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By Leo Nelson Africa’s legacy as a raw material supplier is not just outdated. It is a threat to sovereignty. That was the blunt message from Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at the Accelerate Africa’s Growth Connect (AAGC) 2026 conference in Accra.“We are not content to export raw materials while others manufacture finished goods and sell them back to us at a premium,” she declared. “That model has not served us, and we will not sustain it.”The timing, Africa Day and venue, University of Ghana underscored the gov’t’s push to position itself as the administrative heart of the African Continental…

By Philip Antoh As Muslims in Ghana and across the globe celebrate Eid al-Adha, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has extended his warmest wishes to the Islamic community, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice, peace, and national unity. In a message released to mark the holy festival, Hon. Debrah described Eid al-Adha as a profound period for reflection, gratitude, and service to humanity. He urged Ghanaians to look beyond their differences and stand together as one people. Offering prayers for the occasion, the Chief of Staff asked for Allah’s blessings of peace, forgiveness, and prosperity upon all believers and their families.…

….as Forensic Audit Exposes Shocking Rot…Hotel rooms billed at US50… GH¢468m stolen from construction contracts… Black Stars coaches fed from Games kitty…By Gifty Boateng The mask has fallen. A forensic audit into Ghana’s disastrous hosting of the 13th African Games has uncovered a staggering GH¢579 million, US$44 million, and €629,000 in financial irregularities and three former top officials have been ordered to pay back every pesewa.The report, commissioned by President John Dramani Mahama shortly after he assumed office, has laid bare a story of breathtaking greed, systemic procurement breaches, and what auditors describe as “highly irregular and financially damaging” expenditure…

…but Budget Reality LoomsBy Philip AntohPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢100 million allocation for Ghana’s 10 technical universities, funds he promised will be included in the 2027 budget presented later this year by Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson. The announcement, made at the opening of the 2026 Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities of Ghana (ARCTUG 2026) at Takoradi Technical University, immediately triggered relief among academic stakeholders. But the fine print suggests the cheer should be measured.Under the proposal, each institution will receive GH¢10 million in what the President calls “seed funding” sourced from the Ghana Education Trust…

By Philip AntohThe latest wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa has taken a distinctly lethal turn, leaving Ghanaian residents in Johannesburg gripped by terror. Unlike previous flare-ups of anti-immigrant sentiment that were contained by police presence, the recent unrest has devolved into what community leaders describe as a violent, unchecked manhunt.The grim reality of the situation was laid bare this week with the brutal assault on Bernice Diana Akuffo, a 42-year-old hairdresser and two-decade resident of Johannesburg. Ms. Akuffo was reportedly ambushed by a group of armed hoodlums who demanded she leave the country immediately. When she refused to…

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s parliamentary Chief Whip has confirmed that lawyers for detained Asante Akyem North MP Ohene Kwame Frimpong lodged a formal bail application before a Dutch court on Tuesday, firing the opening salvo in what promises to be a fierce legal battle over his continued detention in Amsterdam.The motion, filed as Dutch investigators widen their probe into alleged fraud and money laundering, seeks an emergency hearing within the week. Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, speaking on JoyNews, was blunt about the stakes. “We think he will prevail with the bail application,” he said, signaling confidence that the legislator…

By Prince Ahenkorah Foreign direct investment into Ghana more than quadrupled in 2025, reaching US652 million in 2024.The turnaround is attributed to improved macroeconomic conditions: easing inflation, a relatively stable cedi, and a government determined to signal that the worst of the crisis is over. President John Dramani Mahama’s administration will claim the credit. But the data contains nuance.Of the US1.83 billion** came from reinvested earnings. That means foreign firms already in the country are choosing to expand rather than withdraw – a positive sign, but not the same as fresh capital crossing the border.Newly registered GIPC projects accounted for…

By Leo Nelson The Government of Ghana has officially welcomed the first batch of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following rising anti immigrant tensions and security concerns in parts of the country. Approximately 300 evacuees arrived safely at the Accra International Airport on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, aboard a government-chartered Ethiopian Airlines flight. The evacuation exercise forms part of an emergency intervention initiated by the government after escalating xenophobic protests targeting migrants from sub-Saharan African countries. A high level government delegation led by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa was present at the…

Abu Iddris, manager of the late Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo Baah, has revealed that the actress passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. In an interview with Ghana Weekend on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Abu Iddris confirmed that Beverly Afaglo died at the International Maritime Hospital in Tema. “She’s been battling cancer for two years. It’s been a relentless war. She really fought hard and this is where it ended,” he said. According to Iddris, the illness began as breast cancer but later metastasised due to its aggressive nature. Despite her condition, Beverly Afaglo remained dedicated to her craft,…

Ghanaian Actress Beverly Afaglo Baah has passed away. The news was confirmed by her husband, musician Eugene Baah, popularly known as Choirmaster of the legendary highlife group Praye, in an emotional statement posted on his Instagram on Sunday. “My heart is shattered beyond words over the death of my beloved wife Beverly Afaglo!!! It would have been just four more days to your birthday but I guess the Lord wanted to celebrate with you so He called you,” Choirmaster wrote. In his tribute, the musician described his late wife as his anchor and greatest supporter. “You were my strength, my…