An Accra High Court (Land Division) has struck out an application by defendants seeking to dismiss a suit filed by property developer Mr Carlos Kwebena Allston, paving the way for the substantive hearing of a dispute over ownership and possession of a property at East Legon.

For almost a week now, the rains have hardly given us a break. Every day, we wake up wondering whether the clouds will open up again.

There are currently only two functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines in government health facilities in Ghana, according to an assessment by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, commonly referred to as MahamaCares.

Trump has just been speaking to the media in France, where he is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 summit.

Government has stated that the Ministry of Roads and Highways did not breach any procurement laws in the award of contracts under the Big Push infrastructure programme, insisting that the use of single-source procurement was fully compliant with the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as amended.

Maverick Research, one of Africa’s leading insights, analytics, and retail measurement companies, has announced the appointment of Justin Sargent as Strategic Advisor as the company accelerates its growth ambitions across the continent. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Maverick Research as the company continues to expand its market coverage, invest in technology and […]

There is a phrase that sounds empowering at first but becomes increasingly troubling the more one reflects upon it. "My life." "My success." "My money." "My future." "My family." "My happiness." On the surface, there is absolutely nothing wrong with any of these aspirations. Personal responsibility remains important. Individual ambition matters. Hard work should be encouraged. Success should be celebrated. Societies flourish when people strive to improve themselves and provide better l...

Bridge54, in Partnership with Black Star Experience and Kuriftu Resorts, Hosts Historic Ghana Month in Ethiopia, Strengthening Ghana–Ethiopia Cultural, Tourism and Business Relations

The government has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways has become a “sole-source factory”, revealing that only 4.58 per cent of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through sole-sourcing.

Investigative journalist Roger Cook, the reporter credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique, has died peacefully after a short illness, his family has confirmed.

The Government has confirmed the retirement of the Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC), Samuel Tettey, with processes already underway to appoint his replacement.

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has officially ceased to be a member of the Council of State after President John Dramani Mahama accepted her resignation, ending months of consultations over the matter.

FIFA is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.

The Legal Green Association (LGA) has thrown its support behind the Interim Transitional Policy Directives issued under the newly enacted Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170), describing criticism of the measures as misguided and lacking legal merit. In a statement issued on June 15, signed by LGA Leader Festus Matey and the association's Head of Politics and Elections Affairs, Evans Mawunyo Tsikata, the association responded to concerns raised by the National Alliance of Law Students (NALS)...

Elevate Africa has officially opened applications for the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a pan-African initiative aimed at preserving the continent’s rich textile heritage by encouraging creatives to tell compelling stories through fashion and film. The competition, which brings together fashion, culture, and storytelling, invites designers, filmmakers, students, and creative teams from Africa […]

Regulatory institutions now have great interest in ensuring that businesses are compliant, transparent, accurately reporting and declaring their financial and tax information. It is therefore equally important for businesses to ensure that the structures in place not only align with their operational goals but supports both long- and short-term tax and regulatory requirements

Goods worth an estimated GH¢80,000 have been destroyed in a fire that gutted a mini supermarket near the clinic at Amenam in the Birim North Municipality in the Eastern Region.

Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has announced the appointment of former Abuakwa South MP and lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, as his new Lead Defence Counsel in the ongoing criminal proceedings against him.

Karpowership Ghana Company Limited has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability and community development with a tree-planting exercise in Essikado, Western Region.

France captain Kylian Mbappe has vowed to increase his defensive efforts as the two-time world champions prepare to get their World Cup campaign under way against Senegal on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker has faced scrutiny over both his performances and leadership for club and country, with international team-mate Ousmane Dembele publicly backing him, […]

Several students walked out of their Stanford University graduation ceremony as Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage to deliver a keynote address.

An influential Protestant church in China has said two of its leaders were detained after more than dozens of congregants, including children, were rounded up for interrogation.

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has welcomed the agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

A woman has died in what appears to be a tragic extreme sports accident in Brazil.

Government has defended the use of single-source procurement in the implementation of parts of the Big Push road infrastructure programme, insisting that the decision was driven by urgent national considerations and complied with Ghana’s procurement laws.

Archbishop Dr Charles Agyinasare, Founder and Prelate of Perez Chapel International, has commenced his fifth missionary visit to Pakistan, a strategic outreach taking place from 9th to 18th June 2026.

Prudential Bank Ltd has organised an international business mission to Turkey and China for its commercial banking customers and prospective clients. The initiative, now in its second year, was undertaken in partnership with Nita Travel and Shipping Company and aimed at exposing participating businesses to international trade opportunities, supplier networks and potential business partnerships.

The Gbeho and Allied Families have opened a book of condolence for the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, allowing friends, colleagues, diplomats, and the public to honour one of Ghana's most distinguished statesmen. Ambassador Gbeho passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, following a short illness at the age of 90.

Police in Tamale have arrested Fuseini Sorku, popularly known as "Fuzzy", in connection with the alleged assault of Yussif Abdul-Hakim at his residence. The arrest comes shortly after the Savannah Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) held a joint press conference calling on the police to apprehend the suspect and ensure that he faces justice.

A daredevil social media free-climber nicknamed the "Spider-Man of Yemen" has died after falling into a volcanic crater in the country's south-west.

The Government has confirmed that processes are underway to replace former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, on the Council of State following her resignation from the advisory body.

Firefighters at the Konongo-Odumasi Fire Station successfully contained two domestic fires within hours of each other on Sunday, June 14.

The United States and Iran are scheduled to sign a momentous preliminary agreement this Friday. The ceremony will take place in Geneva, Switzerland. The framework aims to halt active military hostilities between the two nations. This upcoming signing ceremony will formalise a negotiated memorandum of understanding. The accord will lift the American naval blockade of […]

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the long-standing relationship between Ghana and Russia, noting that the Russian Federation has been a reliable partner to Ghana since the country gained independence.

Across much of corporate Africa, organisations still treat wellbeing, engagement and productivity as separate agendas.

Patients at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra can now access MRI scans free of charge, under a new diagnostic partnership between the hospital and HealthTech Ghana Limited.

The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a seven-week trial that has further dented the royal family’s once picture-perfect image.

The Government has announced plans to address growing public discussions surrounding staffing at the Presidency, the reported resignation of certain public officials and allegations concerning contracts awarded by the Ministry of Roads and Highways.

A vibrant flag-raising ceremony in Providence, Rhode Island, marked the official welcome of Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, to the United States as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.

Oil prices have fallen and shares risen after the US and Iran said they had agreed a framework deal to end the war, which US President Donald Trump said would see the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

The Acting Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Afigya Sekyere East, Ibrahim Mohamed, has petitioned the Ashanti Regional Executive Committee over what he describes as “serious irregularities and a breakdown of internal party order in the ongoing 2026 constituency electoral process.”

African brands have recorded a modest recovery in consumer admiration across the continent, although international brands continue to dominate rankings. This was highlighted in the 2026 Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands report, analysed by Thebe Ikalafeng, founder and chairman of Brand Africa, and Frankline Kibuacha, marketing director at GeoPoll, in an article published by African Business.

The Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana (BOSAG), in partnership with Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) and the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom, successfully convened a High‑Level Global Business Services Executive Roundtable in London, United Kingdom. The event, hosted at the Ghana High Commission in Belgrave Square, brought together senior government officials, global […]

Government says it will publish a detailed 72-page investigative report into allegations of procurement abuse at the Ministry of Roads and Highways, following claims raised by investigative outlet The Fourth Estate on procurement processes related to contracts awarded under the government’s Big Push programme.

Media giant Fox is buying streaming firm Roku in a deal the companies say will create the third-largest player in US TV by share of viewing.

A land ownership dispute has emerged involving Prayer Palace, a church located at Manet on the Spintex Road in Accra, and a foreign national alleged to have entered and commenced activities on land claimed by the church.

The government has rejected allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways has become a “sole-source factory”, insisting that the overwhelming majority of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through open and competitive tendering processes.

Government has clarified that President John Dramani Mahama has not established a committee to determine or review the emoluments of Article 71 office holders, insisting that current salary structures remain those inherited from the previous administration.

The government has rejected reports suggesting that President John Mahama has overseen a massive surge in the Presidency’s compensation bill despite reducing the number of political appointees.

The Government has confirmed that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Dr Bossman Asare has formally written to the President indicating his intention to resign from office with effect from July 31, 2026.

At least 11 people have been killed in a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine that set a major religious landmark in Kyiv on fire, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.

Canada’s refusal to grant Thomas Partey a temporary residence visa exposes the complex sovereign friction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 tournament, which is being co-hosted across three nations—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—marks a historic shift in global sports logistics. This expansive multi-country format was highly celebrated as a milestone for global […]

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with partner countries after receiving the credentials of seven newly accredited ambassadors at the Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, June 15, 2026.

President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed the Ambassador-Designate of the Russian Federation to Ghana, Mr Andrei Ordash, expressing Ghana’s readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation with Russia across key sectors of development.

In celebration of this year’s Telecel Ashanti Month, the Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched a new digital skills initiative to train 1,000 young people across the Region in coding, robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies by the end of the year.

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has raised alarm over extensive forest degradation around the Barekese Dam in the Ashanti Region, warning that continued encroachment on the reservoir's catchment area could threaten water supply to the Greater Kumasi metropolis. According to the company, more than 50% of the forest cover surrounding the dam has been lost, leading to severe siltation that has reduced the reservoir's storage capacity by nearly 30%.

Speaking as Chair of the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Dr. Forson stressed that the future of the cocoa industry depends on deeper cooperation between the world’s two largest cocoa-producing nations.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr. Riverson Oppong, has expressed optimism that easing tensions between Iran and the United States and a possible agreement could sustain the recent decline in global crude oil prices and push them below $80 per barrel.

Senior security and peacebuilding officials from Ghana and Austria have called for increased investment in political advisory expertise across Africa, warning that the continent's rapidly evolving security landscape demands a new generation of professionals capable of providing informed strategic guidance to peace support operations.

Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, calling for deeper collaboration between the world’s two largest cocoa-producing countries to transform the sector into one that is more resilient, prosperous, and profitable for farmers.