The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, made the announcement during a meeting with South Korea's Ambassador to Ghana, Park Kyongsig, in Accra on July 8.

As a result, the COVID levy, the e-levy have been scrapped, and the value-added tax has reduced from 21.5% to 20%.

The reform forms part of efforts to modernise Ghana's criminal justice system, promote rehabilitation, and cut the cost of incarceration.

Women's Development Bank ready for take-off as economic stability creates new opportunities

At the meeting, the President was briefed by the Head of the Post-Flood Mitigation Taskforce, Brigadier Okae-Yeboah and leaders of the subcommittees.

According to the Minister, the training was deliberately designed to go beyond conventional agricultural education by instilling discipline, resilience, teamwork and a strong sense of public service.

Lartey stated that the disaster had exposed the financial vulnerability of many people whose homes and businesses were uninsured.

GNAT General Secretary, Thomas Tanko Musah, expressed deep concern over the report, warning that Ghana is "sitting on an education time bomb."

Ashiagbor stated, the prolonged low interest rate environment would put pressure on traditional banking models, making it necessary for lenders to identify new sources of growth and revenue.

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has said the government's decision to reintroduce the tribunal court system is intended to broaden access to justice by allowing ordinary citizens to play a greater role in the administration of justice.

The Attorney-General has presented a detailed explanation as to why the former Chief Executive Officer of National Food Buffer Stock Company Ltd (NAFCO) Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba was arrested at the airport on Sunday, July 4, 2026.

The latest development has deepened grief in the community, with residents mourning another loss and renewing calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The assurance follows concerns over a looming shortage of HIV testing kits and antiretroviral therapy (ART) medicines, which are critical for diagnosing HIV and keeping people living with the virus healthy.

The visit also sought to solicit the support of the Nungua Traditional Council in the protection and conservation of the site.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta hosted a World Cup Round of 16 thriller on Tuesday evening as Argentina came back from the brink of elimination to knock Egypt out of the tournament.

The EEZZY Group Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of Ghanaian sports by announcing a landmark GHS 800,000 sponsorship package to support Team Ghana’s preparations and participation in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame on Wednesday, July 8, the lawyers sought to move their ex parte application for habeas corpus.

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has appealed to the Electricity Company of Ghana and the Ghana Water Company Limited to expedite the relocation of utility installations along major road corridors to prevent delays in the execution of road projects.

The caucus argues that with ongoing garnishee proceedings against the Contingency Fund, the Attorney General should have taken legal steps to set aside the order before authorising the release of the funds, instead of bypassing the required legal process.

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has formally lodged a complaint with FIFA following Egypt's controversial 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling for the match officials to be removed from the remainder of the tournament.