The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced new and enhanced security protocols for the acquisition of Ghanaian passports, following a high-level meeting convened yesterday by the Minister, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The move comes in response to the growing international value of Ghanaian passports, which now enjoy 10 visa waivers and the recent reversal of U.S. visa restrictions. These diplomatic gains, officials say, have made Ghanaian passports a target for individuals seeking to obtain them fraudulently. “We are determined to ensure that only eligible Ghanaians are issued our high-value passports,” Hon. Ablakwa stressed, vowing that government will...
Japan, Ghana Sign Grant Agreements Worth ¥3.5 Billion
The Government of Japan has committed fresh support to Ghana’s development agenda with the signing of two major grant facilities valued at approximately 3.5 billion Japanese Yen. At a ceremony in Accra yesterday, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, and Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, formalized the agreements on behalf of their respective governments. The grants will finance two critical initiatives: Kumasi Inner City Ring Road Improvement Project, aimed at easing traffic congestion and enhancing urban mobility in Ghana’s second-largest city. Northern Region Improvement of Health Care System Project, designed to strengthen health infrastructure...
Parliamentary Committee Tours Key ICT Agencies, Reviews Progress on Rural Connectivity and Digital Skills
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Information and Communications has undertaken a monitoring tour of agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Technology and Innovation, as part of its oversight mandate. The Committee visited the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), the Ghana Domain Name Registry, and the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission. The agencies briefed the Committee on their operations, challenges, and future plans. At GIFEC, Administrator Mr. Sofo Tanko Rashid announced that government has released GHS 60 million to advance the Rural Telephony initiative. He disclosed that 461 communication sites...
Interior Minister Engages African Human Rights Delegation on Prison Reforms
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, yesterday received a high-level delegation from the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights at his office in Accra. The delegation, led by Hon. Commissioner Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie — Commissioner responsible for the promotion of human rights in Ghana and Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa — commended Ghana’s prison education system, which allows inmates to pursue both academic and vocational training while serving their sentences. Discussions centered on pressing issues within the country’s prison system, including overcrowding, feeding challenges, and alternative sentencing measures. The delegation expressed particular interest...
AMA Orders Shops Closed for First National Sanitation Day Clean-Up
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has directed all shops and markets within the metropolis to remain closed on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 6 a.m. until the completion of the first official National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise. The directive follows the launch of the National Sanitation Day initiative by the President, which mandates the first Saturday of every month to be observed as a nationwide clean-up exercise. The move is part of efforts to rid the city of filth, improve public health, and promote a safer and more resilient environment. According to a statement issued by the Assembly, the operation...
Govt. Announces New Producer Price Of Cocoa At GHC 3,625 Per Bag
The Government of Ghana has announced a new increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it to GHS3,625 per bag of 64kg, equivalent to GHS58,000 per tonne, effective Friday, 3rd October 2025. The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who made the announcement in Accra, said the new price represents a 12.27 percent increase, or about GHS400 more per bag, compared to the price announced in August this year. Dr. Forson explained that the adjustment underscores government’s commitment to ensuring that cocoa farmers receive fair compensation for their hard work, while safeguarding the sustainability of the cocoa sector. “Margins,...
Unpaid Nurses and Midwives Protest in Accra Over Salary Delays
On Thursday, October 2, the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives held a demonstration in Accra to press for the release of salaries owed to nearly 7,000 health professionals who have worked for close to 10 months without pay. The protest began at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, after which the demonstrators marched through the city and later converged at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health, where they submitted petitions. According to the group, they were officially posted in December 2024 following financial clearance. While about 6,500 of their colleagues received payment in April 2025, thousands are still...
Minority Demands Apology And Dismissal Of Sam George Over DSTV Value Offer Confusion
The controversy surrounding subscription fees for DStv has taken a dramatic turn, with the Minority in Parliament accusing the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George of pursuing a populist and disingenuous strategy that has left consumers without the promised relief. Since August, Sam George has championed a 30 percent reduction in DStv subscription fees, citing the stark disparity between Ghana’s premium bouquet at $83 and Nigeria’s $29. MultiChoice, operators of DStv, rejected the demand as “untenable,” warning of job losses and reduced service options. The company instead proposed a price freeze coupled with a halt on remittances,...
MultiChoice Clarifies DStv Value Offering Amid Public Debate
MultiChoice Ghana has issued a statement clarifying details of its new DStv value offering, following what it described as a “misunderstanding” caused by an earlier publication on its website. The company confirmed that the revised package, effective October 1, 2025, is being rolled out in partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation. It also pledged to continue engaging stakeholders to ensure clarity and transparency in the implementation of the offer. “MultiChoice Ghana fully supports the joint media statement issued by the Honourable Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, and confirms the implementation of the value offering,” the statement...
PAC Secures GH¢12.9 Billion in Recovered State Funds
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), working hand in hand with the Auditor-General, has revealed that more than GH¢12.9 billion in misused public funds has been reclaimed. In recent weeks, the Committee has been meeting with officials from several ministries, departments, and agencies to address breaches highlighted in the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report. Speaking on Wednesday, October 1, PAC Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare credited the impressive recovery to the strong partnership with the Auditor-General’s office, stressing that transparency and accountability remain central to their work. “One thing I am clear about is that what we are doing is yielding positive results. We have...