SIC-FSL MD, Staff Take 20% Salary Cut to Rescue Company
By Felix Coffie The Acting Managing Director of SIC Financial Services Ltd (SIC-FSL), Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu, has announced a 20% salary cut for himself and all staff of the company, effective October 2025. In a statement Dr. Iddrisu said the decision forms part of a broader cost-cutting strategy aimed at reducing operational expenses and reviving […]
Chamber of Mines COO Calls for Rail Development to Haul Manganese and Bauxite
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick Accra, Ghana The Chief Operating Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ahmed Nantogmah Dasana, has called for the urgent development of a dedicated rail network to transport Ghana’s manganese and bauxite resources directly from mine sites. He made the remarks during the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel […]
UPSA’s Prof. Isaac Boadi Says Ghana’s Cedi Depreciation Rooted in Productivity, Not Currency Weakness
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Isaac Boadi, has said that Ghana’s economic challenges are driven by productivity deficits rather than a “currency problem.” Speaking on recent trends in the cedi, Prof. Boadi described the ongoing […]
Mali Football Federation to file FIFA complaint over refereeing in Ghana World Cup qualifier – reports
By: Kwame Bediako The Mali Football Federation is reportedly preparing to file a formal complaint with FIFA concerning the refereeing during their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ghana in Accra. The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Ghana, but Mali’s officials and players were visibly upset about key decisions made during the game. Ghana […]
KGL Foundation Marks 5th Anniversary With Historic Millenium Marathon In Accra
The 2025 KGL Foundation’s Millennium Marathon recorded a historic turnout with Kenyan athletes recording a clean sweep of medals in both the men’s and women’s events on Saturday morning. 21KM MEN’S MARATHON KENYAGilbert Kiprotich,Alfred Cherunoi and Paul Eyanae 21KM WOMENS MARATHON KENYAHymphaKiteta,Lucy Ndambuki and Eupke Muchiri The historic marathon also served as a mega event […]
KGL Foundation in Collaboration with Millennium Marathon to Stage “DARE TO DO RUN WITH PURPOSE”
By: Kwame Bediako The KGL Foundation, in partnership with the Millennium Marathon, is set to organize a 25/5 KM marathon event dubbed “DARE TO DO RUN WITH PURPOSE” to promote health and well-being. Scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, the marathon will kick off promptly at 6 a.m. at Independence Square. The initiative aims to […]
Government Warns Offenders as Fake News Bill Nears Completion; CSA Reports GHS 14.9m Cyber Fraud Losses
By Felix Cofie The Minister of Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation, Sam George, has cautioned that the long-awaited Bill against fake news, disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech is almost complete, warning that offenders will be prosecuted once it becomes law. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Accra, the Minister stressed that […]
Richbay Chemical Solutions Ltd Donates to NACOC
Richbay Chemicals Solutions Ltd, based in Adieso, near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, has donated One Hundred buckets of ten litres of De-Luxy emulsion paints to the Management of the Narcotic Control Commission (NACOC) on Tuesday 2, September, 2025 in Accra.The gesture is in line with the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, mainly to […]
Guardians of Democracy: The Media’s Responsibility in the Akwatia By-Election
By Dominic Hlordzi-General Secretary, Ghana Journalists Association Akwatia, situated in the Eastern Region of Ghana is famous for its rich history and well-known predominantly for its diamond mining industry, contributing meaningfully to Ghana’s economy. The town offers an exceptional blend of traditional culture and contemporary influences, branding it an enthralling place to visit. Not too […]
Education Sector Devolution Tops Agenda as Dr. Hoedoafia of IMCC Meets Hon. Haruna Iddrisu.
By Nasrullah Ibn Mutawakil The Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), Dr. Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, paid a working visit to the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, at the Ministry of Education in Accra. The visit, held on 21st August 2025, was aimed at strengthening collaboration towards advancing Ghana’s decentralisation reforms, […]
Government slashes tuition fee for Nursing Training by 50%
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Ministry of Health has announced a significant reduction in school fees for Nursing and Allied Health Training students, effective the 2025/2026 academic year. According to a press statement signed by Tony Goodman, Deputy Director and Spokesperson of the Ministry, the fees have been reduced by 50%. “This intervention has been […]
GES Education Reforms: Double-Track Reduced, Teacher Licensure Cancelled, Free Sanitary Pads for Girls
By: Belinda Nketia The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a raft of reforms and interventions aimed at easing financial pressures on schools, improving teacher welfare, and strengthening inclusivity across the education sector. In an update released and signed by Daniel Fenyi, PRO of the Ghana Education Service on 31st August 2024, GES confirmed that […]
3,000 Mothers to Benefit Annually from Ablakwa’s Newly Commissioned Maternal Clinic in Juapong
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that at least 3,000 mothers will benefit every year from a newly commissioned Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Juapong. The facility, which was completed in six months through a partnership with the Engage Africa […]
Mahama Sends Greetings as Julius Debrah Rallies Akwatia for NDC Candidate Bernard Bediako Baidoo
Akwatia, Eastern Region – August 31, 2025 The Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, on Sunday led the final rally of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Akwatia, delivering President John Dramani Mahama’s greetings and reaffirming his vision of jobs, digitalised farming, and better livelihoods. He urged the people to vote massively for the party’s […]
