Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that the government has received more than 115,000 applications for the National Apprenticeship Programme a flagship initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment through hands-on skills training. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Minister highlighted the widespread enthusiasm for the programme, noting that applications were submitted from every district across the country. “The response from young people has been overwhelming. Receiving over 115,000 applications at the district level shows that the youth are eager for practical skills that can lead to...

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has officially confirmed the payment of the 20% Operational Support Allowance owed to its staff for the period spanning January to July 2025. This resolution follows a nationwide strike by NIA employees, which was sparked by the Ministry of Finance’s failure to provide a definitive timeline or commitment regarding the allowance—reportedly the only benefit staff receive beyond their basic salary. At a media briefing, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, Head of Corporate Affairs at the NIA, announced that all outstanding payments had been settled.“I’m happy to announce that the 20% Staff Operational Allowance is being paid...

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has revealed disturbing details surrounding the gruesome murder of a Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officer, Stephen King Amoah, whose charred body was discovered on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Stephen King Amoah, aged 38, a Ghana Immigration Service officer, was last seen alive on July 3, 2025, departing Ashongman Estate to meet a friend regarding a debt repayment. He was reported missing the next day. His severely burned body was discovered on July 9 in a gutter near GBC Satellite, opposite Comet Estate, Accra. Despite the burns, relatives positively identified the...

The Government of Ghana has unveiled a substantial hike in the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 crop year, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per metric tonne  marking a 62.58% surge in dollar terms. This decision was reached by the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC), led by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, ahead of the upcoming cocoa season, which officially begins on Thursday, August 7, 2025. “It is instructive to note that the Government has by this decision increased the producer price significantly by 62.58% in US$ terms,” stated the Minister. The revised price reflects...

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has joined the growing chorus of Ghanaians expressing frustration over the high cost of DStv subscription packages in the country. In a statement dated Sunday, August 3, and signed by the minority spokesperson on Communication and Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, the caucus called for fairer pricing and urged a diplomatic approach to resolving the impasse between MultiChoice Ghana and the Ministry of Communications. According to the Minority, Ghanaians have long paid disproportionately high fees for pay-TV services compared to citizens in other West African countries. They expressed concern that the ongoing public...

A fierce fire erupted on Sunday, August 3, consuming several makeshift wooden and metal structures near the Madina Redco Flats in Accra. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported receiving a distress call at 12:36 p.m., prompting an immediate response. The first fire engine from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene just four minutes later at 12:40 p.m. Reinforcements from Legon, Abelemkpe, and the GNFS Headquarters joined the operation, bringing the total number of fire appliances deployed to five. The blaze caused extensive damage to structures used for both residential and commercial purposes, including utility poles and traders’...

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has agreed to new bail conditions submitted by lawyers representing Mr. Paul Adom-Otchere, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). The updated terms, which satisfy the requirements of the original bail arrangement, were secured by the Jospong Group of Companies, who have stepped in to act as surety for Mr. Adom-Otchere. Sources close to the matter indicate that the OSP is still actively investigating the case, and the acceptance of the revised bail does not signal the conclusion of the probe. Mr. Adom-Otchere, a seasoned broadcaster and public servant,...

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations,Samuel Nartey George has delivered a firm warning to DSTV, stating that the broadcaster’s licence will be revoked by Wednesday, August 7, if it fails to adjust its subscription rates in Ghana to meet regulatory standards. During the Government Accountability Series held on Friday, August 1, the Minister disclosed that he had officially communicated with the National Communications Authority (NCA), instructing them to begin the process of suspending DSTV’s licence should the company continue to ignore demands for price revision. “I have directed the NCA to act swiftly. If by the 7th of August...

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George has disclosed that the Ministry has officially reinitiated discussions with PayPal to bring back full functionality of its services in Ghana. During the Government’s Accountability Series held at Jubilee House on Friday, August 1, the Minister affirmed, “The Ministry has formally reopened engagement with PayPal to restore full access to its service for Ghanaian users.” He elaborated that as of June 2025, PayPal’s regional public affairs division had provided Ghana with a compliance framework. This document outlines the necessary technical, legal, and financial benchmarks that must be met for PayPal...