Ghana temporarily suspends citizenship applications for historical diasporans
The Ministry of the Interior, in partnership with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, has announced a temporary suspension […]
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Zenith Bank Names Charles Boakye Nimako as New Board Chairman
Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has announced the appointment of Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chairman. He succeeds Mrs Freda Yahan Duplan, who has led the Board since 2020, marking a new phase in the Bank’s leadership and governance.
NPP Chooses Flagbearer Today as Candidates Seek 50%+ to Avoid Run-Off
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its presidential primary today, with five candidates contesting for the party’s flagbearer position. An aspirant must secure more than 50 per cent of valid votes to win outright, otherwise a run-off between the top two contenders will be held within 14 days.
South African Traders Go Global as CoreProTrade Expands International Access
South African retail investors are increasingly seeking exposure to international markets, driven by a desire for diversification, liquidity, and advanced trading tools.
CoreProTrade, a regulated South African brokerage, offers access to CFDs across forex, equities, commodities, and indices without owning the underlying assets.
The platform emphasizes strong compliance, mobile access, and professional-grade infrastructure, catering to a growing segment of sophisticated domestic traders.
Bank NPLs Fall to 18.9% in December 2025, Still High – BoG
Ghana’s bank NPLs fell to 18.9% in December 2025, down from 21.8% last year.
The Bank of Ghana says efforts to tackle bad loans and enforce stricter credit rules are ongoing.
Despite the decline, NPLs remain relatively high.
Ghana’s Security Fragile Amid Rising Regional Threats
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana’s security remains fragile amid rising instability across the West African sub-region.
He identified violent extremism, terrorism and transnational crime as key threats, particularly along Ghana’s northern borders.
The President stressed that safeguarding the nation requires a collective effort beyond the security services alone.
Court approves extension for OSP filings in SML trial
The High Court has allowed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) extra time to submit its disclosures in the ongoing SML case. The directive was given by Justice Francis Aponga Achiponga during a case management session.
Ken Ashigbey calls for fair taxation to widen mining revenue base
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has called on government to expand the country’s mining revenue base by fully integrating small-scale miners into the tax system under the revised mining royalty regime.
My God has spoken – Kpandai MP Nyindam after Supreme Court restores seat
Kpandai MP Matthew Nyindam says he feels vindicated after the Supreme Court overturned the High Court ruling that annulled his
I’m ready for either outcome – Kwabena Agyepong shrugs off polls ahead of NPP contest
NPP presidential aspirant Kwabena Agyepong says he has mentally prepared himself for both outcomes of the party’s presidential primary, whether