The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has tasked the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)to lead the transformation of Ghana’s vast bauxite resources into a thriving and sustainable aluminium. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, where 10 board members were sworn in, the Minister said the responsibility...
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s participation in the cybersecurity sector following a meeting with a delegation from the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) West Africa Affiliate. The delegation, led by WiCyS West Africa President Ms. Olayinka Naa Dzama Wilson-Kofi, engaged the CSA on ongoing collaboration, organisational growth, and future...
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has held discussions with a delegation from Japan’s University of Tokyo to introduce a structured artificial intelligence (AI) and data science training programme for Ghanaian students. The engagement centered on the Resource Development in AI/Data Science for Africa’s Economic Growth Initiative, spearheaded...
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a sweeping reform of the country’s microfinance and specialised deposit-taking sector, aimed at restoring confidence, strengthening supervision and expanding access to financial services, particularly for vulnerable and underserved communities. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah, outlined the reform agenda during the 2025 Governor’s Day...
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has brought festive cheer to children from care homes, basic schools, and partner institutions with an End-of-Year Christmas Party at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park. The colourful celebration was led by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, who described the...
Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa today met with the family of the late Nana Agyei Ahyia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he conveyed his deepest condolences and outlined steps taken by government in response to the tragic loss. During the meeting, the Minister briefed the family on interventions already carried out by the...
Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has highlighted Ghana’s growing leadership in the global fight against corruption at the United Nations’ largest anti-corruption summit, the 11th Conference of States Parties (CoSP) to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), held in Doha. Addressing delegates, the Speaker underscored Ghana’s firm commitment to transparency and...
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been petitioned to the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) over what the complainant describes as selective and biased payment of ex gratia benefits to the Speaker and Members of Parliament, while excluding officials who served in the executive arm of government. The complaint...
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals for allegedly impersonating public officials and engaging in online fraud schemes targeting unsuspecting members of the public. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team across the Sogakope, Dabala, Dzodze, and Penyi communities in the Volta Region. The suspects — Gideon Awudi,...
The Constitutional Review Committee has recommended extending the presidential term of office from four to five years, as part of measures aimed at strengthening governance and ensuring policy continuity. Committee Chairman, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, announced the proposal on Monday, December 22, during the formal presentation of the committee’s report to the President at the...