PURC intervention restores power stability in Clayso after year-long electricity crisis
Report by Daniel Donkor Residents of Clayso and its surrounding communities in Dumasua, within the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region, can finally breathe a sigh of relief following decisive intervention by the Bono Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). For nearly a year, households and businesses in the area have […]
Bia East tops 2025 PFM Compliance League Table as national score exceeds 50% for first time
By Roselyn Ganyaglo Bia East District Assembly in the Western North Region has been ranked the best-performing local assembly in the 2025 Public Financial Management (PFM) Compliance League Table, ahead of Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly in the Oti Region and Asokwa Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region. The latest assessment also points to significant improvements […]
Ghana AIDS Commission says HIV status is not grounds for denying employment
BY EWURABENA PAHA The Ghana AIDS Commission says its Act clearly stipulates that a person’s HIV status alone is not sufficient grounds for refusing employment or denying the right to work. Speaking at a news conference at its headquarters in Accra, the Commission said the reported disqualification of applicants during the recent security services recruitment […]
UWR: President Mahama plans to codify chieftaincy succession to reduce disputes
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans by the government to codify chieftaincy succession processes in the Upper West Region to reduce disputes and strengthen peace in traditional communities. Addressing the chiefs of Upper West Regional House of Chiefs at the Jubilee house on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, President Mahama said the […]
President Mahama convenes National Security Council to strengthen flood mitigation measures
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has convened a National Security Council meeting to review the recent floods that affected parts of southern Ghana and outline stronger measures to reduce the impact of future flooding. The President says while climate change has intensified rainfall patterns, rapid urbanisation and encroachment on waterways […]
Gov’t begins procurement process for new Wa Airport – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government is preparing to begin the procurement process for the construction of a new airport in Wa to improve transport and accelerate economic development in the Upper West Region. Speaking when the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs paid a courtesy call on him […]
Reducing the cost of doing business remain key priorities of my government – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to lowering interest rates and reducing the cost of doing business, saying the measures are central to creating an environment where businesses can grow, create jobs and drive Ghana’s economic development. Speaking during a meeting with the Kwahu Business Advocacy Group at the […]
Reforms at ECG have increased monthly revenue collections to nearly GH¢2 billion – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says reforms implemented at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have significantly improved the power distributor’s financial performance, increasing its monthly revenue collections to nearly GH¢2 billion. Speaking during a meeting with the Kwahu Business Advocacy Group at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, President Mahama […]
Minority in Parliament demands full disclosure on GH¢350 million approved for emergency flood relief
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority in Parliament is demanding full disclosure regarding how GH¢350 million approved for emergency flood relief was released. The Minority is alleging that, the funds may have been withdrawn from an account other than the one authorised by Parliament. Addressing the media in Parliament on Wednesday, July 8, Deputy Minority Leader […]
Court rejects Godfred Dame’s bid to secure former NAFCO CEO’s immediate release
By Ashiadey Dotse The Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra has on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, declined an ex-parte application filed by lawyers for former National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, seeking an order to compel the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) and the Attorney […]