The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has completed its investigation into the controversial contract between Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and will soon begin legal action against several key figures, including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. At a press briefing in Accra today, Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng announced … The post OSP
Harley Reed, an international professional services firm, has organised a free breast cancer screening programme for both women and men to promote early detection and prevention of breast cancer. The free screening, which was held at Harley Reed’s Ghana office in Adabraka, supported by a team from the Oncology Department at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, … The post Harley
Delegates from Ghana and around the world will convene at Yasmina British Academy, Abu Dhabi, UAE, on November 15–16 for the World Schools Summit. The programme, to be hosted by T4 Education, Aldar Education, and the Emirates Foundation and supported by CIFF, will tackle the greatest challenges in global education. The landmark event is also … The post Ghana to be strongly represented
The debate between peer-to-peer systems and centralized exchanges has become one of the central discussions shaping the modern cryptocurrency to fiat landscape. Both approaches aim to solve the same problem — transforming digital assets into usable currency — yet they represent entirely different philosophies. Centralized exchanges build on institutional trust, while P2P platforms rely on … The post P2P
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has strongly condemned the assault of a pharmacy worker and a female client by a soldier at e-PRIDE Chemist inside Burma Camp in Accra. A viral CCTV video circulating on social media shows a non-uniformed officer of the Ghana Armed Forces, identified as Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah … The post Pharmaceutical
The Ministry of Health has launched a crackdown on hospitals and clinics demanding illegal payments from patients covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, revealed this when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, describing the practice often called “co-payment” or “top-up” as illegal and unacceptable. … The post Health
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has called for stronger cooperation between Ghana and France during bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, focused on deepening ties in security, trade, education, and infrastructure development. President Mahama began … The post Mahama,
For the first time in 29 years, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards will be held outside Accra. This year’s ceremony will take place at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, announced the decision during a visit to the venue, expressing gratitude to the Asantehene, … The post GJA awards to be held in Kumasi for the
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening media freedom and promoting credible, independent journalism. Speaking at the closing session of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum on the theme Information Integrity and Independent Media, President Mahama said his administration remains dedicated to upholding the rule of law, protecting press freedom, and advancing democracy. … The post Ghana
The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, says the Minority’s motion against the vetting of acting Chief Justice , Paul Baffoe-Bonnie will not stop Parliament from carrying out its constitutional duties. He explained that Parliament cannot be prevented from performing its functions, including the vetting and approval of nominees. … The post Minority’s
The Bono Regional Police Command has interdicted some officers captured in a viral video allegedly taking money from motorists. According to a statement from the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service in Sunyani, the officers have been identified and temporarily removed from duty to allow for a thorough and impartial investigation into the … The post Police interdict officers over
The government will require an estimated US$2.3 billion to modernise and revamp operations at the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed. He stated that the government, in collaboration with VALCO’s management, is exploring local initiatives and investor partnerships to raise the necessary funds to enhance … The post Govt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is likely to grant board approval for the fifth review of Ghana’s bailout programme in December 2025, IC Research has projected. This development follows a staff-level agreement reached between the Government of Ghana and the IMF mission in October 2023, with the authorities meeting all six quantitative performance criteria and … The post IMF
The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Abena Osei Asare, has highly commended the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs Justina Nelson, for her forthrightness, competence, and commitment to institutional reform. At the Committee’s sitting yesterday to review the Auditor-General’s Report on MIIF for the year … The post PAC
The Minister for Government Communications, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, last week weighed in on the Black Stars’ coaching saga, stating that sacking the coach who qualified the team to the 2026 World Cup would be “unfortunate and a tragic mistake.” He said it was a misplaced call for anyone to demand the dismissal of Coach … The post Sacking Otto Addo will be ‘unfortunate
The Environmental Services Providers Association (ESPA), has appealed to the government to pay outstanding debts owed them and review the National Sanitation and Pollution Levy to safeguard Ghana’s waste management services infrastructure. ESPA is a coalition of private waste management companies in Ghana, working in partnership with government and local authorities to promote efficient, sustainable, … The post Settle
Prudential Bank has successfully concluded its three-month Step Challenge, a health initiative aimed at promoting employee health and wellness, with a health walk. The challenge, which included a mandatory health check and a step challenge, encouraged employees to prioritise their physical activity and healthy habits. The three-month Step Challenge culminated in a two-hour health walk … The post Prudential
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission, Brig Gen Maxwell Obuba Mantey, on Friday, paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Aflao Traditional Area, Togbuga Adzonugaga Amenya Fiti V. He was accompanied by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Enforcement, Control and Elimination, Lawyer Alexander Twum-Berimah, and some management members. Brig Gen Mantey … The post NACOC
Nigeria has arranged to play two friendly internationals in the United States in November but might have to cancel them both if they qualify for the World Cup African playoffs. Nigeria, with two rounds of qualifying fixtures to go, are still in the hunt for top place in their group and automatic qualification for next … The post Nigeria to play friendlies in USA appeared first on Ghanaian
JIRAPA-DUORI (U/W) — WaterAid Ghana has launched a project dubbed “Clean Ghana” under the IGNITE Programme, to improve and sustain healthy behaviours in health facilities and communities in the Jirapa District of the Upper West Region. The campaign targets 510 health staff — including doctors, nurses, cleaners, and security personnel — to ensure that healthcare … The post WaterAid
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS