The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to engage commercial banks that have reinstated transfer fees following the removal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). This comes amid growing customer complaints over unexpected charges on transfers between personal bank accounts and mobile money wallets. These fees reportedly reappeared almost immediately after the E-Levy was…
The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana has declared a nationwide strike beginning June 2, 2025, over the government’s failure to disburse their long-overdue allowances. Members of the Association are reportedly owed 12 months’ worth of unpaid allowances. After issuing a 14-working-day ultimatum to demand action, the group says their appeals have been ignored…
The Ghana Police Service has initiated a new strategy to curb drug trafficking and abuse by integrating neighborhood watchdog groups into its operations, with a strong focus on Zongo communities. The initiative follows a directive from the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, during his recent visit to Sabon Zongo in Accra. The Minister…
The Ghanaian Embassy in Washington, D.C., will temporarily shut down starting Monday, May 26, 2025, to facilitate a comprehensive restructuring and systems overhaul in response to a significant corruption scandal. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the closure, citing findings from a special audit that exposed fraudulent operations within the embassy’s IT department. He…
The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has confirmed the deaths of two Ghanaian pilgrims in Mecca during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. Around 6,000 Ghanaian Muslims travelled to Saudi Arabia to partake in this year’s religious rites. In addition to the fatalities, five pilgrims have been repatriated to Ghana due to complications related to their travel visas. According…
The National Hajj Task Force has issued a formal apology to Ghanaian pilgrims who were unable to participate in this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, attributing the unfortunate situation to circumstances beyond its control. Speaking on behalf of the Task Force, Head of Corporate Affairs Alhaji A.B.A Fuseini expressed deep regret over the challenges, particularly visa-related…
Parliament is set to resume its sittings on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after a recess, as lawmakers return to continue with legislative duties. Speaker Alban Bagbin has formally announced that the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic will commence on the stated date. The announcement, made in…
On the occasion of Africa Day, the Dean of the Group of African Ambassadors in Ghana and Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Morocco, Imane Ouaadil, has called on African leaders to place unity, peace, and cooperation at the forefront of their agenda. She emphasised that these values are essential for fostering development and securing…
The Amasaman Circuit Court has sentenced a 21-year-old man, Baba Hardi, to five years of imprisonment with hard labour after he pleaded guilty to stealing a car. According to court proceedings, Hardi unlawfully entered the home of Mr. Emmanuel Gideon Debrah, an Information Technology Specialist living in Amasaman, and stole a Toyota Corolla S valued…
Minister of Trade and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on Ghana-based heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers to increase their use of locally sourced components in order to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking during a working visit to Zonda Tec Ghana Limited on Thursday evening, the Minister emphasized the importance of…
