Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has encouraged Japanese enterprises to increase their investment footprint in Ghana, presenting the nation as a trustworthy entry point for businesses aiming to expand throughout Africa. She made this call on Sunday, August 24, during the Kansai Africa Business Forum held in Osaka, which was part...
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced enhanced measures to tackle examination misconduct as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) continues across the region. Speaking during an inspection of selected exam centres, WAEC’s Head of National Office, Dr. Rosemond Wilson, attributed the recent increase in reported infractions to more rigorous monitoring...
The campaign office of Dr. Bryan Acheampong has issued a strong warning against what it described as deliberate attempts to misrepresent the presidential hopeful’s comments, urging the public to reject misleading narratives aimed at tarnishing his reputation. In a statement released this week, the team accused political opponents of “maliciously editing” a video circulating on...
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has strongly criticized what he described as divisive tribal and religious rhetoric being used against him by some contenders in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries. Speaking to party supporters in New York on Sunday night during the 33rd Anniversary of NPP USA, Dr. Bawumia expressed dismay at...
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has addressed concerns surrounding the involvement of the Bar Council of England and Wales in its forthcoming 2025 Annual Conference in Wa, describing the move as routine and not out of the ordinary. In a statement signed by National President Efua Ghartey, the Association dismissed criticisms suggesting that the Council’s...
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has firmly rejected reports alleging that it failed to invite President John Dramani Mahama to its 2025 Annual Conference, calling the claims inaccurate and deceptive. In an official statement, the Association clarified that President Mahama was duly invited to serve as Guest of Honour at the event, which is set...
Dancehall star Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, has extended heartfelt appreciation to his supporters, management team, and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following his release from custody on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The musician regained his freedom after fulfilling updated bail requirements, which saw his initial GH₵10 million bail...
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially commenced the nomination process for its parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency, beginning Friday, August 22. This move follows the untimely demise of the sitting Member of Parliament, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who perished in a fatal helicopter crash on August 6, which claimed eight lives. In...
President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025, ushering in a new era of sustainable fisheries management in Ghana. The legislation, now officially known as the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146), is hailed as a transformative move to protect marine resources, enhance compliance, and improve the livelihoods...
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has unveiled a new 24-hour call centre designed to receive and address patient grievances from hospitals across Ghana. During a press briefing held in Accra on Thursday, Mr. Akandoh emphasized that the initiative aims to offer citizens a direct and accessible platform to voice concerns about healthcare services....