The government has approved an increase in the daily feeding allowance for prisoners from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5, the first upward adjustment in 15 years. The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, announced the decision when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He explained that the new rate had received presidential approval and would be reflected in the 2026 Budget, with GH¢10 million expected to be released to cover the last quarter of this year. Members of the committee described the GH¢1.80 allocation, which has remained unchanged since 2010, as...
Deputy Finance Minister Assures Newly Recruited Teachers of Salary Payment
Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has assured newly recruited teachers that their delayed salaries will be addressed in the upcoming national budget, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament within the next 30 days. Mr. Ampem gave the assurance on Tuesday, September 30, after receiving a petition from the aggrieved teachers at the Jubilee House. The group, made up of the 2022 batch of College of Education graduates and university-trained teachers, is demanding the payment of 13 and 9 months of salary arrears, respectively. “The Finance Minister wants me to tell you that he sympathises with you. And...
Former Energy Minister Declares Bid for NPP National Chairmanship
Former Energy Minister, Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement released on September 30, 2025, Mr. Agyarko explained that his decision came after “extensive consultations” with his family, close associates, and party members who, he said, would be most directly affected by his political choices. He emphasized that the move followed deep personal reflection and a sense of responsibility to heed the calls from within and outside the party for him to take up a leadership role at the national level. “I...
Road Accidents Claim Nearly 2,000 Lives in Ghana in 2025
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has revealed that 1,937 individuals lost their lives in traffic collisions across Ghana between JanuarnAugust 2025. During this timeframe, 16,348 vehicles were involved in various road incidents, leading to 10,957 people sustaining injuries and 9,626 cases being officially recorded. The vehicles breakdown includes: 5,515 commercial vehicles 6,647 privately owned vehicles 4,186 motorcycles These figures were shared by Abraham Amaliba, the Acting Director-General of the NRSA, during a visit by Deputy Transport Minister Dorcas Affo-Toffey, who was acquainting herself with the Authority’s operations. Mr. Amaliba highlighted excessive speeding as the primary factor behind most crashes,...
ACHPR Delegation Calls on Speaker Bagbin, Urges Ghana to Submit Outstanding Human Rights Report
A delegation from the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) on Monday paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, at Parliament House in Accra. The team, led by Hon. Commissioner Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie, informed the Speaker that they were in Ghana to undertake a Promotion Mission aimed at creating awareness on the implementation of human rights and to explore possible areas of collaboration with government and its agencies to ensure compliance with the African Union Charter on Human and People’s Rights. Commissioner Sallah-Njie, however, expressed concern that Ghana has not...
Government Secures Major DSTV Price Relief for Ghanaian Households
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation has announced a landmark agreement with MultiChoice Africa to ease the financial burden of pay-TV services on Ghanaian households. Following extensive stakeholder engagement, DSTV subscribers in Ghana will now enjoy between 33% and 50% more value on their subscriptions beginning October 1, 2025. At a press briefing, the Director of Innovations, Mr. Emmanuel Okori, alongside MultiChoice Africa CEO Fulu Badugela and National Communications Authority (NCA) Director General Edmond Pianku Yerenchi, confirmed the details. Under the new arrangement, each bouquet will be automatically upgraded to the next higher package. For instance, subscribers paying...
Relief for Ghanaian DSTV Subscribers as MultiChoice, Government Strike Deal
After years of complaints over rising pay-TV costs, Ghanaian DSTV subscribers are set to enjoy significant relief. Beginning October 1, 2025, customers will receive up to 50% more channels at no extra cost, following a new agreement between MultiChoice and the Government of Ghana. Speaking at the press briefing, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George stated that business owners like Kwame Owusu, who operates a football viewing center in Accra, the announcement is timely. “I can now show live football matches even on the Family package. This will attract more customers without increasing my costs,” he...
MultiChoice Unveils Major Value Boost for Ghanaian Subscribers
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation has announced a landmark agreement with MultiChoice Africa to ease the financial burden of pay-TV services on Ghanaian households. Following extensive stakeholder engagement, DSTV subscribers in Ghana will now enjoy between 33% and 50% more value on their subscriptions beginning October 1, 2025. At a press briefing, the Director of Innovations, Mr. Emmanuel Okori, alongside MultiChoice Africa CEO Fulu Badugela and National Communications Authority (NCA) Director General Edmond Pianku Yerenchi, confirmed the details. Under the new arrangement, each bouquet will be automatically upgraded to the next higher package at no extra cost....
Ghana Armed Forces Cautions Public as 2025 Recruitment Exercise Begins
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that its 2023 enlistment and recruitment exercise will officially commence in the coming days across all 16 regional capitals. In a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters, Burma Camp, the GAF emphasized that the recruitment process will be conducted physically at designated centers and not online. The Armed Forces cautioned the public against fraudulent online advertisements and recruitment scams, noting that official information will only be published in the Daily Graphic, Ghanaian Times, and on the GAF’s official website: www.gafrecruitment.mil.gh. The release further warned against reliance on...
Ghana Water Limited Joins Forces with Security Agencies to Combat Illegal Connections
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has unveiled plans to deepen its collaboration with security services and the judiciary in a bid to clamp down on illegal water connections and other practices that are draining the company’s revenue. The announcement was made at a high-level stakeholder meeting held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, where the Acting Managing Director of GWL, Adam Mutawakilu, identified commercial water losses as one of the utility’s most critical challenges. “Commercial water losses remain one of the most urgent issues confronting Ghana Water Limited today. These losses, caused by unlawful connections, meter bypassing, faulty billing, and...