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...
Gender Minister Engages Ghanaian Stakeholders at CSW70 in New York
The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has held a series of engagements with Ghanaian participants and civil society organizations (CSOs) on the sidelines of the ongoing 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). The interactions, aimed at deepening conversations on Ghana’s gender initiatives, brought together youth groups, women, men, and advocates from Ghana and the diaspora. The Minister emphasized the importance of collaboration in advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, while also strengthening global partnerships. Dr. Lartey began with a meeting involving...
Parliament Concludes Debate on President Mahama’s State of the Nation Address
Leaders of both caucuses in Parliament have delivered their final remarks to conclude debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) presented by President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, February 27, 2026. In his closing statement, Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized the Government’s priorities, arguing that the decision to purchase a Presidential Jet while many hospitals remain incomplete was unacceptable. He further contended that the President had failed to fulfill his promise of creating jobs for the youth, noting that many young people were excluded from recent security service recruitment exercises due to lack of internet access. He...
Citizen Bureau and PN Africa Host 9th Crystal Series on Parliamentary Accountability
The Citizen Bureau, in collaboration with PN Africa, a Parliamentary Monitoring Organization, has convened the 9th Edition of the Crystal Series to assess the work of the 9th Parliament and explore ways of making the legislature more accountable to citizens through effective legislation and robust processes. Instituted in 2015, the Crystal Ball Series has become a platform for reflection and dialogue. This edition focused on the 1st Session of the 9th Parliament, providing stakeholders with an opportunity to share lessons learned and chart a way forward. Presenting research findings, PN Africa’s Executive Secretary, Sammy Obeng, highlighted gaps in citizen engagement...
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Commends Women as Backbone of Ghana’s Economy
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has underscored the vital role women play in sustaining Ghana’s economy and driving national development, reaffirming government’s commitment to equity and opportunity for all. In a message acknowledging the contributions of women, the Vice President noted that while many serve within offices and public institutions, countless others operate from markets, streets, and small trading spaces across the country. She described these women as the backbone of local economies, praising their resilience and determination in the face of challenging conditions. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang also commended women working within the Presidency for their dedication and leadership, emphasizing...