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Why is the Interior Minister putting the brakes on gun licenses, and what does it mean for gun ownership in Ghana?

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has slowed gun licence approvals. The move aims to tighten firearm control via a digital registry and stricter oversight of importers and dealers - all to improve national security.

Ghana's roads are about to get a whole lot smarter, but how will this tech affect your daily commute?

The Road Safety Commission plans to expand digital traffic enforcement using the Traffitech project. Digital cameras will be deployed on major roads to detect offences like speeding - reducing the need for manual police patrols.

New gun control measures are coming - but what will they mean for gun owners?

The Interior Ministry is tightening gun regulations. The reforms include digitizing gun registration and streamlining weapon imports. The goal is better oversight of legally held firearms in Ghana.

Are Ghana's security service aptitude tests really AI-managed, or is there more to the story?

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak denies AI manages security service aptitude tests. He clarifies that Trybnet, a Ghanaian tech firm, is helping digitalise HR for police, prisons, immigration, and fire services. The goal is to modernise operations, but human oversight remains central.

Ghana's gun licensing faces a major shakeup - but will these changes be enough to curb illegal firearm activity?

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak announced an overhaul of Ghana's gun licensing system, including slowing licence issuance and digitalising registration. The reforms aim to improve oversight and accountability, preventing illegal sales.

A senior police officer is dead, and cryptic messages to his wife may hold the key to understanding what happened next..

DSP Rockson Gyasi was found dead at his Akweteyman residence, with a pistol nearby. The Tesano Police are investigating the death as a possible suicide - his wife discovered the body. WhatsApp messages sent to his wife are being examined for clues.

Should SSNIT registration be automatic for all businesses? A new proposal aims to protect Ghanaian workers' futures...

A call has been made for mandatory SSNIT registration for all registered businesses in Ghana. This is to ensure retirement protection for workers and sustainability of the pension system - but how will this be achieved?

Cybersecurity incidents are on the rise in Ghana - but what are the biggest threats facing young people?

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) reported over 23,000 public inquiries in 2025, including 4,604 confirmed cyber incidents. Mr. Agbeti of the CSA revealed this during a cybersecurity competition for senior high schools.

A joint security operation leads to arrests, but what illicit activities were they allegedly involved in?

Twelve Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Ghana for alleged cyber fraud and human trafficking after a joint security operation. The operation, which took place on March 12, 2026, also seeks six other suspects. Authorities are investigating the extent of the crimes.

The Ghana Police Service is exploring new strategies with the NYPD - but what changes might Ghanaians see?

A senior NYPD delegation met with the Ghana Police Service (GPS) in Accra to discuss operational cooperation. IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno and the Police Management Board engaged the delegation on modern policing practices. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is proposed to strengthen ties.

Courier operators in Ghana have a strict deadline to meet or face serious penalties - what could this mean for.

The government has set an April 1 deadline for all courier operators to register with the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission or face sanctions. Minister Samuel Nartey George says this is to enforce regulations using the new ICOLMS-Ghana platform.