President John Dramani Mahama has announced a reduction in the number of government ministries, cutting them from 29 to 23, as part of an administrative restructuring initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency and streamlining government operations. The re-organisation was formalised through the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025 (E.I. 1), signed by President Mahama on January 9, […]
Mr. John Dramani Mahama has been officially sworn in as Ghana’s president at a grand inauguration ceremony held at the Black Star Square in Accra. Thousands of Ghanaians, alongside dignitaries and global leaders, gathered to witness the historic event, which marked an important moment in Ghana’s democratic journey. President Mahama, 65, assumes office after a […]
The Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Health Directorate in the Western Region has recorded 50 suspected cholera cases with three deaths. 14 persons are currently on admission at various health facilities in the municipality. Addressing the media in Tarkwa, Mrs Wilhelmina Tiwaah Duah Morttey, Municipal Director of Health Services, Tarkwa Nsuaem, said all those who died arrived at […]
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will launch a mass cholera vaccination campaign in the Western Region, beginning today, December 15, and running through Thursday, December 19. The initiative will cover four Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) severely affected by the cholera outbreak. This decision comes in response to the rising number of cholera cases […]
Dengue fever, an illness transmitted by mosquitoes, which can lead to severe flu-like symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications, has recently surged in Ghana. As the number of cases rises, it’s crucial to stay informed and take preventive measures. This article explores the basics of dengue, its symptoms, prevention strategies and the importance of community action. What […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stressed the need for Ghana and the rest of Africa to implement holistic policies and measures that will halve the number of crashes, injuries and deaths related to road accidents by 2030 in accordance with Target 3.6 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The global health institution said those […]
Ghana’s oil revenue has increased to US$840m in the first half of 2024. This amount represents a 36% increase compared to the US$540 million recorded during the same period in 2023. The total petroleum revenue receipts consist of proceeds from oil liftings, corporate tax, surface rental, as well as interest on the Petroleum Fund account. […]
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is advocating for a law to cap the number of Justices to the Supreme Court. Ghana’s constitution provides for nine judges to the Supreme Court but does not prescribe an upper limit. The Speaker’s advocacy comes after President Akufo-Addo nominated two new Judges to the Supreme Court to replace two […]
The Bank of Ghana is adopting escalating punitive remedial and corrective measures against any banks that do not comply with the minimum recapitalisation needed. This is to prevent a negative Capital Adequacy Ratio, whilst closing one-third of the capital gaps per year (end-March 2024 and new end-March 2025. According to the International Monetary Fund, the […]
Moody’s Ratings has indicated possibility of upgrading Ghana’s credit rating after the country Eurobonds exchange. In a note, the global rating agency gave hint that it has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Ghana and other ratings that are associated with this issuer. Ghana’s ratings, which includes its long-term issuer ratings of Caa3 […]