The Minority in Parliament has mounted a fierce critique of government’s handling of the ongoing power crisis, insisting that accountability must extend to the highest levels of leadership, including the Minister for Energy and Green Transition. Addressing a news conference in Parliament yesterday, Deputy Ranking Member of the Energy Committee, Collins Adomako Mensah, rejected […] The post Jinapor

Former Minister for Information and the current Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has commissioned and handed over a newly completed school block at Abenase Methodist School, marking the ninth school facility he has delivered to communities in the constituency since 2017. The latest project forms part of a sustained effort by […] The post KON Promotes Education In Ofoase-Ayirebi

Ghana’s pension industry is undergoing a major transformation as the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) rolls out an ambitious digital reform aimed at modernising the system and expanding access. At the centre of this shift is the development of the Pensions Digital Ecosystem (PDE), an integrated platform designed to streamline and centralise pension administration across […] The post NPRA

The Ashanti South Police Command has assured the public it is working around the clock to bring highway robberies to the barest minimum in the country. Addressing the media at Bekwai yesterday, the Regional Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaabah said the latest operation they have conducted, which spanned the Ashanti, Northern and Upper East Regions, […] The post Police Crackdown On

The Ho Municipal Assembly has exceeded its Internally Generated Fund (IGF) target for the first quarter of 2026, recording strong growth in revenue mobilisation and District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) inflows.The Assembly mobilised GH¢2.1 million against a projected GH¢1.8 million. Mr Stephen Adom, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), announced this during his sectional address at […] The post Ho

The Council of Ulamas (Imams) in Ashanti region and Zongo Community Chiefs have supported Business magnate, Ibrahim Mahama with prayers for Allah’s blessings and guidance as he takes over the management of the Damang Gold Mines. The Imams headed by the Sheikh Abdul Rahman Zakari, the Regional Chief Imam engaged members of the Council in […] The post Ashanti Council of Imams, Zongo

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science, and Technology has lauded the environmental stewardship and sustainability performance of Akyem Mine, describing the company as a shining example of responsible mining in Ghana’s extractive sector. The commendation followed an official oversight visit by the Committee to the mining site at New Abirem, undertaken as part of […] The post MPs

In a major pre-dawn operation aimed at reclaiming one of Ghana’s most ecologically sensitive forest reserves from the grip of illegal mining, 24 suspected illegal miners have been arrested in the Atewa Range Forest Reserve following a coordinated anti-galamsey swoop by the Forestry Commission’s rapid response unit. The operation, which took place at approximately 3:30 […] The post 24

Ghana’s exchange rate instability is driven more by structural leakages in the extractive sector than by weak export performance, Mr Joe Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance has said. He argued that persistent misdiagnosis of the problem had led to policy responses that failed to address the underlying causes of currency volatility. Delivering the 2026 Dean […] The post Joe

Ghana Gas has explained that the recent shutdown of its Atuabo Gas Processing Plant was an emergency technical measure taken to prevent a major operational breakdown after a critical control system failed. Officials of the company told the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy and Petroleum during a working visit to the facility that the temporary […] The post Emergency Shutdown

The Government of Ghana has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited for violating Mineral and Mining laws of the land and causing environmental damage. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, who directed the revocation has explained that the affected concessions – Akango, Salman […] The post Adamus

Hundreds of residents of Prestea in the Western Region yesterday embarked on a peaceful march through the principal streets of the town to express their support for Heath Goldfields Limited, operators of the Prestea-Bogoso Mine. The demonstrators, many of whom wore white headbands to symbolise victory, chanted slogans such as “Heath Must Stay”, as they […] The post Prestea Residents Back

A major Diaspora engagement event held to commemorate the 27th coronation anniversary of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has highlighted the growing influence of faith and cultural leadership in promoting peace and national development, with Prophet Eric Boahen Uche receiving special recognition. The General Overseer of Reign House Chapel was honoured at the World Meets in […] The post Otumfuo Honours Prophet Uche appeared

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor yesterday appeared under intense pressure as he addressed the media at Jubilee House over worsening power outages, popularly known as dumsor, following a major fire outbreak at the Akosombo Dam Power evacuation control centre. With a subdued tone and restrained body language, the Minister sought to […] The post Dumsor returns; Jinapor under

Mr Mark Obeng, the headteacher for both the local Anglican Primary and D/A (Junior High School) JHS Schools at Nyinawusu in the Upper Denkyira West district of the Central Region, has appealed to the government and education authorities to provide adequate infrastructure for the schools. The headteacher also appealed to the authorities to help relocate […] The post Nyinawusu schools cry for improved

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has held its 2025 End of Year Performance Review Conference under the theme: “KATH at 70”: Advancing Tertiary Healthcare On The Pillars of Research  Customer-Centric Care and Clinical Mentorship”. The Conference, chaired by Nana Prof. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Owoahene II, Board Chairman, KATH, was to refine the Hospital’s strategies for […] The post KATH

Six in every ten Ghanaian children are facing serious education challenges, a senior academic has warned, describing the situation as a national emergency driven by inequality, poor learning outcomes, weak policy choices and neglect of vulnerable communities. Prof. Kwame Acheampong, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) made the disclosure at a public […] The post Six

The Chairman of Parliament’s Energy and Petroleum Select Committee, Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah, has assured Ghana Gas of the committee’s commitment to supporting the company while demanding clarity on recent operational disruptions that raised public concern over gas supply to power plants. Speaking during a working visit to the Ghana Gas processing plant, Mr. Bedzrah, who […] The post Parliament’s

Ghana’s power sector has suffered a major disruption following a fire outbreak at the Akosombo substation on Thursday April 23, 2026 which damaged a critical transmission system. The incident crippled the control room responsible for transmitting electricity from the dam to the national grid, effectively cutting off over 1,000 megawatts of generated power and triggering […] The post Editorial:

The Member of Parliament for Prestea Huni-Valley, Robert Wisdom Cudjoe, has reaffirmed his commitment to education and youth empowerment by disbursing financial assistance to 74 tertiary students within the constituency to support their academic pursuits. At a ceremony held at Prestea, each beneficiary received GH¢3,000, bringing the total amount distributed under the initiative to GH¢222,000. […] The post  MP