3 d. ago Road Safety Authority urges road users to avoid alcohol and drugs during yuletide

The Upper East Regional Office of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has appealed to motorists and motorcyclists to refrain from alcohol and drug abuse while driving or riding before, during, and after the Christmas festive season.

Sport

8 d. ago Interior Minister lauds NIA staff for dedication, pledges continued government support

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has praised the National Identification Authority (NIA) for what he described as its critical contribution to Ghana’s national development, urging staff to remain committed to the Authority’s mandate as the country advances its digital transformation agenda.

Politics

9 d. ago Standards Authority Warns Against Substandard Cables After Fire Outbreaks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/standards-authority-warns-against-substandard-cables-after-fire-outbreaks/The Ghana Standards Authority has intensified campaigns urging electrical professionals and consumers to use only GSA certified cables and accessories to prevent fire outbreaks and electrocutions from substandard products flooding the market. The call was made at an Electro Vigilance forum held in Tamale on December 17, 2025, bringing together stakeholders from the electronic value […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/standards-authority-warns-against-substandard-cables-after-fire-outbreaks/

Events

9 d. ago Chiefs must be central to galamsey fight – National House of Chiefs President

The President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has appealed to government to urgently bring traditional authorities on board in the fight against illegal mining, warning that the galamsey menace is increasingly taking on national security dimensions.

Politics

1 week ago Jonah Capital accounts blocked in Nigeria, leaving 200 workers unpaid

Kojo Ansah Mensah, Managing Director and CEO of Jonah Capital, says the company’s operations have been hit hard by the ongoing investment dispute in Nigeria, revealing that staff salaries have been halted after alleged fraudulent documents were used to interfere with the firm’s bank accounts. The revelations come over renewed diplomatic efforts by Ghana to intervene after businessman Sir Sam Jonah formally petitioned the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on December 13, 2025. In his 11-page petition, Sir Jonah accused Nigeria’s CAC of unlawfully expropriating his shares in the Abuja-based River Park Estate project and sidelining court processes. The petition urges the Ghanaian government to engage Nigerian authorities, alert ECOWAS to possible breaches of regional investment protections, and demand a reversal of the CAC’s actions to safeguard millions of dollars in Ghanaian-led investments.

Politics

1 week ago Act 1122 reshapes GSA as Prof Gyampo outlines tough discipline, cost reforms and 2026 priorities

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) is undergoing a major institutional transformation following the passage of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122), with Chief Executive Officer Prof. Ransford Gyampo outlining strict discipline measures, aggressive cost-reduction reforms and clear strategic priorities for 2026 and beyond. Addressing management staff at the 32nd Management Workshop of the […]

Economics

1 week ago GSA records major regulatory, infrastructure gains under Prof. Gyampo’s leadership

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has recorded significant regulatory, financial and infrastructure milestones within nine months of Prof. Ransford Gyampo assuming office as Chief Executive Officer, positioning the Authority as a stronger and more assertive regulator in Ghana’s shipping and logistics sector. Speaking at the 32nd Management Workshop of the Authority held at Hephzibah Christian […]

Politics

1 week ago Abbossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association cuts ties with GUTA over exclusion

The Abbossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has announced it will no longer support any activities organised by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). Speaking to the media, the association’s Head of Communications, Mr. Takyie Addo, expressed strong dissatisfaction with GUTA’s recent actions, particularly the inauguration of a new GUTA President without their involvement. […]

Politics

1 week ago Public Procurement Authority Chairman Calls for Urgent Passage of Professionalisation Bill

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/public-procurement-authority-chairman-calls-for-urgent-passage-of-professionalisation-bill/Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Chairman Basil Ahiable has called on Parliament to urgently pass the Procurement Professionalisation Bill currently before the House. He emphasized on Sunday December 15 2025 that the bill is fundamental to strengthening public financial management and aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda for a disciplined efficient and performance driven […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/public-procurement-authority-chairman-calls-for-urgent-passage-of-professionalisation-bill/

Politics

2 w. ago Legal expert urges Alban Bagbin to reinforce authority amid parliamentary chaos

Private legal practitioner Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu has called on Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to assert stronger control over the rising chaos in Parliament, warning that repeated breaches of parliamentary decorum could tarnish his legacy.

Events

2 w. ago Expose and punish those profiting from conflicts — Prof Kwesi Aning urges authorities

Security consultant Professor Kwesi Aning has urged authorities to punish and publicly name individuals who profit from conflicts in the country, arguing that such action would serve as a strong deterrent.

Politics

2 w. ago GRA must stop intimidating entrepreneurs, support job creation

NPP flagbearer candidate Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to reform its approach toward local businesses, describing its methods as “harsh and intimidating.” He made the call during an outreach engagement with constituents in the Central Region, highlighting concerns about how revenue collection practices are affecting entrepreneurship. “The GRA should stop treating Ghanaian businessmen like criminals. When people try to build companies in this country, they go through too much frustration. How do we expect to create jobs when the very institutions meant to help are scaring business owners?” Ken Agyapong said. The NPP flagbearer candidate argued that aggressive practices by some GRA officials create the perception that business owners are suspects rather than partners in national development.

Politics

2 w. ago Shippers Authority vows to protect importers and exporters under new regulatory mandate

The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) says it is fully prepared to support shippers to export, import, and clear their goods without any hindrance, following its transformation into a regulatory body under the Ghana Shippers Authority Act 1122 (2024). The Authority describes the new law as a major step in strengthening transparency, fairness, and cost-effective governance […]

Politics

3 w. ago Ghana Shippers Authority Urges Spare Parts Dealers to Lower Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-urges-spare-parts-dealers-to-lower-prices/The Ghana Shippers Authority has called on spare parts dealers to reduce prices following the cedi’s recent appreciation, saying consumers must benefit from ongoing economic improvements. Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the GSA, made the appeal during a courtesy visit by leaders of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association to the Authority’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-urges-spare-parts-dealers-to-lower-prices/

Economics

3 w. ago EDA Logistics wins big at 2025 Ghana Shippers Awards; CEO named promising entrepreneur

EDA Logistics Limited, a prominent player in Ghana’s logistics supply sector, has secured two major honours at the 7th Ghana Shippers Awards held in Accra. The company was adjudged Logistics Service Provider of the Year, while its Chief Executive Officer, Eric Dziedzom Akukumah, won the Promising Entrepreneur of the Year award. Under Mr Akukumah’s leadership, […]

Events

3 w. ago Education authorities urged to review SHS policy system for excellent results

Education authorities have been urged to review the Senior High School (SHS) education system to help improve results in the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Events

3 w. ago Times End “C” Computers wins award for excellence in innovation at 2025 Ghana Shippers Awards

Times End “C” Computers Ltd. (TECC) has been honoured with the Excellence in Innovation and Technology Award at the 7th Ghana Shippers Awards, 2025, a recognition of the company’s pioneering role in delivering cutting-edge IT solutions to Ghana’s maritime, clearing, and forwarding industry. The award highlights TECC’s long-standing contribution to the sector, including its pivotal […]

Events

3 w. ago Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Dismiss Afenyo Markins’ Claim of Disappointment in President Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abossey-okai-spare-parts-dealers-dismiss-afenyo-markins-claim-of-disappointment-in-president-mahama/The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has rejected claims made in Parliament alleging that its members are disappointed in President John Dramani Mahama for not abolishing import duties on spare parts in the 2026 Budget. The remarks were made by the Minority Leader, Hon. Afenyo Markins, during parliamentary deliberations on November 25, 2025, where […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abossey-okai-spare-parts-dealers-dismiss-afenyo-markins-claim-of-disappointment-in-president-mahama/

Politics

3 w. ago Deputy Chief Urges Teachers Monitor Students Digital Environment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-chief-urges-teachers-monitor-students-digital-environment/Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has urged teachers and school authorities to actively monitor the digital environment surrounding students while integrating digital literacy into classroom instruction. Speaking on behalf of First Lady Lordina Mahama at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School’s 79th Speech and Prize Giving Day on Saturday, November 22, 2025, the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-chief-urges-teachers-monitor-students-digital-environment/

Society