The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly refuted reports circulating on social media alleging that the Director‑General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents to pay GH₵1,500 for chop boxes and trunks. In a statement dated 18th August 2026 and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, the...
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BoG Deputy Governor calls for coordination to scale digital financial innovation
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has called for deeper coordination among stakeholders in the financial sector to unlock the next phase of digital innovation, particularly in expanding access to finance for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs). Mrs Asante-Asiedu made the call on Monday, August 17, 2026, when she...
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87 More Ghanaians Evacuated from South Africa
The Government of Ghana has received the eleventh batch of evacuees from South Africa, as part of the ongoing second phase of evacuations following xenophobic attacks in that country. A total of 87 nationals arrived at the Accra International Airport on Monday, where they were welcomed by Ambassador Harold Agyeman, Coordinating Director for Political and...
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Cyber Security Authority Fines EY Ghana GH¢360,000 for Providing Cybersecurity Services Without a Licence
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢360,000 on Ernst & Young (EY) Ghana for providing cybersecurity services without a valid Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) licence. A statement issued by the Authority in Accra said the action followed EY Ghana’s continued provision of cybersecurity services, including services to owners of Critical...
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GoldBod leadership may face ‘scary’ bail conditions in the future – Afenyo-Markin warns
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has warned that the bail conditions that may be imposed on the current leadership of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in the future could be “scary” if the standards being applied to some former government officials are maintained. Mr Afenyo-Markin, speaking at a press conference today, August 18,...
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Government Developing 1,200MW State-Owned Power Plant at Kafodzidzi-Abrobeano -Finance Ministry
Government is developing a 1,200-megawatt state-owned, combined-cycle gas-fired power plant as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s energy security, reduce electricity generation costs and create jobs. The Ministry of Finance says the plant will be located at Kafodzidzi-Abrobeano in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality of the Central Region, with the first 600-megawatt phase expected to come online...
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FIFA Slaps Registration Ban on Karela United Over Unpaid Debt to Sana Camara
Ghana Premier League side Karela United FC has been hit with a player registration ban by football’s world governing body, FIFA, for failing to settle a financial obligation owed to former player Sana Camara. In a letter dated August 17, 2026, and issued through the FIFA Legal Portal, FIFA’s Head of Disciplinary, Américo Espallargas, confirmed...
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Minority will speak boldly on GoldBod losses despite attacks – Afenyo-Markin vows
Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has vowed to continue demanding answers from the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) over what he claims is a GH¢22 billion loss to the state. Speaking at a press conference in Parliament on Tuesday, August 18, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the Minority would not be deterred by attacks or criticisms...
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Police Urge Public to Disregard False Flyer on Use of AirPods, Earphones While Driving
The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to disregard a flyer circulating on social media, purporting to be a public safety announcement from the Service, which claims, among other things, that the use of AirPods, earphones, or other audio devices while riding or driving is prohibited under the law. In a statement issued in...
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Interior Minister Commends Religious Tolerance, Assures Neutrality in Handling Recent Clash
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has commended Ghana’s long-standing Christian-Muslim tolerance, describing it as a cardinal bedrock for the country’s peace and security. Speaking at an engagement with Christian and Muslim religious leaders in Accra, the Minister noted that Ghana’s decades-old culture of religious harmony must be preserved and strengthened. His...