The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced with deep sadness the death of a Ghanaian evacuee from South Africa shortly after arrival at the Accra International Airport. The incident occurred at the Emergency Medical Reception at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, following the arrival of 50 Ghanaians aboard an Air Tanzania flight. Reports...
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Ghana Clarifies Funding of Evacuation from South Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that Ghana is among African countries expected to reimburse the Government of South Africa for evacuation costs following recent xenophobic attacks. In a press statement, the Ministry stressed that the evacuation of Ghanaian nationals was fully funded by the Government of Ghana and its partners,...
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Ghana’s Debt Risk Downgraded to Moderate After 12 Years
Ghana’s debt risk classification has officially been lowered from high to moderate for the first time in more than a decade, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s financial stability. The Ministry of Finance announced the milestone on Wednesday, describing it as a turning point in efforts to restore fiscal discipline and investor trust. A visual...
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Sports Ministry Clarifies Black Queens Per Diem, Bonus Payments, Says No Outstanding Obligation
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has issued a statement clarifying matters relating to the Black Queens, Ghana’s senior women’s national football team, stating that Government does not owe the players any outstanding per diem as at August 12, 2026. The Ministry’s Press Statement, signed by the Head of Public Relations and Communications, Mr Bagbara...
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Banking Sector Assets Surge by 30.7 Percent – BOG Governor
Ghana’s banking industry has recorded a sharp expansion in total assets, rising by 30.7 percent in June 2026. The growth, according to the Bank of Ghana, was largely driven by increased deposits and strengthened shareholders’ funds. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, disclosed the figures at the Heads of Banks Meeting...
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NHIA Begins Partial Rollout of Revised Service Tariffs
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced the partial implementation of revised service tariffs for credentialed healthcare providers, beginning with a 50 percent increase in current tariffs. The phased rollout started in August and is expected to reach full implementation by October 2026. Chief Executive of the NHIA, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, explained that...
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Bank of Ghana Slashes Policy Rate to 14 Percent
The Bank of Ghana has cut its benchmark interest rate from 27 percent to 14 percent, marking one of the sharpest reductions in recent years. The move is expected to ease borrowing costs across the economy, making loans more affordable for households and businesses. The Ministry of Finance explained that the rate cut will influence...
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NHIA Releases GH¢35.1m for Free Primary Healthcare
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢35,099,215.84 as first‑quarter payment to 107 districts implementing Ghana’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) programme. Launched on April 15, 2026 at Dodowa by President John Dramani Mahama, the initiative represents a major expansion of community‑level health financing. Unlike the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which reimburses providers...
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NACOC DG Debunks Cannabis Myths, Warns Youth of Cognitive Risks
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has cautioned Ghanaian youth against misconceptions surrounding cannabis use, stressing that its plant-based origin does not make it harmless. Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Major Gen....
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NPP Fixes October 3 for National Executive Elections; Nominations Open August 17
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled October 3, 2026, for the election of its National Executives, with the process for opening and closing of nominations set to run from August 17 to 22, this year. This is contained in an update issued by the Party’s National Elections Committee to all stakeholders, dated August 11,...