General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has shut down Nana Boakye Herbal Centre and sanctioned several facilities in the Tema Metropolis for operating with expired licenses and employing unregistered staff. According to a report from GNA, breaches were uncovered during a regulatory enforcement exercise conducted by the Council’s Compliance, Inspection and Enforcement (CIE) Unit. Inspections proved that Oduma Herbal Boutique employed an unregistered worker, while Ancient Herbal operated with an expired license. Both facilities, however, were deemed compliant and allowed to reopen after immediately initiating the registration process and license renewal, respectively. “Enforcement actions are not punitive, but intended to uphold standards and build public confidence in traditional and alternative medicine practice,” he said.

According to him, by the time his appointment was made, almost all the lucrative positions had already been filled. “I was also made a board chairman at the Grains and Legumes Development Authority. “On the day I received my appointment letter and went there, I was very sad because all the positions had already been filled. “They said that because the Oda MP didn’t get anything, he should take this,” he recounted. He further disclosed that he was encouraged by a party member, Oppong Bio, to remain in the position.

Business News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGold prices on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, hit a new record high of $5,300. Other precious and industrial metals also posted strong gains, with silver reaching a record high, while platinum and copper hovered near their respective peaks. Gold price hits record high $5,100In the first two weeks of 2026, silver gained about 20%, boosting margins compared to previous years. The largest producers of gold are China, Australia, the United States, South Africa, Peru, Russia, and Indonesia. The biggest consumers of gold jewelry, however, are India, China, Turkey, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the UAE.

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has announced that it is taking action over a purported will circulating on social media, which it has labelled as false. In a statement signed by Kobina Andoh Amoakwa and dated January 27, 2026, the Agyeman-Rawlings family described the document as a complete fabrication and condemned its circulation. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings makes final journey home“The Agyeman-Rawlings family wishes to categorically state that a publication circulating especially on social media, referring to a purported Will of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, is false,” the statement said. The family stressed that the publication should not be taken seriously, insisting it was deliberately fabricated by mischievous individuals. “The entire publication is a concocted fabrication and should be treated with absolute contempt,” it indicated.

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comExecutive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwah, has made a bold statement, putting his career and credibility on the line in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership race. 'I felt pity for Bawumia' – Mussa Dankwah on NPP’s defeat“There was no election more difficult for me than Akwatia because we only had two polling cycles there. “I have heard people talk about NPP trends, but those trends are outdated, and relying on them is the reason many people got the last election wrong. Mussa Dankwah further noted that the only prediction his organisation had gotten wrong throughout his seven-year career was during the 2024 parliamentary elections in Takoradi and Sekondi. — Musah Danquah, Executive Director, Global Info Analytics #EkosiisenJHM/AE

Sports News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSome supporters of Asante Kotoko have appealed to Congolese defender Samba Oneil to switch his nationality allegiance to play for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a viral video sighted by GhanaWeb Sports, the supporters sighted in the video begged the Congolese defender to stay at Asante Kotoko and play for Ghana by switching his allegiance. Asante Kotoko believes Samba has been outstanding in the ongoing 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League season and will be a great addition to the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stay here and play for the Black Stars, we will take you to the World Cup," one Asante Kotoko supporter, kneeling before the Congolese defender said. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.

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Business News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter years of delays and frustration for commuters, the government has set a firm deadline for the completion of the Eastern Corridor Road. The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured Ghanaians that the project will be fully completed by December 2027. The Eastern Corridor Road, often described as one of the longest single road networks in the country, stretches from Esikuma Junction through Peki, Have, Golokwati, Hohoe, Jasikan, Dodi Pepeso, Kpassa, and Oti-Domanko. “It could probably be one of the longest roads as one single road in our country. The completion of the Eastern Corridor Road is expected to transform travel and trade across the eastern belt of Ghana.

The agent network also expanded significantly, reaching 491,000 active agents by the end of the year, ensuring mobile money services were accessible to millions across the country. Balances held in mobile money wallets hit GH¢39.6 billion, the highest level in 2025, pointing to growing trust in mobile wallets not only as a payment tool but also as a safe store of value. Interoperable transactions, or cross-network transfers, gained momentum as well, rising to GH¢5.8 billion in December from GH¢4.9 billion in November, boosted by holiday season transfers across different platforms. Cheque transactions amounted to GH¢37.3 billion in December, while GhIPSS Instant Pay recorded GH¢73.3 billion. With smartphone penetration rising, agent networks expanding, and consumer confidence growing, mobile money is expected to maintain its upward trajectory into 2026, reshaping how Ghanaians spend, save, and transfer money.

Business News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Bank of Ghana has announced a further reduction in its monetary policy rate, lowering it from 18% to 15.5%. The 2.5 percentage point drop (250 basis points) marks a significant shift in the country’s monetary policy. The announcement was made by Dr Johnson Asiama, Chair of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), during the Committee’s 128th press briefing on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The policy rate influences the interest rates banks charge businesses and households, so a reduction can make loans cheaper and encourage investment. The latest figures from the Ghana Statistical Service show that Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 5.4% year-on-year in December 2025.

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAlbert Adu Boahen, former Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL), has dismissed claims by the current MD, Kale Cezar, that spare parts have been stuck at the port for over two years. The former Managing Director explained that the buses and spare parts were supplied to MMTL under a state-to-state arrangement between the governments of Ghana and Belgium, which exempted them from taxes. "At the initial stage, MMTL did not receive full tax exemptions from the government, slowing the process, and later, additional costs imposed by the shipping line further prolonged the release of the buses and spare parts," Adu Boahen said. Adu Boahen also claimed that by the time they succeeded in negotiating tax exemptions with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ministry of Finance, the issue of shipping line costs also arose. "By the time the MMTL was able to get the Ministry of Finance to issue a waiver for the imports, the shipping line costs had also become an issue, with estimated charges of over GH¢300,000."

Family of late Dr Omane Boamah appeals for security service recruitment slots to honour his legacy“No Ghanaian should have any fear about my impartiality. Read the article originally published on GhanaWeb on January 28, 2025, below:The Minister of Defence-Designate, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has reassured Ghanaians of his commitment to impartiality in his prospective role. "No Ghanaian should have any fear about my impartiality," Dr Omane Boamah stated confidently. Dr Omane Boamah clarified that his past involvement with the NDC was strictly related to election activities. Dr Omane Boamah is the immediate past Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress.

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has disclosed that the National Rental Assistance Scheme facilitated rent advance payments for 2,031 Ghanaians across its six operational regions in 2025. According to him, the 2025 figure brought the total number of beneficiaries to 4,732 since the scheme was launched in 2023. “The National Rental Assistance Scheme, established by the Government in 2023 as a social housing programme, aims to facilitate access to rental properties for qualifying beneficiaries by providing rent advance,” he said. “In 2025, the Scheme successfully facilitated the payment of rent advance for 2,031 Ghanaians across its six operational regions, bringing the cumulative number of beneficiaries since inception to 4,732,” he continued. : Here's what the law says about landlordsThe National Rental Assistance Scheme forms part of broader government interventions aimed at promoting housing security, social protection and community well-being across Ghana.

Business News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) January 2026 Summary of Economic and Financial Data shows that the cedi depreciated by 4% against the US dollar in the first month of 2026. On January 27, 2026, the cedi traded at GH¢10.88 to the dollar on the interbank market, compared with GH¢10.45 in December 2025. Against other major currencies in January 2026, the cedi fell by 4.9% against the pound and 4.1% against the euro. Ghana cedi makes historic gains against the US dollar – ReportFor the first two weeks of January 2026, the cedi remained relatively stable, weakening slightly towards the end of the month. According to the central bank, the depreciation was driven by seasonal demand for foreign exchange, start-of-year adjustments, and sensitivity to global financial conditions.

Their full recovery will also be a major boost for the Black Stars as head coach Otto Addo monitor progress of players ahead of the Mundial. US Embassy congratulates Black Stars on 2026 World Cup qualificationErnest NuamahNuamah has begun his recovery process after being sidelined for about ten months due to an injury sustained. The Olympique Lyonnais forward suffered an ACL injury during a game, which required surgery. Through consistent recovery and training, Kyereh has now regained full fitness and trained with the team throughout their session on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Lamptey has been out since September 2025 after suffering an ACL injury in just his second game for Fiorentina.