19 h. ago MTN Executive Urges African Graduates to Drive Technology Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante challenged African graduates to become technology creators rather than consumers during Accra Technical University’s graduation ceremony on December 5. Asante addressed 2,771 graduates at the 25th congregation ceremony themed Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate. He called for stronger partnerships between academia, government, and industry to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/

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34 h. ago Social media poll shows Kennedy Agyapong leading among NDC and floating voters

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/social-media-poll-shows-kennedy-agyapong-leading-among-ndc-and-floating-voters/A new social media poll shared by Global InfoAnalytics Executive Director Mussah Dankwah on December 6 suggests contrasting preferences among NDC voters and floating voters regarding potential New Patriotic Party flagbearer candidates for 2028. The latest online sampling points towards increased preference for Kennedy Agyapong over former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Sharing the graphic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/social-media-poll-shows-kennedy-agyapong-leading-among-ndc-and-floating-voters/

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35 h. ago OSP is acting lawlessly; it had zero jurisdiction to arrest Martin Kpebu – Kofi Bentil

The arrest of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has drawn sharp criticism from civil society, with Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, describing the actions as “a bit lawless.”

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37 h. ago Majority NDC supporters don’t want NPP to elect Bawumia as Flagbearer – Global InfoAnalytics

Members of the governing NDC appear to favour Kennedy Ohene Agyapong over former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the opposition NPP’s Flagbearer for the 2028 elections, according to new findings by Global InfoAnalytics.

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39 h. ago Vice President says NHIS reforms are boosting public confidence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-says-nhis-reforms-are-boosting-public-confidence/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said Thursday that recent reforms in the National Health Insurance Scheme are restoring public trust and driving increased enrollment nationwide. Speaking after a briefing with senior National Health Insurance Authority officials, the Vice President reported that membership numbers are climbing as citizens respond to improved service delivery. The meeting included […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-says-nhis-reforms-are-boosting-public-confidence/

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39 h. ago Examination Cheating Involves Teachers and Headmasters Says Bentil

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/examination-cheating-involves-teachers-and-headmasters-says-bentil/Examination malpractice in Ghana has become a coordinated systemic problem involving school authorities including teachers, headmasters and invigilators, threatening the credibility of national examinations, according to IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil. His comments on Saturday come as education stakeholders grapple with explanations for the steep decline in 2025 WASSCE performance and growing concerns about […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/examination-cheating-involves-teachers-and-headmasters-says-bentil/

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66 h. ago Bawumia’s favourability rises, widens lead in new Global Info analytics survey

With less than two months for the NPP to go to the polls to elect its 2028 presidential candidate, former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is on course to be retained by members of the NPP as Flagbearer, Global Info Analytics has reported. In a detailed breakdown and analysis of its latest survey yesterday, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Musa Dankwa, said the favourability rate of Dr Bawumia, among NPP delegates, had risen from the last period of survey, while those of the other contenders had declined.

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3 d. ago Kpebu arrest: OSP should clarify the laws they are acting under – Bentil

The sudden arrest and subsequent detention of prominent lawyer Martin Kpebu by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has drawn sharp criticism from governance experts, with IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil demanding immediate clarification on the legal basis of the OSP’s actions.

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3 d. ago OSP vs Kpebu: It is not a crime to make an allegation against a public officer – Bentil

Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has stressed that citizens cannot be criminally sanctioned for failing to prove allegations made against public office holders.

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3 d. ago Vice President applauds NHIA for 2025 gains, urges stronger public education on health insurance

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for what she describes as significant progress made in strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025.

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4 d. ago Photos: Vice President, Interior Minister commission new Ghana Prisons officer cadets

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, joined Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in commissioning a new batch of officer cadets into the Ghana Prisons Service.

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4 d. ago Health Minister welcomes Abbott team for discussions on diagnostics collaboration

A high-level delegation from Abbott, led by the company’s Divisional Vice President for EMEA & Global Accounts, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to explore new areas of collaboration in diagnostic technology.

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4 d. ago Free SHS has nothing to do with poor WASSCE performance – Miracles Aboagye

An aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is calling for a more informed national discussion on the causes of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) performance.

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4 d. ago GTEC warns public about 6 unaccredited University of Ghana learning centres

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has warned the public that six University of Ghana learning centres are operating without accreditation, and has urged students and parents to verify the status of institutions before seeking admission.

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5 d. ago Government prioritises healthcare in 2026 budget – Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the 2026 budget as “the most people-focused and health-centred budget” in recent years, highlighting a strong commitment to healthcare investment. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Mr Akandoh announced a GH¢34 billion allocation to the health sector, including GH¢11 billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme […]

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5 d. ago emPLE Ghana Begins Operations Following Successful Transition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/emple-ghana-begins-operations-following-successful-transition/emPLE Group Limited (“emPLE Group”), a subsidiary of EverCorp Industries Limited, today announced the official launch of emPLE Ghana, following the group’s successful acquisition of the former Metropolitan Ghana businesses, in September 2025, which marks the groups formal entry into the Ghanaian Insurance Market. With this development, Metropolitan Life Insurance Ghana LTD, Metropolitan Health Insurance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/emple-ghana-begins-operations-following-successful-transition/

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5 d. ago ECOWAS Launches Joint Border Post Project At Liberia–Sierra Leone Crossing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-launches-joint-border-post-project-at-liberia-sierra-leone-crossing/Jendema-Bo Waterside, 22 November 2025 — The ECOWAS Commission has officially handed over the site for the construction of a Joint Border Post (JBP) at the Jendema-Bo Waterside crossing between Liberia and Sierra Leone, marking a major step toward regional integration and trade facilitation. Led by ECOWAS Vice President H.E. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, the foundation-laying […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-launches-joint-border-post-project-at-liberia-sierra-leone-crossing/

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6 d. ago Muslim Organisations Demand End to Discrimination in Mission Schools

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/muslim-organisations-demand-end-to-discrimination-in-mission-schools/— CIHOG Cites Historical Agreements and Constitutional Violations The Coalition of Islamic Organisations, Ghana (CIHOG), has called on the government to immediately halt what it describes as ongoing discrimination against Muslim students in some mission schools operating under the public education system. At a press briefing on Monday, CIHOG expressed concern over increasing reports that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/muslim-organisations-demand-end-to-discrimination-in-mission-schools/

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6 d. ago Gov’t announces 120% NHIS tariff hike to combat ‘unrealistic’ provider rates

The government has made a significant commitment to stabilising and strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), announcing a massive 120% average increase in tariffs paid to service providers, effective starting 2026.

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6 d. ago Health Minister announces 120% NHIS tariff increase for healthcare providers starting 2026

Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the government will implement a 120% upward adjustment in National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) tariffs for healthcare providers beginning next year.

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