President John Dramani Mahama has directed a temporary reduction of GHS2.00 per litre in the regulatory margin on diesel, effective Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The intervention, announced by the Presidency Communications Directorate, is expected to last one month and is aimed at cushioning consumers, preventing transport fare hikes, containing inflationary pressures, and mitigating the pass‑through effect of rising fuel costs on the cost of living. According to the statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the government will continue to monitor developments in the international energy market. Additional policy measures may be...
GoldBod Denounces False Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Enforcement
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has strongly condemned the circulation of false and misleading publications aimed at distorting its enforcement actions and undermining public confidence in its operations. In a statement issued by its Media Relations Unit, GoldBod urged the public to disregard fabricated claims and rely solely on information disseminated through its official communication channels. The Board called on media organisations, bloggers, and social media users to verify information before publication and uphold responsible journalism. A separate release dated August 3, 2026, specifically addressed a viral social media allegation that Dominic Bonsu, proprietor of Dominic Bonsu Ventures, had absconded...
Bank of Ghana Warns Against Unlicensed Digital Loan Providers
The Bank of Ghana has cautioned the public against engaging with unlicensed digital credit service providers operating in the country without authorization. In a notice issued on August 3, 2026, the central bank stressed that such entities violate customer data privacy, consumer protection, and regulatory standards. It warned banks, specialised deposit‑taking institutions (SDIs), and payment service providers (PSPs) not to facilitate transactions for unlicensed operators. The Bank listed twenty mobile loan applications currently operating illegally, including Adamfo Loan, Agyapacredit, Amanfi Loan, Arco Cash, Aya Lend, Bucks Now, CediGo, DumboCash, FCash, Gh Loans, Hasty Credit, Omanpesa, PoPoCedi, Ready Money, Sika Tap,...
BOSTenergies Donates GH₵1 Million to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
Energy company BOSTenergies has donated GH₵1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to support life‑saving treatment for patients battling chronic and life‑threatening illnesses. Presenting the cheque, Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor described the gesture as “an investment in lives, families and the future of our nation,” and urged Corporate Ghana to rally behind the Trust Fund’s mission of ensuring that no patient is denied treatment due to financial constraints. Receiving the donation, GMTF Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko‑Opoku emphasised that every cedi contributed represents hope for patients awaiting chemotherapy, dialysis, heart surgery, brain surgery and other critical interventions. “This generous...
High Court Freezes Assets of Dennis Miracles Aboagye Amid EOCO Investigation
The Accra High Court has approved an application by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to freeze five bank accounts and four landed properties belonging to Dennis Edward Aboagye, popularly known as Miracles, the former Executive Secretary of the Inter‑Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD). The order is tied to EOCO’s ongoing probe into the alleged diversion of nearly GH¢55 million at the IMCCoD, where investigators are examining suspected fraud, theft, and procurement‑related breaches said to have occurred during Mr. Aboagye’s tenure. This development comes on the heels of Mr. Aboagye’s arrest at Kotoka International Airport on Sunday, July...
GWCL Explains Persistent Water Shortages in Accra
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has attributed the ongoing irregular water supply in parts of the Greater Accra Region to production setbacks and distribution challenges. Communications Manager Stanley Martey disclosed that the difficulties stem from the shutdown of the Teshie desalination plant and extensive leakages along major transmission pipelines serving the capital. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Martey explained: “We had an issue with the owners of the desalination plant in Teshie, which involves legal and maintenance matters that we are still working on.” He noted that the closure has disrupted supply to Teshie, Nungua, Spintex and...
New Dagbon regent vows to preserve peace and uphold rotational succession
The new Regent of Dagbon, His Royal Highness Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, has pledged to preserve the kingdom’s hard-won peace and uphold the rotational chieftaincy succession arrangement between the Andani and Abudu gates, declaring that he would not undo the legacy of his late father. Delivering his maiden address at the Gbewaa Palace on Friday, July 31, through Zangbalun Naa Dr Jacob Yakubu Mahama, the regent said his foremost responsibility was to safeguard the unity and stability of Dagbon following the passing of His Royal Majesty Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari II. “My father was a builder. Not of monuments, though...
Government Clarifies Language of Instruction Policy for Basic Schools
The Ministry of Education has issued a statement clarifying the Government’s language of instruction policy for basic schools, following public debate and misconceptions about the role of Ghanaian and foreign languages in the revised curriculum. According to the release dated August 2, 2026, Ghanaian languages will serve as the primary medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Primary Three. The Ministry explained that this approach is intended to strengthen foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking by enabling children to learn in a language they understand best during their formative years. From Primary Four to Primary Six, both Ghanaian languages and English...
ECOWAS Donates US$250,000 to Support Ghana Flood Victims
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a donation of US$250,000 (approximately GHS3 million) to assist victims of the recent devastating floods in Ghana. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 2, 2026, the government expressed appreciation to ECOWAS for its solidarity and compassion during this period of national distress. The Ministry assured the public that the funds will be transferred upon receipt, with transparency and accountability guiding the process. The donation underscores ECOWAS’s commitment to regional cooperation and humanitarian support, reinforcing the community’s role in responding to crises affecting member...
South Korean Parliamentary Delegation Explores Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities with Ghana
A high‑level delegation from the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, led by First Deputy Speaker H.E. Park Duk Hyum, has paid a courtesy call on the Parliament of Ghana to strengthen bilateral relations and explore investment opportunities in infrastructure. The delegation, which included Members of the Korean National Assembly and representatives of ten Korean infrastructure companies, was received by Ghana’s First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor. H.E. Park encouraged greater Korean investment in Ghana, while Hon. Ahiafor underscored the strong diplomatic ties between the two countries since 1977 and expressed optimism about deepening cooperation. During the...