President John Dramani Mahama has put forward five nominees to serve on Ghana’s Fiscal Council as part of efforts to reinforce fiscal discipline and strengthen oversight of public finances. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 8, by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who serves as Spokesperson to the President and Minister for […]
Sachet water producers have explained that the newly announced GH¢15 price for a bag of sachet water is only a maximum retail cap, not a fixed price to be applied uniformly across the market. Kwame Agyapong-Ntra noted that the ceiling was introduced as a guideline to help manage increasing production costs driven by global economic
Ghana has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift its ban on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease supply shortages and help stabilize prices on the local market. The export ban, initially imposed on March 19 by Burkinabé authorities, had worsened supply constraints in Ghana. According to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry,
The government has begun the process of transferring ownership of the Damang Gold Mine from Gold Fields to Engineers and Planners, with the current lease approaching its expiry. Sources familiar with the transition told Citi News that Engineers and Planners is currently the only company that has demonstrated both the technical expertise and financial capacity
The Government has unveiled plans to recruit 7,000 teachers across Ghana as part of initiatives to bolster the education sector and fill staffing gaps, especially in underserved communities. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu made the announcement during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, providing details of the upcoming recruitment exercise. The Minister confirmed that the
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has cautioned that ongoing political interference continues to undermine the work of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), noting that the institution is often targeted by individuals seeking to weaken its authority. Speaking at a national dialogue on the OSP’s focus on Tuesday, March 31, Agyebeng indicated that the
An Accra High Court has ordered that the criminal trial of Nana Appiah Mensah, the former CEO of the now-defunct gold dealership Menzgold, proceed through virtual hearings. The court informed his legal team of the decision today after receiving a medical report from the accused. According to the doctor’s note, Mr. Mensah has been advised
Commentator Arnold Asamoah Mainoo has publicly praised President John Dramani Mahama after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution recognising the trans‑Atlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity.” The resolution, spearheaded by Ghana’s diplomatic efforts, secured broad support in the UN and highlights the historical injustices of slavery and its lasting impacts on Africa
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), Dr. Frederick Appoh, has announced that the government has begun releasing GH₵11.6 million to settle up to seven months of outstanding salaries owed to railway workers. This development comes after recent protests by the Railway Workers Union, who reported delays of up to 14
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution formally recognising the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” a step supporters believe could advance healing and justice efforts. The motion, put forward by Ghana, also encourages UN member states to consider issuing apologies and contributing to a
