Author: newsfilegh

Importers in Ghana have raised alarms over persistent congestion at the nation’s ports, attributing delays in clearing goods to technical system downtime and the recent appreciation of the cedi.

The court has rejected an application by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) seeking to join a constitutional suit challenging its powers, marking a notable development in the ongoing debate over the anti-graft body’s mandate.

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has cautioned that neglect and inadequate maintenance of public infrastructure are impeding Ghana’s progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Ghanaian government has launched a comprehensive review of all public land sales in recent years, pledging to cancel transactions found to be irregular or incomplete. The move, announced by Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, aims to curb illegal land acquisitions, ensure transparency, and protect state assets

The chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, has delivered a forceful assurance of integrity and transparency ahead of the party’s presidential primaries, declaring that he would rather “sacrifice my life” than preside over a process that compromises the party’s credibility.

Senior officials of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and YILPORT Holdings have met President John Dramani Mahama as part of ongoing strategic discussions on the future development of the Port of Takoradi, the Authority said.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has clarified that the current cost of its vehicle onboarding process for biodata verification is GH₵25, as part of preparations to roll out a new digital licence plate system later this year.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is emerging as the front-runner ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) highly anticipated primaries on Saturday, January 31, according to recent analysis by Michael Donyina Mensah, Executive Director of the Centre for Public Opinion and Awareness.

Gabby Otchere-Darko, founder of the Africa Prosperity Network and a key political strategist, has reiterated his decision to remain silent on the ruling New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming primaries, despite admitting he has a preferred candidate.

Fresh allegations of large-scale collusion and asset stripping have emerged at Metro Mass Transport Limited (MMTL), with the company’s deputy managing director claiming that buses valued at more than GH₵38,000 were auctioned for as little as GH₵3,000 under the previous administration.