40 m. ago COPEC lauds fuel allowance cut for political appointees, urges broader reforms

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers-Ghana has welcomed the government’s decision to immediately scrap all fuel allowances for political appointees, describing the move as “commendable and forward-thinking,” while emphasising that further measures are needed. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, the group noted that fuel allowances have, over the years, been enjoyed […]

Politics

43 m. ago Bomaa NDC demands immediate removal of MCE over alleged nepotism

Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from the Bomaa Branch have held a press conference demanding the immediate removal of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Pious Opoku.

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46 m. ago NDC approached me to contest Mfantseman or Ayawaso West Wuogon seats – Prof Gyampo

The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) approached him on two occasions to contest as its parliamentary candidate.

Sport

72 m. 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.

Politics

2 h. ago CDM demands accountability from Foreign Affairs Ministry over LGBTQ+ vote abstention

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called on the Government of Ghana to provide a full and transparent explanation for its decision to abstain from the UN vote on the LGBTQ+ mandate.

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2 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.

Events

3 h. ago Adansi Travels CEO urges Ghana’s tourism industry to target Nigerian market 

Chief Executive Officer of Adansi Travels, Gideon Asare, has called on stakeholders in Ghana’s tourism sector to focus more attention on attracting tourists from Nigeria.

Society

3 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.

Politics

4 h. ago Ghana urgently needs a Pricing Regulatory Authority to stabilise the Economy

Ghana finds itself in a troubling economic cycle—where prices of goods and services continue to rise, often without justification or regulatory oversight. While global and local economic dynamics do play a role, the absence of a strong, specialised national pricing regulatory mechanism allows unchecked price escalation that hurts the consumer, especially the vulnerable. The time has come for Ghana to establish a Pricing Regulatory Commission or Authority, a body dedicated solely to monitoring, evaluating, and setting fair price thresholds for essential goods and services. This institution will be different from, and operate independently of, existing consumer protection structures. It will serve as a stabilising force in the economy and help restore confidence in market fairness.

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4 h. ago Ghana sidelined as African peers reject LGBTQ+ mandate – CDM

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has questioned Ghana’s failure to stand in solidarity with other African countries at the recent Human Rights Council session. 

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4 h. ago Ghana Party in the Park 2025 was a great success – Albert Nii Amartey Armah

Ghana Party in the Park has long been an exciting family fun day that celebrates the richness of Ghanaian culture, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together every summer in the United Kingdom. 

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4 h. ago Gov’t begins payment of monthly allowances to Assembly Members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has commenced the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across the country. Each Assembly Member will receive GH₵1,300 per month, the Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced at a press briefing on Monday, July 14. He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader […]

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5 h. ago Cedi must lead Ghana’s economy – BoG to clamp down on dollar transactions

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the urgent need to safeguard the cedi’s dominance in Ghana’s economy and crack down on the increasing normalisation of foreign currency pricing in domestic transactions. Speaking at a financial sector engagement, Dr Asiama issued a clear warning against the creeping trend of […]

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5 h. ago Education Ministry secures additional $117.1m to expand GALOP interventions

The Ministry of Education has announced the allocation of an additional $117.1 million under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) and its second additional financing (AF2), aimed at expanding targeted interventions in basic schools across the country.

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5 h. ago Prison Service to produce furniture, uniform for schools – Interior Minister 

The Interior Ministry is in talks with the Education Ministry to enable the Ghana Prison Service to produce 30 per cent of all school furniture and 30 per cent of all school uniforms. 

Events

6 h. ago Rejecting coins as a means of payment is illegal – BoG warns traders

The Bank of Ghana is urging the public especially traders and market operators to accept all legally issued coins, including smaller denominations such as 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 pesewas, as valid forms of payment. This follows increasing reports of the lower denominations being rejected in everyday transactions, a practice the central bank says […]

Events

7 h. ago APL claims vindication following IMF’s revelation of BoG’s $1.4bn forex support

Governance think tank, the Africa Policy Lens, says it has been vindicated by a recent revelation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Bank of Ghana pumped in dollars to support the recent stability of the Cedi. The IMF, in its latest review of Ghana's programme, revealed that the Bank of Ghana released $1.4bn forex support to sustain the Cedi against the US dollar.

Politics

9 h. ago Ministry of Defence withdraws military protection for ineligible civilians

The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn military protection from all civilians who are not legally entitled to such services, including certain public officials, former ministers, and businessmen.

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13 h. ago ‘Adidome is not a town of ritual killers’ – Chief breaks silence, denounces allegations

The Dufia of Mafi Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, has condemned what he describes as “barbaric, backwards, anti-social” and false allegations linking his town to recent ritual murders.

Events

14 h. ago Local Government Ministry pays allowances to over 9000 assembly members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has disbursed GH¢23.6 million out of the GH¢25 million released by the Finance Ministry to settle allowances owed to assembly members.

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