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13 Jul•4 min read
Feature: The Tribunals Bill, 2026: Constitutional Revival Or Return To The Past? A Judicial Perspective
Summary
The Tribunals Bill, 2026, is stirring a national debate, with some seeing it as a vital reform and others fearing a return to a controversial past.
Ghana's Parliament is currently debating the Tribunals Bill, 2026, sparking national discussion among MPs, lawyers, academics, and civil society.
31 May•4 min read
Afrophobic attacks: South African firms in Ghana must pay for citizen evacuations - Kofi Bentil
Summary
Why does a policy analyst want South African companies operating in Ghana to pay for citizen evacuations?
Kofi Bentil is calling for South African companies in Ghana to take responsibility for the evacuation of Ghanaians in South Africa- due to afrophobic attacks. He argues that these companies should bear the cost, hinting at a significant shift in how Ghana addresses such crises.
24 Apr•2 min read
TWMA disburses GH¢ 91k to persons with disabilities
Summary
The TWMA is giving money to those with disabilities - but will it make a difference in their lives?
The Tema West Municipal Assembly (TWMA) has given money to people with disabilities. This is to help them, but what does it mean for the area?
10 Aug•2 min read
Gov't cannot claim fiscal prudence by cancelling development projects - Gideon Boako
Summary
Is the government's fiscal strategy truly prudent, or are essential development projects being sacrificed for favorable financial indicators?
Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has challenged the government's claims of fiscal prudence, questioning whether reduced spending reflects
14 Sept•2 min read
Bagbin urges Ewe diaspora to convert cultural network into investment platform
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Can a cultural network become an economic engine for Ghana's Volta Region?
Ghana's Speaker of Parliament challenges the Ewe diaspora in North America to shift from cultural ties to investment.
20 Apr•3 min read
Gbintiri residents boycott market revenue payment over accountability; alleged 24-hour economy exclusion
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Why are Gbintiri residents refusing to pay market tolls-and what does it have to do with a 14-day ultimatum?
Gbintiri residents and traditional leaders are boycotting market revenue payments-citing neglect and exclusion from the 24-hour economy initiative. The community demands fiscal transparency and reinvestment-or face a permanent breakdown in cooperation.
18 Jul•5 min read
NAIMOS Dismantles Armed Galamsey Site at Ahwiren Headwaters
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NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining opera
NAIMOS task force destroys six excavators and seizes firearms during an intelligence-led raid on an illegal mining operation polluting the Subin
1 Jul•3 min read
Asenso-Boakye worried over delays in key flood control projects
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Why are crucial flood control projects, initiated by the previous administration, facing significant delays, and what does this mean for Ghana's
Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on Parliament's Select Committee on Local Government and Decentralisation, has voiced concerns regarding
3 Jul•4 min read
You can't trade lives for fiscal discipline - Oppong Nkrumah blasts government over flood deaths
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The government's explanation for withholding spending to stabilize the economy has been deemed unacceptable in the wake of recent flood-related
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has criticized the Mahama administration's handling of
3 Jul•4 min read
National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving an annual national observance, not a response to floods - Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah
Summary
Amidst public speculation, a presidential envoy sets the record straight on the true nature of a national observance and its timing.
Presidential Envoy Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah clarified that Ghana's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving is an annual event, not a direct response to
20 Mar•2 min read
Parliament approves lithium mining deal
Summary
A new mining agreement has been approved- but not everyone is convinced it's a good thing for the country.
Ghana's Parliament and Barari DV Ghana Limited are at the center of a major agreement- one that could reshape the nation's mining landscape. The agreement promises significant changes, but some parties are concerned about the potential implications- leaving many to wonder what the future holds.
29 Jun•2 min read
NPP blames government for recurring floods, demands urgent action
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The NPP is questioning the government's handling of Accra's persistent flooding, pointing to alleged coordination issues and unfulfilled promises.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticized the government over recurring floods in Accra, accusing the administration of failing to implement
28 Jul•2 min read
Gender Ministry rallies transport workers to champion gender equality, end child marriage
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Discover how a new initiative is empowering transport workers to become champions for gender equality and the protection of women's rights.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has engaged transport workers in a dialogue on gender equality and ending child
19 Sept•4 min read
Evacuation Exercise: Detailed breakdown of the GH¢27.18m spent on chartered flights
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A new financial breakdown shows how evacuation funds were spent - but one item dominates the budget.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided a detailed breakdown of evacuation costs following the repatriation of Ghanaians from South Africa.
2 Jul•2 min read
Finance Ministry releases GH¢350 million for flood relief and mitigation following Mahama directive
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Discover how a major government fund is being deployed to tackle Ghana's flood crisis and what it means for future disaster preparedness.
Ghana's Ministry of Finance has released a significant sum from the Contingency Fund to address recent devastating floods and implement mitigation
17 Mar•2 min read
Gov't should have set up special support fund for cocoa farmers instead - Offinso North MP
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A Ghanaian MP says the government betrayed cocoa farmers - but what could they have done instead to help?
Offinso North MP, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has taken issue with the government's cocoa price reduction, saying it hurts farmers who supported them. Instead of cutting the price, a special fund could have helped - but what will be the impact?
10 Jul•6 min read
Accra Flood Claims Near GH¢500m Spark Calls For Insurance Tax Relief
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Accra flood claims near GH¢500m as Dr Kingsley Agyemang urges VAT suspension, insurer tax relief and a national disaste
Accra flood claims near GH¢500m as Dr Kingsley Agyemang urges VAT suspension, insurer tax relief and a national disaster risk fund for Ghana.