Lightwave E-Healthcare Solutions Limited has refuted what it describes as “false and misleading” allegations made by Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, concerning the management of Ghana’s National E-Healthcare Programme and the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS). In a statement issued in Accra, the fully Ghanaian-owned technology company said …

The Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of the former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, William Baah, who had been serving a life sentence for allegedly abetting the murder of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama. A three-member panel, in a unanimous judgment, ruled that the trial judge, Justice Mariama Owusu—then …

Bastian Dieti of Obroni Cycling claimed a decisive victory on the second stage of the tour du Ghana, a demanding 80km race from Ho to Fume. Bastian Dieti broke away from the peloton to secure a solo win, solidifying his status as the Stage Winner. Bastian Dieti The race started …

Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced the completion of the recruitment of 13,500 nurses and midwives, describing it as a major step toward stabilising Ghana’s health workforce and strengthening frontline service delivery. Speaking at the 19th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Cabinet has approved the Public Tribunals Bill, signalling a major policy shift aimed at accelerating the prosecution of illegal mining (galamsey) cases nationwide. The Bill, the President explained, is designed to strengthen Ghana’s fight against illegal mining and reinforce the government’s commitment …

Bribery in Ghana is declining, but informal payments—often presented as gestures of appreciation—continue to impose substantial hidden costs on businesses, according to new data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Findings from the Governance Series Wave 2 show that direct bribery has dropped from 18.4% to 14.3%, while voluntary or …

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an application filed by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, in which she sought temporary prohibition orders to halt the work of the committee that investigated her removal from office. The Court also rejected a preliminary objection by the Government of Ghana, which claimed …

President John Dramani Mahama says his administration will wait for the findings of an ongoing forensic audit into the National Cathedral project before determining the next steps, underscoring the need for transparency, national consensus, and a realistic cost structure. The President made the remarks after receiving a delegation from the …

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has filed a formal petition with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), accusing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of administrative injustice, abuse of power, and violations of due process during its investigation into revenue assurance contracts awarded by the Ghana …

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has defended the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) decision to impose stringent bail conditions in high-profile corruption and financial crime investigations, particularly those involving former government officials. Dr. Ayine was responding to questions from Habib Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for …