Parliament’s Health Committee condemns closure of Korle-Bu’s renal unit
The Health Committee of Parliament has strongly condemned the sudden closure of the Renal Unit at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, a decision that has tragically led to the deaths of…
Affirmative Action Bill has not been submitted to Akufo-Addo yet – Gender Minister
After more than two decades of multiple parliamentary deliberations, Ghana’s Parliament passed the Affirmative Action Bill on July 30, 2024. The bill mandates the government to set progressive targets for…
Widespread inequality remains despite increase in per capita income – ISSER
Despite a notable increase in per capita income over recent years, widespread inequality persists in Ghana, according to the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER). This revelation comes…
2024 Election: Bernard Mornah announces presidential ambition; outlines 9-point agenda
Bernard Anbatayela Mornah, a former Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has announced his ambition to contest the 2024 presidential election on the ticket of the Party. He outlined…
Skyrocketing violence against children in Sudan demands urgent protection measures: UN report
The conflict in Sudan has led to a horrifying surge in violence against children, a new UN report has revealed, underscoring the need for urgent and tangible protection measures. The…
Affirmative Action bill passed into law
Parliament has just passed the Affirmative Action bill into law. The Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024, which has been in and out of Parliament for several years, was finally passed…
Shamima Muslim hails passage of Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024
Shamima Muslim, a renowned gender activist, has expressed her excitement and relief following the passage of the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024 by Parliament. The bill, which aims to…
Surge in electricity prices: Impact on growth, living standards
The unexpected increase in the cost of fuel, electricity and cement is one of the most urgent economic issues confronting the country now. While interest rates in the sub-region average…
Two children dead and nine injured in dance workshop stabbing
Two children have been killed and nine injured, six critically, in a "ferocious" knife attack at a children's dance workshop. Two adults are also in a critical condition after being…
Election 2024: EC targets 70,000 new voters in mop-up exercise
The Electoral Commission (EC) is optimistic of capturing between 50,000 to 70,000 new voters onto the electoral roll in its upcoming mop-up voter registration exercise scheduled to take place from…
