Day: July 28, 2025

Accra: The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) is urging the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to consider a downward revision of the Monetary Policy Rate in its upcoming 125th Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The recommendation was informed by recent conducive macroeconomic developments that signal easing the tight monetary conditions to support private sector growth. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued in Accra and signed by Mr. Stephane Miezan, President of GNCCI, said the Chamber has taken note of the favorable macroeconomic trajectory. This includes a consistent decline in headline inflation from 23.8 percent in December 2024

Berekum: Ghana Medical Relief (GMR), a non-profit humanitarian organization, has successfully registered 2,360 residents in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) during its 2025 medical outreach. According to Ghana News Agency, the five-day outreach, held at the Berekum Holy Family Hospital, provided medical services to over 10,000 individuals, including Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and vulnerable groups. The event also facilitated NHIS renewals for clients with expired memberships, ensuring continued access to healthcare services. GMR, which is registered both in Ghana and the United States, collaborated with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Holy

Accra: PETROSOL Platinum Energy Limited and the Doyen Institute of Intelligence and Investigations on Monday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to enhance PETROSOL’s internal security and integrity controls. The strategic alliance positions PETROSOL to quietly strengthen its systems and protocols that underpins fuel quality, transaction integrity, and staff accountability. According to Ghana News Agency, under the agreement, Doyen Institute would ensure thorough vetting of new and existing staff to ensure integrity and reduce insider-risk and unannounced inspections at fuel stations to detect and deter fraudulent activity in real time. It would ensure that ‘every litre sold, and every cedi

Accra: The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a public warning against the unauthorised transfer of electricity meters, emphasizing that such actions are illegal and punishable by law. The company stressed that all meters are registered to specific locations and should not be moved without formal approval. According to Ghana News Agency, the ECG released a statement highlighting that unauthorised meter transfers could lead to disruptions in billing systems, service challenges, and potential legal consequences. Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, the General Manager for External Communications at ECG, clarified that meter transfers are strictly regulated and only permitted under

Accra: The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana), a non-governmental organization, has conducted a training workshop to enhance the advocacy skills of women groups, boosting their involvement in agriculture and various economic activities. According to Ghana News Agency, the Leadership and Agricultural Policy Advocacy Training is part of the ‘Strengthening Women’s Voice and Leadership in Agricultural Policy and Economic Justice in Northern Ghana’ project, funded by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). This initiative aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to engage effectively with duty-bearers on issues affecting their livelihoods, increase their visibility in decision-making spaces, and influence

Accra: The Tafo royal family in the Old Tafo Municipality, Ashanti Region, has appealed to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to intervene in a dispute that has delayed the burial of some deceased relatives for several months. According to Ghana News Agency, the family claims that the Tafohene, Nana Agyen Frimpong II, is allegedly preventing them from burying relatives who have been deceased for several months, without providing any justifiable reasons. In a press release jointly signed by Mr. Kwaku Arhin and Nana Antwi, members of the Tafo royal family, and issued in Kumasi, the family accused the Tafohene of

Kumasi: The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has handed over a 1.12-acre parcel of land for the establishment of a law school in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. According to Ghana News Agency, the gesture demonstrates the Asantehene’s commitment to advancing legal education and empowering future legal professionals in the region. It also reflects his visionary leadership and belief in education as a driver of societal progress. Nana Samba Gyafla, Omanhene of the Sampa Traditional Area, who presented the land documents on behalf of the Asantehene to the General Legal Council in Kumasi, said the provision of the land sets