Stanbic Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a large-scale tree planting exercise aimed at supporting Ghana’s climate resilience efforts and reducing carbon emissions. The initiative, which forms part of the bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda, saw hundreds of staff participate in the planting of more than 10,000 trees at […] The post Stanbic
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has endorsed Mr. Awentami Paul Afoko’s bid for the National Chairmanship position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing him as the experienced leader capable of repositioning the party and leading it back to power. Dr. Amin Adam announced his […] The post Amin Adam: I Back Afoko’s Chairmanship
The Audit Service has disclosed that it awarded a total of 10 outsourced audit contracts to TRC Consult between January 2025 and the present, with all the contracts procured through the single-source method approved by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA). The disclosure was contained in a response to a Right to Information (RTI) request dated […] The post Audit Service Admits
The Minority in Parliament has thrown its weight behind the government’s proposal to provide emergency assistance to victims of the recent floods, but insists that the proposed GH¢300 million relief package must be subjected to strict parliamentary scrutiny to ensure transparency and accountability. Addressing a news conference in Accra, the Minority Leader and Member of […] The post Minority
The destructive rainfall on Monday, June 29, 2026, led to the death of at least 12 people and affected 38,802 individuals, with seven people missing. The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, who gave these figures on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, 30 June, 2026 also noted that a total of 7,761 houses […] The post Downpour Kills 12, 38,000 Affected appeared first on The
The media in Ghana are being called upon to use their platforms to push for the mandatory introduction of Front-of-Pack Warning Food Labels (FoPWL) on processed foods, as health experts warn that the nation’s growing appetite for ultra-processed foods is quietly killing its people, including its children. The call was made at a high-level Editors […] The post Media Urged to Push for Food Warning Labels
Senior leadership of telecommunications multinational, Telecel Group, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, to reaffirm their long-term commitment to investing in Ghana’s digital infrastructure and supporting national development. The visit provided an opportunity to update the President on Telecel’s business and investment plans in Ghana’s telecommunications sector. The […] The post Telecel
President John Dramani Mahama and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have urged the youth of Ghana to abstain from drugs. According to the President and the Commission, doing drugs would ruin the lives of the youth who are the future of the nation. The President and NACOC gave the admonishment on Friday, June 26, 2026, […] The post Mahama, NACOC urge youth to say no to drugs appeared first
Residents of Samreboi in the Western Region have begun returning to their homes following the gradual recession of floodwaters that submerged large sections of the township and displaced thousands of people over the past few weeks. While the easing flood situation has brought hope to affected families, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has cautioned […] The post Samreboi
The Prisons Medicine and Equipment Bank has been launched at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi to help improve healthcare delivery within correctional facilities throughout the country. The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie said at the launch that the welfare of inmates was a shared responsibility of all citizens who believed […] The post Prisons
On Monday, June 29, 2026 Ghana’s coastal enclave was overwhelmed as Greater Accra and sections of the Central and Volta Regions went under water. The downpour that began at the wee hours of the day lasted nearly thirteen hours, severely affecting Weija, Mallam, Kaneshie, Awudome, Avenor, Alajo, Achimota among others. Rescue teams, including the Ghana […] The post Editorial: Perennial Flooding
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), the state-owned refinery, has cleared a six-year backlog of audited financial statements and completed its latest accounts. This progress marked a major milestone in restoring financial transparency and corporate governance at the state-owned refinery. Mr Edmond Kombat, Managing Director of TOR, announced at the company’s 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, on Tuesday, that the refinery had successfully […] The post Tema
Former Energy Minister, Dr Kwabena Donkor, has issued a damning indictment of the state, accusing key institutions of “monumentally” failing citizens as flooding continues to overwhelm Accra and its environs, despite spending a whopping $655m in the past twelve years to mitigate it. He is, therefore, demanding forensic probe into how the money was spent. […] The post Kwabena
The widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, Stella Maris Okafor, has dismissed allegations that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and kept the proceeds to herself. The family of the late actor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, recently opened up about their struggles and financial situation. In a recent video now making the […] The post “I didn’t secretly sell my husband’s
The Zonta Club of Accra Metropolitan (ZCAM) ushered in a new leadership team during a beautiful and memorable Installation of Officers Ceremony held on Friday in Accra. In a celebration of service, leadership, and fellowship, the elegant evening brought together members, invited guests, and Zontians from sister clubs across Ghana, reflecting the strong spirit of […] The post Zonta
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