Author: Philip Antoh

De Mayor Foundation is one and as part of the first anniversary celebration, the Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development by donating educational materials and essential school supplies to selected schools within the South Tongu District of the Volta Region on 2 July 2026. The beneficiary schools were Dalive–Torsikpota LA Primary School, Agorta JHS, and Nutekpor LA Primary School. During the outreach, the Foundation donated bundles of exercise books and notebooks, sets of mathematical instruments, packs of assorted drinks for school activities, boxes of pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, and boxes of chalk. These items were presented to…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nyansa Institute for Strategic Dialogue (NISD), Mr. Samuel Koranteng Adjei, has indicated that Ghana is internationally celebrated as a beacon of democracy, the country’s democratic credentials remain superficial due to a lack of tangible delivery. Speaking to the press shortly after the second edition of the NISD’s discussion series in Accra, which focused on strengthening democracy in West Africa, Mr. Adjei drew a sharp distinction between procedural and substantive democracy. Procedurally, he noted, Ghana has excelled. With nine successive elections, peaceful transfers of power, and a reliance on the courts rather than the military…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to inform taxpayers and the general public that, due to the severe flooding caused by the recent heavy rains in Accra and surrounding areas, the Commissioner-General has approved an extension of the deadline for filings of second quarter Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT) and May 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT), National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), and Communications Service Tax (CST). Under the tax calendar, CIT, PIT and VAT/NHIL and CST for May 2026 are ordinarily due for filing on or before the last working day of the month following the taxable…

Tension is mounting within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Fanteakwa South following allegations of intimidation, voter suppression, and attempts to prevent some branch members from contesting ongoing branch executive elections. Sources within the constituency accuse some party leaders of using strong-arm tactics and alleged “macho men” to deny certain members their democratic right to participate in the electoral process. According to the sources, the strategy is aimed at eliminating perceived opponents and weakening potential challengers ahead of future constituency-level elections. The allegations have revived concerns over similar incidents that reportedly occurred during the party’s 2022 internal elections, when more…

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Ghana) has issued a strong appeal to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public to advocate for the strengthening and effective resourcing of the Domestic Violence Fund (DV Fund). The organization emphasizes that a well-funded support system is critical to delivering justice for women and vulnerable groups suffering abuse. According to FIDA, many victims—predominantly women and children, but also men—continue to suffer in silence because financial and logistical barriers prevent them from accessing justice. Despite the existence of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732), which provides a legal framework for criminalizing physical, sexual, psychological, economic…

In a landmark decision for Ghana’s intellectual property (IP) sector, the High Court of Justice has granted an interlocutory injunction in favor of Paperclip Investments Ltd., barring Sparkhouse Promotions Limited and several individuals from commercializing products under the “Supercash Games” brand. The ruling, issued on April 30, 2026, by the Commercial Division 3 in Accra, restrains the defendants from promoting, launching, or distributing specific products, namely “7 Cups” and “Reveal Scratch for Win.” The court found that these products likely infringe upon Paperclip Investments’ proprietary software. Scope of the Order The injunction is comprehensive, targeting both corporate entities and named…

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Ocloo, has emphasized that mitigating the region’s perennial flooding is a shared responsibility, urging residents to complement government efforts by strictly adhering to environmental and safety regulations. Addressing a press conference on May 28, Mrs. Ocloo stated that tackling the flooding situation requires more than just state intervention; it demands collective discipline and active cooperation from the public. “Flood prevention is not the responsibility of government alone. It requires collective discipline and active participation from all residents of the region,” she asserted. Sanitation and Compliance The Minister strongly appealed to the public to stop…

.Rebuts SA Home Affairs Officer False Claim Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa (SA), Benjamin Anani Quashie has vehemently debunked claims that only 10 out of 300 evacuees possessed documents to stay in the country. According to him, the number is far higher than what is being bundled around by the Home Affairs officer, saying what the authorities are engaged in is propaganda to justify their xenophobic atrocities. Providing details of what is on record, Quashie said as much as 80 percent of the 300 had proper documentations while 20 percent did not. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, May…

SIC Insurance PLC has donated GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) in support of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and expand access to specialized medical care for Ghanaians. The donation was made during a visit by the leadership of SIC Insurance PLC to the Fund on Tuesday, where officials of the company reaffirmed their commitment to supporting national healthcare initiatives. Receiving the donation, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund expressed appreciation for the contribution, describing it as a demonstration of the important role corporate institutions can play in strengthening healthcare delivery in the country. According to the Fund, partnerships…

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid an unannounced visit to the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital following the death of a 27-year-old pregnant woman, Abigail Opoku, an incident that has sparked public outrage and renewed concerns about emergency maternal healthcare delivery in Ghana. The surprise inspection formed part of efforts by the Ministry of Health to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, engage hospital authorities and frontline health workers, and assess operational challenges affecting healthcare delivery at the facility. Abigail Opoku reportedly died in April 2026 after allegedly being denied an emergency caesarean section due to the…