11 h. ago CUTS raises concern over prolonged delay in consumer protection and competition law passage

A leading policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s prolonged delay in passing a Consumer Protection Law and a Competition Law. The call was made at the launch of the book ‘Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana: A Legal Compass’, authored by Francisca Kusi Appiah, Vice Dean of the UPSA […]

Politics

19 h. ago Let’s treat persons with disabilities right – GHS staff  urged

The Acting Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) Dr Caroline Reindorf Amissah, has advised staff of the Ghana Health Service to treat all clients right, with particular attention to persons with disability (PWDs).  

Politics

21 h. ago IMANI Questions Fate of Biometric Data Before New Registration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/Policy think tank IMANI Centre for Policy and Education is demanding government accountability on biometric data from previous SIM registration before citizens provide fresh details in the 2026 exercise. The organization raised concerns about the custody, protection, and current location of fingerprints and facial images collected during the 2022 registration exercise. IMANI revealed that verification […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/

Politics

21 h. ago Odike Demands Electoral Commission Chair Resignation Over Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/Businessman and politician Akwasi Addae Odike has criticized Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa, stating she should resign due to what he describes as failures in her role. Speaking on Ezra TV during discussions about petitions seeking the removal of the EC Chair, Odike argued that Ghana’s electoral leadership has become too partisan. He proposed creating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/odike-demands-electoral-commission-chair-resignation-over-performance/

Events

22 h. ago PIAC Extends Petroleum Revenue Transparency Drive to Market Traders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/piac-extends-petroleum-revenue-transparency-drive-to-market-traders/The Public Interest and Accountability Committee has launched targeted outreach to market women in Accra, responding to complaints that ordinary citizens remain uninformed about petroleum revenue spending despite 15 years of commercial oil production. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong told PIAC officials during Friday’s engagement that no authority has ever explained how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/piac-extends-petroleum-revenue-transparency-drive-to-market-traders/

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22 h. ago Market Women Call for Clear Information on Petroleum Revenue Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/Market women in Ghana’s capital are calling for clearer, more accessible information on petroleum revenue spending since oil production began in 2010, highlighting persistent communication gaps between authorities and local traders. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong stated during an engagement with PIAC that traders have long lacked information about government spending of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/

Economics

36 h. ago If Sammy Darko were in Police Service, he wouldn’t even be a Superintendent – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has clarified that he never referred to the Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Darko, or other staff as “junior staff.”

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36 h. ago CAC to shut down unregistered PoS operators from January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced that all unregistered Point of Sale operators in Nigeria will be shut down effective January 1, 2026. The Commission also placed financial technology firms enabling illegal transactions under strict surveillance in a statement released on Saturday, December 6. The CAC described the growing number of unregistered PoS terminals as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/

Politics

37 h. ago President Mahama commissions National Signals Bureau Regional Command in Ho

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the National Signals Bureau’s new Volta Regional Command in Ho, stressing that strong intelligence systems are essential to the country’s security and development.

Politics

37 h. ago Mahama commissions National Signals Bureau Regional Command in Ho

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the National Signals Bureau’s new Volta Regional Command in Ho, stressing that strong intelligence systems are essential to the country’s security and development.

Events

37 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

Politics

38 h. ago Calls for Digital Coordination Intensify as GTDC Platform Thrives and GTA Plans Similar App

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-for-digital-coordination-intensify-as-gtdc-platform-thrives-and-gta-plans-similar-app/Fresh calls for coordination in Ghana’s tourism digitalisation strategy have intensified after it emerged that the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is proposing to develop a new tourism app, despite the existence of a fully operational platform already delivering strong results under the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC). The concerns were raised prominently at the maiden […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-for-digital-coordination-intensify-as-gtdc-platform-thrives-and-gta-plans-similar-app/

Politics

38 h. ago I support Parliament’s call to scrap the OSP – Elikem Kotoko

Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, says he fully supports Parliament’s proposal to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting the office has failed in its purpose.

Politics

39 h. ago OSP should be a department under the AG’s office – Elikem Kotoko

Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, has said the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not exist as an independent institution but rather operate as a department under the Office of the Attorney-General.

Politics

39 h. ago West Mamprusi Adolescent Pregnancy Rate Hits 16 Percent Exceeding National Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/Adolescent pregnancy rates in West Mamprusi Municipality continue exceeding Ghana’s national target of 12 percent, reaching 16 percent by mid 2025 after registering 16.9 percent in 2024, prompting the National Commission for Civic Education to organize comprehensive stakeholder training on sexual reproductive health and gender based violence. The NCCE collaborated with Canada Affairs and the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/

Events

39 h. ago Bentil Defends OSP as Manasseh Azure Raises Credibility Concerns Over SML Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bentil-defends-osp-as-manasseh-azure-raises-credibility-concerns-over-sml-claims/Lawyer Kofi Bentil insists Ghana needs the Office of the Special Prosecutor despite growing criticism, even as investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni highlights procedural irregularities and contradictory claims that raise serious questions about the office’s credibility. The contrasting perspectives emerged during separate television appearances this week. Speaking on TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, December 6, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bentil-defends-osp-as-manasseh-azure-raises-credibility-concerns-over-sml-claims/

Politics

42 h. ago Business Leaders Demand Regulatory Reform to Unlock Ghana’s Private Sector Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/Ghana’s economic future depends on transforming public sector agencies from regulatory obstacles into development partners, business leaders and policy experts have warned following research showing compliance costs consume up to 40 percent of enterprise revenue. Seth Adjei Baah, former president of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Peter Bismark Kwofie, executive director […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/

Politics

43 h. ago EU Fines Elon Musk’s X €120 Million in First Digital Services Act Penalty

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-fines-elon-musks-x-e120-million-in-first-digital-services-act-penalty/The European Union has imposed a 120 million euro fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform X for violating the bloc’s digital transparency requirements, marking the first penalty under the Digital Services Act and escalating tensions between Brussels and Washington over tech regulation. The European Commission announced the decision on Friday following a two-year investigation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-fines-elon-musks-x-e120-million-in-first-digital-services-act-penalty/

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47 h. ago Ghana’s HIV crisis: Stigma drives new infections as AIDS Commission bets on AI and six

Ghana’s fight against the HIV epidemic is undergoing an urgent strategic overhaul, triggered by alarming rates of new infections, particularly among youth who cite persistent stigma and embarrassment as major barriers to using basic preventive tools like condoms.

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51 h. ago Forestry office attack: Suspected gang leader arrested, two stolen cars recovered

Police have achieved a breakthrough in the investigation of a brazen robbery at the Juaso District Forestry Services Division office, announcing the arrest of the alleged leader of a gang that made off with vehicles, chainsaws, and cash.

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