News

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for strengthened labour institutions and intensified public awareness on labour rights during an official working visit to the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment. The visit brought together the Hon. Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, heads of agencies, …

Ghana’s disinflationary trend strengthened further in January 2026, with headline inflation easing to 3.8 percent, the lowest level recorded in nearly 27 years. The last time inflation approached comparable lows was in 1999, when August recorded 1.4 percent and September stood at 4.4 percent, underscoring the rarity of such subdued price pressures in modern Ghanaian economic history. The January figure …

By Linda Asante Agyemang A devastating fire swept through the girls’ dormitory at Tolon Senior High School in the Northern Region, destroying students belongings and displacing dozens. The Northern Regional Minister, Mr. Ali Adolf John, visited the school alongside the Northern Regional Director of Education and the Deputy Administrator of the GETFund to assess the damage and the resulting disruption …

The Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF), together with the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), has publicly thanked Prudential Life Insurance Ghana for its major support as the headline sponsor of the Tour Du Ghana 2025. A special ceremony was held to present the Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Life Insurance Ghana with a framed Citation and a custom Race Jersey. This gesture …

The residents of East Legon Hills have called on the Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited for swift intervention on poor water supplies in the neighbourhood. According some residents, they have stayed over 15months without water supply and have had to rely on private water tankers. The residents say this crisis is worsening everyday. According to them, engagements …

Source: Linda Agyemang The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr. Albert Kwame Dwumfour, has raised serious concerns about growing threats to press freedom following a series of assaults on journalists allegedly involving personnel of the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), and the Ghana Armed Forces. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Mr. …

In the heart of Bukom, a community renowned for its rich boxing heritage, a unique birthday celebration will be taking place Mr. Mubarak Yusif Nanor, a professional matchmaker in Ghana, has announced a special initiative to mark his birthday on February 22nd, 2026. Moving beyond a traditional celebration, Mr. Nanor has chosen to invest directly in the future of his …

From February 1, 2026, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will begin deploying an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to enhance import clearance at the country’s entry points, starting with the Tema Port. The new system, known as the AI-powered Publican Trade Solution, is expected to increase customs revenue by between 40 and 45 per cent, while significantly …

By Isaac Mortey In a moment of cultural symbolism ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final, the Teranga Lion’s of Senegal social media has shared a cryptic message, drawing a parallel between the nation’s cherished tea ceremony and the decisive battle awaiting them. The message, centered on the tradition of “Ataya” a precise, patient, and communal process of preparing …

Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) is set to expand its fleet with the procurement of about 300 Isuzu buses by February 2026 as part of measures to address the growing shortage of public transport vehicles in Accra. The announcement was made during a visit by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang to the company’s headquarters in Accra on Friday, January …