The Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has firmly rejected claims that the government’s flagship Big Push Infrastructure Programme is driven by sole sourcing, describing such assertions as “mischievous” and inconsistent with the facts presented to Parliament.Delivering an update to the House on Tuesday, the Minister stated unequivocally that all contracts under the Big Push programme have been awarded in strict compliance with the Public Procurement Act and its regulations. He stressed that procurement processes remain transparent, with full contractual details publicly accessible on the Ministry’s website. The Minister revealed that contrary to claims of widespread sole sourcing, only 44 percent of major contracts, including those under the Big Push, were awarded through sole sourcing, while over 400

By Stanley Kwabla ArkuMember of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, on Sunday inducted 400 students into his Ketu North Scholar Scheme, in a move that continues to place education at the centre of development efforts in the constituency.The ceremony, held in Dzodze, marked the second cohort of beneficiaries under the initiative and drew a large gathering of students, parents, traditional leaders and invited guests.Addressing the event, Mr Agbana said the scheme is a direct response to the financial challenges that prevent many qualified students from accessing tertiary education. “We cannot build the future we want if our young people are left behind because of money. This intervention is to make sure that does not happen in Ketu North,” he

Story by George Yawson Vineh Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day, a day set aside by the United Nations to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of water resources. The day serves as a reminder that water is not just a basic necessity, but a fundamental human right that millions around the world still struggle to access. Water is essential for life. It supports health, agriculture, industry, and ecosystems. From the food we eat to the energy we consume, water plays a central role. Yet, despite its importance, billions of people globally lack access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services. This challenge is particularly evident in developing regions,

By: Daniel Asare Chartered accountant and corporate governance expert, Dr. Valentin Kwasi Mensah as reacted to the just ended state of the nations addressed read by the President on the floor of parliament on February, 27th 2026 Dr. Mensah urged the current government to implement practical measures to enhance the transport sector in order to improve the delivery of goods and services and boost Ghana’s agriculture sector and economy. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama announced that Ghana’s economy has crossed the $100 billion mark for the first time in the nation’s history, a milestone expected to position the country among Africa’s largest and fastest-growing economies. According to him, growth has been recorded across all major

Story by George Yawson Vineh Two people have been confirmed dead after a microlight aircraft with registration number G9-ADV crashed and burst into flames at Tema Community One in the Greater Accra Region on Monday afternoon.The incident occurred at TMA Daycare, Site 18 near the Oninku Drive School Park of Tema Community One in the Greater Accra Region sending shockwaves through residents and passers-by who witnessed the crash. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service and other agencies were quickly dispatched to the scene to contain the situation. According to the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the two-seater microlight aircraft was on a domestic flight from Ho to Accra when the accident occurred. Authorities said radio contact with the aircraft was

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Ghana Police Service has arrested four field officers of Bills Micro-Credit Limited for allegedly assaulting a woman at Ashongman Estate in Accra. The incident occurred on March 13, 2026, when the officers, identified as Denis Wornyo, 38, Albert Amarh, 40, Ebenezer Amartei, 23, and Atsu Lawson, 27, visited the woman's residence to demand repayment of a loan. According to reports, the officers allegedly assaulted the woman, Hagar Emaser, 42, during the confrontation. A video of the incident circulated on social media, sparking widespread criticism and prompting the police to launch an investigation. The Kwabenya District Police Command arrested the suspects on March 15, 2026, and they are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. Bills Micro-Credit Limited

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Ghana Gold Board, commonly known as GoldBod, has strongly refuted claims that it paid GH¢11 million for the renovation of its office through an improper procurement process.The allegations circulating on social media suggested that the contract for the renovation works was sole-sourced and awarded to a company linked to Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Dogbe. However, GoldBod says the claims are false and misleading. In a statement issued by the Board’s Media Relations Officer, Prince Kwame Minkah, GoldBod explained that the contract was not awarded through sole sourcing, as widely alleged. Instead, the procurement was conducted through a restricted tendering process approved by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA). According to the Board, the