Beginning Friday, August 8, 2025, public transportation fares throughout Ghana will see a 20% hike. This decision stems from a directive issued by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), in partnership with various transport unions, and aligns with the Administrative Framework governing Public Transport Fares. A statement jointly signed by Emmanuel Ohene-Yeboah, General Secretary, and Alhaji Tanko, Acting National Chairman of the Council, explained that the fare revision was prompted by three major factors that have significantly increased the financial burden on transport providers. Firstly, operators report that despite a previous 15% fare cut introduced on May 21, 2025,...
Shoprite to Exit Ghana and Malawi Amid Strategic Realignment
South Africa’s largest supermarket chain, Shoprite Holdings, has confirmed its decision to divest from its operations in Ghana and Malawi, marking another chapter in its gradual retreat from several African markets. In a statement released Tuesday, the retail group announced that it had received a binding offer in June for its Ghanaian assets, which include seven retail outlets and a distribution warehouse. The company described the sale as “highly probable,” signaling a near-certain departure from the West African nation. In Malawi, Shoprite signed an agreement on June 6 to transfer ownership of five stores, pending regulatory clearance from the Competition...
President Mahama Urges Africa to Lead Its Own Health Future
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has called for a fundamental shift in global health leadership, urging African nations to take charge of their healthcare trajectory by crafting systems that reflect their unique challenges, innovations, and aspirations. Delivering the keynote address at the African Health Sovereignty (ASH) Summit in Accra on Tuesday, Mahama emphasized the need for Africa to transition from being a passive beneficiary of international aid to becoming the principal designer of its own health destiny. “Africa must no longer be the patient. It must be the driver, the author, the architect, and the advocate of its...
U.S. to Relocate Migrants to Rwanda Under New Bilateral Agreement
Rwanda has formally agreed to accept up to 250 migrants deported from the United States, following a bilateral initiative signed in June 2025. The agreement marks a significant step in international cooperation on migration and resettlement. Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo described the arrangement as consistent with Rwanda’s national ethos of “reintegration and rehabilitation,” citing the country’s own history of displacement and recovery. Under the terms of the deal, each deportee will undergo vetting prior to arrival. Those accepted will receive support including workforce training, healthcare access, and housing assistance to help them integrate into Rwanda’s rapidly growing economy. According...
Thomas Partey: Former Arsenal midfielder granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges. The five charges relate to three women and the offences are reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022. Partey denies all the charges against him. The hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday lasted less than 15 minutes. Partey was not asked to enter a plea, but only if he understood the charges and the conditions of his bail. Partey’s case has now been transferred to a Crown Court for trial. He is next due in court at...
Over 115,000 Youth Apply for National Apprenticeship Programme — Minister Opare Addo
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...
NIA Confirms Payment 20% Operational Support Allowance owed to its staff
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...
Immigration Officer Murder: CID Reveals Gruesome Details Following Suspect’s Arrest
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...
Ghana Government Announces Significant Boost in Cocoa Producer Price for 2025/2026
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...
Minority Supports Public Outcry Over DStv Prices, Calls for Diplomatic Resolution
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...