Author: Rebecca Eson

Ghana’s construction sector is showing continued signs of easing price pressures, with new data pointing to a sustained slowdown in building cost inflation. The trend is expected to provide cautious optimism for investors, developers, and households planning construction projects. According to the March 2026 Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) released by the Ghana Statistical Service, year-on-year inflation in building costs declined to 2.2%, down from 2.4% in February. This marks the 11th consecutive month of easing inflation within the sector. On a month-to-month basis, however, costs continued to rise moderately. Building input prices increased by 0.8% between February and March,…

Fresh details have emerged surrounding Ghana’s decision to reject a proposed $109 million health assistance package from the administration of Donald Trump, with concerns reportedly centred on national sovereignty, data protection, legal control, and long-term policy implications. At the heart of the proposal was the “America First Global Health Strategy,” a policy framework aimed at encouraging lower-income nations to gradually reduce dependence on foreign aid while taking greater responsibility for combating diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and polio. According to sources familiar with the negotiations, discussions began in November 2025 when the United States chargé d’affaires presented Ghana’s Ministry…

The Vice President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana, Dr Emmanuel Oppong, has urged the government to declare illegal mining, widely known as galamsey, a public health emergency to enable a coordinated national response. Speaking on April 29, Dr Oppong expressed concern over the escalating health risks linked to environmental pollution caused by illegal mining activities. He warned that the absence of an official emergency declaration could limit the country’s ability to mobilise resources and deploy effective response systems. According to him, formal recognition of a public health threat is essential for activating coordinated action across government institutions, health agencies,…

Ernest Nuamah has returned to first-team training with Olympique Lyonnais after spending nearly a year on the sidelines through injury. The Black Stars forward has been out of competitive action since April 2025 after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a league fixture against Lille OSC. Nuamah sustained the setback in the fifth minute of the match following a challenge involving Lille defender Gabriel Gudmundsson, an injury that forced him into a lengthy rehabilitation period. Now fully back with the squad, the 22-year-old received a warm welcome from teammates as training resumed. He returned alongside Malick Fofana and…

Maxwell Kofi Jumah, former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, has reportedly been arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office as part of an ongoing investigation. The arrest follows a raid on his private residence in Kumasi last week. According to sources familiar with the matter, Jumah was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 28, and remains with the investigative agency. Insiders indicate that the arrest forms part of a broader probe into alleged breaches of public financial management procedures. Investigators are said to be examining how certain official resources were managed during his tenure at GIHOC Distilleries.…

The National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Sofo Azorka, has dismissed claims that the party’s ongoing ‘Thank You Tour’ is being used as a platform to position the National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, for a future flagbearer role. Addressing party supporters in Wa, Chief Azorka stressed that the tour is not a vehicle for personal ambition but rather a fulfilment of the party’s post-election engagement strategy. He explained that the initiative is aimed at expressing gratitude to the NDC’s grassroots base for their support in the 2024 general elections, while also reaffirming the party’s commitment to…

The South African Police Service has strongly condemned a series of recent attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and other foreign residents, describing the incidents as unlawful and inconsistent with the country’s democratic values. In a statement issued on April 24, the Ministry of Police South Africa denounced the acts of violence and intimidation, stressing that such conduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances. According to the Ministry, the reported xenophobic attacks undermine the constitutional principles of dignity, equality, and human rights that form the foundation of South Africa’s democracy. It emphasised that no individual or group has the authority to…

Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as Odo Broni and widow of late Ghanaian music icon Daddy Lumba (born Charles Kwadwo Fosuh), has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking GH¢10 million in damages against TikToker Cyndy Emma Koomson, widely known as Queen Emma. The suit was lodged at the High Court (General Jurisdiction) in Accra on April 20, 2026. According to the statement of claim, Ofori and her six children have allegedly been subjected to sustained cyberbullying and what her legal team describes as a coordinated online harassment campaign involving the defendant and associated individuals. The filing accuses Queen Emma of using her…

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has reaffirmed her commitment to driving investment into Ghana, emphasising that economic diplomacy remains the central focus of her mandate. Speaking during an interview with George Wiafe, she noted that her performance is being assessed primarily on her ability to attract capital inflows and strengthen economic ties between Ghana and the UK. According to her, economic diplomacy ranks as the top priority among the key performance indicators assigned to her role, a directive she says has guided her proactive engagement strategy since assuming office. Her remarks come at a time…

Asante Kotoko SC defender Lord Amoah has successfully undergone surgery following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, marking the beginning of his recovery process. The 22-year-old has been sidelined since Kotoko’s victory over Young Apostles FC in March, where he was forced off in the 19th minute after a heavy challenge. Subsequent medical assessments confirmed both an ACL tear and a medial meniscus injury. Amoah is expected to miss the remainder of the season, dealing a significant blow to the Kumasi-based club. Prior to the injury, the right-back had been a key performer, making 23 appearances and contributing an impressive…