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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

Parliament passes Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026

Petrol, diesel, and LPG prices set for significant increases effective August 1 – COMAC

Ghana-Made products dominate CBG Women’s SME Fair

VALCO is not for sale – Armah-Kofi Buah

Gender Minister monitors School Feeding Programme

Government ties public sector reforms to service delivery

UCC SRC commissions three automated water stations on campus

School bus carrying 11 pupils collides with tipper truck on Dzorwulu–Accra Mall road

News

Supreme Court dismantles delegate system in political party primaries

Man killed in Akyem Batabi after alleged rape attempt

Ho West MP donates two ambulances to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery

Brake failure sparks multi-vehicle collision in Kumasi

Police beef up security at Krobo College of Nursing and Midwifery amid student protest

A Nigerian soldier is arrested for colluding with criminals – but does it go deeper?

First female Archbishop of Canterbury meets President Mahama

Mama Bobi III donates Laptops to Kabore School Complex

Business

MTN Ghana fires back at Clydestone, vows full defence in major Mobile Money IP dispute

Clydestone sues MTN over GHC 6.0bn Mobile Money platform allegedly built on proprietary framework

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

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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

Black Queens begin 2026 WAFCON campaign with victory over Cape Verde

The Black Queens of Ghana kicked off their 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a winning…

Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms as PSG step away

Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

ECG reopens renovated Power Tennis Court in Accra

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

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

GNFS recovers male body from flooded drain at Kpando-Gabi

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

UCC School of Optometry holds 2nd White Coat ceremony

Ebola treatments trial begins in DR Congo

MTN supports Ohum festival to promote culture and community development

Rotary, Rotaract, Mawuleme Movement lead cleanup in Ho

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

Police arrest convicted fraudster after years on the run

More cows than pupils – what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?

MTN supports Ohum festival with cash, airtime, hampers

Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons

Keta Municipal Assembly to Open Kedzi Azizadzi Floodgates on Friday

International

Disgraced funeral boss who failed to bury bodies jailed

Nigeria removed from South African pop star Tyla’s upcoming world tour

Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund

US admits ‘unfortunate error’ after mislabelling countries on map of Africa

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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

Oprah Winfrey to close her school for girls in South Africa

At least 25 people killed in Algeria bus crash

About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta in 24 hours, Spanish territory’s leader says

Drone attack caused fire on gas ships at Mediterranean port, Egypt says

Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says

US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

French Navy carries out shooting drill mid interview

Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut

‘It’s a hell of a situation’: Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France’s remarks

On the front line of Ecuador’s drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption

272 Ghanaians caught in Ukraine conflict recruitment web, 55 confirmed dead – Okudzeto Ablakwa