August 27
Ghana: Political Parties Urged to Stop Use of Inflammatory Language
Political parties, especially the two dominant ones, the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party have been urged to refrain from using inflammatory language and… Read more »
Ghana: Dr Bawumia Explains Why Key Promises Are Not Fulfilled
The Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained why some key manifesto promises have remained unfulfilled during his tenure. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Begins Tema Motorway Reconstruction · Project to Cost $350m · Expected to Be Completed in 36 Months
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday cut the sod for the reconstruction of the Accra-Tema Motorway and Extension project. Read more »
Ghana: Man Jailed 5 Years for Stealing Mining Equipment
A small scale miner, Mohammed Razak, 18, who stole mining equipment worth GH¢13,400 has been jailed five years in hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. Read more »
Ghana: Birth Defects Link to Heavy Metals, Chemicals Use in Galamsey - Dr Ampomah
The activities of illegal mining commonly known as 'galamsey' has been linked to the increase in birth defects among newborns and infants in the country. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Committed to Resolving Asanko Gold, Tontokrom Community Dispute - Mireku Duker Assures
Mr George Mireku Duker, the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has re-echoed government's commitment to resolving the dispute between the chiefs and people of… Read more »
Ghana: AGI, Two Others Back GSA Law Amidst Guta, Giff Concerns
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Trader Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), and the Importers & Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG), have thrown their weight behind the… Read more »
Ghana: Akosombo Dam Spillage - Gh¢200m Released for Resettlement Project
The government has made available GH¢200 million for the resettlement of households in the Tongu areas of the Volta Region affected by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam. Read more »
August 26
Ghana: Veep Encourages Gaf to Demonstrate Professionalism
The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has encouraged personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to demonstrate professionalism throughout the December 7 elections. Read more »
Ghana: Speaker Inspects Renovation Works in Parliamentary Chamber
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on Friday inspected progress of renovation works on the chamber of Parliament. Read more »
Ghana: Complete Existing Projects Before Initiating New Ones - Gyla
The Ghana Youth Leadership Academy (GYLA) has urged stakeholders in project development, particularly municipal assemblies, to prioritise the completion of existing projects before… Read more »
Ghana: Building Collapses At Kasoa, Killing 3 People
Three people were killed on Saturday when an uncompleted two-storey dormitory building collapsed at Richmere Vocational Institute (RVI), near Kasoa Timber Market, Asempa Down, in… Read more »
August 23
Ghana: Ghana, Kuwait to Streamline Labour Migration to Both Countries - Pres
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated that a labour agreement between Ghana and Kuwait will soon be concluded to streamline labour migration between the two… Read more »
Ghana: Flouting Law On Sale of Unregistered Products - 4 Supermarkets Land in Trouble
A large quantity of unregistered products was confiscated by Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) officials from four supermarkets during a swoop at Osu in Accra yesterday. Read more »
Ghana: GHS to Establish 2 More Research Centres in Savannah, Western North Regions
The Ghana Health Service (GHS)is in the process of establishing two health research centres in the country inorder to advance innovations towards improved service delivery and… Read more »
August 22
Ghana: NLC, Gap Form Alliance to Contest Dec. 7 Polls
The National Liberation Congress (NLC) has formed an alliance with the Ghana Alternative Party (GAP) to amass votes and secure victory in the upcoming December 7 polls. Read more »
Ghana: Don't Relent in Effort to Locally Fund Cocoa Purchases!
After 32 years of contracting a syndicated loan annually to purchase cocoa from farmers in the country, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says beginning from the 2024/2025 cocoa… Read more »
Ghana: Election 2024 - Deploy Auditors As Electoral Officers
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, the Manwerehene of Akyem Abuakwa, has suggested that auditors are deployed as electoral officials for the December… Read more »
Ghana: Mixed Reactions to Dr Bawumia's Promise to Scrap E-Levy, Other Taxes
The pledge by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to scrap the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) and other taxes has attracted varied… Read more »
Ghana: 'Impose Windfall Taxes On Thriving Sectors to Increase Revenue'
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has recommended that the next government should contemplate the implementation of windfall taxes on thriving sectors such as extractives,… Read more »
Ghana: Dialysis Services Now Available At KBTH
Dialysis services are now accessible to patients at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). Read more »
Ghana: No Room for Delay, Extension of Secondary Cities Project - Local Govt Minister
There will be no room for delays or requests for contract extensions in the execution of the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Projects (GSCSP), the Minister of Local Government,… Read more »
Ghana: Torrential Rains Pummel Bawku ...Ravage Over 20 Communities, Raze Numerous Farmlands
Torrential rains this week have wreaked havoc in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region, devastating numerous farmlands in more than 20 communities in the area. Read more »
August 21
Ghana: Govt Receives Applause for Drip Initiative - As Regions Receive Equipment for Road Improvement
The Upper West, Upper East, and Volta Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) have taken delivery of road maintenance equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). Read more »
Ghana: Policeman Allegedly Murders Man Over Lorry Fare
A policeman has been arrested for the alleged murder of a male adult at Koans Estate, near Kuntunse in Accra, last Sunday. Read more »