Author: Fiifi Sey

President John Dramani Mahama and UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed Wednesday to strengthen energy cooperation. They proposed that the UAE invest in oil and gas storage facilities in Ghana. The two leaders held these discussions on the sidelines of the ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’ summit at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The leaders addressed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and acknowledged the UAE’s difficult position as a buffer zone. Both expressed hope for a swift resolution to US-Iran hostilities and stated that restoring peace would let the global community…

Economic think tank IERPP has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to come clean on the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 losses. The Bank of Ghana last week released its audited Financial Statements for 2025, and in it, the Central Bank registered a staggering loss of GH¢15.6 billion. In a statement reacting to the loss, the IERPP has raised questions over the IMF’s oversight role and called on the IMF to come clean on the Bank of Ghana situation. “Given that Ghana is currently under a programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it is reasonable to expect some level…

The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has underscored the urgent need for sanitation courts and sustainable funding for every Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to improve sanitation service delivery and ensure strict enforcement of sanitation by-laws, as the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources continued its oversight engagements in the Western Region. Welcoming members of the Committee to the Assembly, the Metropolitan Chief Executive for STMA, Frederick Faustinus Faidoo, acknowledged that sanitation management within the metropolis has remained a major challenge despite ongoing efforts by the assembly. He explained that guidelines governing the District Assemblies Common Fund limit…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has strengthened renal care services at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe with the delivery of two new dialysis machines and additional critical medical equipment. The intervention is expected to significantly improve access to treatment for patients suffering from kidney disease in the region. The donation, led by the Fund’s Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Opoku-Darko, was made possible through support from HealthTeach Ghana and Project C.U.R.E. Hospital authorities described the gesture as timely, noting that it will enhance the facility’s capacity to provide life-saving dialysis services. With the addition of the new machines, the hospital’s dialysis…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has proposed what he has described as “six concrete policy commitments” to help Africa’s artifical intelligence (AI) take off. At the London School of Economics and Political Science’s Africa Summit in London over the weekend, where he delivered the Keynote Address on the theme: ‘Artificial Intelligence and Closing Borders in Africa’, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the potential of AI to help transform Africa in the digital age, and urge the continent to embrace the opportunity AI offers, in order not to miss out. While he decried the lack of the needed digital foundation in many…

Ghanaian gospel singer Pardikie has officially released her highly anticipated second single, ‘Jehovah Overdo’, marking another inspiring milestone in her growing music journey and reinforcing her message of faith, gratitude, and divine assurance. ‘Jehovah Overdo’ is a vibrant gospel anthem that celebrates God’s abundant grace and unwavering presence in the lives of believers. With rich vocals, instrumentation, uplifting melodies, and a heartfelt lyrical narrative, the single reflects Pardikie’s signature sound — a blend of contemporary gospel expression and authentic worship rooted in personal testimony. The release follows Pardikie’s debut single ‘Okamafo’, which introduced audiences to her passionate ministry through music…

The government has pledged to preserve the legacy of Ghanaian highlife legend Bob Pinodo, as tributes continue following his death.

During a courtesy call on the late musician’s family, Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie offered condolences and assured relatives of the nation’s commitment to safeguarding his memory. She urged the family to remain strong in their bereavement and stressed the need to document and protect the works and life stories of veteran performers for future generations.

Gomashie said the late singer’s impact on Ghana’s creative arts sector would endure, describing his contributions as significant to the country’s cultural heritage and artistic identity.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Bessa Simons, president of the Musicians Union of Ghana, hailed Pinodo as a global ambassador of Ghanaian music whose influence extended beyond national borders. He announced that the main funeral rites are scheduled for Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Pinodo was widely celebrated for his distinctive highlife sound and enduring presence on Ghana’s music scene, earning admiration from fans, fellow musicians and cultural stakeholders alike. Officials say plans to honour his legacy will form part of broader efforts to recognise pioneers of Ghana’s arts industry.

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts on Tuesday honoured Ghanaian model and entrepreneur Hamamat Montia as Shea Butter Ambassador for her role in promoting the product as a symbol of Ghana’s cultural pride and creative economy.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has taken part in a high-level Global Affairs Business Mixer held ahead of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, positioning Ghana prominently within global creative and innovation conversations.

The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has recounted the enjoyment of American internet personality IShowSpeed during a visit to a shea butter museum in northern Ghana, suggesting the young man is likely to return.