Author: Philip Antoh

Human trafficking has evolved from traditional organized crime into a highly optimized, tech-driven corporation—and law enforcement must adapt to its borderless nature. That was the stark warning delivered by David Mosetse, former INTERPOL Director and Deputy Commissioner of the Botswana Police Service, during a recent online forum marking the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Titled “Trapped Behind the Scam,” the event was organized by GYAN Ghana, the Democratic Network for Action (DNA), and Transnational Mobility Pathways (TMP). It united UN representatives, government officials, civil society leaders, and survivors from Ghana and across the region to address the rapid…

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has categorically dismissed social media allegations of pay disparities and irregular recruitment, explaining that the differing salaries of two separate cohorts of staff are the result of distinct Ministry of Finance approvals, not political favoritism. In a statement signed by the Director-General, Professor George Agyei, said the GSA clarified that the first group of officers were originally NABCO trainees who were temporarily retained by the previous administration. They are paid a fixed salary from the Authority’s Goods and Services budget and have never been placed on the central government payroll or required parliamentary approval. Conversely,…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has dismissed claims that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is being sold, assuring workers that government has no such intention. He made the disclosure when he met with management and staff at VALCO’s Conference Room on 30th July, 2026 following the demonstration of some staff about the purported sale of VALCO. The Minister said Cabinet had only approved the search for a strategic investor to provide the capital needed to revive the struggling company. He revealed that more than US$700 million is required to modernise the plant and restore…

Ghana is hosting a major four-day ECOWAS gender meeting in Accra, using the platform to showcase its recent legislative wins while urging West African nations to build stronger institutions and increase investment in gender equality. The 2026 ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) Annual Briefing has brought together policymakers, civil society groups, and development partners under the theme: “Strengthening the Institutional and Organisational Capacities of Regional and National Gender Mechanisms.” Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Deputy Director, Sabia Kpekata outlined Ghana’s recent milestones. Chief among them is the Affirmative…

A high-powered delegation from the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace to share a bold vision for expanding specialized healthcare in Ghana. Led by the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the team briefed the monarch on the significant strides the Trust Fund has made since its inception. The core message was clear: to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied life-saving, specialized treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases simply because they cannot afford it. The delegation—which included Ashanti Regional Minister…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), in partnership with KGL Group and the KGL Foundation, has commenced the implementation of a major healthcare infrastructure project that will significantly enhance diagnostic services at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge). The project, which goes beyond the Trust Fund’s initial appeal for support, will see the construction of a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre equipped with some of the most advanced medical imaging technologies available. The new facility will house an MRI machine, CT scanner, mammography unit, X-ray machine and fluoroscopy equipment under one roof, improving access to specialist diagnostic care for thousands of patients.…

Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odolley Sowah (MP), has reiterated the country’s commitment and focus towards accelerating delivery of the New Urban Agenda. According to the Deputy Minister, Ghana has prioritized four key actions towards realizing the attainment of the New Urban Agenda. These priority actions, according to her, include scaling affordable and inclusive housing through implementation of the 2024 Housing Profile recommendations and the National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Strategy, as well as strengthening integrated urban development and spatial planning through the National Urban Policy (2026-2035). The other priority areas are the…

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued an 18-hour weather forecast predicting a tale of two climates for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. While parts of northern Ghana are expected to experience thunderstorms and rain, southern Ghana will wake up to cloudy skies, patches of mist, and fog. Valid from 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, the forecast highlights distinct weather patterns across the country’s ecological zones: Southern Ghana: Mist, Fog, and Light Drizzle Coastal, forest, and mountainous regions in the south will start the day with reduced visibility due to mist and fog. Motorists are particularly advised to drive with caution during…

Philanthropist David Sitsofe Tamakloe, in collaboration with the Ketu South office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has distributed relief supplies to 125 flood victims at Agbozume-Ahorkpoe. Saturday’s donation, held at the AME Zion Junior High School, provided a lifeline to a fraction of the municipality’s displaced population, highlighting the overwhelming scale of the ongoing disaster. According to NADMO, over 4,000 people have been displaced in Ketu South alone, with more than 2,000 households damaged. Across the wider Volta Region, flooding has uprooted roughly 54,000 people across 66 communities in 12 districts. The relief package included 20 bags of…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to phase out the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027 through the construction of new schools and the expansion of infrastructure in existing institutions. The President said the government’s objective is to ensure that all students in senior high schools operate under a single academic calendar, allowing them to attend classes and vacate at the same time. Speaking during his ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, President Mahama said the government is committed to addressing the infrastructure challenges that led to the introduction of the double-track…