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The Assembly Members of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) have re-elected Mr. Patrick Kwame Frimpong as the Presiding Member (PM) at the Prempeh Assembly Hall. Out of 66 Assembly members, 58 who were present voted yes in favour of Hon Patrick Kwame Frimpong who is also an Assembly Member for Krofrom …

President John Dramani Mahama has invited representatives from organized labor to join a Presidential Dialogue regarding important matters impacting the public sector and the well-being of workers in Ghana. The Dialogue will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6 PM at Jubilee House, the conversation seeks to create …

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to look into numerous consumer complaints regarding the unusually rapid exhaustion of prepaid electricity credits. In a message shared on X, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Richmond Rockson, stated that the Ministry has acknowledged the increasing worries …

The management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has suspended two doctors and two nurses linked to the purported denial of emergency care to a road accident victim who subsequently died from his injuries after being rejected by three hospitals while in an ambulance. The resolution was included in a …

President John Mahama has inaugurated the groundbreaking for a $250 million float glass manufacturing facility in Shama, Western Region, calling the initiative a significant advancement in bolstering Ghana’s industrial foundation. The event additionally celebrated two other achievements: the launch of a contemporary sanitary ware factory and the opening of Phase …

A stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, Solomon Reuben Jabari, has refuted claims circulating in the media that he’s involved in galamsey activities. Mr. Jabari, a renowned road contractor known for his good works, says all allegations of illegal mining leveled against him are smeared …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has been urged by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to call the management of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Police Hospital, and Greater Accra Regional Hospital before the Health Committee regarding the alleged denial of medical care to Charles Amissah, a hit-and-run victim who was allegedly killed …

The government is dedicated to improving Ghana’s healthcare facilities in order to address the problem of insufficient hospital beds, also referred to as “no bed syndrome,” according to Deputy Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah. Due to a shortage of beds, 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah passed suddenly after being …

MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has completed a three-day working visit to Ghana. His visit sought to advance the company’s digital ambitions and reinforce the Group’s commitment to the Ghana market. Mr. Mupita, in a media interaction last Friday, announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion in Ghana over …

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has described recent hospital-related deaths as “needless” and reprehensible, calling for immediate investigations and new legislation to address Ghana’s persistent “no bed syndrome.” “The House must hold responsible persons accountable and prioritize the passage of an emergency care law to prevent avoidable fatalities,” Mr. Bagbin …

Richard Appiah, the defendant in the Abesim murder trial, was given a life sentence by the High Court of Accra’s Criminal Court 1. The former football player was found guilty of killing two children in Abesim in the Bono Region and storing the remains of one of them in a …

The government has changed the name of the national airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. A statement from the Ministry of Transport indicated that the facility was formerly referred to as Accra International Airport prior to its name change. The Ministry stated that it was considered suitable …

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has expressed concern about the worsening situation in Ghana’s cocoa industry, cautioning that payment delays and lower producer prices are driving farmers into financial difficulties and distress. The bishops urged immediate action to avert additional economic and social consequences in rural areas. Farmers have been …

A fire has ravaged the children’s ward at Saboba Hospital, damaging beds and other valuables. The fire, which began at approximately 5pm, also impacted the NECO ward, which has twelve beds. “We were able to evacuate all seven patients who were on admission at the time of the fire,” said …

Lamisi Sarah, the bursar of Ghanata Senior High School (SHS), has been apprehended for supposedly diverting food supplies intended for students. Linda Ocloo, the Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku and Greater Accra Regional Minister, confirmed the arrest, mentioning that reliable reports obtained in recent weeks suggested the bursar had been …

Isaac Adongo, the chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, revealed that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) started 2025 with loans totaling over GH¢17.8 billion and additional operational obligations, indicating that the organization was in serious financial trouble. The Bolgatanga Central MP stated during a press briefing on the current …

President John Mahama has approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, providing complete legal support for a key initiative of the government’s economic transformation agenda. In remarks made shortly after enacting the Bill, President Mahama stated that the lengthy process was necessary to ensure that all legal criteria were thoroughly fulfilled. …

The government has allocated GH¢855 million to clear outstanding debts to cocoa farmers following a lengthy payment issue that caused numerous producers to remain unpaid for months, even after supplying their harvest to licensed buying companies. The payment is a component of an urgent action to stabilize the cocoa industry …

A prominent representative of the Quality Control Company of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has firmly objected to alleged proposals to reduce staff salaries because of falling global cocoa prices. In a message shared on social media, Bernard Owusu stated that employees would not agree to salary cuts, insisting that workers …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) needs a significant amount of working capital to stay in business, according to the Majority Caucus in Parliament, which has expressed worries about the organization’s financial situation. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Isaac Adongo, a member of parliament for Bolgatanga …