Ghana’s water and sanitation progress ‘uncertain’ – WASH Specialist
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong Stakeholders in Ghana’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector have raised concerns about the country’s progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) on clean water and sanitation. A WASH Specialist at Plan International Ghana, William Domapielle, has stated that while some progress has been made, significant challenges—especially in sanitation—persist. […]
Nunoo Mensah: Former GOC president hands over to Richard Akpokavie in leadership Transition
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has entered a new phase of leadership following the official handover from former president Ben Nunoo Mensah to newly elected president Richard Akpokavie. The ceremony, held at the Olympic House in Ridge, Accra, on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, marked a significant moment in the country’s sports administration. […]
Dame questions acting Chief Justice’s role in Supreme Court ruling on CJ suspension
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has expressed surprise over the direct involvement of Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie in a recent Supreme Court ruling that dismissed an injunction seeking to halt proceedings related to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Mr Dame, who represented Vincent Ekow Assifuah, the MP for […]
Peace Council backs ban on drumming and noise-making in Ga State
The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council has urged residents and religious groups to support this year’s ban on drumming and noise-making, calling for peace, harmony, and respect for tradition during the period leading up to the Homowo Festival. In a statement signed by Rt. Rev. Samuel Kofi Osabutey, Regional Chairman of the Peace Council, the […]
Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund a ‘Game Changer’ for Ghana’s Healthcare – Isaac Adongo
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central and Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, has described the Mahama Care initiative as a “game changer” that will transform healthcare in Ghana. Speaking in an interview with GHOne TV, Mr. Adongo said the initiative will not only improve access to quality healthcare but […]
Go beyond code of conduct; Focus on ethics and accountability – Dr. Asante tells President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to go beyond the Code of Conduct unveiled for his appointees and focus more broadly on public sector ethics and accountability. Speaking on the Citi FM’s Breakfast […]
Minority Leader petitions IGP over alleged police assault at protest
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency and Minority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to launch a full investigation into an alleged unprovoked act of violence against him by a uniformed police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” […]
ECG deploys mobile transformer to boost power supply in Tseaddo
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has begun the installation of a mobile transformer in Tseaddo to address rising electricity demand and improve supply reliability in the area and its surroundings. The 20/26 MVA, 33/11 KV mobile unit was transported to the site at 2:00 AM on Monday and will temporarily support part of the […]
Ghana sets $10bn target for non-traditional exports by 2030
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The newly established Accelerated Export Development Committee (AEDC), set up and inaugurated on Monday, May 5, 2025, by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to drive Ghana’s non-traditional export earnings from the current $3.5 billion to $10 billion annually by 2030. President Mahama, speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 18-member presidential […]
Declare assets by May 7 or face dismissal – President Mahama warns appointees
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has issued a final warning to political appointees who failed to meet the March 31, 2025, asset declaration deadline, giving them until the end of Wednesday, 7 May 2025, to comply or face automatic dismissal from office. Speaking at the unveiling of a new code of conduct […]
Ghana U-16 team to begin training ahead of Guadeloupe youth tournament
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s focus on youth football development is gaining momentum as the national U-16 male team prepares for international exposure. The squad will assemble at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on May 6, 2025, to begin intensive training ahead of the prestigious Guadeloupe U-16 Invitational Tournament. The initiative reflects Ghana’s […]
Afenyo-Markin warns Acting Chief Justice and Judicial Secretary over Torkornoo’s removal
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Member of Parliament for Effutu in the Central Region and Minority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has issued a stern warning to Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, and Acting Judicial Service Secretary, Dr Cyracus Badinye Bapuuroh, cautioning them against complacency in the removal of Chief Justice, […]
Tanzania bans use of foreign currency in local transactions
Tanzania’s central bank has announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions and payments, under new regulations aimed at reinforcing the use of the Tanzanian shilling. In a statement issued and signed by Governor Emmanuel Tutuba, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) said the directive follows the publication of the Regulations on […]
Coalition of political parties petitions Judiciary over suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh A coalition of opposition political parties, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has officially submitted a petition to the Judiciary, calling for the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo to be halted. The petitioners are urging the judicial authorities to prevail upon President John Dramani Mahama to reverse […]
