2 h. ago 6 months is long enough for Mahama to fight galamsey – Tony Aidoo

Former Senior Presidential Aide and veteran NDC stalwart Dr Tony Aidoo has warned that if President John Mahama fails to eradicate illegal mining (galamsey) within six months, Ghanaians will be disappointed and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) risks losing the 2028 elections.

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15 h. ago See areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on July 17

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise on Thursday, July 17, 2025, which will affect parts of the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, and Volta Regions.

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15 h. ago Keep teacher licensure exam to protect quality – Eduwatch warns amid reform plans

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has cautioned against scrapping the Teacher Licensure Examination, saying the test remains a critical tool for maintaining quality in Ghana’s education sector.

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20 h. ago E&P vs Azumah Resources: Black Volta dispute shakes Ghana’s mining oversight – Minority asserts

The escalating dispute between Engineers & Planners (E&P) and Azumah Resources over the Black Volta gold concession has triggered serious alarm within Parliament. 

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22 h. ago Minority caucus alleges regulatory breach in E&P’s Black Volta gold deal

The Minority Caucus in Parliament is alleging what it describes as serious regulatory breaches in the acquisition of the Black Volta gold concession by Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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22 h. ago Fuel price hike vindicate warnings over controversial levy – Minority

The Minority in Parliament says they have been vindicated following a nearly 10 per cent increase in fuel prices after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government implemented a new GH¢1 tax on every litre of petrol and diesel.

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22 h. ago Fuel price hike vindicates warnings over controversial levy – Minority

The Minority in Parliament says they have been vindicated following a nearly 10 per cent increase in fuel prices after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government implemented a new GH¢1 tax on every litre of petrol and diesel.

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24 h. ago Ghana unveils ambitious renewable energy drive to boost green transition and economic growth

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate Ghana’s renewable energy adoption, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s green economy. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor outlined strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the energy […]

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24 h. ago GRNMA halts planned strike after productive talks with gov’t

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has announced its decision to suspend all intended industrial action following a meeting with key government stakeholders on Monday, July 15, 2025.

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25 h. ago Kusaug NDC executives condemn burning of Bawku Naba’s Statue, says it’s a declaration of war

Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kusaug Traditional Area have described the recent destruction of the Bawku Naba’s statue as a deliberate and provocative act, warning that it amounts to a declaration of war against the people of Kusaug.

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27 h. ago Education Minister’s statement doesn’t affect upcoming licensure exams – NTC tells candidates

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has assured all registered candidates that the upcoming Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) will proceed as scheduled, despite recent comments made by the Minister for Education.

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30 h. ago Ghana’s housing sector: 90% of houses built by individuals, land access must be improved – ISSER

It urged municipal assemblies to improve land use and spatial planning as stated in various policy documents such as the National Urban Policy Framework and Action Plan, 2012, Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2016 (Act 925).

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30 h. ago PURC warns against unapproved meters as revenue loss hits NEDCo in Bono East

The Bono East Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has raised concerns over the growing use of unapproved electricity meters in the region, warning that the practice is significantly affecting the revenues of utility providers, particularly the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). According to the Regional Manager, Cassiel Eghan Asiedu, the market […]

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44 h. ago President Mahama announces plans to build six modern sports stadia

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to construct six modern sports stadia across the country’s newly created regions. Speaking during a stop on his “Thank You Tour” in the Western North Region, President Mahama revealed that the Ministry of Sports and Recreation is currently leading the design and planning of the facilities. “Under the […]

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47 h. ago 3 Key areas where scrapped fuel allowance money will be invested

The government has outlined key sectors where funds saved from the recently scrapped free fuel allocation for political appointees will be reinvested. Speaking on JoyFM on Tuesday, July 15, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim detailed the administration’s commitment to channelling these savings into critical social and development programmes, reinforcing President Mahama’s “reform and reset agenda”. […]

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47 h. ago Law to regulate shipping charges in the pipeline – Shippers’ Authority

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has announced plans to introduce a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to regulate the operations and charges of shipping lines in the country.

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48 h. ago “Urban Gospel is not your personal hustle” – Miss Walters warns 

Ghanaian urban gospel musician Miss Walters has issued a stern warning to some artistes in the genre, accusing them of selfishness and gatekeeping.

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48 h. ago All mining machinery must be registered with DVLA by August 1 – Interior Minister warns operators

The government has announced a sweeping directive aimed at tightening regulation in the mining sector, mandating that all machinery used in mining activities must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) by August 1, 2025.

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49 h. ago QNET and EOCO announce collaboration to combat organised crime

In a powerful move to combat fraudulent activities and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation, QNET and Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have joined forces in a formal collaboration.

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49 h. ago GIS appeals to parliament for support as it pursues full digitisation

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior to support its plans to fully digitise its operations nationwide.

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