President John Dramani Mahama has stepped in to prevent the shutdown of four radio stations, following a directive from the National Communications Authority (NCA) that ordered the closure of 62 stations over regulatory breaches. In a press release issued on June 12, 2025, the presidency confirmed that Mahama had instructed the Minister for Communications, Digital...
President John Dramani Mahama has officially terminated the long-standing contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, citing concerns over financial inefficiencies and unfair wage distribution. The decision, announced on June 11, 2025, follows years of criticism regarding the contract’s structure and its impact on sanitation workers. Background of the Controversial Contract...
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has reiterated his demand for the removal of Jean Mensa and the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC), calling it “long overdue” due to multiple electoral irregularities. Speaking on Maakye on Onua TV on Wednesday, June 11, Asiedu Nketia vowed to keep pushing...
Ghana’s Parliamentary Health Committee has engaged the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in urgent discussions as the country grapples with a two-week nationwide strike that has disrupted healthcare services. The ongoing strike, initiated by nurses and midwives over salary arrears, improved working conditions, and allowances, has placed immense strain on hospitals and clinics,...
Ghana’s cocoa industry has rebounded, recording 3.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, marking a turnaround after six consecutive quarters of contraction, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The cocoa sector’s recovery contributed significantly to the agriculture industry, which expanded by 6.6% in Q1. The growth was driven by improved...
Five female candidates in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from Wassa Agave D/A Basic School in the Wassa East District of the Western Region have been injured in an accident. All the five candidates sustained varying degrees of injury and were rushed to Wassa Attiku Christian Hospital for urgent medical care. The pupils...
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed the immediate shutdown of 62 radio stations across Ghana due to regulatory violations. The affected stations include Happy FM, Asaase Radio, and several others. The closures stem from multiple regulatory breaches, including failure to renew licenses, non-compliance with broadcasting regulations, and security concerns. The enforcement action follows a...
Ghana is experiencing a surge in corruption investigations as more whistleblowers come forward with evidence against former officials, according to Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem Sai. He disclosed that while the ORAL report initially documented 33 cases, the number has now exceeded 50 due to increasing complaints from citizens and insiders. Speaking on PM...
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samule Okudzeto Ablakwa has said that on Wednesday June 11, he held productive and impactful talks with the distinguished Foreign Minister of China, His Excellency Wang Yi. He says China has offered 0% tariff on all exports from Ghana. Mr Ablakwa further indicated that China is Ghana’s number one trading partner,...
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim has described President John Dramani Mahama as a “listening President”, emphasizing that when he makes promises, he follows through. His remarks came during a courtesy call by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) at Jubilee House on June 11, 2025, where discussions centered on teacher welfare, housing, and education sector...