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Ghanaian Youth under siege: The growing threat of online network marketing schemes
The youth constitute the backbone of every nation’s development agenda. Their energy, innovation, and productivity are essential ingredients for economic growth and social transformation. However, a growing phenomenon involving international online network marketing schemes is increasingly placing Ghanaian youth under...
Sammi Awuku rips into new utility tariff hikes
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has criticised the latest increase in electricity and water tariffs, describing it as insensitive to the economic challenges facing Ghanaians. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 1, 2026, Republic Day, Mr Awuku said it was ironic that a day meant to symbolise free...
Teachers in deprived areas to qualify for study leave after two years – Haruna Iddrisu
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced that teachers who accept postings to rural and deprived communities will now qualify for study leave with pay after serving for two years instead of the previous three. The move forms part of a package of incentives by the Mahama administration aimed at attracting and...
DENSTAR project: Global consortium launches €11m dengue vaccine initiative for Africa
A major international research consortium has launched a €11.09 million project aimed at accelerating the development, evaluation and regulatory approval of a promising dengue vaccine for use in sub-Saharan Africa, where the mosquito-borne disease is becoming an increasing public health concern.
World Bank downgrades Ghana’s energy recovery programme to ‘Unsatisfactory’, cites Finance Ministry fiscal controls and election-related delays
The World Bank has downgraded Ghana’s Energy Sector Recovery Programme from “Moderately Satisfactory” to “Unsatisfactory”, saying implementation has fallen behind schedule because of financing constraints, election-related disruptions, new procurement controls and delays by implementing agencies. In its latest implemen...
Wontumi’s conviction should open wider galamsey crackdown — Kenneth Ashigbey
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has described the conviction and sentencing of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as a landmark moment in Ghana's fight against illegal mining, insisting tha...
Ghana’s energy reset must move from financial rescue to productive investment
After committing substantial public resources to stabilise the power sector, Ghana must now demonstrate that energy reform can attract investment, strengthen domestic gas supply and support industrial growth.
Mid-year budget review: Don’t take any new promises seriously – Oppong Nkrumah to Ghanaians
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee and Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged Ghanaians to treat any new promises announced in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review with caution. He argued that the government lacks the financial capacity to implement additional c...
NCPTA backs GES ban on extravagant graduation ceremonies in basic schools
The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has thrown its support behind the Ghana Education Service’s (GES) decision to ban what it describes as extravagant graduation ceremonies for Kindergarten and Primary Six pupils. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Gapson Kofi Raphael, the Council s...
Paul Afoko urges NPP unity to reclaim power in 2028
Former National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has urged members of the party to put aside their differences, unite, and work towards rebuilding the party ahead of the 2028 general election. He said the NPP can only regain the confidence of Ghanaians if members overcome internal divis...
NPP wants to delay anti-LGBTQ+ Bill for 2028 campaign advantage – Abass Nurudeen
Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund, Abass Nurudeen, has accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of deliberately seeking to delay the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, for political gain ahead of the 2028 general elections. Spe...
Gov’t remains resolute in fight against galamsey despite challenges – Armah-Kofi Buah
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has acknowledged that Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, remains a major challenge but insists the government will not relent in its efforts to end the menace. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wedn...