WikiLeaks founder jailed in UK

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested and jailed without bail Tuesday in a sex-crimes investigation, but his organization scarcely missed a beat, releasing a new batch of the secret cables that U.S. officials say are damaging…

Ghana stocks rise on banks’ gain

The GSE All-Share Index, the benchmark measure of performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange, rose by 106.74 points to 7,082.84 points propped up by gains in banking stocks. The rise brings the gains so far this year to 27.11 per cent. There…

Ghana Parliament approves 2011 budget

Parliament on Tuesday approved the 2011 budget amidst strong arguments from both sides of the divide over whether it was a budget of hope for Ghanaians or a source of hardship. The Minority side saw the budget as one that would bestow…

Economic Crime Office raids GFA offices

A high-powered team from the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday stormed the premises of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for documentary evidence on sponsorship agreements of the Association. The EOCO had in their…