The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has announced the immediate closure of payments for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, citing the need to prevent oversubscription and ensure a smooth, coordinated process. In a statement issued from the Hajj Village at Kotoka International Airport, PAOG explained that the decision was taken to align confirmed pilgrim numbers...
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Bank of Ghana Tightens Sanctions on Dud Cheques in 2026
The Bank of Ghana has rolled out revised measures to curb the issuance of dud cheques, warning that offenders face escalating penalties, bans, and long‑term damage to their creditworthiness. Under the new framework, first‑time offenders will be charged 10 percent of the cheque’s face value and reported to both the Credit Reference Bureaus and the...
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Deputy Agric Minister Projects Tomato Price Decline
Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. John Dumelo, has assured consumers that tomato prices are expected to fall sharply in the coming weeks as local farmers begin harvesting across the country. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Hon. Dumelo disclosed that government is actively preparing for large‑scale dry season tomato farming...
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NHIA Pays GH¢281.66 Million in Claims to Health Facilities
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢281.66 million in claims to health service providers nationwide under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The payment, announced in an official statement, brings total reimbursements for the year to GH¢1.64 billion, underscoring the Authority’s commitment to regular and timely payments to health facilities. According to the...
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Minister Highlights Digital Sector Gains, Announces New DTT Fees
Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has outlined major developments in Ghana’s digital and communications sector during the latest edition of the Government Accountability Series. Addressing stakeholders, the Minister announced that television stations operating on the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform will be required to pay a monthly fee of...
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2026 U-20 WWC: ‘We have a chance to recover from opening defeat’ – Charles Sampson
Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson believes his side will need to turn attention to the remaining group games following their disappointing start to the U-20 Women’s World Cup. Ghana suffered a 3-0 defeat to Ecuador in the opening game, conceding two goals in the first half before a third in the second half of...
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Over 300,000 candidates chose Category A schools despite 76,417 vacancies – Education Ministry
The Education Ministry has explained that the concentration of demand for Category A schools is a major factor behind challenges encountered during the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) exercise. Press Secretary to the Minister for Education, Hashmin Mohammed, said 313,283 candidates selected Category A schools as their first choice, despite only 76,417...
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SHS Placement: Problem Rooted in Demand, Not Shortage of Slots — Dr Apaak
Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak has clarified that the challenge some candidates face in obtaining automatic placement into senior high schools stems mainly from an imbalance between available vacancies and the schools candidates are most eager to attend. Addressing journalists at a briefing on Monday, September 7, Dr Apaak noted that this year’s placement...
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Health Minister Announces Nationwide Rollout of Free Primary Healthcare
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has addressed the press on the nationwide rollout of the #FreePrimaryHealthcare initiative, now operational across 135 districts. The packages under the programme include screening services, maternal and child health care, basic curative services, and community‑based interventions such as home visits and outreach to schools, workplaces, markets, and...
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One Million Coders Programme Records Over 141,000 Registrations
Government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme has registered 141,954 accounts, with 27,782 learners actively participating in training as of August 2, 2026. Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, disclosed that the initiative has also achieved 5,812 course completions as part of efforts to equip young Ghanaians with the competencies required in...