Ghana’s total public debt has risen to GH¢674.1 billion as of February 2026, according to the Bank of Ghana, with improvements recorded in key fiscal indicators.
The Ministry of Health has opened admissions into public health training institutions for the 2026/2027 academic year, inviting qualified candidates to apply online.
The Ghana Standards Authority has closed parts of a warehouse at the Ashaiman China Mall over concerns about the sale of substandard products.
The Government of Ghana will maintain a minority stake in the proposed national airline, with private sector partners expected to lead its operations, according to the Minister for Transport.
Hypertension is becoming an alarming public health concern in Ghana, with many people living with the condition without knowing it. Health experts say the situation is worsening as lifestyle changes, environmental factors, and limited awareness continue to fuel the growing burden of high blood pressure across the country. A physician specialist and nephrologist at Korle […]
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has declared March 16 to 20, 2026, as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week nationwide. The week will be observed under the theme: “Adoption of Innovation and Technology to enhance access to Justice Delivery through Alternative Dispute Resolution.” A statement issued by the Judicial Service and signed by Ms Christiana Puorideme, Acting […]
The Director-General of the Road Safety Commission, Abraham Amaliba, has outlined plans for a more technology-driven approach to traffic monitoring in Ghana through the Traffitech initiative. The project, he noted, will deploy digital cameras at strategic points on major roads to detect traffic offences such as speeding and reckless driving. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Law […]
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has passed a resolution banning the open display of salt in food establishments across the city in a bid to reduce excessive salt consumption and tackle rising cases of hypertension among residents.Herbs & Spices In a statement issued on Friday, March 13, the Assembly said the decision was approved during […]
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 […]