The Ghana Police Service has arrested Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a suspected romance scammer, for allegedly defrauding women through false marriage promises and the non‑consensual sharing of intimate images. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect posed as a pastor conducting online church services on Instagram, where he targeted women and claimed that God had revealed they were his future wives. He reportedly gained their trust by meeting their families and presenting promise rings. The Police said Kwarteng also obtained intimate images of some victims and used them to blackmail them for money. He allegedly introduced others to a fake car...
Zambia’s Election Puts Debt Recovery And Economic Growth In Focus
Zambia’s election is being closely watched by investors, who see it as a test of whether the country can maintain economic stability and move beyond its debt crisis. Zambia became the first sovereign nation to default during the COVID-19 pandemic, making it a key case study for the G20-backed debt relief process. Since then, the government has reached agreements with several creditors, but some private lenders remain outside the restructuring deal, continuing to weigh on the country’s credit outlook. Investors are now looking to the next government to secure a new IMF programme focused on economic growth rather than crisis...
GES Sets August Timeline for Teacher Promotion Letters
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that promotion letters for teachers who successfully passed the recent promotion examinations will be dispatched to Regional Education Directorates beginning August 15, 2026. In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, the Service indicated that the letters will be distributed to qualified teachers through their respective directorates. By August 31, 2026, promoted teachers are expected to be placed on the appropriate salary scales. Assurance to Staff Management expressed appreciation to all staff for their cooperation during the promotion process and assured teachers that the timelines will be adhered to. The...
Wontumi Apologises To Mahama, First Lady; Appeals For Clemency
The incarcerated Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has apologised to President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for any disparaging remarks he made about them during the campaign ahead of the 2024 general election. The apology comes as Wontumi serves a 20-year prison sentence following his conviction for illegal mining activities in the Samreboi Forest. Speaking in an interview with Citi News, Wontumi’s spokesperson, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, said the former Ashanti Regional Chairman offered the apology as a gesture of goodwill and appealed to President Mahama to consider...
NUGS Demands Probe into Assault on Nursing Trainees
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has condemned the reported assault of students of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College by police officers during a peaceful demonstration, calling for an immediate and independent investigation. According to NUGS, the incident occurred on Monday, July 27, when students staged a protest over poor feeding, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate communication between college management and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). The Union noted that grievances had been raised earlier but were left unresolved, prompting the demonstration. In a statement signed by President Rashid Ibrahim Esq., NUGS described the use of force against unarmed students...
FDA Moves Against Unhygienic Fish Handling Practices
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has taken swift action following a viral video that exposed smoked and salted fish being processed under unhygienic conditions in parts of the country. A rapid response team, working in collaboration with the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and the Ghana Police Service, was dispatched on Monday, July 27, to confiscate fish exposed to unsafe environments. The FDA said the processors involved were educated on the public health risks associated with such practices. According to the Authority, further engagements will be held with fish processors and mongers in coastal districts to promote hygienic handling and safeguard...
Ghana Sports Fund to End Emergency Fundraising With Sustainable Sports Financing Model
The Ghana Sports Fund says it is committed to ending the country’s long-standing reliance on emergency fundraising and ad hoc financial interventions, introducing a sustainable financing model to support sports development across all levels. According to the Fund’s Deputy Administrator, Simon Appiah Jnr. Esq., the institution was established to replace uncertainty with a predictable funding system that supports sports from grassroots talent development to elite competition. Speaking to the media, Mr Appiah said Ghana’s approach to financing sports has for decades been largely reactive, with appeals for financial support often surfacing only when national teams qualify for major tournaments or prepare...
Kumasi Mayor Pledges Stronger HIV Advocacy in Kumasi
The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, has pledged to intensify advocacy and public education to help reduce HIV/AIDS prevalence in the metropolis. Speaking at the inauguration of the Metropolitan AIDS Committee, the Mayor described current statistics as worrying and called for collective action, particularly through educating young people and promoting awareness. According to the Ghana AIDS Commission, the Ashanti Region recorded 2,852 new HIV infections in 2025, the second-highest in Ghana after Greater Accra. Kumasi alone accounted for an estimated 7,582 cases and 267 new infections. Hon. Agyemang urged residents to break the stigma, promote testing,...
Integrity is the Foundation of Justice — Chief Justice Endorses National Awards Scheme
The Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has urged Ghanaians to embrace integrity as a way of life, describing it as the bedrock of justice, public trust, and national development. He made the call at the official launch of the National Integrity Awards Scheme at Parliament House on Monday, July 27, 2026. The scheme, themed “Promoting Integrity, Celebrating Ethical Leadership and Inspiring National Development,” seeks to honour individuals and institutions that exemplify honesty, accountability, and ethical leadership. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stressed that integrity means choosing to do the right thing even at personal cost. “While individuals pay the price for...
Committee Public Administration and State Interest Deepens Oversight of State Interest Institutions
The Committee on Public Administration and State Interest has intensified its oversight role over State Interest Institutions (SIIs) through a capacity-building workshop focused on performance, accountability, and parliamentary supervision. The workshop provided members with practical insights into managing SIIs, with emphasis on strengthening institutional accountability while safeguarding operational independence. Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), highlighted the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), performance contracts, and corporate governance frameworks. He explained that these tools are critical for tracking service delivery, financial health, and operational efficiency across SIIs. Moderated by Hon. Lawrence Agyinsam and Hon....