Author: Rebecca Eson

The Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, has announced that two players discovered during the Soyalana Gala Tournament have earned selection into Ghana’s national Under-20 team. Speaking after the competition, the legislator described the development as one of the major successes of the tournament, which was established to promote grassroots football and identify young talents within the constituency. “I have been informed that two players from this tournament have been selected for the national Under-20 team, and that is one of the benefits of this tournament,” he stated. Mr Iddrisu also revealed that Tamale Victory Stars, a Division Two…

Ghanaian cinema continues to gain international recognition as Vibes The Movie has secured an official nomination at the prestigious Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2026. The latest milestone marks another significant achievement for Ghana’s film industry and highlights the growing global appeal of Ghanaian storytelling and creative talent. Directed by Big Ghun and starring Jeffrey Nortey, Vibes The Movie evolved from a popular social media series featuring the characters Obolo Tui and Lil Pui, who gained widespread attention for their blend of rap, comedy and relatable narratives focused on the everyday experiences of Ghanaian youth. The film has already…

Ghanaian rap icon Edem delivered a standout performance at the opening ceremony of the African Senior Athletics Championships held on Monday, May 11, at the University of Ghana Stadium. The award-winning musician energized the stadium with a lively performance that drew enthusiastic reactions from athletes, officials and spectators throughout the event. Opening his set with his hit single “Volta V/I”, Edem quickly transformed the atmosphere inside the stadium, blending music and sport into a vibrant cultural showcase. His performance earned widespread praise from patrons and entertainment observers, particularly for his stage presence, audience interaction and commitment to live performance without…

Only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises, joint ventures and other specified public entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) by the statutory deadline of April 30, 2026. The figure represents a compliance rate of approximately 32%, according to SIGA’s compliance dashboard dated May 1, 2026. Entities that met the reporting deadline included the Bank of Ghana, Electricity Company of Ghana, Ghana Publishing Company Limited, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Gold Board, Ghana Gas, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation. According to the compliance records, five entities formally requested…

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has stepped in to assume the remaining development funding obligations for Ghana’s flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project, while simultaneously pursuing a proposed $210 million takeover of Atlantic Lithium. The move marks a major restructuring of the project’s financing framework and is expected to provide greater certainty as Atlantic Lithium advances toward full mine development. Huayou replaces Elevra Lithium (formerly Piedmont Lithium): Elevra previously held a 22.5% interest and rights to 50% of spodumene concentrate offtake, but relations with Atlantic Lithium had soured over funding disputes. $70 million deal: Huayou will acquire Elevra’s rights, obligations, and offtake interests, subject…

Fitch Ratings has projected that the Ghanaian government could extend temporary fuel price relief measures introduced to cushion consumers against rising petroleum costs. According to the agency, an extension of the intervention remains likely if the fiscal burden stays below 0.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per month and can be offset through savings in other areas of government expenditure. The projection was contained in Fitch’s latest country assessment report on Ghana, where the agency also upgraded the country’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B’ from ‘B-’, while maintaining a Positive Outlook. Fitch noted that the government may…

The Commissioner of the Rent Control Department, Frederick Opoku, has raised concerns over the increasing practice of charging rent in United States dollars in parts of Ghana, describing the trend as unacceptable and inconsistent with the country’s legal tender regulations. Speaking on a radio programme on Tuesday, Mr Opoku criticised what he described as the growing “dollarisation” of Ghana’s rental market, warning that the practice undermines national monetary policy and weakens confidence in the local currency. According to him, Ghanaian law recognises the cedi as the country’s sole legal tender for domestic transactions, making the pricing of rent and related…

The Director of Field Operations for the United Party, Hopeson Adorye, has praised the government’s decision to establish the Value for Money Office, describing it as an important step toward improving accountability and addressing financial irregularities within the public sector. Speaking on a television programme on Tuesday, May 11, Mr Adorye stated that although some public officials may be uncomfortable with the initiative, he believes the office is necessary to strengthen transparency and oversight in government spending. According to him, the introduction of the office could play a critical role in improving monitoring mechanisms surrounding public procurement and expenditure. He…

Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has extended financial support of GH¢200,000 to Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, to help him rebuild his life and establish a new business in Ghana. In addition to the financial assistance, Mr Mahama has also pledged support for the establishment of a cement distribution and construction hardware depot as part of efforts to help Mr Asamoah transition into a new line of business. The support package will allow Mr Asamoah to take a one-month break to reunite with his family before fully returning to Ghana to begin preparations for the…

Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has stated that landlords and property owners cannot arbitrarily determine rental prices without proper assessment, insisting that Ghana’s rent laws require all rental properties to undergo official evaluation. Speaking on a radio programme, Mr Opoku criticised what he described as increasing lawlessness within Ghana’s rental market, where some landlords allegedly impose rent charges without regulatory oversight or adherence to legal assessment procedures. According to him, the law clearly mandates that rental values be assessed to ensure fairness, transparency and compliance within the housing sector. “The law says you assess. We will assess you,” he stressed.…