No jobs will be lost in Damang Mine transition – Lands Minister assures
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured workers at the Damang Gold Mine that no jobs will be lost during the mine’s impending ownership transition. Speaking during a working visit to the site on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Minister—accompanied by Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and […]
Over 1.3 million youth unemployed as GEA, minority push for skills-based reforms
By Rachel Quartey & Valentia Tetteh Concerns over rising youth unemployment dominated discussions between the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) and the Minority Caucus in Parliament during a stakeholder engagement in Accra. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described unemployment as a structural national challenge requiring urgent and practical solutions. “We are not dealing with idle hands alone; […]
GEA calls for legislation to align university education with Ghana’s development needs
By Rachel Quartey & Valentia Tetteh The Ghana Employers Association (GEA) has called on Parliament to enact legislation that will align university education with Ghana’s development priorities. The President of the GEA, Nana Dr. E. Adu-Sarkodee Afriyie, said the current structure of tertiary education is not producing graduates with the skills required to drive national […]
GPRTU gives government 48-hour ultimatum to scrap fuel taxes
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has given the government a 48-hour ultimatum to scrap fuel taxes, warning that failure to do so may lead to a nationwide increase in transport fares. According to the union, commercial drivers are struggling with unsustainable operational costs, including high fuel prices, expensive spare parts, […]
PAC summons officials over GH₵8.2 million ‘Toilet for All’ project
By Ashiadey Dotse The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has summoned two officials over claims involving GH₵8.2 million meant for the construction of household toilets under the government’s “Toilet for All” project. The officials, Bright Oduro Kwarteng and Theophilus Okine, are expected to appear before the Committee to explain the circumstances surrounding the funds, […]
DR Congo declares national holiday after qualifying for World Cup for first time in 52 years
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared Wednesday a national holiday to celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in over half a century. This official day of rest follows a historic victory that ends a 52-year drought for the central African nation. The […]
Parliament launches third edition of Democracy Cup with national expansion
By Kwame Bediako Parliament House in Accra buzzed with excitement on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 as the third edition of the Democracy Cup officially launched, promising expanded activities and a historic main event in Kumasi on August 30. For the first time, the flagship ceremony shifts to the Ashanti Region, amplifying its national impact with […]
Lands Minister assures workers of no job losses in Damang takeover
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured workers at the Damang Mine that no jobs will be lost during the planned takeover of the facility. He said all existing contracts will be honoured and no staff will be displaced as ownership of the mine changes. Speaking during […]
EPA’s expanded mandate incorporates climate change
By Rachel Kakraba The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says its regulatory framework has been broadened to include climate change considerations, in addition to the traditional environmental impact assessments required before granting permits for development projects. The move, it says, promotes responsible development while safeguarding ecosystems and supporting Ghana’s commitment to climate resilience and environmental sustainability. […]
Ghana moves to consolidate 123-nation coalition on reparations
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana is taking steps to strengthen the international coalition that supported the United Nations resolution on slavery, as it prepares for the next phase of the reparations agenda. Addressing the media, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama has personally written to leaders of all 123 countries that […]
Iran, Houthis launch fresh attacks on US allies as Trump signals war could end in weeks
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Middle East conflict entered its 33rd day on Wednesday amid a sharp disconnect between a bullish United States exit timeline and a widening regional conflagration. While President Donald Trump signaled that the United States could conclude military operations within weeks, Iranian officials countered with warnings of a […]
Gattuso’s ‘sleepless nights’ end in nightmare
By Marcella Mwinkoma Babing Italy’s World Cup dreams shattered in cruel fashion as Gennaro Gattuso’s Azzurri crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, losing 4-1 on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina after a gripping 1-1 draw on March 31, 2026. The defeat marks a historic low as Italy’s third straight World Cup absence, […]
Reparations go beyond cash payments – Ablakwa clarifies
By Hannah Dadzie Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana’s push for reparatory justice is not centred on direct financial payments, but on broader measures to address the enduring impact of slavery. Speaking on the scope of reparations, the Minister outlined key priorities, including the return of looted cultural artefacts, investment in development programmes, […]
Government clears all contractor debts for Suame Interchange; work to resume next week
By Amoako Kwame The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that government has successfully cleared all outstanding debts owed to contractors working on the Suame Interchange Project. This significant financial milestone is expected to end months of stagnation and allow construction to resume as early as next week. In a social […]
