The Vice President, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating gender barriers by implementing affirmative action policies in the development of whole-government grants, procurement, and processes towards inclusive business growth. She said this at the official launch of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024, Act 1121, […]

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in four deputy ministers with a strong charge to serve with humility, accountability, and accessibility while strictly adhering to good governance practices. Speaking during the ceremony on Thursday, President Mahama reminded the new appointees that public office is not an entitlement but a covenant […]

President John Dramani Mahama has condemned the recent manhandling of journalists by security personnel and ordered a thorough investigation with sanctions for the officers involved. Speaking during the swearing-in of four deputy ministers on Thursday, the President described the conduct as unacceptable and said it would not be tolerated under […]

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Agbodza, has announced an increase in fines for overloaded trucks from GHS 5,000 to GHS 50,000 as part of new Axle Load Reforms aimed at reducing road damage and enhancing safety. The Minister explained that the Ministry would expand penalties beyond drivers […]

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reassured Nigerians of their safety in Ghana following a viral video that stirred tensions between the two West African nations. The diplomatic intervention came as Nigerian envoy H.E. Bianca Odegwu-Okujwu arrived in Accra on a fact-finding mission. The Minister confirmed […]

The Austrian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Jürgen Heissel, has pledged his country’s support to Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in its ongoing fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse. He made these remarks during a courtesy visit by NACOC’s Director-General, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, and his deputies on […]

The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has emphasised the importance of generational storytelling in preserving African history and identity. She said this during the official opening of the 2025 PANAFEST and Emancipation Day celebrations on Saturday at Jubilee Park in Cape Coast. She called on parents to […]