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As part of its oversight mandate to ensure the delivery of affordable housing to Ghanaians, the Parliamentary Committee on Works and Housing has undertaken a working visit to inspect the progress of three major housing projects: the Pokuase Affordable Housing Project, Surge Homes at Amrahia, and Executive Homes at Adenta. Led by its Chairman, Hon. Vincent Asamoah, the Committee engaged with officials from the State Housing Company (SHC) during the inspection tour to assess the current state of the projects and the challenges impeding their completion. At the Pokuase Affordable Housing site, the Committee was briefed by the Managing Director…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to tackling human trafficking and advancing gender equality during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ghana, Madam Fatou Diallo Ndiaye. The visit, aimed at congratulating the Minister on her recent appointment, also served as an opportunity to strengthen the long-standing partnership between the Ministry and IOM. Discussions centered on enhancing collaboration in areas of mutual concern, especially in the fight against human trafficking, child protection, and the promotion of gender equity. Both sides…

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, and several members of the National Cathedral Secretariat are among individuals, who have refused to return diplomatic and service passports issued to them under the Akufo-Addo administration. This development, has compelled the Mahama government to revoke the travel documents. In an announcement made yesterday, May 6, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, revealed that it had cancelled 701 diplomatic and service passports belonging to former officials of the previous government and other individuals no longer holding public office. The…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, yesterday, May 6, 2025, cancelled 701 Diplomatic and Service Passports, belonging to Akufo-Addo government officials and individuals who no longer hold public office. The revoked passports, include those issued to former ministers and their spouses, ex-Members of Parliament (MPs), former members of the Council of State and their spouses, and retired justices of both the Superior and Lower Courts. Former regional ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) are also involved. Past officers of state institutions, including former board chairpersons, are also affected. Also listed are officials associated with the…

Fludor Ghana Limited, a member of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, is expanding healthcare insurance coverage for cocoa farmers and their households across Ghana with a vision to improve the quality of life of cocoa farmers, strengthen its cocoa supply chain and meet regional and international certification standards, policies, and regulations. Fludor, is on a mission to foster a healthier cocoa sector through healthy farmers, cocoa trees and farms, farming communities, and the natural environment. Launched in partnership with Elucid Social in 2023, Fludor’s healthcare coverage initiative, part of its “Apomuden Project,” aims to provide cocoa farmers and their families…

By Patrick Biddah Constituency Organizers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra Region have expressed deep frustration and disappointment with the party leadership and government over what they describe as neglect in job appointments at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). Addressing a press conference in Accra on May 6, 2025, the leader of the constituency organizers caucus, Mr Gad N. Ackwerh, accused the party of reneging on its promise to offer them appointments within NADMO following the NDC’s electoral victory. According to Mr Ackwerh, despite assurances during the campaign that they would be prioritized for NADMO…

 Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups to commercialise and scale their offerings, has announced its 3rd cohort of 7 growth-stage companies working to transform pharmacy services on the continent. Sponsored by the Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), Endless Foundation, HELP Logistics (a subsidiary of the Kühne Foundation), Sanofi’s Global Health Unit and Chemonics, the three-year program will empower innovators to improve patient access to healthcare across Africa and scale their impact.  In many African countries, pharmacies serve on the frontline of healthcare delivery, providing as much as 70% of initial healthcare visits.…

The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has organised an Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) for government officials and other stakeholders in Ada of the Greater Accra Region. The initiative, was under the theme, “Reimagining Leadership in a ‘Reset’ Ghana,” aimed to equip senior government officials with the tools to navigate the complexities of today’s governance landscape. It brought together Ministers, Deputy Ministers, senior advisors, private sector stakeholders, and representatives from institutions such as the African Development Bank for a dynamic and interactive experience. The programme’s four thematic modules including, Leading in a New World…

The ongoing rift between Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, and presidential hopeful Ken Ohene Agyapong has reached boiling point as the Bono Regional NPP chairman threatens to deliver a sound beating to his adversary. In a bold declaration, Abronye warned that not only will he pummel the self-proclaimed NPP financier, but he will also strip him of his artificial teeth to impart a lesson he won’t soon forget. Branding the clash as a showdown between the rich and poor factions within the party, Abronye spared no words in denouncing Ken Agyapong, labeling him as a conniving blackmailer and…

The minority leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has refuted claims that he assaulted a police officer during the recent “save the judiciary” rally organized by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and allied smaller political factions on Monday May 5. The Effutu constituency Member of Parliament (MP) vehemently denies that he delivered a heavy slap to the officer as seen in a circulating video on the internet. In a surprising twist, Afenyo-Markin asserts that he was actually the one who was attacked by Constable Forson, and not the other way around. Dismissing the headline of this newspaper’s issue on Tuesday, May 6,…