The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has officially appealed to the Ministry of Transport to halt the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority’s (DVLA) planned rollout of digital vehicle number plates, scheduled to begin in January 2026. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Victor Twum Koranteng, the association accused the DVLA of excluding critical...
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Asantehene Concludes Mediation with Face-to-Face Meeting in Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute
The Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Monday brought to a close months of mediation in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy crisis by convening a crucial face-to-face dialogue between the two rival sides at the Manhyia Palace Jubilee Hall in Kumasi. The meeting marked the first time both factions met directly before the Asantehene...
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Parliamentary Committee Reviews Transport Ministry Budget Estimates
The Committee on Roads and Transportation has begun consideration of the 2025 budget estimates for the Ministry of Transport and its agencies, following a detailed presentation by the Ministry. During the session, the Ministry outlined its funding plans, provided updates on ongoing projects, and shared projections for the 2026 fiscal year. Officials also highlighted key...
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Police Arrest Suspect in Obuasi Funeral Shooting
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly shooting and injuring a traditional ruler of Adansi Dompoase during a funeral in Obuasi, Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Nana Yaw Dankwa, was taken into custody on Saturday, November 29, 2025, after police officers on duty heard a gunshot and quickly...
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Black Queens Meet Ghanaian Community in Southampton Ahead of England Friendly
The Black Queens connected with the Ghanaian community in Southampton as part of their build-up to Tuesday’s international friendly against England’s Lionesses. The engagement offered the team an opportunity to interact with fans, share experiences, and strengthen ties with Ghanaians living abroad. Supporters turned out to welcome the squad, expressing pride in the national women’s...
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Health Minister Reveals Zipline Deliveries Include Condoms, Mosquito Nets and School Supplies
Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has raised concerns over the operations of Zipline, the drone delivery company contracted to supply medical and other essential items across Ghana. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 1, 2025, the Minister disclosed that while government has invested heavily in Zipline’s services, a review of its...
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Government to Begin Construction of Three Regional Hospitals in 2026
Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that government will commence the construction of three new regional hospitals next year as part of efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure across the country. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 1, 2025, the Minister noted that six of Ghana’s 16 regions have gone without...
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Government to Raise Health Insurance Tariffs by 120% in 2026
Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced a major adjustment to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) tariffs, pledging an average increase of 120 percent for service providers beginning next year. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 1, 2025, the Minister explained that the decision responds to longstanding concerns from health...
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Former Kade MP Switches Allegiance to Back Bawumia
In a development that highlights shifting loyalties within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ofosu Asamoah, former Member of Parliament for Kade, has formally broken ranks with Kwabena Agyepong’s camp to pledge his full support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The announcement, made during a campaign event in the Eastern Region, marked Mr. Asamoah’s...
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World AIDS Day: Over 334,000 Ghanaians Living With HIV, New Data Shows
Ghana has commemorated World AIDS Day 2025 against the backdrop of troubling statistics revealing that more than 334,700 citizens are currently living with HIV. Data from 2024 recorded over 15,200 new infections and 12,600 AIDS-related deaths, underscoring the persistent public health challenge the epidemic poses nationwide. In a statement issued on Monday, December 1, government...