The Director of Public Health at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Florence Kuukyi, has sounded the alarm on Accra’s deteriorating sanitation situation, cautioning that the rising levels of waste now pose a serious danger to both public health and air quality. She disclosed that air pollution claims more than 28,000 lives annually in Ghana — the equivalent of one death every 19 minutes. Calling the situation “disheartening,” Ms. Kuukyi explained that indiscriminate waste disposal, open defecation, and uncontrolled burning of rubbish are driving outbreaks of diseases such as cholera and typhoid, while also contaminating the very air residents depend on....
Government Spending Remains Below Target in First Seven Months of 2025
Public expenditure for the first seven months of 2025 was maintained under the projected ceiling, signaling stronger fiscal discipline and tighter control over spending. The Bank of Ghana’s September 2025 Monetary Policy Report revealed that total government outlays amounted to GH¢131.1 billion, representing 9.4 percent of GDP. This compares with a programmed target of GH¢152.6 billion, or 10.9 percent of GDP. This outcome reflects a 14.1 percent shortfall against the target, though it still marks a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Most major expenditure lines recorded lower-than-expected figures, with the exception of employee compensation. Interest...
Infantino Hails Ghanaian Fans as Black Stars Book 2026 World Cup Spot
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Ghanaian supporters for the vibrancy, passion, and energy they consistently showcase on the international stage. Sharing his delight at the Black Stars’ qualification for the FIFA World Cup, Infantino noted that the team has the ability to repeat their remarkable 2010 quarter-final achievement. In a video address after Ghana’s 1–0 win over Comoros in Accra on Sunday—which confirmed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States—Infantino applauded both the players and their fans, calling it a landmark moment for Ghana and the African continent. “Congratulations to the...
Government to Introduce New Law Banning Mining in Water Bodies and Forest Reserves
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced that government is preparing fresh legislation aimed at prohibiting illegal mining operations in water bodies and forest reserves. Addressing members of the Ghanaian community in Belgium during her official trip to the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, the Vice President voiced deep concern about the destructive effects of illegal mining on Ghana’s rivers and forests. She further criticized the practice of leaving mining pits uncovered, describing it as a grave safety hazard. Her announcement reinforces an earlier disclosure by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, who indicated that...
Speaker Bagbin Urges Ga Royals to Unite for Accra’s Development
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on members of the Ga royal families to close ranks and use tradition and chieftaincy as tools for development. According to the Speaker, the progress of Ghana is tied to the growth of its capital, Accra, and without a well-developed Greater Accra Region, the nation’s overall development will remain incomplete. “Just as the colonial masters of Ghana have used their royal kingdoms to advance their countries, the Ga traditional families must also take the lead in transforming Accra,” he stated. Mr. Bagbin made the call in his office...
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Rolls Out Cooperative Mining Program to Support Communities
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has revealed that its Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Program is gaining momentum, with over 50 communities engaged and 10 large-scale mining companies already on board. The initiative, which seeks to formalize small-scale mining and provide alternative livelihoods, will see portions of concessions from large mining firms allocated to local communities for cooperative mining. This, the Ministry explained, is part of a broader strategy to balance economic opportunity with environmental sustainability. Community engagements have been ongoing across the country, with training and awareness campaigns designed to equip local miners with modern, responsible...
Gov’t to Establish Special Tribunal Courts for Illegal Mining Cases
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced that government is moving to establish special tribunal courts to expedite the prosecution of illegal mining cases, as part of renewed efforts to clamp down on the menace of “galamsey.” At a press briefing in Accra, the Ministry disclosed that Cabinet has already laid a bill before Parliament to create specialized courts that will handle environmental and natural resource-related offences. Illegal mining, which has been described as one of the most pressing national challenges, will be a key focus. According to the Ministry, nearly 1,500 arrests have been made in connection...
Chairman Wontumi Secures Bail After Three Nights in Custody
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been released from police custody after satisfying bail conditions totaling GH₵25 million in two separate illegal mining cases. Wontumi had spent three nights behind bars after initially failing to meet the bail requirements imposed by the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra on October 7. In the first case, the court granted him GH₵15 million bail with two sureties. A second court later imposed an additional GH₵10 million bail, also with two sureties, one of which must be backed...
Kennedy Agyapong Secures Top Spot on NPP Ballot
Presidential hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has secured the first position on the ballot paper for the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries. The governing party conducted the ballot draw on Friday, October 10, at its national headquarters in Accra, to determine the order of candidates on the ballot ahead of the much-anticipated contest later this month. The former Member of Parliament for Assin Central picked the number one slot during the exercise, which was overseen by the party’s elections committee. The final order of candidates on the ballot is as follows: Kennedy Agyapong Bryan Acheampong Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Dr. Yaw...
Committee Chair Warns MMDCEs Against Misuse of PWD Funds
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Maame Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr, has cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country to desist from misapplying funds allocated for Persons With Disability (PWDs) under the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). Speaking during the Committee’s sitting in Parliament on Thursday, 9th October, 2025, the Agona East legislator expressed grave concern over persistent irregularities in the management of the PWD Fund, as revealed in the 2023 and 2024 Audit Reports. Under the DACF Act, three percent (3%) of the total allocation to each District...