Swansea City have completed the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Zulte Waregem. The 20-year-old joined the Belgian top-flight side in 2024, helping them to win promotion to the Belgian Pro League. He has signed a four-year deal with the Championship Swans – who hold the option to extend the contract by an additional 12 months. “He is a young player, who has been exposed to a lot of senior football in Belgium,” said Swans head coach Vitor Matos. “He will be able to adapt to the physicality, the intensity and the amount of games in the Championship as...
“Schools to Be Upgraded” – Finance Minister Outlines Education Boost
Ghana’s education sector is set for a major facelift following announcements in the 2026 Mid‑Year Budget Review. Finance Minister Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that government will both upgrade existing institutions and expand infrastructure to meet growing demand. Presenting the review, the Minister disclosed that 30 Category C secondary schools will be elevated to Category B, while 20 Category B schools will move up to Category A. In addition, he revealed plans to construct 10 new secondary schools and rehabilitate 150 existing ones across the country. “These interventions are aimed at improving access and quality, ensuring that every Ghanaian...
“We Spend Only What We Have” — Finance Minister Defends Government Expenditure in Mid‑Year Review
Presenting the 2026 Mid‑Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliament on Thursday, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, rejected claims that government spending has slowed, insisting that resources are being deployed responsibly and transparently. “In recent times, a narrative has emerged suggesting that this Government is not spending enough. Nothing could be farther from the truth,” Dr. Forson declared. “Far from standing still, we have been steadily and responsibly deploying resources, guided by the simple but firm principle that we spend only what we have, and we spend it wisely, with the future of our nation firmly in view.”...
Finance Minister Reports $15 Billion Boost from Gold Sector Reforms
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that government reforms in the gold sector delivered an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows, a development that has markedly reinforced Ghana’s external reserves and supported exchange rate stability. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Forson explained that the inflows stemmed from the creation of the Ghana Gold Board, a flagship policy initiative designed to combat gold smuggling, formalise the trade, and ensure that a larger share of mineral wealth benefits citizens. He noted that the Gold Board forms part of a wider fiscal...
Finance Minister Maintains 2026 Appropriation, Reaffirms Macroeconomic Targets
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the 2026 appropriation remains unchanged, even as government undertakes a strategic realignment of expenditures within the approved framework. Presenting the 2026 Mid‑Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Ato Forson confirmed that the total appropriation approved in the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy would not be revised. He reaffirmed government’s macroeconomic targets for the year, including at least 4.8 percent GDP growth, 4.9 percent non‑oil GDP growth, inflation of 8 percent ±2, a primary surplus of 1.5 percent of GDP, and reserves covering at least...
Ghana International Bank Pledges Partnership to Strengthen Export Sector
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), Mr. Ian Greenstreet, has pledged the bank’s commitment to partnering with government to strengthen Ghana’s export sector and support economic growth. Mr. Greenstreet made the pledge when he led a delegation from GHIB to pay a courtesy call on the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, in Accra on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. In her remarks, Hon. Ofosu‑Adjare highlighted government’s efforts to promote agro‑processing, value addition, and support for Small and Medium‑sized Enterprises (SMEs). She encouraged the bank to identify export‑ready, market‑oriented companies capable of making significant impact,...
Prez. Mahama Secures AU Commitment to Address Xenophobic Attacks
President John Dramani Mahama has won a pledge from African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to place the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the agenda of the next AU Summit. The assurance came during bilateral talks on the sidelines of the AU Extraordinary Summit in Accra, where President Mahama underscored Ghana’s concern for its citizens and other Africans affected by the violence. “Sweeping the matter under the carpet will not resolve the root causes,” the President stressed, adding that bringing the issue before the AU would give South Africa a fair platform to respond and allow the...
Ghana Medical Trust Fund Donates Oxygen Concentrators to Tamale Teaching Hospital NICU
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has donated five oxygen concentrators, including one mobile unit, to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Tamale Teaching Hospital, bolstering the facility’s capacity to deliver lifesaving care to newborns. The equipment, generously provided by Rikair Company Limited, is expected to enhance the NICU’s ability to support infants requiring oxygen therapy. While the five concentrators will augment existing resources, the mobile concentrator will provide critical support during emergencies and ensure the safe transfer of patients within the hospital. Hospital officials noted that as demand for critical care continues to rise, contributions such as these strengthen...
Dr. Bawumia Calls for End to Prosecutions Undertaken in His Name
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney‑General to discontinue prosecutions allegedly initiated on his behalf, stressing his commitment to free speech and democratic values. The statement follows the arrest and arraignment of a National Democratic Congress organiser in Agona West, accused of publishing false news and making offensive comments about Dr. Bawumia. In a press release issued on Wednesday, July 22, Dr. Bawumia clarified that he had neither lodged a complaint nor sanctioned any prosecution against the individual. “The answer to offensive speech is better speech, and the...
Police Seize Suspected Narcotics at Asawase Market; Two Arrested
The Manhyia District Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of suspected narcotic drugs at the Asawase Market, leading to the arrest of two men. According to a statement from the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters, the suspects — Osman Bassein, 37, and Mohammed Abdul‑Razak, 38 — were apprehended while transporting fertilizer sacks believed to contain narcotics. Police recovered thirteen sacks filled with one hundred compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs. The exhibits have been photographed, secured, and forwarded for forensic examination. The suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations. The police commended members of the...