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High Court sentences Chairman Wontumi to 20 years in prison for illegal mining

GETFund allocates GHC100 million to free education for special needs learners

OSP failed to provide persuasive evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Ofori-Atta – U.S. judge

NPP rejects Chairman Wontumi’s 20-year jail sentence

Agbana pledges three months’ salary towards proposed Volta Cardiology Centre

Police investigate death of nurse trainee in Kwadaso

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News

WODAO honours Gunu for promoting inclusive governance, women and girls’ rights

Ho West chiefs and queens commend Gunu for inclusive leadership

M-CODE calls for sanitation education, stronger assembly commitment to cleaner Ghana

Reparatory Justice must cover Ahanta, Nzema lands – Kaku Aka II

Sissala East Assembly hands over health, education projects to communities

Hearts of Oak appoint Nebojsa Kapor as head coach

US Embassy pledges stronger support for Ghana’s creative sector

NCCE engages men, boys to promote adolescent health

News

Mahama assures UGMC transfer to University

GIMPA graduates urged to master AI, digital skills

Obrempong Nyanful Krampah urges chiefs to invest in youth development

NPC urges students to champion peace

Ghana renews commitment to Pan-Africanism

Court jails self-styled imam 10 years for defiling 7-year-old boy in Wa

Tema police seize over 5,000 parcels of narcotics, reject GHC150,000 bribe

Police bust 7 in motorbike theft syndicate in Wa

Business

Fuel prices to increase from July 16

BoG revokes Zeepay’s DEMI licence over liquidity shortfall

Assemblies undermining internal auditors, fueling financial irregularities – PAC Chair

75 Bank staff dismissed as fraud cases surge 48% – Bank of Ghana report

Bank pledges support to local businesses along the Volta Lake corridor

Tema Industrial Park to create 4,000 jobs, anchor new manufacturing policies

Ghana’s economy among Africa’s best – President Mahama

PEARL Framework targets GHC8.6 billion investment to transform Upper East Region

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Art & Culture

Ghana Comedy Awards unveils nominees for 2026 edition

Ghana Tourism Authority pays emotional tribute to Padiki

Ghana Movie Awards follows Oscars’ lead by introducing casting Director category to revive film industry

Bizzle celebrates ‘dream come true’ as Sarkodie, Shatta Wale join Kweku Smoke on stage 

National Heritage Photo Competition, Afro-Gastro Festival launched

Choirmaster announces passing of his wife, Beverly Afaglo

Sports

Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliche - but you won't find many…

Amoah gifts racing spikes to para-athlete Addae ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Otu retains Ghana Taekwondo Presidency, calls for unity

Ghana’s Ransford Antwi finishes fourth as ITTF-Africa Hopes Week ends in Accra

Underdogs, history and late goals – Africa’s World Cup

Black Maidens qualify for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, drawn with Brazil, Canada and Norway

Argentina stun Egypt with late triple strike in World Cup classic

Opinions

Tears for the Zenith: The final curtain falls on Takoradi’s musical shrine

The TikToker is in prison. The algorithm remains free

Miss Ghana: 69 years of contributing to Ghana’s socio-economic development and women empowerment

Why Is Investment Gold VAT-Taxed in Ghana?

Pray – THE LAW 101: Larry’s Contempt Judgment

The Agbodza Axe: Why deadlines are the new social contract

The 24-Hour Economy has a consumer problem — and it is us

Thoughts of a Ghanaian youth

Features

Dr Sam Ankrah breaks down the mid year budget

When teachers become predators: Why Ghana must criminalise sexual relationships

From Ghana to Butte: Montana Tech graduate student pioneers research in rare earth magnet recycling

Ghana’s ruby elixir: celebrating the bold spice, soul of Sobolo

Akakle: Spicy plantain snack with hidden nutritional value

Youth, women lead grassroots efforts to counter violent extremism in Ghana’s border communities

The power of cashew crop: Unlocking hidden benefits

‘I hurt so much for years but now feel proud’: John Quansah on the pain of a football career ruined by injury

Money & Investing

Long-term investing in Ghana: myths, realities and what patience really looks like

What to know before investing through digital investment apps in Ghana

How to read and understand a Ghanaian investment prospectus — before you commit a single cedi

The risks you should know before investing in local schemes in Ghana

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Most Read

Shai-Osudoku NDC buries constituency secretary amidst tears and political tensions

GNFS recovers male body from flooded drain at Kpando-Gabi

Morocco underline African hopes by beating Netherlands on penalties

Gov’t to recruit over 500 Arabic teachers- Education Minister

12 dead, over 38,800 displaced in Accra floods – Interior Minister

Traders, residents stranded as Kongo bridge collapse cuts off Tempane communities

Ebola treatments trial begins in DR Congo

9 feared dead, dozens stranded in Awutu Senya East

UCC School of Optometry holds 2nd White Coat ceremony

Unidentified body recovered in Alogboshie as Accra flood death toll rises

Bawumia pledges relief support for flood victims

MTN supports Ohum festival to promote culture and community development

International

Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia’s anti-terror fight

Ukrainian drones hit more sites of Russian online retailer Wildberries

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s top army commander after days of protests

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Obituaries

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei obituary

Engineer, Public Servant and Church Elder: Victor Biscoff Owusu-Ahinkorah

Scholar, mentor and devoted family woman: Mrs Emily Mamle Ama Abotsi

Dedicated educator and community pillar: Kwadwo Amo Yelarge

Relationships

Left alone to carry his shame

After 24 years of marriage, I discovered he has another family

Our first date didn’t happen because of 24 cedis

We’re talking about divorce because of bread

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Recent Updates

11 fake security operatives arrested

Otumfuo applauds Ghana Police’s new crime-fighting edge

Gov’t to allocate funds in 2027 budget for permanent flood solution – Ato Forson

Mahama signs law transforming GIPC into authority

More than 1,700 students in North East Region sensitised on anti-corruption

Hohoe MCE reiterates Assembly’s support to sustain MUSAP

Minority vows to block fresh funding in 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review

Rejection of cedi coins is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment – BoG

Three remanded over alleged lynching of man at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi

Six suspects arrested in highway robbery, stolen GHC 300,000 recovered

Parliament approves $500 million World Bank facility for feeder road rehabilitation

NDC branch organiser granted bail over alleged defamatory TikTok posts about Dr Bawumia