The Ghana Police Service is stepping up enforcement and monitoring of armoured bullion vehicles (ABVs), with motorists also being urged to cooperate with operators of the specialised vehicles to improve safety on the roads. Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, said road users should exercise patience and give way when they encounter bullion vehicles, stressing that the safe movement of the vehicles was important to protecting their crews, police pers

The Accra Turf Club has called for urgent government intervention following the alleged forceful entry, demolition and takeover of its race course at Borteyman in Accra. The Club said the incident occurred on Saturday, August 22, 2026, when about 200 armed men allegedly entered the Accra Race Course, near the Borteyman Stadium, with nine bulldozers and an excavator. According to the Club, the group was led by individuals identified as Clement Dzato and another person known as

Ghana is set to benefit from ten months of free surgical and dental services following the arrival of the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, at the Port of Tema. The latest Mercy Ships field service marks the organisation’s fifth mission in Ghana and is expected to provide between 1,950 and 2,600 free surgeries, alongside an estimated 1,610 to 2,145 dental treatments for patients. Speaking at the welcome ceremony in Tema, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah

Ghana’s producer price inflation increased to 4.0% in July 2026, up from 3.5% in June, signalling renewed pressure on the cost of producing goods and delivering services across the economy. The latest figures, contained in the July 2026 Producer Price Index (PPI) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), show a 0.5 percentage-point increase in year-on-year producer inflation. Presenting the data, Government Statistician, Alhassan Iddrisu (PhD), explained that the Produ

The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10.82 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking the third consecutive coupon payment made entirely in cash. The Ministry of Finance said the government paid GH¢10,816,840,318.26 to DDEP bondholders on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in line with the scheduled payment date. The latest payment brings the total amount disbursed to bondholders under the DDEP since 2025 to GH¢41.36 billion, according to the Mi

The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has challenged mining companies and other industry stakeholders to ensure that communities hosting mining operations are left with sustainable livelihoods and development gains long after mineral extraction has ended. He said mining must not be viewed only as an avenue for generating revenue and foreign exchange, but as an activity that carries significant responsibilities towards the people and environments in which it takes place. K

Ghana has long been recognised for its religious diversity and peaceful coexistence among Christians, Muslims and followers of African traditional religions. Churches and mosques operate alongside one another, religious leaders participate in national events and political leaders regularly engage different faith communities. This tradition of religious tolerance has contributed to democratic stability, social cohesion and national identity. Recent events, however, demonstr

The Member of Parliament for the Bole-Bamboi Constituency, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, has engaged newly elected branch executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures ahead of the 2028 general elections. The engagement formed part of the MP’s second phase of visits to branches following the recently concluded branch reorganisation exercise. Alhaji Sulemana used the meetings to congratulate the newly elected e

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria, who was captured in a widely circulated video allegedly assaulting a suspect. Zakaria is currently in police custody and is assisting with investigations into the incident. He is expected to be arraigned before the court following the completion of the necessary investigative processes. The Police Professional Standards Bureau has also commenced investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The P

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has sanctioned the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) and Purpleline Solutions Limited Company for breaches of Ghana’s cybersecurity regulatory requirements. The sanctions follow the Authority’s determination that the ORC engaged Purpleline Solutions, a company that was not licensed by the CSA to provide cybersecurity services, while Purpleline had commenced providing such services without first obtaining the mandatory licence. Accor

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted four police personnel in recognition of their exceptional contribution to an intelligence-led operation that resulted in the dismantling of an armed robbery syndicate in the Upper West Region. The officers who have been elevated to their next ranks are General Corporal Mortsi Kwashie Divine, Detective Corporal Salifu Ishmael Aketisiwin, General Lance Corporal Ernest Ameyaw Akumfi, and General Lance Corpo

President of the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives, Stephen Takyiah, has expressed profound appreciation to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP, and his management team for their swift intervention in addressing concerns surrounding the non-payment of salaries owed to members of the coalition. Speaking on the development, Mr. Takyiah acknowledged the efforts of the Ministry of Health in responding to the concerns raised by the affected nurses and midwives

The Executive Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), Dr. Saide Boakye, has raised concerns about the limited fiscal returns Ghana is deriving from the rapid expansion of gold production and exports, particularly from the small-scale mining sector. According to Dr. Boakye, the significant increase in gold exports in 2025 did not result in a proportionate increase in government revenue, raising questions about the effectiveness of the country’s mining fiscal regime

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) , Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted 25 police officers for their exceptional performance in a series of successful operations that led to the interception of suspected cocaine and the arrest of 10 persons in separate criminal cases. The Ghana Police Service announced the promotions on Monday, citing the officers’ professionalism, courage and commitment to fighting crime. Addressing journalists, Director-General of Public Affairs, Ghana

The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called on healthcare professionals across the country to treat pregnant women—especially those living with disabilities—with dignity, empathy and respect, stressing that compassionate and inclusive maternal care is critical to reducing Ghana's maternal mortality rate. Speaking during a working visit to Amasaman Hospital, Ahiabukorkpe CHPS Compound and Kotoku Health Centre in the Ga West Municipality, Prof. Ay

The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has appealed to the Ga Traditional Council to play a leading role in Ghana's renewed efforts to reduce maternal deaths, describing maternal mortality as the country's poorest-performing health indicator and a reflection of the overall strength of the healthcare system. Speaking during a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra, Prof. Ayensu-Dan

About 200 Ghanaian entrepreneurs are taking part in a two-day entrepreneurship workshop in Accra focused on artificial intelligence (AI), digital payments, logistics, access to finance and export readiness, as the International Trade Centre (ITC) SheTrades Initiative partners with UPS, Visa and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to strengthen women-led businesses. The free training, held on 6 and 7 August at Accra City Hotel, brings together established business owne

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has appealed to the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company Limited, Judith Adjobah Blay, to support the construction of a modern science laboratory for Odorgonno Senior High School as part of the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The appeal was made when the CEO, accompanied by the executive management team of Ghana Gas, paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse at his palace in Accra. Welcoming

The Government of Ghana has taken another step towards improving living conditions for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) with the commissioning of the newly completed Butler Barracks at Burma Camp. The new residential complex, designed to accommodate more than 2,000 military personnel, is expected to ease the persistent accommodation challenges confronting the Armed Forces. The facility is already housing officers and soldiers relocated from El-Wak Barracks as part of

Associate Professor of Wireless Communication Networks and Vice President of the University of Ghana Chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UG-UTAG), Prof. Kofi Sarpong Adu-Manu, has urged journalists to strengthen cybersecurity measures at every stage of the news production process to protect the credibility of their work and safeguard sensitive information. Speaking on the second day of a Cybersecurity Training for Media in Accra, Prof. Adu-Manu cautioned