Parliamentary proceedings were temporarily halted on Monday after news broke of the untimely death of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi. The Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, formally informed the House of the sad development and requested an adjournment in honour of his departed colleague. “Mr. Speaker, it pains me deeply to...
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) have jointly called on government to provide clear details on the implementation and duration of the newly announced GH¢1 fuel levy, which is scheduled to take effect on July 16, 2025. The two bodies are demanding full transparency regarding how revenues...
The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Honourable Ernest Kumi, has passed away after a short illness, marking a somber moment for Parliament and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Details surrounding his passing remain undisclosed, but Parliamentary Affairs but reports says that the late MP was actively engaged in parliamentary duties just last week, making his...
Security has been heightened at the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra ahead of a planned protest by members of the Minority in Parliament and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the continued detention of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO, Abdul-Wahab Hannan. Police officers have cordoned off the...
Ghanaian football star Thomas Partey is facing serious legal accusations in the United Kingdom, where he has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault—allegedly involving three women between 2021 and 2022. The UK’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that the investigation began in February 2022 following an initial report of rape....
As part of efforts to mark this year’s World Drug Day, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intensified efforts to combat drug abuse by engaging the youth of Shukura Zongo in a sensitisation session. The event, held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, brought together young people, community leaders, civil society groups, and law enforcement agencies,...
Ghana’s gold reserves have climbed to 32.99 tonnes as of June 2025, signaling ongoing progress in the Bank of Ghana’s mission to enhance economic resilience and broaden the composition of its foreign assets. Recent figures from the central bank show notable increases, rising from 31.37 tonnes in April and 32.16 tonnes in May. Compared to...
Ghana is making a decisive move to position itself as a regional hub for agricultural machinery production, as part of its broader agenda to modernize agriculture and reduce reliance on imported equipment. Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, is leading the charge, using his working visit to Turkey to court leading tractor manufacturer...
Former traditional priestess-turned-evangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah widely known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Circuit Court in Accra. The conviction stems from charges of defrauding by false pretence and engaging in charlatanic advertisement. The court found that in 2022, Agradaa used a televised broadcast to promote claims of...
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially scheduled July 7, 2025, for the consideration of Ghana’s 4th programme review under the ongoing Extended Credit Facility.. According to sources within JoyBusiness, the board is poised to approve Ghana’s performance under the programme, a decision that will trigger the release of approximately US$370...