Author: Rebecca Eson

What if the future of sustainable construction in Ghana lies beneath our feet and in the agricultural waste we throw away every year? Researchers at the TCC-CIMET research centre of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology believe it does. Drawing inspiration from termite mounds nature’s own engineering marvels the scientists are exploring how quantum computing can help validate laterite-clay and agricultural fibre composites for use in modern construction. Their goal is ambitious: to provide the scientific evidence needed for Ghana’s building regulations to recognise locally sourced, low-carbon materials as approved construction alternatives. Across Ghana’s savanna and transitional ecological zones…

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting pump prices from today, June 1, 2026, in line with Ghana’s bi-weekly petroleum pricing regime. Star Oil led the latest changes, increasing petrol to GH¢15.20 per litre from GH¢14.60 during the previous window, while maintaining diesel at GH¢15.81 per litre. The new petrol price aligns with the minimum floor set by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for the June 1–16 cycle, though Star Oil’s diesel price remains above the industry’s revised floor. On May 28, the NPA announced new indicative price floors: Petrol: GH¢15.20 per litre (up from the previous cycle) Diesel:…

Ghana’s transition from a high-risk debt distress classification to a moderate-risk category marks an important milestone in the country’s ongoing fiscal recovery efforts. The development, announced by the Minister of Finance during the presentation of statutory reports to Parliament, reflects the impact of recent fiscal reforms and debt restructuring measures aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability after years of mounting debt pressures. The significance of the latest assessment becomes clearer when viewed against Ghana’s debt trajectory over the past decade. The country moved from relatively manageable debt levels to severe fiscal strain, culminating in debt restructuring and concerns over sustainability. The…

The Convention People’s Party has urged the Bank of Ghana not to discontinue the printing and circulation of pesewa coins, but instead strengthen measures to ensure their acceptance and use across the country. According to the party, the increasing refusal by traders, transport operators and sections of the public to accept Five pesewa, 10 pesewa and 20 pesewa coins is undermining the integrity of Ghana’s currency and contributing to arbitrary price increases. In a statement signed by the CPP’s Acting National First Vice-Chairperson, Joyce Larbie, the party called on the central bank to ensure that commercial banks continue to accept…

Cabinet has approved sweeping reforms to Ghana’s decentralisation framework, including plans to end the presidential appointment of metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs), review existing local governance laws, and introduce stronger accountability measures at the local level. Under the proposed reforms, district chief executives will be elected directly by the people on a non-partisan basis for the first time in Ghana’s history. A new local governance bill is also expected to be submitted to Parliament by the end of 2026. The Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation, Dr. Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, disclosed the details in an…

The Government of Ghana has urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following a surge in xenophobic violence targeting African nationals. In a statement issued on June 1, authorities expressed deep concern over escalating attacks by groups presenting themselves as anti-immigrant vigilantes. The violence has led to injuries, looting, destruction of property, and the takeover of businesses owned by foreign nationals. African migrants, including Ghanaians, have been primary targets, raising serious security concerns for those living and working in South Africa. “The Government of the Republic of Ghana has observed with great concern the increasing xenophobic attacks in…

The Ghanaian Parliament’s passage of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill widely referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill is indeed one of the most polarizing legislative developments in recent years. Criminalization of LGBTQ+ activities: Same-sex relations, advocacy, and promotion of LGBTQ+ causes are penalized. Targeting of support networks: Individuals, groups, or organizations accused of funding or supporting LGBTQ+ activities face sanctions. Professional exemptions debate: Proposed exemptions for journalists, medical professionals, psychologists, and counsellors were rejected by sponsors like John Ntim Fordjour, who argued they could create loopholes. Frame the bill as a defense of…

Access Bank Ghana Plc, in collaboration with Deloitte Ghana, has hosted a women’s business workshop in Accra to equip female entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge and strategic skills for building sustainable enterprises. The event brought together women business owners who are customers of the bank for expert-led training, peer learning, and discussions on navigating Ghana’s competitive economic environment. Bimpe Gisanrin, Head of Women Banking for Access Bank’s African subsidiaries, emphasized that the bank’s support for women-led businesses goes beyond financial products. “We recognise that women entrepreneurs are a powerful force in driving economic growth. However, access to capital alone is…

After years of collaboration, Ghana and the U.S. state of Nebraska have formalised a 10‑year agricultural partnership designed to transform livestock production and strengthen agribusiness ties between West Africa and the American Midwest. Signed during the Ghana–Nebraska Spring Livestock Modernisation Partnership tour, the agreement brings together the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, EcoSyntra LLC, the Ghana–Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber, and Agrihouse Foundation. A 23‑member Ghanaian delegation engaged Nebraska farmers, agribusiness executives, researchers, and universities before the signing. The framework covers strategic areas including: Livestock modernisation and dairy sector development Expansion of agricultural infrastructure Workforce and technical training…

The Ghana Football Association has secured another major corporate partnership after global automobile brand JAC Motors unveiled a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting Ghana football through vehicle rewards and commercial investment. The partnership, announced at the GFA headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, will see league champions, outstanding players and top-performing coaches rewarded with brand-new vehicles at the end of the 2026/27 football season. The agreement marks another step in the GFA’s efforts to attract private-sector investment into domestic football and strengthen the commercial appeal of the local game. Under the partnership, the champions of both the Ghana Premier League and…