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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…

Government of Ghana has withdrawn the contentious Lithium Agreement from Parliament for further review, citing the need for deeper public engagement and stronger legal safeguards, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources announced in a statement Tuesday. The Ministry said the decision followed “extensive consultations and constructive engagements” with stakeholders nationwide. Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah formally pulled the agreement from the House, signaling the administration’s willingness to revisit concerns raised by civil society groups, industry actors and community representatives. Officials said the move underscores the government’s push for participatory governance and its commitment to ensuring that…

The Government of Ghana on Wednesday deported three Israeli nationals after what officials described as the ill-treatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaian citizens by Israeli authorities earlier this week. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the action follows the detention and removal of three Ghanaians who were turned away upon arrival at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport. Ghanaian officials say the individuals were mistreated without just cause, prompting a swift and reciprocal response. The three Israelis, who arrived in Ghana earlier Wednesday, were deported “in direct response to the unacceptable treatment” of Ghanaian travellers, the…

Ghanaian visual artist Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki, has secured a place in history after earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest leaf-print painting a first for any Ghanaian. According to confirmation from the record-keeping body, Padi’s artwork spans an impressive 54.33 square metres (584.8 square feet). She completed the piece on July 11, 2025, in Accra Accra, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s growing presence on the global art and creativity stage. The record-setting work features leaf prints meticulously arranged to depict the Ghana Ghana flag. The design doubles as an artistic achievement and a…

The Government of Ghana has issued a strong protest to Israeli authorities after what it describes as the degrading and unjustified mistreatment of Ghanaian travelers at Ben Gurion International Airport, an incident officials say has strained longstanding diplomatic ties. In a statement released Wednesday, the government said it is “appalled” by the treatment meted out to Ghanaian nationals entering Israel since Sunday, December 7, alleging that travelers were “deliberately targeted and subjected to inhumane and traumatic treatment.” According to the statement, seven Ghanaians including four members of a parliamentary delegation attending the Annual International Cybersecurity Conference in Tel Aviv were…

Firefighters in Hohoe averted a potential disaster Tuesday after a petrol tanker carrying 54,000 litres of fuel veered off the road and crashed into a high-tension electricity pole, officials said. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, the incident occurred on December 9, 2025, when the tanker, registered GT-1140-18, lost control and struck both the pole and a nearby container shop. Municipal Fire Commander DO III Bismark Hosu Porbley led the emergency response. Before approaching the vehicle, firefighters worked with power officials to isolate electricity to the fallen lines, preventing possible ignition. Crews then used foam concentrate to cool the…