AMA reduces 2026 Fee Fixing Rate for beauty parlour schools, dressmakers, salons by 34 percent
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced significant reductions in its proposed 2026 Licence Fees for beauty parlour schools, salons and dressmaking businesses as part of the Mayor’s vision to stimulate skills development and ease the cost of doing business in the metropolis. Under the new proposals, the annual licence fee for beauty parlour schools […]
Dermatologist warns against skipping moisturizers in harmattan
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Dermatologist and Founder of Skin Foundation Africa, Dr. Kofi Ansah Brifo has called on Ghanaians as we embrace the harmattan weather to know our skin types in order to moisturize accordingly. According to him, going dry after bathing is not healthy and must be stopped immediately. “Now those who don’t put […]
Empower Physician Assistants to save rural healthcare -Abotiyire tells government
A concerned Physician Assistant, Robert Abotiyire A-ansim, is calling on government to urgently reconsider its approach to strengthening healthcare delivery in rural and underserved communities. His appeal follows reports that out of more than 700 newly qualified medical doctors posted to deprived areas, only a handful have reported to their duty stations. According to him, the low […]
Ghana Protests Ill-Treatment of Nationals at Israeli Airport
By Sarah Baafi The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the Israeli authorities for subjecting Ghanaian travelers to inhumane treatment at Ben Gurion International Airport, describing it as deliberate targeting and humiliating conduct. In a press release dated December 10, 2025, from Accra, the government detailed that since December 7, seven Ghanaian nationals were affected: […]
Bawumia praises Star Oil Ghana for launching fuel credit scheme with Ghanacard
By Sarah Baafi Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commended Star Oil Ghana Limited for pioneering a “Fuel Now, Pay Later” scheme that enables drivers to purchase fuel on credit using their Ghanacard and Ghana’s new individualized credit scoring system. In a statement celebrating the launch, Bawumia said, “I congratulate StarOil Ghana Ltd, and […]
FairSquare calls for FIFA ethics inquiry into Infantino’s alleged political bias
By: Kwame Bediako International watchdog FairSquare has urged FIFA’s Ethics Committee to investigate President Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of political neutrality linked to his support of U.S. President Donald Trump. The group also wants the committee to scrutinize how Trump was selected to receive the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, a decision that has faced […]
GIS Council Chair urges professionalism, non-partisanship among immigration officers
By: Enock Ankomah The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Rev. Dr. Steven Wengam, has called on immigration officers nationwide to recommit to the highest standards of professionalism and to remain strictly non-partisan in the discharge of their duties. He stressed that the Ghana Immigration Service is a national security […]
Minority demands withdrawal of letter declaring kpandai seat vacant
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate withdrawal of a letter formally notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) that the Kpandai parliamentary seat has become vacant, following a High Court order for a rerun of the constituency’s election. Parliament, on Monday, December 8, 2025, wrote to the EC indicating the seat was […]
The Second Coming of Nkrumah – The Musical by Playwright Latif Abubakar set to headline The African Festival (TAF) this December
Accra is preparing to host one of the biggest cultural events of the year as The Second Coming of Nkrumah – The Musical makes its global premiere on 29th December 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The production is headlining this year’s African Festival (TAF) and is already being tipped as Africa’s strongest […]
No continent can be sovereign while importing most of its medicines and nearly all vaccines – Akando
By: Ashiadey Dotse Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akando has warned that Africa cannot be fully independent in health while relying on other countries for medicines and vaccines. “No continent can be sovereign while importing most of its medicines and nearly all vaccines,” he said. Speaking at the World Health Expo (WHX) 2025, on Tuesday December […]
Many families have suffered financial devastation from diseases but Mahama cares will break that cycle – President Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has assured that his initiative, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund also known as Mahama Cares will break the cycle where many families in the country suffer from financial devastation from diseases which have hit the country including the Covid-19 pandemic. He made this statement during the World […]
“Shifting the Power” strategy launched in Accra to strengthen local leadership and civil society ecosystems
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A new regional strategy aimed at reinforcing civil society leadership and promoting stronger local ownership of development initiatives has been launched in Accra. The “Shifting the Power” Programme Strategy brings together partners from Ghana, Malawi and Zambia to strengthen the autonomy, resilience and long-term impact of civic actors across the […]
2025 Africa We Want Summit calls on entrepreneurs to embrace technology, innovation and borderless trade
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The 2025 Africa We Want Summit has rallied entrepreneurs and young innovators across the continent to fully harness technology, digitalisation and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to drive Africa’s next phase of economic transformation. At Mountville International University College in Accra, the summit brought together entrepreneurs, policymakers, industry […]
Africa must lead, not watch – Mahama calls for bold action at World Health Expo 2025
By Prinscilla Bulu President John Dramani Mahama has called on African countries to take full control of their health future, saying the continent must stop being a bystander in global health decisions. He made the remarks while delivering a keynote address at the World Health Expo (WHX) 2025 on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Mahama said […]
