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World Bank Group MD to visit Ghana and Liberia
Summary
The World Bank's MD is visiting Ghana - but what crucial discussions will shape the nation's future?
World Bank Group MD Paschal Donohoe will visit Ghana and Liberia from March 15-20, 2026. He will meet with Presidents Mahama and Boakai to discuss job creation, electricity access, and economic governance. The visit highlights the World Bank's support for Ghana's recovery.
Politics
3 min read
Metro Mass Transit fights back against private takeover of Opera Square terminal
Summary
Why is Metro Mass Transit locked in a battle over its Opera Square terminal, and what's at stake for Accra commuters?
Metro Mass Transit (MMT) is resisting a private developer's alleged encroachment on its Opera Square terminal in Accra. MMT claims the developer's unauthorized construction threatens the government's plans for a 24-hour public transport system with 300 new buses.
Politics
3 min read
Court jails foreign national 5 years after GH¢1.9m & US$191k fake currency conviction
Summary
Why did a court sentence an Indian national after fake currency was discovered at his workplace in Accra?
Shubham Sharma, an Indian national, was sentenced in Accra for possessing fake currency- GH¢1.9 million and $191,900. Sharma, a former manager, allegedly replaced genuine company cash with the counterfeit notes while his employer was abroad.
Politics
2 min read
JoyNews' Kwetey Nartey selected for 2026 Stigler Center Journalism Fellowship
Summary
A Ghanaian journalist is heading to the University of Chicago - but what complex investigations await him?
JoyNews' Kwetey Nartey was selected for the 2026 Stigler Center Journalism Fellowship at the University of Chicago. He is among seven journalists chosen worldwide for this program. Nartey will enhance skills in investigating financial crimes.
Politics
3 min read
GoldBod refutes claims of sole-sourced office renovation contract
Summary
Why is GoldBod refuting claims of sole-sourcing a contract, and what documents have they released to prove their case?
GoldBod denies sole-sourcing a GHS11 million office renovation contract to a company linked to Stan Dogbe. GoldBod says the contract was awarded to Correca Ghana Limited through restricted tendering approved by the PPA after a recruitment drive.
Politics
2 min read
Audit uncovers fictitious GH¢89.4m debt under 1D1F programme
Summary
Why is the One District One Factory (1D1F) program now facing serious questions about millions in supposed debts?
An audit revealed a fictitious GH¢89.4 million debt claimed under the 1D1F program. Auditors flagged a suspicious GH¢10.
Politics
2 min read
Manager jailed five years for possessing fake currency
Summary
An Accra court has handed down a sentence for currency fraud, but the details of the case are quite shocking...
Shubham Sharma, a manager, has been sentenced to imprisonment for possessing fake currency - specifically GH¢1,976,000 in fake GH¢200 notes and US$191,900 in counterfeit US$100 notes. The court also directed his deportation after serving his sentence, but what led to this?
Politics
2 min read
Bank of Africa donates to National Chief Imam's office to support Ramadan
Summary
Why is Bank of Africa supporting the National Chief Imam's office during Ramadan - and what impact will it have?
Bank of Africa donated to the National Chief Imam's office to support Muslims during Ramadan. The donation aims to support activities during the holy month. The bank says this gesture reaffirms its commitment to community development and religious harmony in Ghana.
Politics
2 min read