Monday March 30, 2026The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has underscored the importance of targeted capacity building for female Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), describing it as essential to strengthening inclusive governance across the country.She made these remarks at a special Orientation and Leadership Development Programme specifically organized for female MMDCEs, as part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to promote gender-responsive governance within Ghana’s decentralised system.The maiden programme, held in Kumasi,was designed as part of interventions by the Ministry to equip women leaders with the skills, confidence and institutional support required to excel in roles. Speaking at the programme, Hon. Sowah noted that while women continue to make significant contributions

By Makiza Micheline Latifa President John Dramani Mahama has commended Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for what he described as 'stellar leadership' in steering Ghana to secure a landmark resolution at the United Nations General Assembly, despite intense last-minute pressure from allies to postpone the vote.The President credited Ablakwa’s coordination and resolve at a critical moment when doubts emerged over whether the resolution could secure sufficient backing.“When I gave notice of this motion, I did not delude myself. It was always going to be a difficult task. We needed to build a broad coalition to get this through,” he said.According to the president, several countries, some believed to be part of the coalition appealed for a delay, warning that

By Makiza Micheline LatifaGhana and Zimbabwe have formally opened the Technical and Ministerial meetings of their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) in Accra, marking what senior officials from both countries described as a defining moment in a bilateral relationship forged through decades of shared Pan-Africanist struggle.The opening ceremony, held on Friday at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together high-level delegations from Accra and Harare to lay the groundwork for a structured, results-driven partnership, one that both sides say is long overdue.A Relationship Rooted in HistoryThe ties between Ghana and Zimbabwe stretch back more than six decades, anchored in the Pan-Africanist ideals championed by their founding leaders. Yet despite the depth of that historical connection, a formal framework for

By Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has marked this year’s World Consumer Rights Day to intensify awareness of consumer rights and protection against unfair trade practices.Held at its head office at Dzorwulu in Accra under the local theme: “Safe Products, Confident Consumers in Ghana’s Downstream Petroleum Sector,” the Authority cautioned the general public against the syphoning of petroleum products from overturned fuel tankers when transporting contents to their respective depots. According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe Esq., the Authority is collaborating with the Ghana Police Service to investigate and arrest individuals who engaged in the act in recent times. He further emphasised the risks associated with

Story by: Daniel Kwabena Asare The Young African Women Congress (YAWC) Network is marking a decade of empowering women of African descent across the continent and the diaspora with a year-long celebration that blends intellectual discourse, public health advocacy, fundraising, and high-level networking. The Network, presently operating in eleven (11) countries thus Kenya, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, United states of America and whose headquarters sits in Ghana has released a detailed timetable for its tenth Anniversary activities that will commence from June to October 2026. At the centre of the celebrations is the tenth Anniversary Public Lecture scheduled for June 10, 2026. The lecture is expected to bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and young women from across Africa

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,