Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang addressed the 2026 Controller and Accountant-General’s Annual Conference in Koforidua, held under the theme “Leveraging Technology, Transparency and Accountability for Sustainable Fiscal Governance.” She underscored the centrality of sound accounting systems to effective governance, noting that strong fiscal discipline, deliberate reforms, and robust institutional performance continue to yield measurable national … The post Veep

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that the reconstruction of the La General Hospital will be completed and ready for commissioning by November 2027, following a site inspection. Accompanied by the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the President commended contractors and workers for the steady progress, stressing the need to maintain momentum to … The post ????????????????????????????????

The Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, and the Director of Operations visited the GRIDCo Akosombo Substation early this morning to assess the extent of damage following the fire outbreak. The visit focused on evaluating safety conditions and determining further measures to secure the facility. Investigations have since commenced to establish the cause of … The post Chief

FIFA has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup according to sources, after the switch was proposed by US president Donald Trump’s special envoy. There has been ongoing uncertainty over Iran’s participation in the tournament because of the war with US and Israel. US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the … The post World Cup 2026: No FIFA plan to swap

The Acting Director-General of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mr Julius Kpekpena, has refuted claims that ECG is overcharging customers for electricity consumption. He said investigations conducted by the company did not support that assertion. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, Mr Kpekpena explained that the study conducted by the ECG … The post ECG denies claims of overcharging

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has provided an update on the status of the contractual agreement between the NLA and KGL Technology Limited, following a presidential directive for its review and possible renegotiation. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, he explained that the process surrounding the … The post Presidency backs

It wasn’t spectacular but Manchester City went top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win at Turf Moor – a result which knocked title-rivals Arsenal off the summit and relegated Burnley back to the Championship. Pep Guardiola’s side now lead Arsenal on goals scored, having found the net three times more this season … The post Haaland sends City top despite struggles at

Friends of the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, on Thursday donated assorted food items and drinks to the Kumasi Children’s Home in the Ashanti Region ahead of his 60th birthday celebration today. The donation, which brought smiles to staff and children at the facility, was led by the Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser of the … The post Friends of Julius Debrah donate

The newly appointed Black Stars Head Coach, Carlos Manuel Brito Leal de Queiroz, has declared his readiness for the Ghana challenge which he described as the biggest in his coaching career spanning over 43 years. Coach Queiroz is beginning a four-month contract to take charge of the Black Stars for the 2026 FIFA World Cup … The post I’m ready for Ghana challenge –Queiroz appeared first on Ghanaian

The fight against illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’ has received a boost following the procurement and imminent deployment of advanced drone systems by the Minerals Commission. The drones, scheduled to begin operations next week, are expected to provide real-time surveillance data on illegal mining activities across the country to facilitate swift enforcement actions. • … The post Govt

A renewed national mindset and stronger public institutions have been identified as critical to Ghana’s economic recovery and sustainable development at the 15th edition of the Heroes of Distinction Conference 2025 held in Accra. The event, organised on Wednesday by the West Africa International Magazine, brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and development practitioners to deliberate on … The post Experts

The La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly (LaNMMA) has presented start-up packs valued at GH¢169,000 to 49 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality. The items included chest freezers, industrial sewing machines, laptops, electrical equipment, polytanks, as well as welding and construction tools. Other items distributed were hairdressing machines, tables and stands, Braille laptops, gas ovens, … The post 49

Vehicle emissions, open burning, and the near absence of real-time air quality monitoring have been identified as Kumasi’s most urgent pollution challenges at the city’s first air pollution stakeholder engagement, organised by the Clean Air Fund on Wednesday. The forum brought together district chief executives, institutional directors, and researchers to confront what organisers described as … The post Kumasi

Low rainfall and rising temperatures at Peki and surrounding communities are leaving much of the farmland dry and increasingly difficult to cultivate, especially during the dry season. It is against this backdrop that a team of students from Peki Blengo Evangelical Presbyterian Junior High School, one of the beneficiary schools participating in the Telecel DigiTech … The post Telecel

The 8th Annual Synod of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana opened in Accra yesterday, with a strong call on the government to maintain the current structure governing mission schools in the country. Delivering his address, the Diocesan Bishop, Rt Rev. Andrew Mbeah-Baiden, cautioned against adopting proposals from the Constitutional Review Committee … The post Methodist

There are moments when a country quietly turns a corner, and this may well be one of them. For years, Ghana’s battle against illegal mining “galamsey”, has been tough, emotional, and at times frustrating. The damage to rivers, forests and farmlands has been widely documented, and the call for stronger action has never been louder. … The post From challenge to change: Ghana’s

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed stay of execution and notice of appeal against a recent high court ruling that bars it from conducting criminal prosecution without express authorisation from the Attorney-General. This came to light at proceedings against former Minister of Finance, Mr Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, and five others in … The post OSP appeals ruling

The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has announced tougher sanctions for public institutions that misuse state funds and fail to follow spending rules. Speaking at the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department annual conference in Koforidua yesterday, the Vice President said the government was determined to protect public funds through stronger laws, digital systems, … The post Govt

Three million people in Ghana remain vulnerable to food insecurity despite generally stable national consumption levels, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has warned. He explained that although Ghana had not reached a nationwide food crisis, underlying pressures including inflation, climate-related shocks, and global supply disruptions continue to strain vulnerable households unevenly. Speaking at the … The post 3m

The founder and Director of Dominion Paint Manufacturing Industries Limited (DOPAMI), Mr Stephen Komla Adom, is appealing to the government to establish an independent investigation committee to oversee the takeover of his business, a joint venture (JV) with Quick Angels Limited (QAL). He claimed that after submitting several petitions to the Inspector General of Police, … The post DOPAMI