The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned a violent attack on Zohe Evangelical Presbyterian Schools in the Yendi Municipality, which disrupted academic activities and left the headmaster assaulted. According to a statement issued on July 10, 2026, armed individuals stormed the schools on July 9 following a dispute between community members and school authorities...
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Accra Airport Introduces New Security Screening Technology
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced the installation of state‑of‑the‑art security screening equipment at passenger checkpoints in Terminals 2 and 3 of Accra International Airport, a move aimed at enhancing aviation security while improving passenger convenience. According to a public notice, the upgraded system will allow travelers to keep laptops and other large...
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Ghana Gold Board Issues New Guidelines for Gold Trade Compliance
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced fresh directives governing the onboarding of Offtakers and the conduct of transactions by Self‑Financing Aggregators (SFAs), reinforcing its regulatory mandate under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140). In a notice dated July 13, 2026, the Board outlined a five‑step onboarding process requiring SFAs to submit proposed...
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NHIA Achieves 70 Percent Universal Health Coverage
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that Ghana’s Health Insurance Scheme has reached 70 percent Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as of the first half of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare delivery. Chief Executive Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe disclosed the achievement during a staff durbar at the Authority’s Head Office...
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GES Releases Non‑Teaching Staff Promotion Results
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the results of the 2025 Promotion Interview for non‑teaching staff, providing transparency and recognition for personnel across the Service. In a statement dated July 10, 2026, management confirmed that the results are now accessible online, enabling staff who participated in the interview process to check their status...
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NHIA Deputy Chief Executive Urges Staff to Prioritise Routine Medical Check-Ups
The Deputy Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in charge of Human Resources and Administration, Raphael Segkpeb, has urged staff to be proactive in undertaking routine medical check-ups as part of efforts to safeguard their health and improve workplace productivity. Speaking at a staff durbar held at the Authority’s Head Office forecourt...
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NHIA Disburses GH¢1.2 Billion in Claims to Healthcare Providers
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢1.2 billion in claims to credentialled healthcare providers across the country, covering the first half of 2026. Deputy Chief Executive for Finance and Investments, Anatu Anne Seidu Bogobiri (Esq.), announced the achievement at a staff durbar held at the Authority’s Head Office in Accra. She described prompt...
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Carlos Queiroz to Extend Black Stars Tenure
Veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz is set to sign a new two‑year contract with Ghana, extending his stay beyond the expiration of his current deal on July 31, 2026. The agreement will see Queiroz continue as head coach of the Black Stars through to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which has been identified...
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Gender Minister Calls for Sustainable Investment to Strengthen Child Protection
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has urged sustained and predictable investment in child protection systems, stressing that safeguarding children from labour exploitation requires more than strong laws. She emphasized that long-term financing, effective partnerships, and collective national commitment are essential to protecting vulnerable children. Delivering the keynote...
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Police Arrest Six Over Extortion and Impersonation in Tamale
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects alleged to be members of a group known as Faako over charges of extortion, assault, stealing, and impersonation of a Police anti-illegal drug team. According to the Command, the arrests followed a complaint lodged on July 7, 2026, by a victim who reported that on the...