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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have commenced steps towards a possible review of public transport fares. In a joint statement, the two transport organisations disclosed that they have formally submitted a request to the Ministry of Transport, in line with the administrative procedures governing adjustments to transport fares. The groups …

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has revealed that Ghana recorded 1,818 online fraud incidents between January and July 2026, accounting for about 47 percent of all cybersecurity incidents reported during the period.According to CSA Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti, the national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GH) recorded a total of 3,876 cybersecurity incidents within the seven-month period.Rising digital fraud concernsSpeaking at …

More than 10 students have been arrested in connection with the violent confrontation between Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region.The arrests follow reprisal attacks between students of the two schools in the early hours of Wednesday, September 2, 2026, which resulted in the destruction and burning of …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo Ghana’s Ministry of Education is seeking expanded international funding and strategic partnerships to complete the proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo, Savannah Region. Although the government secured an initial $30 million grant from China in 2025 to kickstart early construction, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu indicated that these funds fall significantly short of what …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo Ghana’s Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling for the swift recruitment of qualified unemployed graduates with disabilities into the public service, endorsing a formal petition presented by the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities. The petition was received on behalf of the Minority by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei from the Coalition’s convener, Gilbert Boateng …

Fresh tomato prices recorded a dramatic 158.3% year-on-year increase in August 2026, emerging as the commodity with the highest price surge during the month, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).The sharp rise occurred even as overall food inflation eased slightly to 3.0% in August, down from 3.1% in July.Tomatoes Lead Price IncreasesGovernment Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, said the figures …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a caution to inbound travelers: carrying more than two mobile phones upon arrival into Ghana could trigger full customs duties and taxes. Customs officers at border entry points evaluate the nature and quantity of items brought in by passengers to distinguish between personal belongings …

The government has been urged to make ocean conservation a national priority as Ghana seeks to maximise the economic opportunities offered by its marine resources.Professor Edem Mahu, Associate Professor of Marine Biogeochemistry at the University of Ghana, said protecting marine ecosystems was critical to Ghana’s blue economy ambitions, food security and long-term economic development.Prof. Mahu, who is also Co-Lead of …

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has submitted a formal proposal to acquire roughly three acres of land in Cantonments, Accra, from the Department of Parks and Gardens to build its permanent operational headquarters. Under a land-swap arrangement detailed in an August 20 letter, GoldBod plans to construct a state-of-the-art administrative facility for Parks and Gardens, alongside agreed-upon logistical support, in …

The government has announced plans to redevelop the slum area along the Korle Lagoon in Accra into high-rise container housing as part of efforts to improve sanitation, public health and living conditions in the area.Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the redevelopment would follow the military-led evacuation and clearing of the dumpsite.The waste cleared from …