President John Dramani Mahama has officially terminated the long-standing contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, citing concerns over financial inefficiencies and unfair wage distribution. The decision, announced on June 11, 2025, follows years of criticism regarding the contract’s structure and its impact on sanitation workers. Background of the Controversial Contract The YEA–Zoomlion agreement, which had been in place since 2006, allocated GHS850 per sweeper for sanitation services. However, under the contract terms, Zoomlion retained GHS600, leaving sweepers with only GHS250 per month. This arrangement sparked widespread criticism, with investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni leading calls...
Asiedu Nketia calls for removal of Jean Mensa-Led electoral commission over electoral infractions
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has reiterated his demand for the removal of Jean Mensa and the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC), calling it “long overdue” due to multiple electoral irregularities. Speaking on Maakye on Onua TV on Wednesday, June 11, Asiedu Nketia vowed to keep pushing for the dismissal of the Commission, insisting that a formal petition will eventually be filed to trigger the constitutional process. “The fact is that the Commission in its current state is not fit for purpose,” he stated. “Everybody knows.” He referenced the EC’s failure to...
Parliament’s Health Committee Meets Nurses and Midwives Association to Resolve Nationwide Strike
Ghana’s Parliamentary Health Committee has engaged the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in urgent discussions as the country grapples with a two-week nationwide strike that has disrupted healthcare services. The ongoing strike, initiated by nurses and midwives over salary arrears, improved working conditions, and allowances, has placed immense strain on hospitals and clinics, leading to staff shortages and interrupted patient care. Health Committee Chairman Kwabena Mintah Akandoh confirmed that the meeting includes key stakeholders such as the Health Ministry, Finance Ministry, and Fair Wages Commission. The aim is to broker a resolution that ensures fair compensation for healthcare...
Ghana’s Cocoa sector expands by 3.4% in Q1 2025, breaking six-quarter decline—GSS report
Ghana’s cocoa industry has rebounded, recording 3.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, marking a turnaround after six consecutive quarters of contraction, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The cocoa sector’s recovery contributed significantly to the agriculture industry, which expanded by 6.6% in Q1. The growth was driven by improved farm productivity, favorable climate conditions, and government interventions, including enhanced pruning techniques, increased insecticide distribution, and strategic financial support to farmers. Industry analysts attribute the resurgence to high global cocoa prices, which boosted Ghana’s export earnings and provided much-needed relief to farmers. Cocoa remains a...
Motorbike Accident Injures Five BECE Candidates in Wassa Attiku
Five female candidates in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from Wassa Agave D/A Basic School in the Wassa East District of the Western Region have been injured in an accident. All the five candidates sustained varying degrees of injury and were rushed to Wassa Attiku Christian Hospital for urgent medical care. The pupils were standing near the roadside buying food when a motorbike rider who was unable to regain control, crashed into them. Three out of the five were in critical condition, one suffered severe dental injuries, while the other had severe leg injury. The motorbike rider was...
NCA orders closure of 62 radio stations over regulatory breaches
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed the immediate shutdown of 62 radio stations across Ghana due to regulatory violations. The affected stations include Happy FM, Asaase Radio, and several others. The closures stem from multiple regulatory breaches, including failure to renew licenses, non-compliance with broadcasting regulations, and security concerns. The enforcement action follows a directive from the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, who instructed the NCA to apply sanctions against stations found to be operating illegally based on a recent audit. The 62 stations fall into four main categories. Some continued broadcasting despite their licenses expiring in...
Whistleblowers push corruption cases beyond 50 – Deputy AG Srem Sai reveals
Ghana is experiencing a surge in corruption investigations as more whistleblowers come forward with evidence against former officials, according to Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem Sai. He disclosed that while the ORAL report initially documented 33 cases, the number has now exceeded 50 due to increasing complaints from citizens and insiders. Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews, Dr. Srem Sai emphasized the rising culture of whistleblowing, which he believes is shifting the landscape of accountability in the country. “People are bringing you evidence and complaints. I can tell you, Ghanaians are really determined to get accountability,” he stated. He...
China has offered 0% tariff on all exports from Ghana – Ablakwa announces
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samule Okudzeto Ablakwa has said that on Wednesday June 11, he held productive and impactful talks with the distinguished Foreign Minister of China, His Excellency Wang Yi. He says China has offered 0% tariff on all exports from Ghana. Mr Ablakwa further indicated that China is Ghana’s number one trading partner, with last year’s trade volume exceeding US$ 11 billion. “This 0% tariff on 100% of goods from Ghana and other African countries will bolster trade, create jobs and produce more Ghanaian entrepreneurs,” he said. They also discussed new industrial projects in line with President Mahama’s...
Kwame Pianim Praises President Mahama as GNAT Seeks Support for Teacher Welfare
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim has described President John Dramani Mahama as a “listening President”, emphasizing that when he makes promises, he follows through. His remarks came during a courtesy call by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) at Jubilee House on June 11, 2025, where discussions centered on teacher welfare, housing, and education sector reforms. GNAT’s Call for Affordable Housing and Government Support During the meeting, GNAT urged the government to provide land for affordable housing projects for teachers nationwide. Pianim, who serves as a GNAT consultant, revealed that the union’s Teachers Fund, currently valued at approximately GH¢4 billion,...
President Mahama calls for full restoration of Parent-Teacher Associations in Schools
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in schools across Ghana, emphasizing their crucial role in accountability and community involvement in education. Speaking during a meeting with the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) at Jubilee House on June 11, 2025, Mahama expressed concern over the diminished role of PTAs in school governance. “The trend everywhere in the world is to give communities a say in how their schools are run,” Mahama stated. “I felt very scandalized when PTAs were virtually shoved aside and not allowed to be a part of the running of...