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Sharp exchanges over Ghana’s recent economic performance dominated a roundtable discussion on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, as representatives of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) clashed over currency appreciation, living costs and sustainability. Beatrice Annangfio, a member of the NDC communication team, cautioned against comparisons between 2025 and 2017, arguing that the economic contexts were fundamentally different. She said the cedi’s recent performance marked an unprecedented turnaround, insisting it should be described as an appreciation rather than mere stabilisation. “In the Fourth Republic, the cedi has never appreciated like this,” Annangfio said,…

Manchester United are advancing plans to appoint a caretaker manager following the departure of Ruben Amorim, with former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær emerging as the clear favourite, according to reports by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. The club is understood to be assessing internal and external options, but Solskjær has moved to the front of the queue after holding direct talks with United on Tuesday. The discussions were described as positive, significantly boosting the Norwegian’s chances of a return to Old Trafford. Romano reports that Solskjær has made it clear the role is “not about the contract or the money”, insisting…

Newly appointed Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has officially signed his contract at the club’s Cobham training base, marking the formal start of his tenure at Stamford Bridge. The 41-year-old arrives from Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg and has agreed a long-term deal with the Blues running until 2032. Rosenior said the opportunity to lead Chelsea “means the world” to him, pledging full commitment to restoring success at the club. “I believe deeply in teamwork, unity and working for one another,” Rosenior said. “Those values will be at the heart of everything we do and will be the foundation of…

The British High Commission in Ghana, in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana, on Tuesday hosted the inaugural London-to-Accra Economic Growth Summit 2026, aimed at exploring new avenues for sustainable economic development. The landmark summit brought together Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni, Second Deputy Governor Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, British High Commissioner to Ghana Dr. Christian Rogg, government officials, diaspora representatives, private institutions, and development partners. Governor Asiama reaffirmed the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to maintaining financial stability and promoting inclusive economic growth. “Today’s summit will create an opportunity to deepen structured dialogue between the diaspora…

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a public notice mandating the certification and registration of all Environmental Management Practitioners in Ghana, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124). Under Section 31(1) of the Act, the EPA is tasked with certifying individual experts and firms providing environmental management services, and maintaining an official register of authorised practitioners. The register will be published on the EPA website (www.epa.gov.gh) and in the Environmental Bulletin, as stipulated by Section 167 of the Act. The Authority emphasised that certified practitioners will be expected to comply with approved environmental management systems and…

Ghana has entered a landmark partnership with the World Gold Council (WGC) aimed at curbing illegal mining and securing the long-term sustainability of its gold sector, authorities announced. The agreement, led by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, brings together Ghana’s regulatory oversight and the WGC’s global expertise, standards and market access to address the persistent challenges posed by illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey. At the heart of the collaboration is the creation of a fully traceable gold supply chain, described as a first of its kind in the country. The initiative will be anchored by the…

Residents of Cape Coast and surrounding communities in Ghana’s Central Region will experience a planned power outage on Thursday, 8 January 2026, as part of a major upgrade to the national electricity transmission network, authorities have announced. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, together with the Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo), said the interruption will last from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm to allow engineers to replace an existing 33MVA transformer at the Cape Coast Substation with a higher-capacity 66MVA transformer. Officials described the replacement as a critical infrastructure upgrade aimed at strengthening and expanding the country’s power transmission…

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has received the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner, Christian Rogg, for talks aimed at deepening bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting, held on January 6, 2026, focused on elevating Ghana–UK relations to a strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation in key areas including economic growth, governance and education. Mr Ablakwa outlined Ghana’s efforts to drive economic development through targeted investments, industrialisation and job creation. He highlighted government measures designed to improve fiscal discipline, strengthen public institutions and support small and medium-sized enterprises, which he described as critical to sustainable growth. The minister…

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie’s upcoming headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall has been hailed as a landmark moment for African music, with Nigerian media personality Adesope Olajide describing the venue as a stage reserved only for true global superstars. In an exclusive interview, Olajide said performing at the Royal Albert Hall was not about wealth or hype but about international stature. “This is a venue that is not about the money you have in your pocket,” he said. “Your status has to be approved as a global superstar to be able to perform in the King’s playground.” Sarkodie is set…

Entrepreneur, Finance and Economic Policy Analyst Senyo Hosi has shared a personal reflection on leadership, humility and public service, drawing lessons from his early experience running a small bread-baking business to support his family. In a reflective piece titled “Service Over Ego”, Hosi recounts how his first venture began as he prepared to enter the University of Ghana, having assumed responsibility for his younger siblings at a young age. With limited resources eight 2kg bags of flour and modest savings from his job as an accounts assistant at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital he began baking bread using a recipe he believed…