The Executive Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), Dr Said Boakye, has warned that Ghana is losing billions of dollars in potential government revenue due to weak revenue mobilisation, corruption, revenue leakages and excessive tax exemptions. Speaking at the institute’s office in Accra on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Dr Boakye said Ghana’s revenue … The post Ghana

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government and the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to explain the shutdown of critical Ghana Health Service (GHS) digital platforms over an outstanding cloud hosting bill of US$64,510.95. The platforms were reportedly suspended by technology company Akamai on October 29, 2026, after the Ghana Health … The post Minority

The Ministry of Health has rejected claims that Ghana is training medical doctors and abandoning them after graduation due to delays in recruitment and employment. In a press release, the Ministry described the claims circulating on social media as misleading, insisting that established procedures are in place to ensure newly qualified doctors transition smoothly from … The post Health

President John Dramani Mahama has met with officials of the Boeing group, which is supporting Ghana in its bid to re-establish a national airline. Preliminary studies have affirmed the viability of the project. A road map for setting up the new airline has been agreed, which will involve search for a strategic airline partner and … The post President Mahama Meets Boeing officials

President John Dramani Mahama has met with officials of the Boeing group, which is supporting Ghana in its bid to re-establish a national airline. Preliminary studies have affirmed the viability of the project. A road map for setting up the new airline has been agreed, which will involve search for a strategic airline partner and … The post Mahama Meets Boeing officials over new National

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has announced plans to remove all business names that have not been renewed by January 17, 2027, from its register. The move is aimed at enforcing compliance with the law requiring all registered business names to be renewed annually upon the expiration of their registration. In a … The post ORC to cancel unrenewed business names from January

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, has called for the establishment of a Financial Health Council to coordinate efforts by the government and private sector to improve the financial well-being of Ghanaians. She said financial inclusion should not be seen as an end in itself but as … The post Ghana

THE Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has identified low revenue generation from the extractive sector, revenue leakages and excessive tax exemptions to attract investors as major factors undermining Ghana’s domestic revenue mobilisation efforts. It said the country’s inability to mobilise adequate revenue had constrained infrastructure development and socio-economic growth, thereby limiting its capacity to finance … The post Corruption,

THE Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Accra West Region, has engaged representatives of businesses, industries and other major power consumers in the region, collectively referred to as Special Important Customers (SICs). The engagement marked the climax of this year’s Customer Service Month celebration, observed in October. ECG commemorated the month under the … The post ECG

THE Director of the Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA), Mrs Dorothy Barnes, has called for adequate and dedicated funding for the implementation of Ghana’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), saying inadequate financing has undermined the delivery of key activities under the programme. She said only three out of … The post Inadequate

President John Dramani Mahama has urged motorists to cooperate with the newly deployed traffic law enforcement and road safety system, Traffi-Tech GH, expressing confidence that it will help reduce road crashes and save lives. He said the system would enable the government to monitor road accidents and compare monthly figures with those recorded last year … The post Traffi-Tech

The Ministry of Finance has approved the construction of a modern market at Odawna in Accra under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has announced. The project, which is expected to improve trading conditions, sanitation, drainage and accessibility, will be undertaken at the market’s existing location, with the Assembly assuring … The post Finance

ON Friday, October 9, 2026, Emmanuel Kojo Kwarteng became a lawyer, adding the legal profession to a diverse career spanning journalism, marketing, corporate communications, public relations, banking, authorship, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and community service. His story demonstrates the power of continuous learning. He has never regarded education as an end in itself, but as … The post From

THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu Senya East, Mrs Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, has urged the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to intensify safety inspections and enforcement of standards in the downstream petroleum sector to protect consumers. She said consumers must be assured that the fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) they purchased were safe, … The post NPA urged to

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given traders occupying unauthorised bus stops in the city 48 hours to vacate the areas or face enforcement action as part of efforts to restore order and ease traffic congestion. The Assembly says the occupation of designated bus stops by traders undermines their intended purpose, obstructs the movement of … The post AMA Gives Traders 48 Hours to Vacate

W Sports International last Thursday donated sports kits to the Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, under its sports sponsorship programme. The items included jerseys, soccer uniforms, polo shirts and balls. The donation forms part of efforts to modernise sports in Ghana’s second-cycle institutions and create opportunities for young talents to excel beyond the … The post W

The Internal Control Unit of Stanbic Bank Ghana has supported the Weep Not Child Foundation at Ahwerease-Darmang, near Nsawam, with equipment and financial assistance to improve the foundation’s operations and support for children in its care. The donation, led by the Head of Internal Control, Paa Kwesi Simpson, was made under the team’s Employee Community … The post Stanbic Bank Supports Weep

Substitute Yahaya Yussif scored the only goal of the game as the national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, defeated their Liberian counterparts 1-0 in an international friendly at the La McDan Park on Wednesday. The match, which served as the final preparatory test for both sides ahead of the 2026 World Amputee Football Federation … The post Black Challenge Edge Liberia

THE former Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has welcomed the closure of Empire Cement Ghana Limited at Weija in Accra, saying the move validates concerns earlier raised about the environmental impact of the factory’s operations. He said the development underscored the need for industries to comply with … The post Empire

The fifth edition of the Head of State Invitational Golf Tournament has been scheduled for November 21 at the Achimota Golf Club in Accra, with President John Dramani Mahama expected to perform the official tee-off ceremony. Sponsored by First National Bank, the event is expected to attract several high-profile personalities from the corporate and golfing … The post Pres Mahama