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  Ghana is set to welcome two international airlines as part of efforts to expand air connectivity and provide passengers with more travel options. Stream History Documentaries Air Uganda is expected to commence operations to Ghana in October 2026, while Etihad Airways is scheduled to begin operations in March 2027. Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Yvonne Afriyie Opare, disclosed this at the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a Multi-Tiered, Multi-Purpose Car Park and Airport Hotels Complex at the Accra International Airport. According to her, the entry of the two airlines will strengthen Ghana’s connectivity with key destinations and contribute to the steady growth of operations at the airport. In October this year [2026] , we’ll be welcoming Air Uganda and in March of next year [2027] , we’ll be welcoming Etihad Airways. This speaks to the steady growth of operations at the Accra International Airport,” she said. Opare said the planned exp...

 Zoomlion Ghana Limited has intensified its seven-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise across the Oti Region as part of efforts to prevent disease outbreaks and improve environmental sanitation following recent flooding in parts of the country. The exercise, which commenced simultaneously in the Krachi East and West Municipalities, is expected to cover all nine Municipal and District Assemblies (MDAs) in the region. It is being undertaken in collaboration with the respective Assemblies, which have identified priority areas requiring the intervention. The exercise targets markets, shops and sheds, public toilets, drains and gutters, refuse container sites, waste-dumping areas, flood-prone communities and other public spaces considered potential breeding grounds for disease vectors and harmful pathogens. Speaking to the media during the exercise, the Oti Regional Manager of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Joseph Buabeng, said the intervention formed part of the company’s Corporate So...

  King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, has died at the age of 89, after 35 years on the throne. He died on Friday just after 6:35 am, the Royal House of Norway announced on its website. His son Haakon succeeds him as monarch. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Queen Sonja, two children, and five grandchildren. His granddaughter Ingrid Alexandra now becomes heir to the Norwegian throne. Harald’s death comes at a challenging time for Norway’s royal clan. Haakon’s wife, now Queen Consort Mette-Marit, has suffered health problems in recent years and was thrust into the global spotlight this year when her past contact with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light. Not long afterwards, her son from a previous relationship was convicted of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison. Harald was 53 years old when he ascended the throne in 1991. At their own request, Harald and Sonja held a consecration ceremony, including traditions dating back to ...

  Ghanaian students studying on government scholarships at the University of Memphis in the United States say they risk being dismissed from the institution over the government’s failure to settle their tuition and accommodation fees. The affected students say the university has issued notices demanding payment of their outstanding fees after attempts to resolve the matter with the Scholarship Secretariat yielded no results. According to the students, the situation has already resulted in restrictions on their access to the university’s online portal, leaving them unable to access essential academic services. One of the affected students told Citi   News that they have less than a week to resolve the issue before facing further sanctions. Subscribing To Digital Newspaper Outlets The student expressed concern that failure to resolve the outstanding payments within the stipulated period could have serious consequences for the scholarship beneficiaries. We have barely a wee...

  The Member of Parliament for Builsa North, James Agalga, has officially assumed office as the new Majority Leader in Parliament. His appointment follows a communication from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, notifying him of changes to the leadership of the NDC Parliamentary Caucus. The changes became necessary following the nomination of the former Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Speaking after assuming the position, James Agalga pledged to adopt a consensus-driven approach in leading the Majority Caucus and working with the Minority in Parliament. He assured Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and the entire Minority Caucus that he would prioritise consultation and compromise where necessary to ensure Parliament effectively discharges its responsibilities. We can make compromises as and when necessary. And I assure you, I’ll give it to you. I would reach ou...

Kate Agamah, Head, Transaction Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, Stanbic Bank Ghana. Every exporter or importer who has waited for days for a payment to clear or watched a shipment's margin erode to a currency conversion, understands the truth that policy documents rarely capture: trade doesn't fail at the border. It fails in the payment. Goods can move freely across a continent, but if the money behind them takes a week and three intermediaries to arrive, that freedom means little. This is the quiet problem Ghana's next phase of trade growth depends on solving, and it's why two systems with unglamorous acronyms, CIPS and PAPSS, deserve more attention in boardrooms than they currently get. The Cost of Doing Business Across Borders For years, Ghanaian businesses trading internationally have leaned on correspondent banking networks, chains of intermediary banks that route a payment from one currency system to another, usually settling in US dollars regardless of...

 We are living through a fascinating financial era shaped by inflation, volatile markets, and rapid technological change. But beneath these macro shifts lies something more personal: a quiet revolution driven by young Ghanaians reshaping what it means to earn, save, and build wealth. For many of us, financial freedom is no longer about climbing a corporate ladder for decades. It’s about flexibility. Multiple income streams, smart investing now, and crafting lifestyles that balance comfort, convenience, and independence. Melissa and her money habits Picture Melissa, 24, working in Accra. She has a regular job, but she doesn’t rely on that alone. She runs a weekend meal-prep side hustle that takes mobile money payments. She keeps an emergency buffer. Each month, she allocates part of her income into a local Money Market Fund and part into a Fixed Income Fund. When she receives bonuses or gifts, she splits them, some into business reinvestment, some into long-term savings, and some in...

 In today's rapidly evolving financial ecosystem, financial inclusion can no longer be measured simply by the number of people who own bank accounts. Across the world, and particularly in emerging economies such as Ghana, the conversation has shifted towards ensuring that individuals and businesses have meaningful access to financial services that improve their lives, support their ambitions, and enable them to participate fully in economic growth. This reality calls for a strategic, innovation-driven approach to financial inclusion – one that responds to the complexities of modern life and addresses the unique challenges faced by underserved communities. The new face of financial inclusion Ghana has made remarkable progress in expanding access to financial services over the past decade. The growth of mobile money, digital payments, and fintech solutions has transformed how millions of people save, transfer money, and conduct business. Yet, despite these gains, a significant portio...

  Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey has reportedly died at the age of 89. Nortey is said to have passed away at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in the early hours of Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Reports of her death were published on Wednesday, with Pulse Ghana attributing the information to Gossips24 TV. However, as of publication, there had not been an independent confirmation from her family, the Ghana Actors Guild or the University of Ghana Medical Centre. Born on February 1, 1937, Grace Nortey was one of the most recognisable figures of Ghana's theatre, television and film industry, with a career spanning more than five decades. A career spanning generations Nortey began her involvement in the performing arts in the 1970s and first established herself through theatre and drama before becoming a familiar face on Ghanaian television. Biographical accounts indicate that she was particularly active during the 1980s and 1990s, a period widely regarded as a golden e...

Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in collaboration with the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Ahafo Region, has intensified its ongoing disinfection and disinfestation exercise aimed at improving environmental sanitation and safeguarding public health. The exercise is targeting public facilities and areas identified by the Assemblies, including markets, schools, public places of convenience, refuse container sites, dumpsites and other public spaces. Speaking during the exercise, the Ahafo Regional Manager of Zoomlion, Noble Nude, said the intervention had made significant progress, with teams successfully covering several designated locations across the region. The exercise has been very successful, and the cooperation has been encouraging. We have visited the identified areas and are already seeing the impact of the activities undertaken so far,” he said. At Hwediem in the Asutifi South District, the District Environmental Health Officer, Yaw Adusei, welcomed the in...

 MTN Ghana has highlighted the opportunities available to businesses in the digital economy through the third edition of its MTN Masterclass Series, bringing together experts and entrepreneurs to discuss how digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and strategic partnerships can drive growth and competitiveness. Held in Accra under the theme, "Thriving in the Digital Economy: Unlocking Opportunities in a Digital-First World," the programme brought together more than 120 entrepreneurs and business customers physically, with additional participants joining through MTN Ghana's digital platforms. Welcoming participants, Eric Puplampu, Senior Manager, Products, User Experience and Design at MTN Ghana, said the Masterclass was designed to equip businesses with practical insights, digital skills and strategies to help them succeed in an increasingly digital economy. He said, "The objective is not simply to keep up with change. It is to understand the opportunities that c...

 MTN Ghana, in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance and with support from the Forestry Commission, has planted 833 trees at the Chipa Forest Reserve in the Tema-Ada Forest Division as part of efforts to restore degraded forest areas and promote environmental sustainability. The exercise formed part of MTN Ghana’s Sustainability Month activities and its 30th anniversary celebrations, while also contributing to the government’s Tree for Life initiative aimed at restoring Ghana’s degraded forest landscapes. Manager of the Tema-Ada Forest Division of the Forestry Commission, Linda Ansah, said the Chipa Forest Reserve, which was gazetted in the 1960s, had suffered degradation over the years largely due to illegal harvesting of firewood and logging. Over the years, we have had a lot of interventions by the government aimed at restoring degraded portions of Chipa Forest Reserve. So, we are glad that MTN, as part of its sustainability drive and its 30th anniversary celebration, has par...

The Government of Ghana has declined a GH¢20 million support package offered by MTN Ghana to assist Ghanaian nationals affected by renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a press statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, said the government had already made adequate financial provisions for the ongoing evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians returning from South Africa. The Government of Ghana commends MTN for the offer, however, we respectfully decline,” the Ministry stated. According to the Ministry, the government’s decision had already been communicated to MTN’s Board Chairman, Dr Ishmael Yamson, and Chief Executive Officer when they met the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on August 14, 2026. The Ministry said the Mahama administration remained fully committed to providing humanitarian and financial support to Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa. It added that the government would publish a comprehensive account of ...

  Africa's largest telecoms operator, MTN Group, is exploring banking licences in select markets as the company looks to expand lending ​from its own balance sheet, CEO Ralph Mupita said on Tuesday. MTN ‌is stepping up its push into fintech services to drive growth beyond traditional telecommunications revenue, with lending emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments within its mobile money business. We're ​seeing good growth on advanced services, which are our future-proof services," ​Mupita told journalists, referring to offerings such as payments, e-commerce and ⁠lending. "The big growth now, which will be the growth of the future, ​is actually lending." MTN currently provides loans through partnerships with banks. We're beginning to explore, ​where it makes sense and where there are large customer bases (and) significant floats in wallets, whether it may make sense to have some sort of banking licence that enables ​us to take deposits," Mupita sa...

  The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana is mounting pressure on government to urgently roll out an emergency support package for rice farmers who have lost their produce after failing to secure buyers. The Association says some farmers have seen their rice rot due to inadequate storage, while others have lost crops on the field after being unable to harvest because of weak market demand. Executive Director of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana, Bismark Nortey, says government must act immediately to cushion farmers whose investments have already been wiped out. Government should, as a matter of urgency, announce some immediate emergency support or emergency relief to farmers who are unable to sell their produce.” He says the losses go beyond unsold stocks, with some farmers losing entire investments through spoilage, bushfires and failure to harvest. Some of them also who couldn’t get market and couldn’t harvest, they’ve lost them on the field. Others who had, they have be...

  Government is targeting 2027 for the full operationalisation of its Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154), as the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) work to develop the regulatory framework for the rapidly evolving sector. Exploring African Diaspora Media Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, said the two institutions are developing operational guidelines and implementing policy sandboxes to support the effective implementation of the law. Speaking at the inauguration of the Virtual Assets Coordinating Committee (VACC), Dr Asiama said the legislation was a critical step in bringing Ghana’s growing virtual asset sector under a formal regulatory framework. The operational guidelines are being developed by the designated regulatory authorities, i.e., the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission, alongside the implementation of policy sandboxes by both institutions towards fully operationalizing the Act by 2...

  The administration of US President Donald Trump has temporarily paused some visa appointments at US embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a new training programme for consular officers. The move could affect Ghanaian applicants with scheduled visa interviews at the US Embassy in Accra, particularly those applying for immigrant visas. A US State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday that the department had launched a global training initiative for consular staff and that visa appointments would be adjusted to accommodate the exercise. The State Department did not provide a specific timeline for the training or indicate how long the adjustments would last. What this means for Ghanaian applicants For Ghanaians who have already scheduled US visa interviews, the development could mean that some appointments may be rescheduled. Applicants whose interviews are affected are expected to receive communication from the US Embassy with information on new appointment dates. Those wh...

  Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been remanded into police custody for one week over an alleged death threat against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. The Dansoman Circuit   Court ordered his remand when he appeared before the court on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Ayitey Powers was arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command on Monday, August 24, following the circulation of a video on social media in which he is alleged to have threatened the life of Ampofo Ankrah. He is expected to reappear before the court on September 2, 2026, as police investigations into the matter continue. His arrest followed a call by the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) for his arrest and prosecution over the alleged comments.

  A Senior Physician, Dr Thomas Agbemaple, has urged Ghanaians to adopt healthier diets and lifestyles to reduce the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. According to him, excessive consumption of foods high in unhealthy fats, coupled with high blood pressure, contributes significantly to the buildup of cholesterol in the arteries, increasing the risk of stroke and heart attacks. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, August 26, Dr Agbemaple stressed that prevention should be prioritised over treatment, particularly as stroke cases continue to rise among men. Changing our diet, by de-emphasising fried foods, you know, jollof here, fried rice, potato chips, and the typical Western diet, we will be making a lot of headway in reducing the incidence of cholesterol deposition in the walls of our arteries and, therefore, making it very, very unlikely that one will become a victim of stroke,” he advised. He stressed that reducing the buildup of cholesterol in the w...

 The Acting Managing Director of Prudential Bank LTD, Ebow Quayson, has urged banks to consider Fintechs and Telecommunication organizations (Telcos) as essential partners rather than competitors in the financial sector ecosystem. He noted that the banking sector as a matter of necessity should embrace collaboration with Fintechs and Telcos as a path to scale, drive digital innovation, financial inclusion and sustainable growth across West Africa's financial sector Contributing on the CEOs Visionary Panel at the just ended MoneyAura Summit in Accra, Quayson shared candid lessons from the Prudential Bank's own late entry into the digital space and how partnerships have elevated the Bank’s digital transformation drive. Speaking from our experience, Fintechs have become a very good way of meeting customer shifting needs and expectations, while helping us scale. For us, Fintechs are partners not a threat," he said. He explained that while banks operate within stringent regulat...

 ReZultz Advertising, a member of the Ninani Group of Companies, has won Gold for Best Integrated Campaign at the 18th Gong Gong Awards, the top honour of the night and widely regarded as the most prestigious award in Ghana's advertising industry. The agency received a Gong Gong Gold award for its MoMo Responsible Lending campaign in 2026.   A campaign built to help everyday Ghanaians borrow more responsibly on mobile money platforms, at a time when many users take on mobile loans without fully understanding the repayment terms. Best Integrated Campaign sits at the top of the Gong Gong Awards' category structure, judging how well a campaign brings multiple channels and disciplines together to deliver a single, coherent result, and it is the category every agency in the room measures itself against. The MoMo Responsible Lending campaign added to its Gold with Silver for Campaign Effectiveness and Bronze for Best Film, making it the agency's biggest winner of the night. Alt...

 MTN Ghana has been named 2026 Africa PMO of the Year by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and has advanced as one of five finalists globally for the prestigious 2026 World PMO of the Year Award. The recognition marks MTN Ghana’s second consecutive Africa PMO of the Year win, following its 2025 success, and further cements the company’s position as a leader in project, programme and portfolio management on the continent. This latest achievement reflects the continued maturity of MTN Ghana’s project and transformation capabilities, as well as its commitment to translating strategy into disciplined execution, measurable outcomes and sustainable value for customers, shareholders and communities. Commenting on the recognition, William Tetteh, Chief Transformation Officer of MTN Ghana, said: " Being named Africa PMO of the Year for the second consecutive year is a significant recognition of the work our people continue to do across MTN Ghana. It reflects the strength of our govern...

  Ghana is set to welcome high-profile government leaders, policymakers, public-sector executives and institutional heads from across Africa as the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference (APSCA 2026) takes place from 14th–16th October 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra. The three-day continental gathering will bring together senior leaders and delegations to examine the future of governance, public-sector transformation, innovation and institutional development under the theme: “Governance 2030: Resilient Institutions for a Digital, Green & Secure Africa.” High-level participation has already been confirmed from Kenya and Nigeria, with additional delegations expected from Rwanda, Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Liberia, Zimbabwe and other African countries. KENYA TO LEAD HIGH-LEVEL DELEGATION The Kenyan delegation will be led by Hon. Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service of the Republic of Kenya, alongside senior government and public-sector l...

 The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Prudential Bank LTD, Leopold L.L. Armah, has called for a deliberate shift in how Ghana prepares its workforce for an AI‑driven future, emphasising that technical skills must be balanced with creativity, analytics, and the right attitude. He made the call a panel discussion at the Ghana AI Summit, where he explored the intersection of skills, talent, and the future of the workforce on the theme "AI, Skills, Talent, and the Future of the Workforce." Addressing participants, Armah noted that digitalisation has become the new normal, driven largely by customer expectations and the rise in emerging technologies such as cloud computing, APIs, AI, and the Internet of Things. These technologies, according to him, are reshaping industries and challenging traditional business models, particularly in banking. "Banking has changed so much in the past two decades that sometimes you wonder whether you are still working with a bank or another en...

 The Ashanti Region on Monday, August 24, had its turn of the nationwide fumigation and disinfection exercise rolled out by Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in partnership with the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). The operation, which kicked off early in the morning in the Asafo community in the Oforikrom Municipality, targeted mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, and other disease-causing pests that thrive in areas affected by flooding and poor sanitation. The intervention also aimed to complement ongoing sanitation efforts and reduce health risks to residents and traders. In the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) area, the exercise covered multiple locations including Asafo Zion, Korle Gate, Ahamadiya, Moshie Zongo, Buokurom MA School, Amakom market, Johovah Shaman sanitation site, and Akotia line. Additionally, the KMA team extended operations to Abrepo, Bantama, Santasi Zongo, Wamase, and Fankyene Bra, ensuring broad coverage across the metropolis. Addressing the medi...