Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Hon. Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has commissioned Zoomlion’s transformative Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant in Sunyani. Addressing the colourful durbar of chiefs, people, and departmental heads of state institutions at Nwawasua near Sunyani, Hon. Alhassan who is also the Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wugon Constituency took the […] The post Lydia

The family of the late Jerry Sedem Kpesenu, also known as Maya, in Dzelukope in the Keta Municipality is calling for an independent body to conduct an autopsy on their deceased relative. According to the family, they suspect foul play in their brother’s death and are demanding that autopsy be conducted by an independent body. […] The post Keta: Family

The strike by the staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) is beginning to bite hard as it enters its third day. The workers are demanding improved working conditions from the government. Applicants who visited the National Identification Authority’s offices in the Ashanti region to register or renew their Ghana cards in Kumasi were turned […] The post A/R:

The Locked-Up Investment Holders Forum has resumed picketing to demand payment for their investments trapped in distressed financial institutions for the second consecutive week. The group resumed their picketing at the Finance Ministry after the ministry failed to engage with them as promised. Despite assurances from Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Stephen Amoah, to address their […] The post Locked-up

Evidence continues to mount that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) represent the lifeblood of Ghana’s economy. This view has been re-echoed not only by international organizations such as the World Bank and International Trade Centre but backed by studies conducted by local research institutions such as the University of Ghana’s Institute of Statistical, Social […] The post Collateral-free

Ghana’s Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has paid a surprise visit to legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong in Kumasi. Yaw Sarpong had been unwell for some time now. Dr Bawumia, who was on a campaign tour in the Ashanti Region, seized the opportunity to visit the ailing […] The post Bawumia donates

At least 35 people have been killed in a fire at a residential building in the Kuwaiti city of Mangaf, the interior ministry says. Video shared on social media showed flames engulfing the lower part of the building and thick black smoke billowing from the upper floors. At least another 15 people were injured and […] The post Dozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential

The world’s second largest cocoa producer Ghana is looking to delay delivery of up to 350,000 tons of beans to next season due to poor crops, five sources told Reuters in a further worsening of the outlook for the global chocolate industry. Chocolate makers around the world are raising prices for consumers after cocoa more […] The post Exclusive:

Dreams don’t become reality through magic but it takes hard work, sweat and determination. This is exactly the case of Vivian Kai Lokko – a Broadcast Journalist at Citi FM and Channel One TV whose dreams of achieving laurels in the media space have come true. She is acclaimed to be the only Ghanaian journalist […] The post “I

If your favourite cocoa product is now scarce on the market or you are buying it at a higher price, then this is the reason. Cocoa processing companies in Ghana have had their operations strained due to a decreased supply of cocoa beans resulting from recent low cocoa production and the increase in cocoa prices […] The post Cocoa products shortage

Samuel Apea-Danquah, the flagbearer of Yellow Ghana, has criticised the older presidential candidates seeking power in the upcoming December polls, arguing that Ghana requires vibrant and energetic young leaders to drive the country forward. Apea-Danquah emphasised the need for fresh perspectives and dynamic leadership, rather than relying on retired individuals who may lack the vitality […] The post Election

The government has successfully reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Official Creditor Committee (OCC) regarding the debt treatment agreed upon in January 2024. Ghana’s OCC, co-chaired by China and France, played pivotal roles in this achievement. The MoU formalizes the agreement in principle reached with Official Creditors in January and is a crucial […] The post Govt

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has underscored the need for the military to be restricted from polling stations in the upcoming December 7 general elections. The Speaker reveals that his outfit would engage the President, flagbearers of the various political parties, security services, among other stakeholders, on measures to ensure free, fair, and credible […] The post Election

Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), a prominent educational policy think tank, has voiced concerns that the proposed government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill is being positioned more as a political legacy than a sustainable educational reform. The bill, which will soon be presented to Parliament, aims to regulate the policy and ensure its sustainability. The […] The post Eduwatch:

Tertiary institutions are likely to experience disruptions in teaching and learning activities as three labour unions have announced plans to embark on industrial action effective June 21. This comes in response to the exclusion of their members from the recent review of the Vehicle Maintenance Allowance (VMA) and related allowances. The Senior Staff Association-Universities of […] The post Three

Ghanaian pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj have urged the Ghana Hajj Board to enhance services, citing room for improvement despite satisfactory progress so far. Over 4,000 Ghanaian pilgrims, including 2,200 from Tamale and the rest from Accra, have been accommodated and fed, with all having performed the lesser Hajj (ummrah). As part […] The post Hajj

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has begun implementing the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) policy of absorbing dialysis costs for kidney patients below 18 and above 60 years. Eight patients have already benefited from this initiative, and the hospital’s management has confirmed that patients who initially paid for the services will receive refunds. The hospital’s […] The post KATH

The Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) has levelled serious accusations against the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), alleging a lack of good faith in addressing the concerns of staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA). According to PSWU, FWSC has persistently ignored the appeals and grievances of NIA staff despite numerous attempts to engage […] The post PSWU

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised concerns over the escalating prices of foodstuffs in the country, challenging the effectiveness and impact of the government’s much-touted Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative. The Caucus expressed deep dissatisfaction with the escalating food prices, noting that despite the approval and allocation of billions of Cedis for […] The post Minority