniel Chapo is the President of Mozambique Mozambique President Daniel Chapo has promised to give the national team players a huge financial bonus if they manage to defeat Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Mozambique will face Nigeria in the Round of 16 on Monday, January 5, 2025, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fez. The team won just one of their group-stage matches.They lost their opening game to defending champions Cote d’Ivoire before bouncing back to beat Gabon 3–2 in a thriller, which marked their first win at the AFCON.2025 AFCON: Late Appollis penalty fires South Africa…
1.No one in Ghana deserved to boogie more at the end of year parties this season than Finance Ministry staff and their sidekicks in the Bank of Ghana (BoG).2. They have earned the right to be triumphant: some analysts say that the Cedi enjoyed its best performance in over 30 years.3. Readers of this site know that some of us believe that the Cedi became overvalued due to over-interference by the BoG, but that is an entirely separate debate.4. For now, the issue is that the Cedi’s managers promised to hold it down and they found the resources and will…
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is “recovering well” after undergoing what he described as “a preventative medical procedure”.The former left-back, 52, updated fans on his condition via his Instagram page, which included a picture of him smiling in a hospital bed.He also denied rumours that he had suffered a heart attack.”I would like to clarify recent information that has been circling,” he wrote.”I recently underwent a preventative medical procedure, planned in advance with my medical team. The procedure was successful, and I am well. I did not suffer a heart attack.”I am recovering well and looking forward to…
Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun The General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, has reiterated his prophecy that former New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, would become the next flagbearer of the party.Prophet ElBernard, this time around, repeated the prophecy in the presence of Ken Agyapong at Ken’s National Praise 2026, United in Praise, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.Before making the prophecy again, the prophet touted all the successful prophecies he had made in the past, which he claimed were revealed to him by the same angel who told him Ken…
Krif Foundation As faith-based travel continues to evolve beyond traditional sightseeing, Bridge Tours, in partnership with the KRIF Foundation, is preparing to offer what it calls a deeper spiritual encounter with the Holy Land. Dubbed “A Covenant With Israel,” the eight-day journey is scheduled for March 20-28, 2026, and is designed to move participants beyond observation into lived biblical experience. In an exclusive interview ahead of the trip, Victor Satuh, chief executive officer of Bridge Tours, described the pilgrimage as a deliberate return to the spiritual roots of Christianity, centered on covenant rather than tourism. “A covenant with Israel is…
Idris Elba is British actor British actor Idris Elba has been knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours, becoming Sir Idris Elba in recognition of his charitable work with young people.Sir Idris is among 1,157 recipients named on this year’s honours list. The 53-year-old Luther: The Fallen Sun star was honoured particularly for his efforts in tackling youth violence and supporting young people through education and empowerment initiatives.He has led an anti-knife crime campaign in the UK and co-founded the Elba Hope Foundation with his wife, Sabrina Elba. The foundation provides grants and support to grassroots organisations working with young…
Laryea Kingston is a former Ghana international Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has cautioned the Black Stars not to underrate Panama.Ghana will face Panama in their group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer.Despite Panama making their second appearance at the Mundial, Kingston believes Ghana must not underestimate their opponents.“Everyone is looking forward to the game against Panama, but we should not underrate them. Everyone, I believe, is looking forward to these kinds of games, but these teams are such that they work hard,” he told SuperSport Blitz.Kingston also…
Jerry Ahmed Shaib is the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has donated office equipment to the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Health Directorate to support its administrative and service delivery capacity.The donation followed a request from the Municipal Director of Health Services, Dr. Jennifer Andoh, who appealed for logistical support to enhance the directorate’s operations.Items donated included six desktop computers, four laptops, two air conditioners, two printers, one photocopier, five swivel chairs, four extension boards, 30 pen drives, and assorted stationery.In addition to the equipment, the MP also…
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko is the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network A continent-wide, people-driven campaign aimed at dismantling barriers to the free movement of Africans is set to be launched in Accra in February 2026.The initiative, dubbed “Make Africa Borderless Now!”, will be formally unveiled at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 and seeks to mobilise more than 10 million signatures across Africa and its global diaspora in support of visa-free travel, open skies and deeper continental integration.According to the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, the signatures will be presented…
Legal scholar and social commentator Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has criticised the Ghana Police Service over the prosecution of Ghana’s self-acclaimed modern-day Noah, Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah.In an elaborate post shared on Facebook on January 2, 2026, Kwaku Azar pointed out that the charges the police prosecutors have levelled against Ebo Noah, who was arrested for claiming that the world would be destroyed by a flood on December 25, 2025, are unconstitutional.He explained that the charges against the accused person are under Section 76 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775),…
Residents inspect the damage after US forces had launched a strike against Islamic State militants Nigeria’s military urged civilians in the country’s northwest on Friday not to keep or tamper with unexploded ordnance found at sites targeted in recent U.S.-backed airstrikes.The alert follows online footage showing locals scavenging debris and unexploded ordnance at strike sites in Sokoto state, sparking fears of deadly blasts.U.S. forces launched a rare strike deep inside Nigeria on December 25 at the request of Nigeria’s government, firing 16 GPS-guided munitions from MQ‑9 Reaper drones at two Islamic State-linked camps in Sokoto.”We do not expect civilians to…
The suspicious aircraft which landed in Paga Residents of Paga in the Kassena-Nankana West District of the Upper East Region have expressed fear and anxiety following repeated landings of a suspicious aircraft at the Paga airstrip, raising concerns about security and national sovereignty in the border community.According to residents and local watch groups, an aircraft bearing the tail number 60171 landed at the Paga airstrip on three consecutive occasions between December 28 and December 31, 2025.Community members say that on each occasion, attempts—sometimes involving district-level security personnel—to approach the aircraft and determine its purpose were unsuccessful, as it reportedly took…
Anthony Joshua’s Driver Charged in Fatal Accident 조선일보Anthony Joshua’s driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two BBCAnthony Joshua: Driver of car in fatal crash that injured British boxer charged by police in Nigeria Sky Sports‘Stay strong, champion’: boxing world offers condolences to Anthony Joshua The GuardianAnthony Joshua escaped death by changing seats moments before crash The Telegraph
The management of the University of Ghana (UG) has moved to distance itself from the controversial 25% hike in academic fees for the 2025/2026 academic year. University authorities contend that the staggering increments—which have seen some freshman bills jump by over 30%—are almost entirely driven by third-party levies introduced by student governance bodies, not the central administration. The clarification aims to defuse a brewing crisis on the Legon campus, where provisional fee schedules recently revealed that Level 100 Humanities students are now expected to pay GH¢3,110, up from GH¢2,319 last year. Speaking in an interview with Citi News, the Pro…
A man who was reported missing on Thursday, [December 25, 2025], has been found dead under disturbing circumstances in a bush at Bapilla, a community in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. The incident has sent shockwaves through Dagliga in the Nabdam District and surrounding communities. The deceased, identified as Mosobil Levyang, 41, a tricycle rider popularly known as Capito, is a native of the Dagliga community in the Nabdam District. He reportedly left his family home at Dagliga Lebyang House in mid-December 2025 to travel to Zomeela in search of a job. On December 25, 2025, his…
play videoDavid Oscar’s new song is specially for the people of Koforidua Ghanaian reggae sensation, David Oscar Dogbe, has gifted the people of Koforidua a musical tribute that resonates with home-grown pride.The acclaimed musician has announced the release of his latest single, an ode to the indigens of Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana dubbed ‘Good Evening Koforidua.’Scheduled to drop on January 2, 2026, the song ‘Good Evening Koforidua’ is already being hailed as a potential anthem for the city, blending soulful reggae rhythms with a deep sense of patriotism.The upcoming banger does more than provide a catchy beat; it serves as…
Anthony Joshua (shirtless) after the crash Nigerian police said on Friday the driver of the vehicle involved in a crash that injured British former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close friends was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared before the Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday in connection with the accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State Police Command said in a statement.Reuters was not immediately able to contact Kayode or a legal representative. Kayode has not commented publicly on the case.Police told Reuters Kayode was charged on four counts, including…
File photo of newborn twin babies The Sandema Hospital in the Builsa North Municipality successfully delivered preterm twins on New Year Day. Dr Edwin Saanwie, the Medical Superintendent of the Hospital, who disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview in Sandema, said the deliveries were successful and both babies and mother were in stable conditions and were being monitored closely. He said the twins, male and female were delivered by midwives at the facility at 0103 and 0110hours respectively at 34 weeks 6days of pregnancy, and each weighed 2.2 Kilograms (Kg). Doomsday ‘scammer’ Ebo Noah arrestedDr…
Some of the Burkinabè soldiers arrested, along with weapons seized from them Security forces in Ghana reportedly arrested and detained 17 heavily armed Burkinabè soldiers at Wuru, a community in the Sissala East District of the Upper West Region.According to a report by JoyNews, Ghana’s security officials said that the Burkinabè soldiers were arrested as they were in the process of setting up a combat position using sandbags.The report indicated that an official of the Ghana Immigration Service, who confirmed the incident, said residents of Wuru spotted the soldiers setting up the position and raised the alarm.“We received a distress…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has issued a stern advisory to the motoring public, cautioning that thousands of drivers may be operating vehicles under legal illusions due to incomplete transfer-of-ownership documentation. The warning comes as the Authority intensifies its vehicle registration reforms, designed to bridge a dangerous gap where individuals possess a vehicle and its plates but lack the legally defensible title required by law. Many buyers of second-hand vehicles mistakenly believe that holding the physical keys and the logbook (DVLA Form V) constitutes full legal ownership. However, according to Stephen Attuh, the DVLA’s Director of Corporate Affairs,…
Anthony Joshua (shirtless) after the crash Nigerian police said on Friday the driver of the vehicle involved in a crash that injured British former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close friends was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared before the Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday in connection with the accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State Police Command said in a statement.Reuters was not immediately able to contact Kayode or a legal representative. Kayode has not commented publicly on the case.Police told Reuters Kayode was charged on four counts, including…
A screenshot of a video of the incident A group of Ghanaians confronted a supposed officer of the Ghana Immigration Service who has been accused of beating his wife.A viral video of the incident showed the group, which was made up mostly of men, attacking the supposed officer, who was seated in a car with his wife.Some of them were heard asking the man whether he was happy with his actions as they hurled insults at him.“Look at what you are doing, look at what you are doing. You can beat a woman for her mouth to deform in such…
The streets of Accra pulsed with the unmistakable beats of the 1990s on Friday, January 2, 2026, as Joy FM, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group, hosted its legendary 90’s Jam at Pleasant Gardens in Dzorwulu. What has become one of Ghana’s most anticipated annual events transformed the plush enclave into a throwback of retro flair, drawing massive crowds that filled every inch of the sprawling outdoor space in a sold-out spectacle of music, dance, and unbridled enjoyment. The event saw hundreds of revellers channelling the era’s iconic fashion and energy, turning the grassy lawns into a living tribute to…
Dr. Johnson Asiama The Bank of Ghana (BoG), has stated that Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) without the requisite licence after the transitional period will be sanctioned in accordance with the law. This was contained in a statement issued by the Bank of Ghana on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 following a joint sensitisation workshop on Anti-money laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism AML/CFT for Virtual Asset Providers (VASPs) in Accra. According to the Central Bank, the workshop which was organised in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) also marks an…
Home » Hotels And Resorts In Africa » South Africa Unites Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, Tanzania, Morocco and Rwanda as Hotel Room Prices Soar to Unprecedented Heights: Is This the African Tourism Revolution or is It Too Much! Published on January 3, 2026 South Africa has become the catalyst, uniting Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, Tanzania, Morocco, and Rwanda in an unprecedented surge in hotel room prices. Across these nations, hotel rates are soaring to levels never seen before. But what’s behind this explosive increase? Is it the beginning of an African tourism revolution, or is it…
Brennan Johnson has completed his move to Crystal Palace from Tottenham (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insightJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterThe January transfer window is open and with the new year comes a chance for clubs to monitor the market after assessing their options to strengthen or trim their numbers to boost spending this month. Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal helped to produce a record summer of Premier League expenditure last summer, with clubs from England’s top flight collectively splashing more…
For the first time in more than 30 years, Ghana’s currency has closed a full year stronger against the U.S. dollar — a milestone that signals more than short-term relief. It marks a structural shift in how Africa’s leading gold producer is managing its economy, reserves, and global positioning. According to data tracked by Bloomberg, the Ghanaian cedi appreciated by approximately 41 percent in 2025, making it one of the strongest-performing currencies worldwide. The turnaround follows years of volatility that saw the cedi ranked among the weakest emerging-market currencies in the early 2020s. This reversal has been driven by a powerful…
Some of the Burkinabè soldiers arrested, along with weapons seized from them Security forces in Ghana reportedly arrested and detained 17 heavily armed Burkinabè soldiers at Wuru, a community in the Sissala East District of the Upper West Region.According to a report by JoyNews, Ghana’s security officials said that the Burkinabè soldiers were arrested as they were in the process of setting up a combat position using sandbags.The report indicated that an official of the Ghana Immigration Service, who confirmed the incident, said residents of Wuru spotted the soldiers setting up the position and raised the alarm.“We received a distress…