Appiah Adomako Writes: Why government must take interest in who acquires Shoprite stores in Ghana
By Appiah Kusi Adomako, Esq. Shoprite, Africa’s largest grocery retailer, has announced its exit from the Ghanaian market after receiving a binding offer for seven of its trading stores and one warehouse. While this may appear to be a routine business transaction, it carries significant implications for competition, consumer welfare, and the structure of Ghana’s […]
State Housing Company to deliver 1,500 new units to tackle Ghana’s housing deficit
The State Housing Company Limited (SHCL) has announced plans to deliver 1,500 new housing units as part of a bold effort to address Ghana’s housing deficit, which currently stands at an estimated 1.8 million units. This announcement was made during the commissioning of Seasons Court—a newly completed 9-unit apartment complex located in Adenta. The project […]
Zayed Sustainability Prize sees surge in global participation with 7,761 entries
The UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize, a pioneering global award that has transformed the lives of over 400 million people, has officially closed submissions for its 2026 awards cycle. A total of 7,761 entries from 173 countries were received across the six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools, reflecting the […]
Gov’t inaugurates interim management committee to revive Komenda Sugar Factory
In a decisive move by the government to revive the long-dormant Komenda Sugar Factory, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has inaugurated an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to lead the operational turnaround of the factory. The inauguration, held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Ministry’s Conference Room, marks a renewed national effort to […]
Ghana government is committed to protection of wildlife resources – Pognaa Hajia Fati Koray
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Chief Director of the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council, Pognaa Hajia Fati Koray says the government of Ghana will continue to support policies, programmes and activities that are geared towards the protection of wildlife resources, for the socio-economic development of the country. Pognaa Fati Koray gave the assurance when she stood […]
70 years of grace, seven decades of purpose- Rev. Dr. Ernest Adu Gyamfi’s story
By Rachel Kakraba A former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana Rev. Dr. Fred Degbe, has extolled the contribution of the immediate past Chairman of the National Peace Council, Rev. Dr. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, for his selfless commitment to peacebuilding efforts and the advancement of national unity. He said his life has been impactful, […]
NPP holds National Delegates Conference, votes on major party reforms
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully held its much-touted National Delegates Conference on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium. About 6,000 delegates from across Ghana and overseas branches attended the conference. The 2025 edition of the National Delegates Conference was held under the theme: “Rebuilding Together […]
National Cathedral Board disappointed by dissolution despite ongoing investigations
By Ashiadey Dotse The Board of the National Cathedral of Ghana says it is disappointed by President John Mahama’s decision to dissolve the Board, even though investigations into the project by key state institutions are still ongoing and no wrongdoing has been officially found. In a statement released on July 18, 2025, the Board said […]
Volta chiefs raise alarm over 69 chieftaincy disputes
By Jones Anlimah The President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tapre Hodo IV, has raised alarm over the proliferation of chieftaincy disputes in the region, revealing that 69 cases are currently pending before traditional councils and the House of Chiefs. Speaking at the general meeting of the House in Ho, Togbe Tapre […]
Volta Region House of Chiefs demands removal of inland barriers, calls practice “dehumanising”
By Jones Anlimah The President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tapre Hodo IV, has called on government through the Volta Regional Minister Mr. James Gunu, to remove inland immigration checkpoints across the Volta Region, describing the practice as “humiliating” and “a dehumanising treatment of citizens.” Speaking at the general meeting of the […]
Otumfuo urges Minerals Commission to make mining reforms benefit Ghanaians
BY: Francis Abedi Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, has urged the Minerals Commission to ensure that the review of the Mining Act and the Mining Policy benefits all Ghanaians, especially those in mining communities. He emphasized the need for transparency and fairness in the licensing process, particularly concerning land allocation for mining activities. Otumfuo was addressing […]
GIABA Seeks ECOWAS Resident Representatives’ Support to fight Money Laundering, Illicit and Terrorism Financing in West Africa
By Dominic Hlordzi The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), an ECOWAS institution, is taking steps to leverage the influence of ECOWAS Resident Representatives in its efforts to combat money laundering, illicit financing, and terrorism financing in West Africa. GIABA believes the ECOWAS Resident Representatives are not only the face of […]
Mahama orders dissolution of National Cathedral Secretariat
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has ordered the closure of the National Cathedral Secretariat and dissolved its Board of Trustees following serious issues raised in an audit report. Government Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, made the announcement at a press briefing on Friday, July 18, 2025. He said the secretariat, which operated from […]
Agroecology to feature in Ghana’s updated NDCs as adaptation strategies
By Joyce Gyekye Ghana is racing against time to submit its revised Nationally Determined Contributions, NDCs 3.0, to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) by September, ahead of COP30 in Brazil. The revised document, which will be implemented from 2026 to 2030, will indicate how the country plans to address the impact of […]
