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…
Contracts for the acquisition of a presidential jet and four helicopters for the Ghana Air Force have been filed by the government to the members of Parliament. Airbus Helicopter (SAS) is the company with which the first contract was struck; it is worth €125.97 million and includes the sale of one H160 and three H175…
John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition for Ghana, has said that the nation is taking steps to establish itself as a leader on the continent in the field of clean energy by implementing a renewable energy action and investment plan that would cost $3.4 billion in United States currency. He made…
Dr. Joshua Zaato, a political scientist at the University of Ghana, has commended the Minority in Parliament for their consistent opposition to the renegotiated lithium agreement put up by the government. Dr. Zaato claims that the Minority’s steadfast position is the reason why the agreement is now being examined by the public. The government has…
