The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has strongly criticised the presence of television sets in government offices, describing them as “the ultimate symbol of this country” and its lack of seriousness towards productivity and national development.

As Ghana marks 68 years of independence, world leaders have extended their goodwill messages to President John Dramani Mahama and the Ghanaian people.

Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have made a renewed appeal for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to reconsider their decision to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stressing the need for regional unity and democratic transition.

Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary will be marked on March 6, 2025, in a modest ceremony at the Presidency, departing from the traditional grand celebration at the Black Star Square. 

A painter working on the Bank of Ghana building at Ridge in Accra has been remanded into police custody for stealing quantities of assorted copper cables, valued at GH₵1,035,500. 

President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana after a one-day working visit to Côte d'Ivoire, where he held high-level bilateral discussions with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara.

In a landmark move to strengthen bilateral ties, Canada and Ghana have reached their first-ever air transport agreement, paving the way for enhanced connectivity, tourism, and trade between the two nations.

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed gratitude to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, for his transparency regarding the construction of the new Central Bank headquarters.

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, appeared before Parliament’s Committee of the Whole to address concerns about the $11.1 million furnishing cost for the central bank’s new headquarters in Accra.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has spent $48.3 million on taxes and levies related to the construction of its new headquarters at Ridge, Accra, Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has disclosed.

Ghana’s annual inflation rate fell slightly in February 2025, dropping to 23.1 per cent from 23.5 per cent in January, marking the second consecutive month of decline.

Prolonged dry spells are expected to hit many parts of the country at the start and end of this year’s rainy season, potentially leading to severe drought that could disrupt agriculture, heighten the risk of bushfires and threaten water availability.

A team of economists has proposed a series of measures to stabilise Ghana’s economy, pointing to weak revenue generation, poor public expenditure management, and excessive borrowing as the main causes of the country’s recurring economic difficulties.

GCB Bank PLC has announced outstanding financial results for 2024, marking a significant milestone as the bank concludes the final year of its four-year strategic cycle.

The High Court in Accra has fixed March 27, 2025, to determine whether or not Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North James Gyakye Quayson should open his defence in a trial in which he has been accused of deceiving a public officer in obtaining a Ghanaian passport.

The Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi Bonte II, has honoured the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, at a colourful ceremony at the palace in Jamestown.

The National Economic Dialogue (NED) has concluded with a strong call for bold economic reforms to stabilise Ghana’s fragile economy and drive sustainable growth. 

Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, is set to appear before the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over allegations of adding over 80,000 ghost names to the Authority’s payroll.

Parliament has formally launched an investigation to identify the Member of Parliament (MP) responsible for the offensive remark made against Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the MP for Klottey Korle, during a parliamentary sitting on 4th February 2025.

Seventy-three illegal miners, popularly referred to as galamseyers, have been arrested in the Tilli Forest, which spans the Bawku West and Nabdam districts in the Upper East Region.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has observed that some Agenda 111 hospital projects inaugurated by the erstwhile government are still under construction, emphasising that none of the 111 facilities is completed at the moment.

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has reaffirmed the government’s decision to scrap the e-levy and betting tax, saying it is in line with the administration’s campaign promises.

A 26-year-old man, Kwabena Adjei, who allegedly killed his girlfriend and buried the body in a septic tank at Sunyani Magazine, near the Bono Re­gional Fire Command, has been arrested by the police.

Dr Frank Owusu Sekyere, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), has issued a stern warning against the theft of critical medical equipment at the facility. 

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance works scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in parts of the Greater Accra Region.