President John Dramani Mahama has announced fresh ministerial changes aimed at bolstering government delivery and resilience. In a statement issued by the Presidency Communications on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the President reassigned Hon. Abdul‑Rashid Pelpuo as Minister of State for Special Initiatives. He will be replaced at the Ministry for Labour, Employment and Job Creation by Hon. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum. The reshuffle also affected the Defence Ministry, where Deputy Minister Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi has been reassigned as Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. The Presidency confirmed that the changes take immediate effect. The announcement, signed by Felix...
President Mahama Signs 10 Bills Into Law
President John Dramani Mahama has given his assent to ten pieces of legislation, formally bringing them into law as part of his administration’s ongoing policy and legislative reforms. The enactments follow their passage by Parliament over the past month and span critical areas including taxation, customs, energy, cocoa regulation, maritime offences, national defence, and the justice system. The Bills signed by the President are: Customs Bill, 2026; Community Service Bill, 2026; Tribunal Bills, 2026; Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026; National Defence University Bill, 2026; Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Ghana Cocoa Board Bill,...
Dolly Parton, World Music Icon, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton was barely six years old when she composed her first tune, “Little Tiny Tasseltop,” inspired by her corncob doll with silky hair. Her mother treasured the handwritten lyrics in a shoebox. “I loved that little doll,” Parton recalled decades later. “I expressed myself and my feelings through writing — I’m sure what I was thinking was, ‘Well, Tasseltop has to have a song about her.’” From that moment, she never stopped creating music. The indomitable country singer, songwriter, and actress — whose charm, heartfelt storytelling, and sharp business instincts captivated audiences for nearly sixty years — died peacefully...
Sibo Swaps Spain for Libya as Al-Swehly Move Becomes Official
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has officially joined Libyan Premier League champions Al-Swehly on a three-year deal, with an option for a further year. The 28-year-old arrived as a free agent after leaving Spanish side Real Oviedo at the end of the 2025/26 season. $10m package after Turkey deal collapses The transfer follows a dramatic saga in which a proposed move to Turkish Super Lig club Gençlerbirliği fell through at the last minute. Al-Swehly then presented a lucrative offer reported to be worth around $10 million over three years, with some estimates putting the net value closer to $7.5 million after...
Building Costs Ease as Inflation Slows, Statistical Service Urges Action
The Ghana Statistical Service has reported a significant slowdown in building cost inflation, offering households, businesses, and government agencies a rare window of stability in the construction sector. According to the July 2026 Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI), year‑on‑year inflation in building inputs fell sharply to 4.0 percent, down from 14.2 percent recorded in the same month last year. Month‑on‑month figures showed only a gentle rise of 0.3 percent between June and July, underscoring steady prices across most materials. The report highlights mixed trends among key drivers of building inflation. Plumbing fittings recorded the fastest price rise at 25.3 percent,...
Ghana Declines MTN Donation as Building Costs Ease
The Government of Ghana has declined an offer from MTN Ghana to donate GHS20 million for Ghanaian victims of recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, even as new data shows inflation in building costs slowing sharply. In a press statement issued on August 26, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Mahama Administration had already made adequate provision for evacuations and reintegration of affected citizens. The Ministry noted that this position had earlier been conveyed directly to MTN’s Board Chair, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, and CEO during a meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on August 14....
Government Expands Passport Access Across Seven Regions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that more than 13,000 chip‑embedded passports have been printed since the establishment of seven new Passport Application Centres across Ghana. The centres, located in Bolgatanga, Nalerigu, Damongo, Techiman, Dambai, Goaso, and Sefwi Wiawso, were set up to ease the burden on applicants who previously had to travel long distances to other regions. According to official figures, Techiman recorded the highest number of passports printed at 4,578, followed by Bolgatanga (2,784) and Goaso (1,931). The Ministry explained that the initiative ensures residents in the Upper East, Ahafo, Bono East, North East, Oti, Savannah, and...
KOICA Delegation Meets Deputy Health Minister to Support Maternal Mortality Reduction
A delegation from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), led by Country Director Mr. Dong Wan Woo, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu‑Danquah, to explore avenues of collaboration in reducing maternal mortality. The engagement, held in Accra, focused on strengthening Ghana’s Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP). Discussions centered on strategies to improve maternal healthcare services, address preventable maternal deaths, and enhance health outcomes for mothers nationwide. Prof. Dr. Ayensu‑Danquah welcomed KOICA’s interest in supporting Ghana’s health sector, noting that partnerships with international development agencies are vital to advancing sustainable...
Parliament Pays Tribute to Late Tolon Paramount Chief
Parliament has paid glowing tribute to the late Paramount Chief of the Tolon Traditional Area, Naa Yab Tolon Naa Sulemana Abukari, following his passing. The tributes were delivered on the floor of the House after the First Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Hon. Habib Iddrisu, made a statement announcing the demise of the revered traditional leader. Hon. Iddrisu described the late chief as a “national hero, military veteran and committed advocate for peace, justice and constitutional rule.” He noted that Naa Sulemana Abukari dedicated his life to serving his people and safeguarding the traditions of the...
Domestic Violence Secretariat Holds Second Quarter Board Meeting
The Domestic Violence Secretariat (DVS) of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has convened the Second Quarter Meeting of the Domestic Violence Management Board (DVMB) to review progress on its 2026 workplan and strengthen Ghana’s response to domestic violence. The meeting assessed activities implemented during the year, discussed priorities for the remainder of 2026, and explored strategic interventions to enhance protection and support for survivors. Chairperson of the Board, Dr. Miriam Iddrisu, commended members for their dedication, stressing the importance of sustained collaboration among stakeholders to prevent domestic violence and safeguard vulnerable persons. Presenting updates, Madam Malonin Asibi,...