PURC raises electricity tariffs by 14.75%, water 4.02%, effective May 3
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) today announced a substantial 14.75% increase in the average end-user electricity tariff and a 4.02% rise in water tariffs across all consumer categories for the second quarter of 2025. The new tariffs are expected to take effect in May 03, 2025. The decision, comes as a result of the […]
Kingsley Braye’s hat-trick powers Medeama to 4-0 victory over Dreams FC
By Kwame Bediako Medeama SC secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Dreams FC at the Tarkwa TNA stadium in match week 27 of the Ghana Premier League. Kingsley Braye was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick in the 38th, 45+2′, and 74th minutes. Yussif added to the scoreline with a goal in the […]
Government prioritizes border security – Interior Minister reaffirms
By Magdalene Andoh In a firm show of support for national security, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to strengthening border security and enhancing the operational capacity of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). Speaking at the commissioning of a newly constructed office building and the official donation […]
10 Ghanaian garment SMEs complete ILO SCORE training to boost productivity and decent work
By Morris Ogbetey The International Labour Organization (ILO) has announced the successful completion of its SCORE (Sustainable Competitive and Responsible Enterprises) training program by 10 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating within Ghana’s garment industry. The initiative, funded by the Government of Switzerland and Norway through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and […]
Beyond the silence: Unveiling the hidden heartache of infertility
By Dzifa Tetteh Tay Infertility affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains a topic shrouded in silence and stigma. For many women trying to conceive, the bathroom can be a painful reminder of disappointment. It is where pregnancy tests are usually first taken, and where tears of sadness and frustration often fall when the […]
Organic waste is gold: The case for biogas
By Dollita Okine According to data submitted to the Basel Convention, Ghana estimated the municipal solid waste generation across the 16 regions at over 7 million tons in 2024. This is an enormous volume that, if piled together, would match the weight of over 1.4 million elephants. Accra alone produces about 2,800 metric tons of […]
Government clears 31 days of arrears owed school feeding caterers
The Government, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has paid the 31-day arrears owed to caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) for the First Term of the 2024/25 academic year. A statement from The GSFP Secretariat, signed by Hajia Fati Forgor, National Coordinator and copied to the Ghana News […]
Nigeria bans airing of song criticizing President Tinubu
The Nigerian authorities have banned broadcasters from playing the song ‘Tell Your Papa’, which criticizes the country’s leader. Artist Eedris Abdulkareem’s lyrics slam President Bola Tinubu and urge his influential son, Seyi, to let his father know “people are dying” through hardship and insecurity and there is “hunger” in the country. In a letter to […]
Galamsey is a multifaceted industry involving politicians, pastors, journalists and lawyers – Mustapha Gbande
By Ashiadey Dotse Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, says the illegal mining industry, popularly known as galamsey, is not limited to one political party but involves individuals from both the NDC and NPP, as well as pastors, journalists, and lawyers.In an interview on Star FM on Friday, April 11, 2025, Mr. Gbande […]
Assin North NDC supporters jubilate as Court clears MP James Gyakye Quayson
By Valentia Tetteh Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Assin North erupted in celebration following the Accra High Court’s ruling that acquitted and discharged their Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson, of all criminal charges related to dual citizenship. Mr. Quayson, who had been entangled in a legal battle since 2021, was cleared […]
Former Obuasi MCE confirmed as new KMA Boss
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly under the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, Mr Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has been confirmed as the new Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). His confirmation follows his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama to serve as […]
M.anifest to speak at Harvard’s Africa Development Conference
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has been named as one of the featured speakers at the 2025 Africa Development Conference (ADC), set to take place on April 11 and 12 at the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The annual student-led event, organised by students of African descent at Harvard Law School and […]
Petr Pavel calls for bold action, vision to strengthen Ghana-Czech ties
By Celestine Avi Czech President Petr Pavel has urged business leaders at the Czech-Ghana Business Cooperation Seminar in Accra to harness courage, vision, and goodwill as the driving forces behind meaningful progress in strengthening ties between the two nations. “The reality is not so much given by figures but by people — people with courage, […]
Czech President joins Ghana’s Health Minister to open new Kpone hospital
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has joined Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to officially open the Kpone Municipal Hospital in the Greater Accra Region. Constructed by VAMED Health Projects CZ s.r.o, the hospital boasts modern medical facilities, including an Outpatient Department, surgical rooms, a delivery unit, a Neonatal […]
