The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has expressed concern that low condom use among young people, particularly teenage girls and young women, is making it harder to reduce HIV infections in the Volta Region. Currently, 19,078 people in the region are living with HIV, accounting for about 5.7% of the national total of 334,721, including 4,999…
Over 100 Ghanaian PhD students in the United Kingdom (UK) have appealed to Mr Keir Starmer, Prime Minister for an immediate assistance, indicating that unpaid government scholarships are putting them at risk of deportation, eviction, and serious financial hardship. According to a claim they made, the Ghanaian government owes millions in tuition and living costs,…
The Ghana National Theatre is set to undergo major renovations to modernize its facilities, improve safety, and create a better environment for both performers and audiences. After more than 30 years of hosting concerts, drama, dance, and other cultural events, the theatre is facing infrastructural and technical challenges that the refurbishment aims to address. A…
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the Ministry has been allocated GH¢22.8 billion in the 2026 Budget to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen Ghana’s health system, with funds earmarked for upgrading health infrastructure, expanding Free Primary Healthcare, increasing support for the NHIS, recruiting more health workers and improving salaries and welfare…
Starting next year, 1st January, 2026, presenting a valid Ghana Card will become a mandatory requirement for anyone looking to purchase or renew motor or other insurance products in Ghana, according to an announcement by the National Insurance Commission (NIC). For corporate clients, providing a TIN (Tax Number) will also be necessary when engaging in a other insurance transaction as the…
Electronic money transfers in Ghana reached GH¢3.01 trillion, up 57% from GH¢1.92 trillion in 2023. This clearly shows that mobile money is becoming a part of everyday life for more Ghanaians, as people increasingly use it to pay for goods, services, and everyday expenses. Most of the transfers were agent-to-agent (34.8%), followed by third-party transfers…
This year, the Bank of Ghana released about US$10 billion to the foreign exchange market to help stabilize the cedi. At first, the IMF was concerned about how large the interventions were, especially early in the year. But later, the IMF became more comfortable after the Bank adopted a more open and market-driven approach, with…
The conclusion of his marriage to Ciana Chapman has been revealed by Nigerian comedian Sabinus, who characterized the separation as amicable despite the emotional distress of breaking up. The couple, who have a cherished daughter together, continue to maintain a positive relationship. They are dedicated to co-parenting and making sure that she is happy. Sabinus…
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a warning that it would take action to organize workers around the nation in order to resist the hikes in the new electricity tariff if the government does not make improvements to the 9% wage boost that was just authorized for 2026. This comes after the Philippine’s Energy…
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a warning that it would take action to organize workers around the nation in order to resist the hikes in the new electricity tariff if the government does not make improvements to the 9% wage boost that was just authorized for 2026. This comes after the Philippine’s Energy…
