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Parliament passes Tribunals Bill, 2026

Parliament passes Tribunals Bill, 2026

Parliament has passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which proposes Regional and District Tribunals for specialised cases including illegal mining, tax…
KNUST-led consortium launched to strengthen climate and health research in West Africa

KNUST-led consortium launched to strengthen climate and health research in West Africa

KNUST and the Wellcome Trust have launched an African-led climate and health research consortium for West Africa, alongside a Southern…
Bank of Ghana cautions against using notes in money bouquets

Bank of Ghana cautions against using notes in money bouquets

The Bank of Ghana has warned that using cedi notes to make decorative money bouquets is unlawful and can damage…
Mahama announces plan to recruit 16,000 trained teachers in 2026

Mahama announces plan to recruit 16,000 trained teachers in 2026

President John Dramani Mahama says the government plans to recruit 16,000 trained teachers this year once financial clearance is secured.…
MobileMoney Fintech executive says digital payments now exceed cash use in Ghana

MobileMoney Fintech executive says digital payments now exceed cash use in Ghana

Ghana is estimated to be a 50 to 60 per cent cash-light economy, according to Abdul Razak Issaka-Ali of MobileMoney…
Dr Sammy King Baiden calls for stronger enforcement of sanitation laws to address flooding

Dr Sammy King Baiden calls for stronger enforcement of sanitation laws to address flooding

Sustainability expert Dr Sammy King Baiden has argued that Ghana’s recurring flooding is driven not only by infrastructure gaps but…
24H+ Secretariat cites $5.5bn in joint development agreements

24H+ Secretariat cites $5.5bn in joint development agreements

Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat says it has signed joint development agreements valued at about $5.5 billion…
Roads Minister urges voluntary contractor support for Medical Trust Fund

Roads Minister urges voluntary contractor support for Medical Trust Fund

Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has appealed to government contractors to make voluntary contributions to the Ghana Medical…
Zambian delegation visits Ghana to study MIIF operations

Zambian delegation visits Ghana to study MIIF operations

A 12-member delegation from Zambia has held discussions with the Minerals Income Investment Fund on Ghana’s approach to managing mineral…
Report says 15 feared dead after three-vehicle crash near Konongo

Report says 15 feared dead after three-vehicle crash near Konongo

At least 15 people were feared dead after a collision involving a cargo truck, passenger bus and fuel tanker at…