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March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Sacked Public Sector Workers Sue Government Over “Wrongful” Dismissals

Forty former public sector employees have filed a lawsuit against the government, alleging wrongful and politically motivated termination of their employment. The workers, hired in 2024, contend that their dismissals violated constitutional provisions and due process. Their terminations followed a directive

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

John Jinapor: We Will Recover ECG’s Missing Containers or Their Value

Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has vowed to make every effort to recover the missing containers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) or their equivalent monetary value. An investigative report has uncovered that over 1,300 containers belonging

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

Over 50 Vehicles Damaged as A&C Mall Car Park Shed Collapses

A heavy downpour, coupled with strong winds, caused significant damage at the A&C Mall in East Legon, Accra, on Tuesday evening. The storm led to the collapse of the solar panel car park shed, affecting more than 50 vehicles. Videos circulating

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Kumasi Market Fire Leaves Traders Devastated

A massive fire has ravaged a section of the Kumasi Central Market at Adum PZ, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. The blaze, which erupted in the early hours of Friday, March 21, has reduced numerous shops

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Report Drivers Charging Unauthorized Fares to Police – GPRTU

The Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Abass Imoro, has urged commuters to report any driver demanding unapproved fare increases to the nearest police station. Imoro stressed that only the GPRTU and the Ghana Road Transport

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

Ghana Boundary Commission to Restore Displaced International Markers

The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) has revealed that numerous international boundary pillars, set up over time, have been displaced due to natural factors and environmental conditions. Major General Dr. Emmanuel Wekem Kotia, Commissioner General of the GhBC, emphasized the urgency of

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Deny Price Hike Links To Fare Increases

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has dismissed claims by the Alliance of Drivers – Ghana, which alleges that rising spare parts prices are a key factor in their planned 20% fare increase, set to take effect on March 17,

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

Price Of Ordinary Passport Booklet Reduced From GHc500 To GHc350 – Ablakwa

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is seeking an urgent amendment to the Fees and Charges Act to reduce the price of the ordinary passport booklet from GH₵500 to GH₵350. The price for the 32-page passport booklet was increased

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

Finance Minister Expresses Confidence In Cedi’s Stability

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed confidence in the Ghanaian Cedi, predicting it will perform well despite concerns about potential depreciation. In an interview, Dr. Forson reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining a strong currency through sound economic policies

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

AGI Criticizes Increase In Growth and Sustainability Levy

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has expressed strong disapproval of the government's plan to increase the Growth and Sustainability Levy from 1% to 3% on the gross production of mining companies. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced the increase and