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I’ll not be a Minister who’ll be afraid to sanction telcos – Sam George

Samuel Nartey George, Minister-designate for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, has warned that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) failing to meet required quality standards will face...

Calls for Constitutional reforms signal progress, not failure – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for bold and decisive reforms to address gaps and ambiguities in Ghana's 1992 Constitution, emphasizing the need to...

I’ll reintroduce Anti-Gay Bill – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has vowed to reintroduce the Anti-Gay Bill in the 9th Parliament. Speaking during his...

Cybersecurity should remain a standalone entity – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has emphasised the need for cybersecurity to remain a standalone entity in Ghana’s...

Nobody can sack me until I receive a letter from Mahama – PBC MD [Listen]

The Managing Director of the Produce Buying Company (PBC), Kwaku Nkansah, has stated that he will not be a pushover despite the change of...

MNOs failing to meet quality standards will face fines – Sam George

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has warned that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that fail to meet the required...

Irate group attacks PBC MD’s residence, tows vehicle

Managing Director of the Produce Buying Company (PBC), Derek Kwaku Nkansah, has reportedly been attacked at his official residence. The incident occurred in the early...

Murtala Muhammed proposes national audit of environmental degradation

The Minister nominee for Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has proposed a national audit to assess the extent of environmental degradation in...

Prof Gyampo reacts to his appointment

The acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has stated that neutrality is not an option when...

2024 WASSCE: WAEC sends important message on withheld results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has urged cooperation from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidates whose results have been...

Banning plastic bags not viable without alternatives – Murtala Muhammed

The Minister-designate for Environment, Science, and Technology, Murtala Muhammed, has stated that banning the importation of plastic bags in Ghana is not a feasible...

Rashid Pelpuo promises to work with FWSC to boost productivity

The Minister-nominee for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC)...

Ghana must resort to diplomacy to benefit from climate funding – Murtula

The Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has advocated for a diplomatic approach to ensure Ghana continues to...

Labour Minister-designate pledges to tackle child labour in Ghana

The Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has pledged to take decisive action against child labour, ensuring that children are removed from...

I’ll improve working conditions of public workers – Rashid Pelpuo

The Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has pledged to improve the working conditions of public sector employees if approved. During his vetting...

Ho residents face water shortages again after GWCL’s Kpeve headworks breaks down

Residents of Ho and its surrounding areas are grappling with another water supply disruption following the breakdown of a shaft at the Ghana Water...

Labour Minister-Designate pledges to prioritise private sector partnership

Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo has promised to prioritise the full integration of the private sector into Ghana’s economy to drive...

Minister-Designate for Labour calls for review of Ghana’s retirement age

The Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has proposed a review of Ghana’s retirement age, currently set at 60 years, to...

Decomposing body found in uncompleted building at Kasoa-Opeikuma

A decomposing body, believed to be that of a man in his late 30s, has been discovered in an uncompleted building at Kasoa-Opeikuma Pentecost...

Farmer files suit to demand GH₵120k unpaid lotto winnings

A Volta Region-based businessman and farmer, Ladi Kwaku Avorgah, has filed a lawsuit against Sadalco and Brothers Business Ventures, Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) Abor...

Firefighters attacked while responding to bus fire at Akatsi; GNFS reacts

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) faced significant obstruction and heckling from bystanders while responding to a bus fire at Akatsi. The fire...

24-hour economy will boost productivity – Minister-Designate for Labour

The Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has expressed confidence that the government's 24-hour economy policy will significantly enhance productivity in...

A-G withdraws charges against former Deputy BoG Governor Johnson Asiama

The Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, has filed a notice to withdraw all charges against former Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson...

Cigarette butt sets wooden structures on fire at Winneba

A discarded cigarette butt ignited a bushfire at the Olympic Arena in Winneba, partially burning wooden structures in the area. The Winneba Fire Station who...

Bagbin to meet Emeafa Hardcastle today over Annoh-Dompreh Confrontation

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is scheduled to meet with the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission, Victoria...

Prof. Ransford Gyampo appointed Acting CEO of Ghana Shippers Authority

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science professor at the University of Ghana, as the Acting Chief Executive Officer...

Martin Kpebu hopeful court will soon settle controversy on withheld WASSCE results

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, is hopeful that the Supreme Court will soon settle the controversy surrounding the withheld 2024 West African Senior School...

COCOBOD will focus on welfare of farmers, encourage large scale farming – Dr. Abbey

The newly appointed Chief Executive of Ghana COCOBOD, Dr. Randy Abbey, has stated that farmers will be prioritized in the financial matters of the...

Appoint qualified PWDs to leadership roles – GFD to Mahama

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has called on President John Mahama to appoint qualified Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) into government positions and...

Prisca Sedinam appointed Deputy CEO of Youth Employment Agency

Prisca Sedinam Kekeshie has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), overseeing Finance and Administration. With 13 years of experience...

‘Freemasonry is not anti-Christ’ – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has refuted assertions that Freemasonry is anti-Christian. According to him, the Freemasonry society aligns with Christian principles. “Freemasonry is not anti-Christ. If...

Radio Astronomy Observatory risks shutdown over land encroachment – GAEC

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has raised serious concerns over the illegal acquisition of lands surrounding the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory (GRAO) at...

Businessman urges Attorney General for swift trial in kidnapping case

A businessman, Dr. Kwadwo Agyapong Berry, has petitioned the Attorney General (AG) to intervene in his kidnapping and torture case, which is currently before...

Ghana to lose over $138m as US Aid withdrawal hits health, HIV/AIDS programs

Ghana is set to lose approximately $138.7 million in financial assistance this year following the United States’ decision to withdraw aid for HIV/AIDS programs. The...

Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea appointed Director-General of GHS

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea as the new Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), succeeding Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye. During...

Meet George Mensah, the visually impaired man defying all odds to chase his dream [Video]

A visually impaired man, George Ekow Mensah, is determined to defy all odds and stand tall in the world of technology. A resident of Atico,...

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso retain regional privileges amid ECOWAS exit negotiations

Despite officially cutting ties with ECOWAS, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso continue to enjoy key regional privileges as the bloc navigates the fallout of...

Government to terminate Pwalugu Dam contract

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced the government's intention to terminate the contract awarded for the construction of the Pwalugu...

20-year-old woman commits suicide following adultery allegations

The community of Kechiebi in the Oti Region has been left in mourning following the tragic death of 20-year-old Fatima Fatawu, who took her...

Kumasi to experience intermittent power cuts as ECG works to increase power load

Power consumers in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, are expected to experience intermittent power cuts in the coming weeks as the Electricity Company of...