The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has clarified that the current fee for vehicle onboarding under its digital registration exercise is GH¢25, urging the public not to pay any amount beyond this charge. In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2028, the Authority explained that the vehicle onboarding exercise, which “began fully in the year […]
Ghanaian parents are being advised to reconsider buying toy guns for their wards, especially during the festive season. The Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has warned that allowing children to play with toy guns can make them see violence as a normal part of life. A recent incident in the Amansie […]
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has stated that the government has finalised the policy framework for the Primary Healthcare Programme and is now implementing steps to roll it out later this year. He disclosed this while speaking to the media after a bilateral meeting with the Regional Director of the World Health Organisation […]
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has urged the public to exercise caution after uncovering a dangerous cybercrime scheme in which criminals are exploiting WhatsApp Web to steal banking credentials and one-time passwords (OTPs), including mobile money verification codes, from unsuspecting users in Ghana. In a statement by CSA on Tuesday, January 27, the attack largely […]
Public and private institutions have been urged to deepen collaboration with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) to uphold the principles of Ghana’s Data Protection Act as the country accelerates its digital transformation. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, the Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, said investments in digital identity systems, mobile money platforms, e-government services […]
The government should undertake a comprehensive review of curriculum and assessment systems at all levels to enhance relevance, the National Education Forum, has advocated. Priority, it said, must be accorded to the provision of resources for curriculum implementation and assessment. The forum also said parent-teacher associations, faith-based organisations, and alumni associations were key stakeholders in […]
The government has once again exceeded its Treasury bill target, securing GHS 8.77 billion against a projected GH₵8.26 billion, reflecting an oversubscription of 6.22 per cent. According to the latest auction results from the Bank of Ghana (BoG), demand for short-term government securities remains strong. The 91-day Treasury bill saw GH₵6.2 billion in bids fully […]
There is a growing concern about the increasing rate of kidney diseases in Ghana with 13 out of 100 people believed to be having some form of kidney disease. This translates to about four million of the over 30 million Ghanaians living with kidney diseases, a situation that requires urgent attention from all stakeholders. A […]
Ghana and Japan have signed a $13.44 million grant agreement aimed at improving power supply stability in Tamale and its surrounding areas. The funding will be used to construct a primary power substation, which will help stabilize the power supply in the region. The two-year project will also involve building a control room, installing transformers, […]
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 10 people for Parliament to consider for appointment as regional ministers. The names of the 10 nominees have been forwarded to the Speaker of Parliament. They are nominees for Oti, Volta, Eastern, Northern, North East, Upper East, Ashanti, Ahafo, Savannah, and Greater Accra. There are six regions outstanding – Western, Western North, Central, […]