NHIA begins payment of arrears, urges private health providers to resume NHIS services
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has called on the Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana (PHFAoG) to reconsider its decision to suspend services to National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cardholders over delayed claim reimbursements. The PHFAoG announced the suspension in a statement issued on 4 April 2025, citing what it described as persistent delays […]
Amedzofe Development Association launches Easter celebrations
By; Evelyn Asantewaa Frempong and Abigail Anfo The Amedzofe Development Association, ADA, has urged the public to visit the town in the Volta region for this year’s Easter celebrations and experience the rich culture and numerous tourist attractions. Speaking at the launch of the Amedzofe Easter celebrations in Accra, ADA Chairman, MacDonald Bubuamah, said Amedzofe […]
Auditor-General launches nationwide payroll audit; see the affected state agencies and ministries
The Office of the Auditor-General has initiated a sweeping nationwide payroll audit targeting Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and all subvented organisations under the Government of Ghana’s payroll system. The audit, which will cover the period from January 2023 to December 2024, is designed to verify the legitimacy of employees on the government payroll and root […]
Teen found dead in bedroom with used condoms at Twifo Praso
A teenager identified as Nana Zinabu, believed to be between 18 and 19 years old, was found dead in her bedroom with three used condoms at Twifo Praso in the Twifo Atti Morkwa district of the Central Region. An eyewitness who lived in the same house with the victim, said she, chanced on the body […]
Ghana’s Foreign Minister invites U.S. Ambassador for talks on Trump’s 10% tariff Decision
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has invited the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, to Ghana for a crucial meeting on Monday, April 7, to seek clarification on President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on imports from Ghana. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Ablakwa confirmed the invitation, […]
Takorase DA Primary School gets six-unit classroom block and ICT Lab
The West Akyem Co-Operative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union known as Cocoa Life has commissioned a six-unit classroom block, staff common room and ICT lab for the Takorase DA Primary School in the Upper West Akim District of the Eastern Region. This was after the community made an appeal to the Union to come to […]
China imposes retaliatory 34% tariff on imports of all US goods
China announced on Friday that it would impose a 34% tariff on imported goods from the US, starting 10 April. The move is a response to a US levy of the same amount on Chinese goods, announced by US President Donald Trump earlier this week as part of his so-called “Liberation Day” package. The US […]
Interior Minister orders immediate transfer of Police Commanders in illegal mining hotspots
By: Magdalene Andoh The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately reassign all police commanders stationed in areas identified as illegal mining (galamsey) hotspots. The directive, according to the Ministry, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the fight against illegal mining and ensure a […]
Abedi Pele & Asamoah Gyan named Ambassadors for 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship
By: Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the appointment of Black Stars legends, Abedi Pele and Asamoah Gyan as Ambassadors for the 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Accra from April 21 to April 26, 2025, promises to be an exciting showcase of young […]
Lands Minister urges UTAG to join fight against galamsey
By: Sarah Baafi The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to actively support the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. He stressed that UTAG’s expertise and resources are vital to combating the environmental destruction caused by galamsey. “We need your […]
Prison, exile, impeachment: The scandalous history of South Korea’s presidents
Yoon Suk Yeol, who was officially removed from office on Friday, follows a line of former South Korean leaders who have had their reputations marred or terms interrupted by scandal. Among them are presidents who have faced indictment, exile and imprisonment. Yoon, who was South Korea’s public prosecutor, in fact led a probe that landed former […]
IMF warns U.S tariffs could deepen global economic fragility
By Deborah Pofara Luu The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over new tariffs announced by the United States, cautioning that the move could exacerbate global economic instability. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasized the risks posed by these measures during a statement on Thursday, noting they come at a time of “sluggish growth” […]
Government to roll out mandatory local procurement policy for State agencies – Finance Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, says the government is planning to roll out a mandatory local procurement policy requiring all state agencies to procure some essential goods only from local producers. Addressing the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) leadership at a meeting held in Accra, Dr. Forson said the plan […]
How jeans and diamonds pushed Lesotho to the top of Trump’s tariffs list
Lesotho was slapped with the White House’s highest tariff rates in the list released by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Americans bringing goods in from the small southern African country will have to pay an additional 50% import tax. The US has a big trade deficit with Lesotho, which sells textiles – including jeans […]
