The Beginnings Fund has pledged $40 million to bolster Ghana’s efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality, marking a significant investment in the country’s health sector. A delegation led by Chief Executive Officer Alice Kang’e paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to formally introduce the organization and discuss the initiative. The Fund, which partners with African governments to strengthen maternal and newborn health systems, emphasized its commitment to co-creating solutions aligned with Ghana’s policy priorities. “We are taking a deliberate approach to co-create this plan with the government. We are not coming with...
Gold Board Partners Geological Survey Authority on Mining Data Project
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a landmark agreement with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to conduct geological investigations in three mineralized areas — Funsi, Atuna, and Bensere East — as part of Phase One of a national mining initiative. The project, valued at GHS27.5 million, will run over a four-month period and is expected to generate credible geological data to support the establishment of model mines in Ghana. Officials say the initiative represents a major step toward responsible, data-driven mining practices. The three sites form part of 20 mineralized blocks recently released to the Gold Board by...
“Inflation Falls, Economy Stabilises Faster Than Expected” — BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, today opened the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings, highlighting steady improvements in the country’s macroeconomic environment. Speaking at the opening session, Dr. Asiama reported that headline inflation fell to 3.3 percent in February, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline. “We are now below our medium-term target band,” he said, adding that the economy is stabilising faster than anticipated. The Governor noted that momentum is building across key indicators, underscoring Ghana’s progress in consolidating recent economic reforms. However, he cautioned that global risks remain. “The Middle East conflict...
Gold Board Refutes Allegations of Procurement Irregularities
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has strongly dismissed a series of allegations circulating about its recent procurement activities, describing them as “fabricated claims” and “fake news.” In a detailed statement issued by its Media Relations Officer, Prince Kwame Minkah, the Gold Board addressed accusations ranging from inflated laptop purchases to claims of sole-sourced contracts and conflict of interest. On the laptop procurement, the Board presented evidence showing that the devices were purchased at prices slightly below prevailing market rates, contrary to claims of overpricing. The statement also rejected allegations that an office renovation contract worth GHS11 million was awarded through...
EPA To Regulate Importation of ‘obroni wawu’
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced plans to introduce a regulatory framework to manage the importation of used clothing, known locally as “Obroni wawu.” The move follows a Channel One TV documentary titled ‘Rags and Riches’, which highlighted the environmental threats posed by the improper disposal of unwearable second-hand clothing imported into the country. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, March 16, the EPA’s Head of Sustainability and Circular Economy, Larry Kotoe, said the proposed policy will adopt an extended producer responsibility approach. He explained that the policy will hold fashion brands and importers accountable for...
Ghana, World Bank Chart Path for Jobs and Growth
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has held high-level talks with Mr. Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank, on the country’s economic transformation and future development agenda. The Minister noted that 2025 was dedicated to resetting the economy and placing it firmly on a path to sustainability. He emphasized that one of Ghana’s most pressing challenges today is unemployment, particularly among the youth. With Africa’s rapidly growing youthful population, he stressed that public sector employment alone cannot absorb the demand for jobs. “We are therefore putting in place major policies and programmes to sustainably...
Ghana Embassy in Qatar Announces Emergency Evacuation of Citizens
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Qatar has issued an urgent notice announcing an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaian nationals residing in the Gulf state. The decision comes in response to heightened security concerns across the region. In a statement released on Sunday, the Embassy confirmed that the Government of Ghana has authorized the evacuation as a precautionary measure. Officials emphasized that the arrangement is strictly one-way, with evacuees being transported directly to Ghana. Ghanaians wishing to participate in the evacuation have been instructed to re-confirm their interest by submitting the biodata page of their passports via email...
Government Sets April 1 Deadline for Courier Operators To Register Or Face Sanctions
The government has instructed the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission to begin strict enforcement against unlicensed courier operators nationwide from April 1, as part of efforts to sanitise the sector. The directive comes after the introduction of the Integrated Courier and Logistics Management System–Ghana (ICOLMS-Ghana), a new digital platform intended to improve regulation of the courier and logistics industry while strengthening Ghana’s growing e-commerce environment. Speaking at the launch of the platform on Thursday, March 12, the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, indicated that operators have been granted a limited window to comply with...
IGP Deploys Special Team to Gbenjiyiri Following Reprisal Attacks
The Inspector General of Police has deployed a special team to Gbenjiyiri in the Savannah Region after reprisal attacks between some Brifo and Fulani groups in the town. According to a statement issued by the Regional Police Headquarters on March 11, 2026, the team, made up of intelligence officers and investigators, has been tasked to support the Regional Command in intensifying security and ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice. The release assured the public that calm has since been restored in the community, with efforts ongoing to arrest those behind the violence. ASP Richard Osei Yaw, Staff Officer for...
Ministry of Health Suspends Principal of Nkanchina College of Nursing Over Unauthorized Admissions
The Ministry of Health has suspended Mr. Fredrick Anaba, Principal of the College of Nursing, Nkanchina, following allegations of over-admission of students and the unauthorized introduction of new academic programmes. The suspension, announced in a press release dated March 12, 2026, takes immediate effect and paves the way for a comprehensive administrative investigation into the matter. The Ministry explained that the decision followed a query issued on February 19, 2026, regarding the 2025/2026 admissions. After reviewing Mr. Anaba’s response, officials determined that a full probe was necessary to establish the facts. In the interim, Mr. Anaba has been directed to...