Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama Promises to Ban Mining in Forest Reserves

On a campaign tour in the Ashanti Region, the NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, has pledged to protect Ghana's forest reserves by banning mining activities in these areas. Read more »

Ghana: National Film Authority Orders Television Stations to Seek Clearance for Film Broadcast

The directive follows multiple complaints received about the unauthorised broadcasting of films by media houses and digital television channels. Read more »

Ghana: Minority in Parliament to Increase Pressure Over Uncleared Medical Supplies

The Minority has resolved to take further steps if government refuses to clear all medical supplies from the port. Read more »

Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama Promises to Investigate and Recover State Lands Sold Off By Akufo-Addo-Bawumia Administration

Former President and Flagbearer of the NDC says one of his top priorities would be to launch thorough investigations into the disposal of state lands and properties by the current… Read more »

Ghana: 17,774 New HIV Infections Were Recorded in 2023

The data showed that the HIV population increased by nine per cent between 2013 and 2023 and was expected to increase by 6.8 per cent by 2030. Read more »

Ghana: Ensuring Peace in Ghana's 2024 Elections - a Collective Responsibility

To maintain peace during the elections, Professor Ahenkan emphasized the need for security preparedness, peace messaging, and responsible leadership. He encouraged political… Read more »

Ghana: 'Hands Off Our Hotels Demo' - Okudzeto Ablakwa to Hold Second Protest in Central Region

Concerns of conflict of interest, and abuse of office prompted the protest, which has gained the support of organised labour and many civil actors Read more »

Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Pledges to Deepen Ghana-South Africa Relations

The President of Ghana has pledged to strengthen bilateral ties and has expressed confidence in South Africa's continued growth as he congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »

Ghana: Why Business Fail in Ghana?

Industry watchers say business failure occurs when a company is unable to pay its creditors, shareholders and suppliers as a consequence of a national economic crisis reflected in… Read more »

Ghana: IMF Programme Will Worsen Ghana's Economic Crisis - Nii Moi Thompson

Dr. Thompson's concerns highlight the need for a reevaluation of the IMF program and the government's economic management strategies. Read more »

Ghana: Dollar Surge Resumes 8 Days Before IMF Board Meeting On Ghana

The cedi is losing grounds again some eight days before the scheduled IMF Executive Board meets on Ghana. Read more »

Ghana: Akufo-Addo Reappoints Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu As Auditor-General

Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu's appointment extended for two years, a move announced in a notice to all Audit Service staff on July 19, 2024. Read more »

Ghana: 86,000 Printed Passport Booklets Gathering Dust At Passport Offices - Osafo Maafo

There are 8,000 uncollected printed passports in the Takoradi Office, 8,696 in the Cape Coast Office and 19, 500 in the Accra Office. Read more »

Ghana: Otokunor Writes - Ghana's Tragic Saga of Food Inflation: Empty Plates and Empty Promises

Despite billions of Cedis poured into the PFJ program, farmers continue to grapple with myriad challenges, from lack of access to quality inputs and extension services to poor… Read more »

Ghana: Report On Leaked IGP Tape Ready - Committee

A parliamentary committee led by Samuel Atta Akyea has submitted its report on the leaked audio scandal, in which police officials plotted to remove the Inspector General of… Read more »

Kenya: Ghanaian Travellers to Kenya Exempted From ETA Fees

Kenya announced visa-free travel for all Africans last year, replacing visa requirements with an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, that was criticised in part as being… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Wins Seat On Shelter Afrique Development Bank Board, Says Housing Minister

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says with the new feat, Ghana aims to increase its capitalization of 4.8% with the bank to 10% Read more »

Ghana: Rema's 'Calm Down' Ranked As the Most Streamed Afrobeats Song in the U.S.

"Calm Down" was initially released as a precursor to Rema's debut album "Rave and Roses" in 2022. The single claimed the top spot on various charts, including Belgium's Ultratop… Read more »

Ghana: NDC Names National Campaign Team for 2024 Elections

Members of the campaign team include party General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey who will be coordinating the project. He is deputized by National Organizer Dr. Joseph Yammin Read more »

Ghana: Cocoa Sector Records a Negative Growth of 20.2%

Cocoa was the worst sub-sector in the first quarter posting a negative growth of 20.2% Read more »

Ghana: Hands Off Our Hotel Demo - Ablakwa Condemns Police Act During Protest

Convener for the "Hands off our hotels Demo" has condemned tear gas and paper spray attack mounted by the police on protestors during the march. Read more »

Ghana: Interior Ministry Announces Crackdown On Unauthorised Use of Private Security Uniforms

Two persons were arrested last Friday for wearing unprescribed uniforms similar to the Military uniform Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Economy Grew By 4.7% in First Quarter of 2024

Ghana's economy grew by 4.7% in the first quarter of this year, with some sectors posting impressive growth while others recorded negative growth. Read more »

Ghana: Health Ministry Ask Medical Lab Workers to Reconsider Strike Decision

Lab workers begun striking on Monday over long-standing absence of Conditions of Service Read more »

Ghana: 'Defe Defe' Song Theft Allegations Hit Team Eternity

Team Eternity's single "Defe Defe" from their 14-track album Testimony has achieved unprecedented success in Ghana's gospel music landscape. The song has reached the coveted… Read more »