The issue of poor sanitation continues to plague many communities across Ghana, particularly in Zongo areas, where inadequate waste management and clogged drainage systems remain major concerns. This year’s rainy season has further exposed the problem, with flooding incidents destroying properties, disrupting businesses, and claiming lives in several parts of the country. One of the communities grappling with these challenges is Nima, one of the largest market districts within the Zongo community in Accra. During a visit to the area, traders and residents expressed deep concern over the worsening sanitation situation and its impact on their daily lives. According to...
Ashanti Regional Command Extends Compassion to Persons with Drug Use Disorders
The Counselling, Referral and Social Reintegration Unit of the Narcotics Control Commission (Ashanti Region) has reached out to persons living with drug use disorders under its flagship programme, Wheels of Change. The outreach, held at Amakom, targeted individuals in vulnerable conditions, with the aim of spreading love and providing compassionate support to encourage access to counselling and rehabilitation services. Fifty persons in active substance use benefited from the initiative. The team provided refreshments, including rice, drinks, and water, as part of efforts to restore dignity and offer hope to participants. Officials explained that the programme is designed to promote social...
Ga Mantse Calls for National Unity to Tackle Accra Floods
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, together with the Ga Traditional Council, has urged Ghanaians to unite in confronting Accra’s perennial flooding, stressing that the challenge demands collective responsibility beyond engineering solutions. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and signed by Registrar Evelyn Amewotse on behalf of the Ga Mantse, the Council expressed sympathy to families, traders, motorists, and communities affected by the recent rains. It commended the efforts of government agencies, emergency responders, and citizens working to safeguard lives and restore normalcy. The Council emphasized that flooding in Accra...
President Mahama Calls for Integrity in National Recovery
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s economic recovery, citing improvements in macroeconomic stability, declining inflation, and renewed investor confidence. Speaking at the Muslim Prayers and Thanksgiving Service held at the National Mosque as part of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, the President attributed the progress to prudent economic management, sacrifice, and the resilience of the Ghanaian people. He emphasized that while significant gains have been made, sustained effort and collective commitment remain necessary to ensure inclusive growth and shared prosperity. President Mahama underscored the need for a national reset anchored on integrity, accountability, and responsible leadership. He...
Deputy Agric Minister Assures Support for Grain Farmers
The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Hon. John Dumelo, has assured Parliament that government is rolling out measures to support maize and bean farmers in the Atebubu‑Amantin District following the marketing challenges they faced last year. Responding to questions on the floor of the House, Hon. Dumelo disclosed that the Ministry has commenced a nationwide distribution of garden inputs for the 2026 major cropping season to boost agricultural production across the country. “The Ministry is working closely with the National Food Buffer Stock Company to strengthen the purchase and marketing of...
GRA Extends Tax Filing Deadline After Floods
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced an extension for the filing of second quarter Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), and May 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT), National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), and Communications Service Tax (CST) following heavy rains and flooding in Accra and surrounding areas. Originally due on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the new deadline has been moved to Monday, July 6, 2026. The Authority assured taxpayers that no late filing penalties will apply if obligations are met by the revised date. According to the GRA, the measure is intended to provide relief to businesses...
GhIPSS Presents GH¢14.58m Dividend to Bank of Ghana
The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) has formally presented its 2025 dividend of GH¢14,580,000 to the Bank of Ghana, its sole shareholder. The ceremony, held on July 1, 2026 at Bank Square, followed the successful conclusion of GhIPSS’ Annual General Meeting. Welcoming the Board and Management of GhIPSS, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, described the event as “an important governance milestone, providing the opportunity for GhIPSS to formally present its approved dividend to its sole shareholder.” He congratulated the Board, Management and Staff “on another successful year and for their continued commitment...
GHS Launches School-Based Net Distribution and 2026 Malaria Campaign
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children and communities from malaria with the rollout of the School-Based Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) Distribution and the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign. Addressing the media, Director-General Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea described the school-based ITN distribution as a deliberate, evidence-driven strategy to ensure every primary school child has access to treated mosquito nets. He explained that schools provide a structured and equitable platform for reaching children nationwide, while increasing household ownership of nets and extending protection to entire families. Dr. Akoriyea further announced that the 2026 SMC campaign is...
Ghana Condemns Killing of Citizen in South Africa Demonstrations
The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the fatal shooting of a Ghanaian national, Mr. Bashiru Isuk, during anti‑immigrant demonstrations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on June 30, 2026. In a statement issued on July 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident as a “senseless act of violence” and expressed profound shock and sadness at the rising tide of xenophobia targeting African nationals, including Ghanaians, in South Africa. The Ministry confirmed that Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria has lodged a formal protest with South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation and filed a complaint with the South African...
Ministry Orders GDCL to Reverse Staff Suspension After Floods
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) has directed Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) to immediately reverse its decision to suspend employment contracts of all staff, describing the move as unjustified and insensitive in the wake of recent floods. GDCL had issued a circular effective July 1, 2026, halting staff contracts pending a comprehensive assessment. The Ministry, however, strongly opposed the directive, instructing management to rescind it and urging employees to disregard the suspension notice. In a statement released by the Ministry’s Public Relations Unit, officials expressed solidarity with workers affected by the June 29 floods, noting that...