The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has posted an operating loss of GH¢9.49 billion for the 2024 financial year, a significant but narrowed deficit compared to the GH¢13.23 billion loss restated for 2023. According to the central bank’s newly published financial statements, the GH¢9.49 billion operating loss arose from total income of GH¢9.40 billion, which was far outweighed by operating expenses amounting to GH¢18.89 billion. This outcome, while reflecting some improvement in financial performance, continues to underline the challenging fiscal and operational environment in which the central bank is functioning. The report identifies three major contributors to the 2024 operating loss.…
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A legal practitioner and senior partner of Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah, Ace Anan Ankomah, has called for the establishment of an Independent Natural Resources Commission to serve as a one-stop shop for regulating the country’s natural resource sector. He also proposed the Independent National Prosecutions Authority to be a merger of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into a constitutionally insulated body led by a Director-General. In a paper delivered at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Public Forum 2025, Mr Ankomah, who is a fellow of…
Ghana risk a European Union (EU) ban on fish importation if the country does not take the necessary steps to sanitise its fishing space. Already, the country has received two yellow cards from the EU -one in 2013 and another in 2021- and should the problem persist by 2026, the country will receive a red card. This was made known by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Food, Aquaculture and Cocoa Affairs, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, at a stakeholders’ meeting in Accra on Friday. The meeting was to finalise a draft Fisheries bill that will help bring sanity…
The Minority in Parliament are unhappy following the alleged delay in the disbursement of funds by the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, for the smooth running of Parliament. The minority caucus maintains that the continuous withholding of funds allocated for Parliamentary works is gradually crippling the work of various committees, adding that many committees are unable to fulfil their due mandates due to lack of financial resources. These concerns were brought to the attention of the speaker by the Chairman of the Assurances Committee and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul. The former Defence Minister in the erstwhile…
Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has labeled his side’s 3-1 defeat to Vision FC as a much-needed wake-up call ahead of their crucial MTN FA Cup final against Division One outfit Golden Kicks. The Porcupine Warriors suffered a surprise loss on the final day of the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League at the Nii Adjei Okraku II Complex in Tema. Despite the defeat, Kotoko are guaranteed a place in the top-four, having ended the season on 58 points – levelled with rivals Hearts of Oak. The final league standings now hinge on the resolution of the called-off clash between…
Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh is celebrating a major milestone today, June 9, 2025, as she turns 40. Marking the occasion with a heartfelt Instagram post, the actress reflected on her journey with pride and purpose. She described herself as a “phenomenal woman,” acknowledging not just the passing of time but her personal evolution into someone “bold, brilliant, and beautifully unbreakable.” Tonto expressed gratitude for her strength and consistency, thanking herself for showing up even when life was heavy. “Thank you for being brave, fearless, and fiercely faithful to your purpose,” she wrote. Embracing her role as a nurturer, she referred…
As the dream of progressing to senior high school draws closer for thousands of pupils across Ghana, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced that the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for both school and private candidates will take place from Wednesday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025. In a statement released on Monday, June 9, the Council revealed that a total of 603,328 school candidates are expected to take part in this year’s nationwide examination. The group comprises 297,250 boys and 306,078 girls drawn from 20,395 participating schools, reflecting a 5.99% increase from the 569,236…
The Liberia National Police has concluded its investigation into the devastating Capitol Building fire of December 18, 2024, presenting what appears to be a robust set of charges against a mix of civilian staff, protest participants, and high-profile lawmakers. As the legal process begins, we find ourselves at a crossroads of accountability, justice, and the rule of law. This moment demands more than celebration or condemnation — it demands clarity, integrity, and restraint. The scale and scope of the charges are staggering. From arson and criminal mischief to attempted murder and conspiracy, the accused — including senior lawmakers — face…
A new report by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has revealed the catastrophic impact of violence, insecurity, and hunger on communities in South Darfur, Sudan. The report, Voices from South Darfur, illustrated in vivid testimony how the impact of pervasive violence, a healthcare system in ruins, and an inadequate international response have all combined to push people’s coping strategies to their limits. South Darfur experienced intense urban warfare in 2023, which destroyed hospitals and critical infrastructure, leaving civilians vulnerable to widespread sexual violence and arbitrary detentions. Despite a halt in ground fighting, air and drone strikes continued, and road and farmland…
Newly crowned Ghana Premier League champions, Bibiani GoldStars, are considering either the Accra Sports Stadium or the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi as their home venue for next season’s CAF Champions League campaign. The Miners secured their first-ever Premier League title in historic fashion, finishing the 2024/25 season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Accra Lions at DUN’s Park. They wrapped up the season with 63 points, sealing their place at the summit of Ghanaian football. Speaking after the club’s title triumph, Chief Executive Officer Kwesi Adu revealed that the management is in the process of selecting a suitable venue…