Author: Rebecca Eson

Neymar has reportedly suffered another injury setback just days after his inclusion in Brazil national football team’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The experienced forward for Santos FC has struggled with recurring injury problems in recent years, with the latest issue reportedly affecting his right calf. According to Santos’ head of medical services, Rodrigo Zogaib, Neymar sustained a two-millimetre edema that has caused swelling in the affected area. Reports indicate that the injury resulted in his absence from Santos’ 2-2 draw against San Lorenzo in the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday. The Brazilian star is also expected to miss…

BudgIT Ghana is calling on the government to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation efforts and reduce reliance on borrowing as Ghana’s public debt stock continues to increase. The call follows the latest economic and financial data released by the Bank of Ghana, which showed that Ghana’s total public debt rose to GH¢674.1 billion in February 2026, representing approximately 42.2 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Speaking during a workshop organised to examine the 2026 Budget, Senior Research Officer at BudgIT Ghana, Hamid Abdel-Mumuni, warned that continued borrowing could further increase the country’s debt burden and create long-term fiscal challenges. According to…

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has revealed that more than 133 products currently being sold in Ghana lack registration from either the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) or the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), sparking concerns about consumer safety and regulatory compliance. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 21, the agency said a recent market surveillance exercise uncovered widespread violations, with products bypassing mandatory testing and certification before reaching consumers. The CPA commended the GSA for recent enforcement actions against substandard goods, including the closure of a mattress manufacturing company accused of using unapproved materials, as well as operations at…

The Chief Executive Officer of Axis Pension Trust, Afriyie Oware, has proposed policy interventions, including government-backed incentives and matching contribution schemes, to increase pension participation among workers in Ghana’s informal sector. According to him, current market conditions make it financially unattractive for pension providers to aggressively target the informal sector due to the high costs associated with customer acquisition and long-term sustainability. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 Axis Pension Trust Pension Strategy Conference, Oware explained that pension institutions face significantly higher operational costs when enrolling informal sector workers compared to workers in the formal sector. He stated that…

The Court of Appeal has overturned an earlier High Court ruling and directed the Bank of Ghana to restore the operating licence of GN Bank, marking a major twist in the long‑running legal battle over the 2018 banking sector clean‑up. In its judgment, the three‑member panel ordered that all assets belonging to the institution be returned to their original owners and instructed the Receiver to hand management back to the bank’s previous leadership team. GN Bank, reclassified as a savings and loans company in January 2019 and later renamed GN Savings and Loans, had its licence revoked by the central…

The Government of Ghana has announced a temporary postponement of the planned evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks reported in parts of the country. In a statement issued on May 21 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorities explained that the evacuation exercise, which was initially scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 21, has been delayed for a few days to allow officials to complete key logistical and legal requirements necessary for the operation. According to the ministry, more than 800 Ghanaians currently living in South Africa have registered with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria…

Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has defended comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin regarding a Circuit Court judge presiding over the case involving Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC). Afenyo-Markin has faced criticism after publicly questioning the conduct of the judge and vowing to continue challenging what he described as the improper application of the law. His remarks followed the remand of Abronye DC over allegations of offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace and the publication of false statements against a judge. In a social media post on Wednesday, Otchere-Darko argued that the…

Cocoa farmers have raised concerns over alleged private cocoa buying activities involving some officials within COCOBOD, claiming the practice is weakening confidence in the sector, distorting competition, and increasing financial challenges within Ghana’s cocoa industry. The concerns were highlighted by the Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association during the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Produce Buying Company aimed at supporting the revival of the cocoa purchasing firm and improving the welfare of farmers. Speaking on behalf of the association, Stephenson Anane Boateng warned that long-standing challenges, including cocoa smuggling, illegal mining activities on cocoa farms, and delays in payments…

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has commenced training for 40 officers from immigration control points across the country ahead of the nationwide launch of Ghana’s new electronic visa (e-visa) system on May 25, 2026. The two-day training programme in Accra forms part of preparations to operationalise the fully digital visa platform, which will allow foreign nationals seeking entry into Ghana to complete their visa application processes online. The initiative is expected to improve passenger processing, increase accessibility, and strengthen border security and migration management. Addressing participants at the opening session, Faisal Disu urged officers to embrace the system with professionalism,…

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Koduah, has expressed concern over the welfare and health condition of the party’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, after he was not presented in court during proceedings relating to his bail application. Speaking to journalists after a hearing at the High Court in Accra on Wednesday, Mr. Koduah said the party was worried about Abronye DC’s condition, stressing that his absence from court had raised concerns among party members and supporters. He noted that the NPP delegation had appeared before the court expecting to see the party official but…