The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has called for sustained investment in professionalism, ethical leadership, and trust as Ghana’s banking sector adapts to rapid technological change, artificial intelligence, regulatory reforms, and global economic uncertainty. Speaking at the launch of The Ghanaian Banker Magazine on Friday, Mrs. Asante-Asiedu commended the...
Category: News
Post
Post
GES Activates WAEC Portal for 2026 School Placement
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all Regional Directors of Education to ensure the timely upload of school choices for candidates in the 2026 placement exercise. In a circular signed by Mr. Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, Director of the Schools and Instructions Division (Secondary), the Service announced that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) portal...
Post
“Migrant Beggars Repatriated” as Interior Minister Reports Security Gains
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak, has outlined key achievements in Ghana’s security and public safety sector at the latest edition of the Government Accountability Series, highlighting progress in recruitment and migration control. The Minister disclosed that the first 10,000 successful applicants to the Police, Fire, Prisons and Immigration Services are currently undergoing training, with...
Post
Prez. Mahama Urges Stronger Health Regulation Across Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger, responsive, and collaborative health regulation across Africa to safeguard patients and reinforce public confidence in healthcare systems. Speaking at the opening of the 28th Annual International Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa in Accra, President Mahama said universal health coverage must extend beyond access...
Post
Finance Minister Opens Fifth Ghana–China Joint Commission Session
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has opened the Fifth Session of the Ghana–China Joint Commission on Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation, calling for a stronger partnership that prioritises local processing, manufacturing, and job creation. Dr Forson noted that while China remains Ghana’s largest trading partner, the structure of trade must evolve to deliver greater...
Post
Israeli Strike On Gaza Shelter Extends Casualty List
An Israeli air strike has hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, killing at least one person and wounding several others. The attack happened early on Monday near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The casualties add to the list of victims as Israel maintains its hostilities...
Post
Interior Minister Highlights Security Gains, NACOC Records Major Drug Seizures
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak, has outlined key achievements in Ghana’s security and public safety sector at the latest edition of the Government Accountability Series, underscoring progress in recruitment and law enforcement. The Minister disclosed that the first 10,000 successful applicants to the Police, Fire, Prisons and Immigration Services are currently undergoing training, with...
Post
Ampem Darkoa Ladies Edge Asec Mimosas in Tight Contest
Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Ivorian giants Asec Mimosas in a fiercely contested encounter that underscored the growing rivalry between the two West African sides. The match, played before a lively crowd, saw both teams display tactical discipline and attacking intent. Asec Mimosas pressed high in the opening stages,...
Post
OSP Probes Extortion Allegations Against Minority Leader
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has formally taken note of public allegations of extortion levelled against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and says it will assess whether the matter falls within its statutory mandate. In a public notice issued Monday, the anti-graft body said it was aware of the allegations made by Ghana Gold...
Post
GoldBod Orders Mandatory Local Refining of Gold Doré Before Export, Effective September 1
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a sweeping directive requiring all Self‑Financing Aggregators (SFAs) to refine gold doré locally before export, effective September 1, 2026. The notice, signed by the Compliance Directorate, makes clear that no unrefined gold doré will be permitted to leave the country. All refining must be carried out at refineries...