ghstandard.com
@ghstandard 1 hours ago
Biometric verification of Ghana Card now mandatory under new law
Biometric verification of the Ghana Card is now mandatory for identity verification in transactions, following amendments to the National Identity Register Regulations. The amended law, gazetted on Wednesday, July 15, replaces the previous practice of relying on photocopies or visual inspection of the Ghana Card. Under the new regulations, organisations that fail to use biometric
read moreOther Headlines
ghstandard.com
@ghstandard 37 minutes ago
COCOBOD settles GH¢162 million owed to Cocoa Bill holders
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the full payment of GH¢162 million owed to individual holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the governments Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 15, COCOBOD said the payment settles all outstanding obligations to the affected investors. The Board explained
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 16 minutes ago
Police arrest 54 suspects in anti-drug operation across Ashanti Region
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 54 suspects during a series of intelligence-led anti-drug operations across the Ashanti Region. According to the Police, the operations were carried out by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team as part of efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks and combat the illicit drug trade. The raids targeted
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 51 minutes ago
Hearts of Oak deny setting transfer price for Benjamin Asare
Accra Hearts of Oak have dismissed reports claiming the club has placed a transfer valuation on Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his impressive performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, the club described the reports circulating in the media and on social media as false. Accra Hearts of Oak has not
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 1 hours ago
Zeepay says it is working with Bank of Ghana after licence revocation
Zeepay says it is working closely with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and other stakeholders to ensure an orderly resolution following the revocation of its Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) licence. The BoG revoked the licence with immediate effect on July 14, 2026, citing multiple regulatory breaches, including issuing electronic money without sufficient cash backing
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 2 hours ago
England, Argentina set to repeat historic rivalry in World Cup semi-final
England and Argentina will renew one of footballs greatest rivalries when they meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, July 15, at Atlanta Stadium. A place in Sundays final against Spain is at stake as two of the tournaments heavyweights battle for a spot in the showpiece. The fixture adds another chapter
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 1 hours ago
FIFA plans extended half-time show for 2026 World Cup final
FIFA is planning to extend the half-time interval for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to about 20 to 25 minutes to accommodate the tournaments first-ever on-pitch musical performance. The final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will feature a star-studded half-time show curated by Coldplays Chris Martin. According to reports,
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 2 hours ago
Police arrest suspect over Obuasi murder
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder of Abdul Jabal Suleman at Abompe New Site, a suburb of Obuasi. The suspect, Seidu Masawudu, also known as Marshall, was arrested at Soe in Bongo near Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region following an intelligence-led operation. His
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 2 hours ago
Two Ghanaians petition ICC over xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Two Ghanaians have petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa, arguing that the violence may amount to crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute. The petition was jointly submitted by former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, and counter-terrorism and security analyst Emmanuel Kotin. The
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 3 hours ago
Education Ministry urges police to arrest interdicted Bole SHS teacher
The Ministry of Education has called on the Ghana Police Service to urgently arrest the interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains on the run weeks after a nationwide manhunt was launched. In a statement signed by Deputy Minister for Education Dr Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry expressed concern that the suspect had still
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 3 hours ago
Government restores full protected status of Achimota Forest Reserve
The government has restored the Achimota Forest Reserve to its original protected status by revoking Executive Instrument (EI) 144, which removed part of the forest from the reserve in 2022. Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah announced the decision during the Government Accountability Series media briefing on Wednesday, July 15. He said Cabinet
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 4 hours ago
Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 monthly, not $100,000 – Sports Minister
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed reports that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns $100,000 a month, clarifying that the Portuguese coach receives a monthly salary of $80,000. Speaking in an interview on 3FM Sunrise, Adams said the speculation surrounding Queirozs salary was inaccurate. Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 a month, not the $100,000 that
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 4 hours ago
GN Savings licence restoration put on hold by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has stayed the enforcement of the Court of Appeals decision restoring the licence of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited pending the final determination of the case. The ruling means GN Savings and Loans cannot enforce the Court of Appeals May 2026 judgment, which restored its operating licence and directed the receiver
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 6 hours ago
U.S. Embassy in Accra suspends routine consular services for two weeks
The United States Embassy in Accra has announced a temporary suspension of most routine consular services from July 20 to July 31, 2026, to allow for scheduled maintenance at its facilities. The embassy said normal consular operations are expected to resume on Monday, August 3, and advised the public to plan their travel and documentation
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 4 hours ago
Afenyo-Markin calls for national mourning over June 29 flood victims
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has called on the government to declare a period of national mourning to honour victims of the devastating June 29 floods. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, July 14, Afenyo-Markin said the scale of the disaster, which claimed lives and destroyed homes and businesses, required a formal national response. Many poor
read moreghstandard.com
@ghstandard 6 hours ago
ASSETS Explores Partnership with Trade Ministry to Boost SME Exports
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the African Start-ups and SMEs in Export Trade Secretariat (ASSETS), a pan-African non-profit organisation, to strengthen the capacity of Ghanaian startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access regional and international markets. The assurance was given by the Deputy
read moreRight Column Content