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The Ministries of Energy and Finance have begun high-level consultations aimed at suspending selected fuel taxes and margins, as part of efforts to reduce fuel prices and ease the burden on consumers. The discussions were led by Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, bringing together key stakeholders from the downstream petroleum sector. …

The Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has pledged full institutional support for the successful hosting of the 2026 IFBB West Africa Championship in Accra, following a high-level engagement with the leadership of the Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (GBFA).The meeting, held as a courtesy call, saw the President of the GBFA, Abdul Haye Yartey, lead …

Story by Isaac Mortey The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen has thrown its weight behind former President John Dramani Mahama’s plan to deploy 4,000 agricultural machines across 50 districts, describing the initiative as a major boost to the agricultural sector. In an interview on AM Ghana on ADOA TV, Dr. Abutu Kapori, General Secretary of the association, said …

In February 2027, Ghana will host an inspiring cycling initiative, designed to transform lives far beyond the finish line. Led by Dr. Kimberlee Henry, EdD, CEO of REC Advisory Group, the inaugural Ride Away Program will bring together cyclists from across the globe and within Ghana for a shared purpose to expand access to education for students in rural communities. …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a nationwide public holiday to celebrate its national team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an official statement, the government described the achievement as a “historic qualification” for the Leopards, marking a major milestone for football in the country. The Ministry of Employment and Labour confirmed …

Lambeth Palace has announced that Archbishop Sarah will undertake an official visit to the Anglican Church of the Province of West Africa later this year. The visit, scheduled from July 26 to August 8, 2026, follows an invitation from the Primate of West Africa and Bishop of Asante-Mampong, Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith. The two leaders recently held discussions during an online …

The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has entered into a strategic partnership with IanMatSun Global Services through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) reforms across Ghana. A central feature of the agreement is the formal institutionalisation and expansion of the HESS Awards Scheme. The initiative is designed to recognise …

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment has inaugurated a Tripartite Planning Committee to spearhead preparations toward the organization of the 2026 National Labour Conference.The inauguration, which took place on Tuesday, 17th March 2026 at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Accra, brought together representatives from Government, Organized Labour, and the Ghana Employers’ Association. The Committee is expected to commence work …

Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association, has called on successive governments to abolish the practice of selling recruitment forms to applicants seeking entry into the country’s security services, describing it as exploitative and unfair. Addressing the press on Wednesday, March 18, Mr. Dwumfour argued that requiring thousands of young people to purchase forms without any guarantee of …

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has renewed calls for the repeal of what it describes as repressive provisions in the Electronic Communications Act 2008, warning that the law is increasingly being used to intimidate journalists. Addressing the press on Wednesday, March 18, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed concern over the growing use of certain legal provisions to suppress media …