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Ghana risks potential shortage of HIV testing kits by end of July
Ghana risks a looming nationwide shortage of essential HIV testing commodities, both oral and blood-based kits by the end of July, raising concerns about possible disruptions to early diagnosis and treatment programmes if urgent measures are not taken. The testing kits are critical for confirming HIV status, particular...
5 MPs reintroduce Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill
Five Members of Parliament have reintroduced the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill in a renewed effort to criminalise witchcraft accusations.
NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers rescheduled to July 25 –August 10
The organisers of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) have announced new dates for the competition’s regional qualifiers following extensive consultations with key stakeholders. In a statement, Primetime Limited said the qualifiers will now take place from July 25 to August 10, 2026, setting the stage for a...
Ato Forson’s budget review exposes government’s struggles – Amin Adam claims
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has accused the government of failing to provide meaningful solutions to Ghana’s economic challenges following the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, July 24, after Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented th...
Swift evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa: Legal practitioner commends Foreign Minister, Chief of Protocol
The former Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Twum-Barimah, has lauded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the “swift, well-coordinated, and professionally executed” evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa, following recent anti-immigrant tensions and reported attacks on foreign nationals. He particu...
Kpessa-Whyte rejects “Best CEO” honour over GHC50,000 payment demand
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) Director-General Michael Kpessa-Whyte has criticised paid award schemes in public service, warning that recognition tied to financial contributions undermines the credibility of honours. In an opinion piece published over the weekend by the Daily Graphic Kpessa-Whyte...
UniMAC SRC supports 25 needy students with GH¢30,331
The University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Agyenkwa Endowment Fund, an initiative under the Kouyo-Micaiah-led administration, has disbursed a total of GH¢30,331 to support 25 financially challenged students of the university. The disbursement ceremony, organised by the fund committee, was held at the South...
NPP Bono Regional election: 281 delegates to elect new executives
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bono Region will hold its Regional Executive Election on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 281 delegates expected to elect a new team to lead the party. The election will take place at the GNAT Hostel in Sunyani, with 29 aspirants contesting 11 executive positions. The positions inclu...
Fairness in opportunities key to national development — NCCE
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on authorities and persons in positions of influence to ensure fairness and equal access to opportunities in order to promote transparency, accountability and trust in governance systems. The call was made during a civic education engagement organised at the...
20-year sentence for Wontumi is within the law NPP enacted – Inusah Fuseini
Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, has defended the 20-year prison sentence imposed on NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, arguing that it falls squarely within the sentencing regime established by Parliament.
Chiefs and youth march against emerging galamsey activities in Berekum
Tensions are mounting in the Berekum enclave as traditional authorities and local residents hit the streets to protest the sudden emergence of illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, in the Amomaso community.
Russia, Ghana explore cooperation in nuclear energy, fertiliser production and mining
Russia and Ghana are exploring deeper economic cooperation in key sectors including nuclear energy, agriculture and mining, with Moscow expressing interest in supporting local production and joint resource development initiatives.