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Top 10 gold producing countries in the world
See the top 10 gold producing countries in 2026 — led by China, Russia, and Australia — with Ghana ranked as Africa's leading gold producer.
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Mahama nominates Zanetor Rawlings and Mahama Ayariga as ministers in cabinet reshuffle
President John Mahama has nominated Zanetor Rawlings and Mahama Ayariga for ministerial positions and reassigned two ministers in a cabinet reshuffle.
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August 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse: Where to Watch and How to Stay Safe
The August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal. Find where to watch, timings and safety tips.
Sports
Vinicius Jr signs new Real Madrid contract until 2032
Real Madrid have confirmed Vinicius Jr has extended his contract until 2032, keeping the Brazilian forward at the club after a successful eight-year spell.
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Top 10 most corrupt institutions in Ghana
A new GSS report says seven in 10 Ghanaians seeking public services were asked to pay bribes, with police, DVLA and Immigration among the worst affected.
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Upper East: Farmers on high alert as SONABEL sets August 11 for Bagre dam spillage
Upper East farmers are on high alert after SONABEL announced Bagre Dam spillage will begin on August 11, raising fears of flooding along the White Volta.
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'My aim is to empower vulnerable women in Upper East Region' – Fatimah Osman, NPP Women's Organiser aspirant
NPP Upper East Women's Organiser aspirant Fatimah Osman has pledged to empower vulnerable women and provide inclusive leadership if elected.
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6 arrested as Obuasi SHTS students assault headmaster for allegedly burying a baby
The Obuasi SHTS headmaster has been hospitalised after students allegedly attacked him over claims of a buried baby on campus. Police have arrested six suspects.
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DVLA to introduce 'just married, rest in peace' number plates with new temporary vehicle registration system
The DVLA will introduce legal temporary number plates for weddings, graduations and funerals as part of Ghana's new digital vehicle registration reforms.
Business
Top 10 most corrupt countries in the world
South Sudan and Somalia rank as the world's most corrupt nations in Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index. See the full top 10.
Entertainment
Wizkid, Olamide feature in Spotify's exclusive Afro Nation Portugal 2026 performance videos
Spotify has released exclusive Afro Nation Portugal 2026 performance videos featuring Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide and Young Jonn for fans worldwide.
Business
Diesel price drops by GH¢2.00 as NPA announces new fuel prices for August
The NPA has announced new fuel price floors for August 4–15, 2026, cutting diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre while petrol and LPG prices remain unchanged.
Business
Bank of Ghana names 20 illegal loan apps operating in Ghana; see the full list
Bank of Ghana has named 20 unlicensed mobile loan apps operating illegally in Ghana and warned consumers, banks and payment providers against dealing with them.
Entertainment
Ghana Comedy Awards 2026: Full List of Winners
Aka Ebenezer, Clemento Suarez and Shatta Wale were among the biggest winners at the Ghana Comedy Awards 2026. See the complete list of award recipients.
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Court freezes 5 bank accounts, 4 properties of Miracles Aboagye
High Court has frozen Dennis Miracles Aboagye's bank accounts and properties as EOCO investigates alleged GH¢55 million financial and procurement irregularities
Business
Ghanaians lose $1.3 million to Mobile Money fraud in Q1 2025 – INTERPOL report
Ghanaians lost $1.3 million to mobile money fraud in the first quarter of 2025, with INTERPOL warning that AI-driven scams are fuelling cybercrime across Africa
Sports
Xabi Alonso confirms Mudryk’s Chelsea return after clearance
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk will return to football after anti-doping proceedings ended, with Xabi Alonso confirming his pre-season comeback.
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ECG Power Outage Schedule August 3–9: Check Affected Areas and Times
ECG releases power outage timetable for August 3–9, with selected areas in Accra, Tema, Ashanti, Volta and Eastern regions affected by maintenance works.
Business
Fuel prices to rise from August 1 as cedi weakens, petrol, diesel and LPG increase
Fuel prices in Ghana are set to rise from August 1 as the cedi weakens and global oil prices increase, pushing up petrol, diesel and LPG costs.
Business
Parliament Approves New Electronic Road Tolls in Ghana: Full breakdown of the 20-year agreement and what government will receive
Parliament has approved Ghana's new electronic road toll system. Here's a full breakdown of the 20-year agreement, toll locations, revenue sharing and key details.
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The Verdict Of The Court On Tamakloe's Case: A Political Prosecution Exposed
Opinion piece argues that the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe exposes alleged political prosecutions and due process concerns.
Business
Onafriq partners with Privy to build regulated stablecoin infrastructure for B2Bs across Africa
Onafriq partners with Privy to develop regulated stablecoin infrastructure, enabling faster cross-border payments, settlement and treasury services across Africa.
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Sedina Tamakloe walks free as Court of Appeal overturns ex-MASLOC CEO's conviction
The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe, overturning her High Court conviction and sentence.
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How to Check Your 2026 BECE Results: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to check your 2026 BECE results online in Ghana with this simple step-by-step guide, including where to buy result checkers and troubleshooting tips.
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Ghanaian man jailed 85 months in US over $100m romance scam and business email fraud
A Ghanaian man has been sentenced to 85 months in a US prison after admitting his role in a $100 million romance scam and business email fraud scheme.
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WAEC Releases 2026 BECE Results; Full breakdown of cancelled and withheld results
WAEC has released the 2026 BECE results as hundreds of candidates face cancelled or withheld results over examination malpractice across Ghana.
Sports
WAFCON 2026: Black Queens beat Cape Verde to make winning start in Morocco
Black Queens defeated Cape Verde 2-0 in their WAFCON 2026 opener as Doris Boaduwaa starred with an early goal to secure Ghana's first win in Morocco.
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US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq as Middle East tensions escalate
US and Saudi Arabia launch airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq after missile and drone attacks, escalating tensions across the Middle East.
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Nationwide power outage hits Ghana as GRIDCo confirms system disturbance
GRIDCo says a power system disturbance at 3:11 a.m. caused nationwide electricity outages. Engineers are restoring power as investigations begin.
Lifestyle
Top 10 countries with a Royal Family in 2026
From Britain's Windsors to Saudi Arabia's ruling family, discover the top 10 countries with the world's most powerful and famous royal families in 2026.
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Ghana dismisses South Africa visa-free travel claims, warns of reciprocal action if deal ends
Ghana says its visa-free travel agreement with South Africa remains valid, dismissing suspension claims and warning it would respond if the deal is ended.
Sports
Zinedine Zidane confirmed France new head coach
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France's new head coach on a four-year contract, replacing Didier Deschamps after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Entertainment
Spotify releases exclusive Afro Nation Portugal 2026 performances featuring Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide
Spotify has released exclusive Afro Nation Portugal 2026 live performance videos featuring Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide and Young Jonn for fans worldwide.
Sports
Arsenal eye Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior as contract talks stall
Arsenal are monitoring Vinicius Jr's contract situation at Real Madrid, with the Brazilian winger emerging as a potential transfer target this summer.
Tech
EduMate Africa: The Pan-African EdTech Platform Transforming Teaching, One Lesson Plan at a Time
EduMate Africa helps teachers across Africa create curriculum-aligned lesson plans, assessments and teaching resources in seconds using AI.
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GES releases recruitment application status today; here's when applicants can check
GES has released the 2026 recruitment application status. Early Childhood and Primary applicants can check from 5pm, while JHS and SHS applicants from 9pm.
Entertainment
Asake’s historic M$NEY concert film is out now on Spotify
Spotify releases Asake's historic M$NEY Live in London concert film, featuring four unreleased songs and a landmark performance at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
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GES releases 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools: Full reopening and BECE dates
GES has released the 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools, confirming reopening dates, vacations, mid-term breaks and the 2027 BECE timetable.
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GTEC bans mandatory entrance exams for tertiary admissions in Ghana
GTEC has directed tertiary institutions to stop making entrance exams compulsory for admission, reaffirming WASSCE as the primary entry requirement.
Business
SEC warns against 23 unlicensed investment firms in Ghana; full list released
The SEC has warned Ghanaians against investing in 23 unlicensed entities operating online and on social media. See the full list of affected firms.
Business
BoG warns refusing Ghana cedi coins is illegal, offenders risk jail
The Bank of Ghana has warned that rejecting valid cedi coins is illegal and could lead to fines or up to three years in prison under the Currency Act.
Tech
Apple unveils iOS 27 with AI-powered Siri, faster performance and major iPhone upgrades
Apple has unveiled iOS 27 with AI-powered Siri, faster performance, enhanced security, child safety tools and dozens of new iPhone features.
Sports
Vinicius Junior unveils new look after 2026 World Cup
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has unveiled a new look after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with reports claiming he underwent a non-surgical cosmetic procedure.
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OSP responds to US court reports, says Ken Ofori-Atta remains wanted in Ghana
The OSP says Ken Ofori-Atta remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and faces ongoing criminal proceedings before the High Court in Accra.
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How a wallet exposed MP's security guards in alleged GH¢165k gold robbery
Two security guards linked to an MP have been charged over an alleged GH¢165,000 gold robbery after police traced them through a wallet left at the crime scene.
Business
West African leaders approve $25bn Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline
West African leaders have approved the $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000km project set to connect 14 countries and supply gas to Europe.
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US judge questions corruption case against Ken Ofori-Atta, cites lack of credible evidence
US immigration judge says OSP failed to provide credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in its corruption case
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Ghana records 14% drop in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths
Ghana's new HIV infections fell to 13,951 in 2025, while AIDS-related deaths declined by nearly 14%, according to the latest Ghana AIDS Commission report.
Sports
2030 FIFA World Cup: Hosts, Automatic Qualifiers, Venues and Everything You Need to Know
Discover the 2030 FIFA World Cup hosts, automatic qualifiers, stadiums, opening matches and why the historic tournament will span three continents.
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BECE 2026 Results: Haruna Iddrisu announces release date and new SHS selection process
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says BECE 2026 results are expected by July 31 and announces a new SHS selection process to improve CSSPS fairness.
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Chairman Wontumi jailed for 20 years over illegal mining offences
Chairman Wontumi has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after the Accra High Court convicted him on six illegal mining charges linked to Akonta Mining.
Sports
Spain beat 10-man Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain defeated 10-man Lionel Messi-led Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal.
Sports
Argentina vs Spain: Preview, key stats, line-ups and prediction
Argentina vs Spain preview, prediction, team news, probable line-ups, head-to-head record and key stats ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Sports
Mbappe becomes FIFA World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer after breaking Messi's record
Kylian Mbappé became the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer after scoring his 22nd World Cup goal against England, surpassing Lionel Messi's record.
Sports
England edge France 6-4 in epic 10-goal thriller to secure World Cup 2026 bronze
England defeated France in a 10-goal FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as Kylian Mbappé broke World Cup scoring records.
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Builsa South MP Clement Abas Apaak approves the release of GHC331,000 to support 248 needy tertiary students
Builsa South MP Dr Clement Apaak has approved GH¢331,000 to support 248 brilliant but needy tertiary students with tuition, accommodation and academic expenses.
Entertainment
Veteran Kumawood actor Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi dies after battle with kidney disease
Veteran Kumawood actor Kwadwo Kwakye Obuobi has died after battling end-stage kidney disease despite public fundraising efforts for a transplant.
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Woman and ex-soldier face charges over alleged GH¢1.68m GAF recruitment scam
A woman and an ex-soldier have been charged over an alleged GH¢1.68 million Ghana Armed Forces recruitment scam involving 73 aspiring recruits.
Business
Top 10 Richest Women in Africa in 2026
Discover the 10 richest women in Africa in 2026, their net worth, businesses and how they built fortunes in oil, banking, media, agriculture and more.
Features
10 Largest Cemeteries in Africa
From Cairo's ancient City of Dead to Ghana's Awudome Cemetery, discover the 10 largest cemeteries in Africa, their size, history, and the stories behind them.