Prof. Ahwoi Appointed Chairman of IMCC Legislative Review Committee (LRC)
By Nasrullah Ibn Mutawakil Accra, 29th April 2025 The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC) has inaugurated a Legislative Review Committee (LRC) to review and harmonize the legal and institutional framework underpinning Ghana’s decentralisation and local governance programme. At the inaugural meeting of the LRC held at the IMCC Secretariat in Accra, the Executive Secretary […]
Volta Regional Minister Urges Ethical Use of AI in Journalism at World Press Freedom Day Celebration
By Jones Anlimah The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has called for a deliberate, ethical, and inclusive approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into journalism, warning that unregulated technological advances could threaten press freedom and democratic values. Speaking at the 2025 World Press Freedom Day celebration at Ho in the Volta Region, Hon. Gunu […]
Executive Leadership Programme Concludes with a Unified Vision for Ghana’s Future
By Felix Cofie A bold new chapter in Ghana’s governance journey was charted this week as the Government of Ghana, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), concluded a high-level Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) in Ada. Held under the theme “Re-imagining Leadership in a ‘Reset’ Ghana”, the event brought together senior officials, experts, […]
Majority Leader Dismisses Claims of A Plus’ Removal from Majority Caucus Platform
By Rebecca Ampah The Majority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has firmly denied media reports suggesting that the Member of parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus, has been removed from the Majority Caucus WhatsApp platform following a reported feud with Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine. In a press statement issued on […]
President John Mahama Joins Regional Leaders in Libreville for Swearing-In of Gabon’s President-Elect
By Celestine Avi In a show of strong regional solidarity, President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville to witness the historic swearing-in of Gabon’s new leader, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, after his stunning victory in the country’s April elections. The much-anticipated inauguration takes place on Saturday, May 3. General Nguema secured a resounding […]
African Nations Sue Meta Over Moderator Mental Health, Sparking Tech Ethics Debate
By Nana Karikari, Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst Social media behemoth Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, faces a wave of legal challenges across Africa for the alleged mental health impact on its content moderators. The moderators are reportedly tasked with the distressing job of reviewing and removing graphic content, including […]
COCOBOD initiates investigation into application of $263 M Cocoa Rehabilitation & Irrigation project
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Management of the Ghana Cocoa Board, COCOBOD, has reported to the various state investigation organizations to scrutinize the application of a $263 M World Bank loan contracted by the institution to purposely rehabilitate moribund and diseased cocoa farms and irrigation systems for cocoa production in the country. According to the new Chief […]
Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu Sworn In as Government Statistician
President John Dramani Mahama has inducted Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as Ghana’s new Government Statistician, urging him to base the country’s transformation agenda on reliable data and evidence-based policymaking The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House in Accra, was witnessed by key government officials including the Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Ministers for […]
Mental Health a National Health priority, not an option – Veep asserts
By Rukayatu Musah & Rachel Quartey Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening mental health care across the country. Speaking on her behalf at the launch of 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month in Accra, Policy Adviser at the Office of the Vice President, Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, reiterated government’s readiness […]
Zoomlion Responds to YEA Contract Criticism, Defends GHS 850 Payment Structure and Calls for Reforms
By Felix Cofie Zoomlion Ghana Limited has responded to growing public criticism over its long-standing contract with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), particularly in relation to the Youth in Sanitation Module and recent media reports alleging inadequate payments to beneficiaries. In a press release dated April 30, the company addressed concerns circulating in the media […]
Parliament’s Education Committee Backs Tax Waiver for Private Schools’ Educational Materials
By Rachel Quartey The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, Mr. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, says the government can waive taxes on educational materials and equipment for private schools, following appeals from some private university managements. During visits to three private tertiary institutions in Accra, Mr. Nortsu-Kotoe assured private schools in the country of significant […]
Attorney- General Files Criminal Charges Against Adu Boahene, His Wife and two others over national security issues
By Rebecca Ampah The Attorney-General,Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has filed criminal charges against Adu Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei Boateng, and two other parties, accusing them of engaging in schemes to embezzle public funds. The charges, filed under the authority of Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution, stem from an extensive investigation into financial irregularities linked to […]
GoldBod Inks Deal with 9 Large-Scale Mining Companies for 20% Gold Output
By Rachel Quartey The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has successfully concluded an agreement with nine large-scale mining companies to acquire 20% of their gold output locally. The agreement is the result of a series of negotiations between GoldBod and mining company representatives not participating in the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Program. The companies […]
Pre-WAFCON training camp: Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren names 32 players to open camp in Prampram
By Kwame Bediako Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has called up 32 players for the team’s upcoming camping session, scheduled to take place from May 3 to May 12 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram. All invited players are expected to report to camp by 10:00 am on Sunday, […]
