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A high-level Chinese delegation on Tuesday toured the National Theatre in Accra to assess the state of the facility and advance plans for its long-anticipated renovation, signaling fresh momentum toward restoring one of Ghana’s most prominent cultural landmarks. The visit, conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, comes as the government accelerates efforts to modernize key cultural institutions. Officials said the renovation will support the Theatre’s new five-year strategic vision and strengthen its role as a hub for Ghana’s expanding creative industry. Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the project reflects…

Telecel Group has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to support the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, a national digital-skills initiative launched by President John Mahama in April 2025. The agreement, signed at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra, cements Telecel’s commitment to providing free access to its Startocode platform to train 100,000 young Ghanaians over the next four years. Officials say the move will significantly boost Ghana’s digital transformation efforts while opening new avenues for youth employment in the global technology economy. At the signing ceremony, Telecel Group CEO Moh…

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has officially welcomed its newly posted National Service Personnel with an orientation session designed to set clear expectations for professionalism, discipline and teamwork. The session, held at the Ministry and attended by directors, senior staff and representatives from various departments, aimed to prepare the personnel for a year of impactful national service. Speaking on behalf of the Chief Director, Mr. Otto Langmagne urged the new recruits to respect their posting arrangements and strictly adhere to civil service standards. He said professionalism and discipline remain essential to the Ministry’s work, which spans tourism…

The Minister for Roads, Transport and Highways, Hon. Kwame Agbodza, on Tuesday inaugurated a 15-member Board of Trustees for the Road Maintenance Trust Fund, calling Small and Medium Contractors the “backbone” of Ghana’s routine road upkeep. Agbodza praised the contractors for their quiet but essential work, noting that tasks such as filling potholes, clearing drains and keeping road corridors safe often go unnoticed despite their impact on communities nationwide. He said the government is committed to ensuring SMCs receive timely payments and the necessary institutional support to sustain their operations. “Our goal is to ensure they get the support they…

Ghana’s Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on Wednesday delivered a forceful call for Africa to take full ownership of its health future, declaring the continent’s “health destiny is non-negotiable” during day two of the WHX Leaders Africa Summit. Akandoh told delegates that Africa must now be defined not by gaps but by its growing capacity to build resilient systems. He said the continent’s health sovereignty long considered aspirational is “rapidly emerging as reality” as countries expand vaccine production, strengthen digital health tools and assert national leadership over their health agendas. The minister stressed that true resilience requires deliberate investment in…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, met with executives of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications to review sector progress in 2025 and outline priorities for the year ahead. The meeting brought together chief executives from major telecommunications companies, who engaged the minister on policy alignment, industry sustainability and ongoing challenges in network expansion. Officials said the discussions were aimed at strengthening collaboration between government and operators as Ghana accelerates its digital transformation agenda. According to the ministry, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to improving digital infrastructure, enhancing regulatory clarity and expanding access to reliable, affordable…

The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralization (IMCC), Ghana’s central mechanism for inter-sectoral policy coordination and decentralised governance, convened its first meeting since the current government assumed office. The session was chaired by H.E. Prof Jane Naana Opku-Agyemang, bringing together sector ministers and representatives from Health, Agriculture, Education, Finance, Local Government, Gender, and other relevant agencies. The meeting focused on reviewing the National Decentralisation Policy Framework and Strategy (NDPS) for 2026–2030, alongside discussions on the operational functioning of the IMCC and strategies to advance decentralisation reforms. The Committee emphasised that past regular meetings of the IMCC had significantly accelerated reform progress,…

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday signed the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act 2025, officially abolishing the tax he pledged to remove during the 2024 campaign. The repeal marks one of the administration’s earliest fiscal actions and delivers on a promise that resonated widely with businesses and households burdened by the levy. Speaking briefly before signing the bill at the Jubilee House, Mahama said the tax had become “difficult to comprehend,” noting that Ghana stood alone as the only country still charging citizens to fund a pandemic response long after the crisis had passed. The repeal takes immediate effect…

Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adam Sukparu, has hailed Dodo Technologies as a model for Africa’s digital future, praising the homegrown tech firm for building world-class solutions capable of transforming communication and productivity across the continent. Speaking on behalf of Sector Minister Hon. Samuel Nartey George at the Dodo Summit 2025, the Deputy Minister said the company’s mission to eliminate fragmented communication aligns directly with Ghana’s national digital transformation agenda. He noted that institutions and businesses across Africa continue to struggle with emails, calls, messages and customer interactions scattered across multiple unlinked platforms a challenge…

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama on Wednesday led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Council of State, engaging the advisory body on key monetary and economic issues. The team was received by Council Chairman Edward Doe Adjaho. Dr. Asiama described the visit as part of a renewed effort to deepen consultation and transparency, stressing the Bank’s commitment to maintaining Cedi stability and safeguarding Ghana’s reserve buffers. He thanked the Council for its continued support and announced that the central bank plans to hold bi-annual engagements to exchange feedback and strengthen collaboration. Chairman Adjaho welcomed…