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 […]
Woredaa Community gets maternity ward to improve maternal healthcare
By Peter Agengre Residents of Woredaa Community in the Zanlerigu Electoral Area of the Nabdam District in the Upper East Region have received a major boost in healthcare delivery following the commissioning of a new maternity ward aimed at improving maternal and child health services. The facility, funded by the Member of Parliament for Nabdam, […]
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 […]
CMC MD secures Gulf offtake deals for Ghana’s semi-finished cocoa products
The Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) Ghana Limited has secured firm offtake commitments in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia for Ghana’s semi-finished cocoa products, strengthening the country’s efforts to expand domestic value addition under President John Dramani Mahama’s target of processing 50 per cent of Ghana’s cocoa locally. The commitments were secured by CMC […]
Argentine FA under reported FBI probe over suspected $300m financial scheme
By Kwame Bediako The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly examining the Argentine Football Association over suspected money laundering and bank fraud involving more than $300 million, according to reports citing La Nación. The inquiry is said to focus on how the AFA, led by president Claudio Tapia, moved large sums through […]
Sevilla signs 18-year-old Ghanaian talent Emmanuel Abrokwa
By Kwame Bediako Sevilla have agreed to sign 18-year-old Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Abrokwa from Adabraka Elders, with a contract running until 2029. The move would make him the first Ghanaian player to join Sevilla directly from a Ghana-based club. Abrokwa is expected to add to a Sevilla squad rebuilding after a difficult 2025/26 season, when […]
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 […]