Ghana: GSS Launches Small Area Estimation Reports to Support National Planning

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) yesterday launched the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) Small Area Estimation (SAE) reports to facilitate policy planning and… Read more »

Ghana: Health Minister Announces Uncapping of NHIs and Faster Payment of Claims

Health Minister Mintah Akandoh has announced that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has been uncapped, fulfilling a key promise made by President Mahama. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Meets in Accra Over Regional Cooperation

A three-day meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen regional cooperation in trade, agriculture, fisheries, and cross-border standards… Read more »

Ghana: Public Sector Payments Go Fully Digital By 2026 - Controller

The Controller and Accountant-General, Mr Kwasi Agyei, has announced a nationwide plan to eliminate the use of manual cheques across all government institutions by the end of the… Read more »

Ghana: Afoko Urges Youth to Speak Up, Shape National Progress

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Paul Afoko, has urged Ghanaian youth to be courageous in speaking out against wrongdoing, stressing that defending… Read more »

Ghana: Deepening Public Understanding to Make Ghana's Tax Reforms Work

As Ghana prepares for the rollout of wide-ranging tax reforms in January 2026, one message rings louder than ever: the success of these policy shifts will hinge not merely on… Read more »

Ghana: Patrick Boamah Criticises Proposed Accra-Kumasi Express Road Project

Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central Patrick Boamah has criticised the government's plan to construct a new express road from Accra to Kumasi, describing it as a misplaced… Read more »

Ghana: Economy Grows 5.1% in August - Services Sector Leads Expansion

Ghana's economy grew provisionally by 5.1 percent in August 2025, the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) published by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed. Read more »

Ghana: Minister Reports 2025 Aquaculture Output Target to Parliament

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has informed Parliament of the Ministry's 2025 aquaculture production target of 38,604.32 metric tonnes. Read more »

Ghana: Fisheries and Food Ministry Encourages Schools to Establish Farm Initiatives

The Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Mr Eric Opoku, has urged schools across Ghana to introduce the concept of school farms. Read more »

Ghana: Former Deputy Finance Minister Criticises Budget Allocation for Fight Against Illegal Mining

Former deputy dinance minister Abena Osei Asare has criticised the 2026 national budget for what she describes as a weak commitment to the fight against illegal mining. Read more »

Ghana: Mahama Swears in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie As New Chief Justice

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has sworn in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana's new Chief Justice. Read more »

Ghana: Govt Reduces Passport Fees, Introduces One-Day Service

The government has reduced passport application fees by 30 per cent, bringing the cost down from GH¢500.00 to GH¢350.00, effective today. The new fees, approved by… Read more »

Ghana: Anti-Corruption Agencies, Investigative Bodies Must Be Proactive - Akyem Muosohene

Chief of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman, says the political approach to fighting corruption in Ghana has not helped and cannot help the State to overcome the corruption… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Parliamentary Resolution - Majority Leader Petitions Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has been petitioned to refer the Minority Leader, Mr. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, to the Privileges Committee for… Read more »

Ghana: MP Donates Over 1,000 Desks, Teachers' Furniture to Bantama Schools

The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, has donated more than 1,000 dual desks and 100 sets of teachers' tables and chairs to schools across the… Read more »

Ghana: Parliament Approves CJ

The Chief Justice (CJ) nominee and Acting CJ, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, was approved yesterday by Parliament after a heated vetting and debate on the Appointments Committee… Read more »

Ghana: Experts Call for Greater Economic Freedom and Sustainable Fiscal Policies to Boost Ghana's Growth

Economists and policy experts have underscored the need for Ghana to promote economic freedom, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and sustain ongoing fiscal stability efforts to… Read more »

Ghana: Minority Urges Parliament to Pause Chief Justice Vetting Until Court Cases End

The Minority in Parliament has called on the House to suspend the vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice until all court cases challenging the removal of Justice… Read more »

Ghana: Outgoing Lebanese Ambassador Pays Farewell Call On President Mahama

The Ambassador of the Lebanese Republic to Ghana and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Mr Maher Kheir, has paid a farewell call on President John Dramani Mahama upon the completion of… Read more »

Ghana: Bad Weather Blamed for Ghana Helicopter Crash

The August 6, 2025 Z-9 EH GHF 631 helicopter accident, which claimed eight lives, was caused by bad weather, the Investigative Committee has found. Read more »

Ghana: Majority, Minority Clash Over Chief Justice's Vetting

The Minority in Parliament yesterday rejected the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice of the Republic. Read more »

Ghana: My Nomination Is Meritorious ...Acting CJ States

The Chief Justice (CJ) nominee and Acting CJ, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has stated that his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama was based on merit and his years of… Read more »

Ghana: Minority Walks Out of Chief Justice Vetting Over 'Irregular Process'

Member of Parliament for Asante Akim Central, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, has explained that the Minority's decision to walk out of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul… Read more »

Ghana: Justice Dzamefe Backs Acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie for Confirmation

A Supreme Court Judge, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has expressed confidence that Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie will be confirmed as Ghana's next Chief Justice. Read more »