August 16, 2023
Ghana: Foreign Minister Orders Withdrawal of Officers At Passport Office
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has ordered the withdrawal of officers on secondment at the Passport Office in Accra. Read more »
Ghana: Cybersecurity Professionals, Security Service Providers to Register By September 20
All cyber security service providers and professionals in the country are expected to register for license and accreditation from the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) by September 30… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Ghana: Enforce Payments of Other Taxes
On Tuesday, the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana organised a forum to review the 2023 mid-year budget recently read in… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Ghana: 6 Police Personnel Injured in Clash With 'Pragyia Riders
Six police personnel suffered injuries, following a clash with rickshaw riders, at the premises of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), in Kumasi, Ashanti Regional capital, on… Read more »
West Africa: The Fundamental Causes of Coups d'État in the West African Sub-Region
Coup d'états are becoming more popular and welcomed by larger and significant percentage of citizens in the West African sub-region for one basic truth; blatant CORRUPTION… Read more »
Ghana: 60 Workers Die, 1,786 Injured From Occupational Accidents in 2 Years
A Total of 60 workers died from occupational accidents at workplaces nationwide over the last two years, the Principal Labour Officer at the Labour Department, Mr Francis Bibuksi,… Read more »
Ghana: 2 Teachers Arrested Over Alleged Examination Malpractice
Two teachers were on Monday arrested for allegedly engaging in examination malpractices in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), at Dunkwa Secondary Technical… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Ghana: Tension Mounts At Sanitation Ministry... As Chief Director Flouts Laid-Down Rules for Promotion
There is simmering tension at the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) as the Chief Director, Mr Noah Tumfo, is accused of promoting sub-professionals to occupy… Read more »
Ghana: GIS Launches Code of Conduct to Regulate Staff
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) yesterday launched its Code of Conduct and Reporting Mechanism to regulate the conduct of its officers. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Ghana: Amidst Growing Insecurity in Bawku - Students Write BECE Under Police, Military Guard
Students in the Bawku Municipality are writing this year's Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) under heavy security protection due to the volatile situation in the… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Ghana: Man in Trouble for Allegedly Tying Boy to Orange Tree
The police and residents of Akaa, in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region, have intensified their search for a 74-year-old man, who allegedly tied a nine-year-old primary… Read more »
Ghana: Show Political Commitment in Combating Money Laundering Terrorism Financing in W/A
Governments in the West African sub region have been urged to show strong political will in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism. Read more »
Ghana: Towards Efficiency, Upholding Fiscal Discipline in Public Emergencies
Two policy documents to promote efficiency and accountability in the use of public financial resources during emergencies were yesterday launched in Accra by the Minister of… Read more »
Ghana: KNUST Student Allegedly Stabbed to Death By Colleague
A second year student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been allegedly stabbed to death by colleague, at Kronum-Kwapra, a suburb of Kumasi, in the… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Ghana: CAGD Clarifies Payments of Gh¢393,315 to 59 Deceased Pensioners
The Head of Public Relations at the Controller and Accountant General's Department (CAGD), Cephas Dodoo, has stated that the Department did not make payments to 59 deceased… Read more »
Ghana: Parliament Summons Finance Minister Over Debt Restructuring
Parliament on Friday summoned the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to present to it details of the government's debt restructuring programme for consideration. Read more »
Ghana: MoGCPS Conducts Final National Consultation On 2 Bills
The Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection (MoGCPS) last Thursday conducted the final national consultation on the Children's Bill and the Child Justice Administration… Read more »
Ghana: ECG Wages War Against Fake Meters in Volta Region
The Electricity Company of Ghana, Volta Region has begun a clampdown on users of fake and illegal electricity meters within some communities in the Denu District of the company. Read more »
Ghana: See Something, Say Something Campaign Hits North East Region
The Ministry of National Security has taken its flagship campaign dubbed "See Something, Say Something" to the North-East Region to sensitise residents on security-related issues. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Ghana: High Court Grants Injunction Against Cassius Mining Limited
The Accra High Court yesterday granted an injunction against Cassius Mining Limited, an Australian-owned mining company. Read more »
Ghana: £3.9 Million Initiative Launched to Fight 'Galamsey'
A £3.9 million initiative to enhance Ghana's fight against illegal mining has been launched in Accra. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Ghana: Peaceful Protest or Dialogue in the Matter of Desecrating the Holy Qur'an in Europe
My heart was filled with pain, anger and rage as I watched and listened to international news about some citizens in, particularly two countries; Sweden and Denmark, desecrating… Read more »
Ghana: Parliament Criminalises Witchcraft Accusation
Parliament has passed the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2022, to criminalise the accusation of witchcraft. Read more »
July 28, 2023
Ghana: Don't Condemn Coups - Stop Them!!
There are conflicting media reports of a military takeover in Niger. Read more »
Ghana: Narcotic Control Commission (Amendment) Act - We've Not Legalised 'Wee' ...Speaker Clarifies
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has dismissed reports that Parliament has legalised the use of India hemp in the country. Read more »