Fighting galamsey: Government to Declare Forest Reserves and Water Bodies Security Zones
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that the government plans to designate all forest reserves and water bodies across Ghana as national security zones. This move forms part of intensified efforts to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking in an interview on GTV the Minister Buah explained that the decision is aimed...
NPP vets 5 Presidential aspirants ahead of 2026 primaries
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has completed the vetting of five presidential hopefuls, taking a major step toward selecting its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. The exercise, held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the party’s national headquarters in Accra, marked the transition from spirited internal campaigning to formal scrutiny by the party’s vetting committee. Facing the panel were former...
New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir to Be Sold at Lower Price in 100+ Countries
A major step in the fight against HIV/AIDS has been announced: a powerful new HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, will be made available at a much lower cost in over 120 low and middle-income countries by 2027. Currently, Lenacapavir costs around $28,000 per person per year, but thanks to a new deal, a low-cost version will be sold for just $40...
Prof. Seidu Alidu Declared MP-Elect for Tamale Central Unopposed
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Tamale Central Constituency. The declaration, made on Monday by Tamale Metropolitan EC Director Muniru Musah — who also served as the Returning Officer — follows the close of an extended nomination period which ended on Sunday,...
Mahama nominates Justice Baffoe-Bonnie for Chief Justice Role
The Presidency has commended the long-standing service of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing him as a jurist who has demonstrated “diligence and integrity” throughout his judicial career. The praise was part of an official communique released on Tuesday, which also confirmed his nomination to the Council of State for consideration as Ghana’s next Chief Justice. According to the statement, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has...
PURC announces 1.14% hike in electricity tariffs for Q4 2025; Water Tariffs Unchanged
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2025, effective October 1, 2025. Water tariffs, however, will remain unchanged during the period. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 23, the Commission explained that the adjustment was made under its Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which ensures that utility...
GoldBod donates GH₵2 Million to MahamaCares Fund
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has donated GH₵2 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as “MahamaCares,” in a significant gesture aimed at strengthening the country’s response to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The donation, announced at a brief ceremony in Accra, is intended to support ongoing efforts to improve healthcare delivery and combat the rising burden of chronic diseases...
UK Trade Commissioner Visits Ghana to Deepen Economic Partnerships
The UK’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, arrived in Ghana on Monday, September 22, for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade and investment relations between the United Kingdom and Ghana. The visit comes at a strategically important moment as Ghana intensifies its focus on economic transformation through initiatives such as the BIG PUSH and the 24-Hour...
Ghana Records 112,000 Passenger Arrivals in August, Signalling Strong Tourism Rebound
Ghana recorded 112,000 passenger arrivals in August 2025, marking one of the strongest performances for the country’s travel and tourism sector in recent months and underscoring its continued post-pandemic recovery. The figure, released through the High-Frequency Economic Indicators, reflects sustained momentum in both business and leisure travel, despite persistent global economic headwinds. Monthly arrivals have consistently remained above the 100,000 mark...
IMF Mission Arrives in Ghana September 29 for Crucial Fifth Programme Review
A staff mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Accra on September 29, 2025, for Ghana’s fifth programme review under the US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The mission will assess the country’s fiscal and macroeconomic performance and determine eligibility for the next disbursement of approximately US$360 million, expected in October. This review comes on...
