Ghana Tightens Grip on Fintech Wild West as 400-Plus Illegal Lenders Exposed

The Bank of Ghana’s discovery of over 400 illegal digital lending operators wasn’t simply a regulatory enforcement victory. It was a wake-up call that Ghana’s fintech explosion had already outpaced institutional capacity to protect consumers. Now,...

The Irony of Electoral Democracy and the Winner-Takes-All Syndrome: A Comparative Reflection on the United States and Ghana

Abstract Democracy is ideally predicated on the equitable representation of the people’s will. Yet, in practice, especially under majoritarian electoral systems, vast swathes of the electorate may find themselves effectively excluded from...

Rapperholic: How Sarkodie Turned a Borrowed Idea into Ghana’s Biggest Music Brand

Every December, Accra transforms. The lights seem to shine brighter, the city feels more alive, and one name echoes louder than any other — Sarkodie. For over a decade, his Rapperholic concert has become more than a show; it’s a tradition, a...

Sarkodie’s “Rapperholic”: How One Album Became Ghana’s Bigge...

Every December in Accra, something extraordinary happens. The streets buzz louder, the excitement peaks, and fans — dressed in their best — flood venues with one goal: to experience Rapperholic. What started as the title of Sarkodie’s 2012 album...

Grenadian Prime Minister to pay two-day state visit to Ghana

The Grenadian Prime Minister, Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell, will arrive in Accra on Thursday, 16th October, for a two-day official visit to Ghana. A statement issued by the Presidency said President John Dramani Mahama would welcome the visiting...

Ghana Accelerates Digital Push Through Expanded Nokia Partnership

Ghana is intensifying efforts to fast track its digital transformation agenda through deeper collaboration with Nokia, as Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George met with the telecommunications giant’s delegation in Accra to discuss expanding...

Ghana Export Concentration Raises Economic Vulnerability Concerns

Ghana’s export landscape is becoming increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few trading partners, raising concerns about the country’s vulnerability to external economic shocks as traditional industrial markets continue to shrink their share...

Ghana’s Rice Import Grows Despite Decades of Gov’t Interventions

Ghana’s decades-long struggle to reduce rice importation continues despite multiple government interventions dating back to the 1960s, a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has revealed. The report, titled “Increasing Importation of...

Ghana’s envoy to Spain presents credentials to UN Tourism Secretary-General

Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, H.E. Mrs Regina Appiah-Sam, has formally presented her Letters of Credence to the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, at the organisation’s headquarters in Madrid. The presentation...

Ghana doesn’t need China’s zero tariff, prioritise AfCFTA – Okyere Baafi tells Mahama

Member of Parliament for New Juaben South Constituency, Michael Okyere Baafi, says Ghana does not necessarily need zero-tariff access to the Chinese market as being offered by the Chinese government to Africa. The Ranking Member of the Trade and...

Ghana’s Lithium Dreams Stall as Price Collapse Compounds Ratification Delays

Ghana’s ambitious bid to enter the global lithium market has hit a critical crossroads, with the Ewoyaa Lithium Project now facing a double crisis: nearly two years of parliamentary delays compounded by a catastrophic collapse in global lithium...

Ghana, Africa poised to lead responsible and sustainable mining – Lands Minister tells US-Africa Critical Minerals Forum

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed Ghana and Africa’s commitment to championing responsible and sustainable mining practices at the US–Africa Critical Minerals Forum. Addressing mining executives...

Ghanaian Media Queen Anita Akuffo Sets Major Hair Trends – See the Look Everyone Is Talking About

According to a report by YEN on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Ghanaian media personality and trendsetter, Anita Akuffo, has once again sent waves through social media with her latest hairstyle, leaving fans and fashion enthusiasts buzzing. Known...

Ghana to host first AETF AI conference on November 5

The Africa Education Trust Fund (AETF) has announced that Ghana will host the inaugural Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference from November 5 to 6, 2025, in Accra. The event, under the theme “AI for Africa: Unlocking Opportunities for...

Inside the teen-led PlastiFund that’s tackling plastic pollution in Ghana

Each week, One Earth is proud to feature a Climate Hero from around the globe who is working to create a world where humanity and nature can thrive together. Living in Ghana, students Lila Favilli and Arshia Lakhiani noticed a persistent problem:...

China needs zero-tariff deal more than Ghana – Prof. Bokpin

Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has argued that China stands to gain more from the zero-tariff trade agreement with Ghana than Ghana itself. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 15, Prof. Bokpin said the deal must be understood primarily...

Kevin-Prince Boateng’s case blamed for delays in dual-nationals’ commitment to Ghana – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Former GFA Communications Director, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, believes Kevin-Prince Boateng’s short-lived commitment to the Black Stars has had a lasting impact on how foreign-born players approach representing Ghana. Speaking on Good Evening Ghana on...

Sannie Daara regrets championing Kevin-Prince Boateng’s switch to Ghana – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has expressed regret over his role in facilitating Kevin-Prince Boateng’s switch from Germany to Ghana ahead of the 2010 World Cup. The former German youth...

H3N2, H1N1 surge tests Ghana’s disease surveillance capacity

Ghana’s seasonal influenza outbreak carries implications that extend far beyond routine public health alerts. The Ghana Health Service’s confirmation of rising H3N2 and H1N1 cases across Greater Accra, Central, Bono, and Eastern Regions represents...

'Suspend AT Ghana-Telecel merger' — Minority tells government

The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to immediately suspend the ongoing restructuring between AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana, warning that the process threatens Ghana’s strategic national interests if carried out without...