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The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Trade and Industry Committee and MP for New Juaben South, Mr. Michael Okyere Baafi, has cautioned that the John Mahama administration is allegedly planning to cancel the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative introduced under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He warned that any such move would have serious financial implications for the state …

The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has announced that the government will commence the distribution of birds under its flagship poultry initiative, the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ Programme, from mid-November 2025. According to the Deputy Minister, this marks the first phase of the initiative, under which the government plans to distribute three million birds to farmers and households across …

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has renewed its call on the government to simplify and consolidate Ghana’s complex tax regime as part of broader efforts to reduce the cost of doing business and enhance private sector growth. According to the Chamber, the introduction of a single, transparent Value Added Tax (VAT) rate system will not only …

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to ensure the full implementation of mother-tongue instruction across all schools in the country. Speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education Programme for Persons Living with Disabilities, Mr. Iddrisu said the directive forms part of President Mahama’s educational reset agenda, which seeks to strengthen the …

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has extended her condolences to the family of Ghana’s late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Mrs. Sirleaf visited the residence of the late First Lady on Friday, October 24, 2025, to commiserate with the Rawlings family following Nana Konadu’s passing. Nana Konadu, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, passed away …

Former Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement issued on Saturday, October 25, Mr. Asamoah Boateng, popularly known as Asabee, said his decision stems from his desire to help build a more disciplined, united, and well-structured party …

Source: Public Affairs Unit, MLJE “May our discussions today inspire stronger partnerships, innovative ideas, and practical solutions that contribute to Ghana’s sustainable development goals and climate commitments,” declared the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (MP), as he opened the National Dialogue on Green Jobs, Fair and Exhibition in Accra under the theme: “Promoting Green …

Story by Isaac Mortey The 2025 Japanese Ambassador’s Cup, a major martial arts championship, has been officially launched by His Excellency Hiroshi Yoshimoto and is set to take place at the DG Hathiramani Sports Hall at the Accra Sports Stadium from 15-16 November, 2025. The 2025 Ambassadors Cup will highlight four traditional Japanese disciplines, Judo, Karate-do, Kendo, and Jiujitsu that …

By Isaac Mortey The Ghana National Female Hockey Team, the “Black Sticks” have won Silver Medal after an impressive outing at the 9th Women’s Hockey Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt. The Black Sticks Journey to the final was marked by dominant and impressive performances, beating the host, Egypt 8-1 and thumping Nigeria 5-1. Before the finals they wrapped …

Former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has reportedly passed away at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. She was 76 years old. Nana Konadu, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady, having held the position across both military and civilian administrations led by her husband. She first served from June 4 to …