NPA revokes licenses of 13 OMCs over debts
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has revoked the licenses of 13 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). It follows the inability of the firms to settle debts owed industry regulators like the…
Gender representation in Ghana’s political landscape
After years of anticipation, Ghana’s Parliament has finally passed the Affirmative Action Bill, which has been under deliberation since 2011. The bill, now awaiting presidential assent, has generated significant discussion,…
Kubore: Farmlands submerge following Bagre dam spillage
Farmlands along the Kubore river in the Upper East region have been completely submerged following the spillage of the Bagre dam coupled with some heavy rainfall in the area. The…
Northern Ghana drought: We did not foresee current situation – Agric Ministry
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has acknowledged that it did not anticipate the severity of the ongoing drought currently affecting northern Ghana. Farms in the region have been…
Mpox: What you need to know about the latest public health emergency
The swift spread of a new virulent strain of the mpox virus across Africa triggered the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it once again a public health emergency of international concern…
GH¢61bn loan given to state agencies by gov’t not recovered – Auditor General’s Report
The Auditor General's Report on public accounts has highlighted an issue concerning the poor recovery of loan receivables by the government. According to the report, a staggering GH¢61 billion remains…
Access to quality education is a fundamental right and a driver of development – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has underscored the pivotal role of technology, education, and health in driving Africa’s transformation. Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations…
Labour Ministry to hold crisis talks with striking CETAG leaders to resolve nationwide shutdown
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Relations (MLER), through the Fair Wages Commission, has scheduled a crucial meeting with the leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association Ghana (CETAG)…
IFS warns of deeper economic woes if Ghana continues domestic budget financing
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has predicted that Ghana’s economic woes will deepen if it continues to adopt domestic financing of the national budget. According to IFS, the government’s…
CeSIS Calls for Urgent Alignment of Ghana’s Youth Policy with Extractive Sector Needs
A youth development practitioner has pointed out important shortcomings in Ghana's youth policy, especially with regard to the extractive industry, as the world commemorates International Youth Day. The Center for…
