The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Ernst & Young Ghana (EY Ghana) have issued a joint statement affirming their commitment to strengthening Ghana’s cybersecurity regulatory framework following constructive discussions on licensing requirements. The release, dated 18th August 2026, confirmed that both parties had clarified and resolved issues relating to license fees and administrative procedures for cybersecurity service providers. The statement emphasized a collaborative approach, noting that the engagement was aimed at ensuring compliance while supporting organizations to meet regulatory obligations without undue burden. CSA reiterated its mandate to enforce Ghana’s cybersecurity laws and underscored its goal of building a secure...
GES Opens Promotion Window for Teaching Staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the opening of applications for the promotion of teaching staff to senior ranks within the service. The exercise, which begins on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, and closes on Tuesday, September 2, 2026, will consider qualified officers for elevation to the ranks of Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II, and Principal Superintendent. In a circular signed by the Director‑General, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, the Service outlined the eligibility criteria for each rank. Applicants must have served continuously at post since their last promotion, except for approved leave periods. For instance, candidates for...
GES Dismisses False Claims on Free SHS Cancellation
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly refuted reports circulating on social media alleging that the Director‑General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents to pay GH₵1,500 for chop boxes and trunks. In a statement dated 18th August 2026 and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, the Service described the claims as “false and should be disregarded.” It stressed that the Free SHS policy remains intact and no directive has been issued requiring parents or guardians to make any payments for items. “The Director‑General of GES does not have the power to...
BoG Deputy Governor calls for coordination to scale digital financial innovation
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has called for deeper coordination among stakeholders in the financial sector to unlock the next phase of digital innovation, particularly in expanding access to finance for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs). Mrs Asante-Asiedu made the call on Monday, August 17, 2026, when she delivered the Distinguished Digital Finance Lecture in Accra on the theme: “Building Financial Systems That Innovate at Scale.” She said Ghana had already established strong foundations for scaled financial innovation and the challenge going forward was not about creating new solutions, but about better coordination...
87 More Ghanaians Evacuated from South Africa
The Government of Ghana has received the eleventh batch of evacuees from South Africa, as part of the ongoing second phase of evacuations following xenophobic attacks in that country. A total of 87 nationals arrived at the Accra International Airport on Monday, where they were welcomed by Ambassador Harold Agyeman, Coordinating Director for Political and Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, alongside senior officials and staff of the Ministry. Ambassador Agyeman assured the returnees of Government’s continued commitment to their reintegration, urging them to remain hopeful and to apply the skills and experiences gained in South Africa toward...
Cyber Security Authority Fines EY Ghana GH¢360,000 for Providing Cybersecurity Services Without a Licence
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢360,000 on Ernst & Young (EY) Ghana for providing cybersecurity services without a valid Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) licence. A statement issued by the Authority in Accra said the action followed EY Ghana’s continued provision of cybersecurity services, including services to owners of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), despite repeated directives from the CSA requiring compliance with the licensing regime under the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038). The CSA said it had specifically directed EY Ghana, by correspondence dated March 20, 2026, to submit an application for a CSP licence...
GoldBod leadership may face ‘scary’ bail conditions in the future – Afenyo-Markin warns
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has warned that the bail conditions that may be imposed on the current leadership of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in the future could be “scary” if the standards being applied to some former government officials are maintained. Mr Afenyo-Markin, speaking at a press conference today, August 18, was drawing a comparison between what he described as stringent bail conditions imposed on some former government officials currently facing investigations and the potential treatment of officials of the current administration when his party, the NPP, returns to power. He suggested that the precedent being...
Government Developing 1,200MW State-Owned Power Plant at Kafodzidzi-Abrobeano -Finance Ministry
Government is developing a 1,200-megawatt state-owned, combined-cycle gas-fired power plant as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s energy security, reduce electricity generation costs and create jobs. The Ministry of Finance says the plant will be located at Kafodzidzi-Abrobeano in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality of the Central Region, with the first 600-megawatt phase expected to come online in 2028. Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, disclosed the details during the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliament, noting that feasibility studies had confirmed the viability of the project, with environmental assessments, engineering works and permitting processes progressing steadily. The...
FIFA Slaps Registration Ban on Karela United Over Unpaid Debt to Sana Camara
Ghana Premier League side Karela United FC has been hit with a player registration ban by football’s world governing body, FIFA, for failing to settle a financial obligation owed to former player Sana Camara. In a letter dated August 17, 2026, and issued through the FIFA Legal Portal, FIFA’s Head of Disciplinary, Américo Espallargas, confirmed that the ban on the club registering new players, both internationally and nationally, had been implemented. The letter, referencing an earlier FIFA ruling under case number FPSD-23160, stated that Karela United had still not complied with its financial obligations towards Camara despite the decision. “In...
Minority will speak boldly on GoldBod losses despite attacks – Afenyo-Markin vows
Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has vowed to continue demanding answers from the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) over what he claims is a GH¢22 billion loss to the state. Speaking at a press conference in Parliament on Tuesday, August 18, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the Minority would not be deterred by attacks or criticisms from GoldBod officials as it pursues what it considers a matter of public accountability. He insisted that GoldBod must account for the alleged loss, arguing that the circumstances, as presented by the Minority, amount to causing financial loss to the state. “So they must account...