The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has again declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted person, effective today, June 2, 2025. This is the second time the OSP has made such a declaration. Mr. Ofori-Atta was first labeled a “fugitive from justice” in February this year, after reportedlyContinue Reading
Ghana blew away a two-goal lead in the second half as they drew against Côte d’Ivoire in the first of two friendly games. Goals from Sherifatu Sumaila, Chantelle Hlorgah and an own goal were on course to give Kim Lars Bjorkegren a second win until a second half collapse. TheContinue Reading
Ghana’s debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to narrow slightly below 60% by the end of 2025. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2025 Economic Outlook, this would be a little lower than the 61.8% recorded in 2024. The Bank of Ghana reported in its May 2025 Summary ofContinue Reading
Buying a house in Ghana can be a daunting task, especially for first-time buyers. With its growing economy and increasing demand for housing, Ghana’s real estate market offers numerous opportunities for homebuyers and investors. Waylead, a leading real estate developer in Ghana, walks you through the steps in purchasing property in theContinue Reading
Ghana’s music scene has been steadily cranking up the volume—and now, it’s practically blowing the speakers. A new generation of gifted artistes is not just making noise at home but commanding attention on global stages, riding the infectious waves of Afrobeats and the timeless groove of highlife. From TikTok trends to Grammy nods, GhanaianContinue Reading
Ghana will require approximately $562 billion to successfully implement its national energy transition framework by 2070, according to the Ministry of Energy. The Deputy Director for Nuclear and Alternative Energy at the Ministry, Dr. Robert Sogbadji, disclosed this while speaking on the sidelines of a stakeholder engagement on Ghana’s EnergyContinue Reading
U-20 World Cup winner Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has described Jerry Afriyie as a “different player” and expressed confidence in his ability to lead Ghana to victory over Egypt at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Afriyie, who was instrumental in Black Satellites’ progress to the knockout stage, missed the lastContinue Reading
Every morning across Ghana, thousands of people begin their day with a cup of koko, rice water, oblayo, often poured steaming hot into thin plastic bags by roadside vendors. It is a familiar scene – one so normal that we barely pause to consider the risks. But a recent warning from theContinue Reading
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire recorded the highest trade surpluses of approximately $4.1 billion and $2 billion respectively in West Africa in 2024. According to advisory firm, Bridgewater Advisors, West Africa’s trade balances, however, exhibited significant negative variation across its countries, driven by commodity price fluctuations, exchange rate volatility, and domesticContinue Reading
Africa’s debt sustainability has become a pressing concern, advisory firm, Bridgewater Advisors has stated in its Africa Economic Outlook. According to the firm, the continent’s public debt between 2010 and 2024, surged by a staggering 170%, partly due to the global financial crises, Covid-19, and geopolitical tensions. In comparison, globalContinue Reading