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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

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

Civil society groups launch Feminist Minerals Initiative in Central Region

Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening?

News

Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria’s anti-corruption boss

Badukrom-Kokwado traditional authority enstools Development Queen Mother

NPP leadership holds emergency meeting over Wontumi’s 20-year jail sentence

Two dead in Suhum crash

North Tema Cooperative Credit Union launches USSD code, mobile app

Police impound over 700 vehicles for using unauthorised lamps, sirens in Western Region

GMTF making impact in life-saving- Administrator briefs Majority Caucus

Effia MP urges EKMA to strengthen accountability mechanisms

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

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

‘The optics are terrible’: wedding guest list in spotlight as violence grips swathes of Nigeria

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

Two dead, four injured in head-on collision on Elubo-Takoradi highway

Govt unveils PhD scholarship plan to strengthen health training institutions

President Mahama appoints new deputies for Ghana Immigration Service

Government revokes all firearm licences

Morocco underline African hopes by beating Netherlands on penalties

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

NDC must raise bar of governance – Tsatsu Tsikata

2026 World Cup: Ghana close to Round of 32 qualification after resilient draw with England

Fake NIA officer jailed for defrauding Ghana card applicants

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

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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