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By Philip Antoh The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has officially declared its support for the Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) System currently being implemented at the country’s ports, clarifying that earlier concerns raised in 2025 have since been addressed. In a press statement issued on April 9, 2026, the Association dismissed claims suggesting it remains opposed to the system, describing such assertions as misleading and based on outdated information. According to the IEAG, its initial reservations—captured in a December 18, 2025 publication—were legitimate and centered on inadequate stakeholder consultation, data security concerns, transparency issues, and system integration challenges.…

By Philip Antoh Ghana’s effort to improve its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is facing increased scrutiny after the release of the Ghana TVET Report in Accra. Stakeholders are urging immediate reforms in areas like funding, infrastructure, and digital integration. At the launch themed “Building TVET Systems for Economic Transformation in Ghana,” Dr. Engineer Eric Kofi Adzroe, the Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, emphasized that the future of TVET is not just about increasing access but also about fundamentally rethinking skill delivery. He pointed out that in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, merely providing…

By Prince Ahenkorah The management of Ghana National Gas Company has issued a detailed statement addressing recent concerns surrounding its procurement activities and the renewal of its insurance contracts, firmly dismissing allegations of impropriety. In a press release dated April 13, 2026, and signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, the company explained that all procurement processes undertaken were conducted in strict compliance with regulatory requirements. According to the statement, every contract awarded went through the necessary approval procedures, including authorization from the Public Procurement Authority and financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance. Ghana Gas noted…

By Prince Ahenkorah The global oil price spike has forced Accra into a four-week tax relief plan. But with Middle East tensions unresolved, the relief may be short-lived.President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the removal of selected fuel taxes and margins effective 16 April, after global crude prices surged past $100 a barrel. The intervention, agreed at an emergency Cabinet meeting at Jubilee House, will run for four weeks before a scheduled review.The directive to the Finance and Energy ministries is the government’s most decisive response to domestic fuel price increases of about 30% since January. Officials insist the tax…

By Prince Ahenkorah Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has outlined the full scope of Ghana’s primary healthcare policy, describing it as the backbone of a resilient health system capable of meeting most of the country’s medical needs. He indicated that these services address the majority of health concerns among the population, noting that surveys show about 80% of Ghana’s health needs fall within primary healthcare. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Health Minister explained that the policy is designed to ensure that every Ghanaian who visits a primary health facility can access…

By Gifty Boateng Michael Okyere Baafi told the Eastern Regional Minister she had no right to speak because she is from Kroboland. Now a traditional leader has given him seven days to apologize or else. It is not the first time the MP has used his platform to attack a regional minister. On a recent radio studio program, Michael Okyere Baafi, the Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, did not merely criticize the Eastern Regional Minister. He dismissed her as a stranger because of where she comes from.“Respectfully, as a regional minister, are you from Koforidua?” Baafi said, addressing Rita…

By Gifty Boateng Hundreds of civil servants paid for plots at Obosumase New Town. Many have since died their families unaware. Successive leaderships have come and gone, each extracting new fees. The land itself remains a phantom.More than a thousand members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) are caught in a two‑decade‑old land scandal that has left some dead without their families ever knowing they owned property.The land in question is at Obosumase New Town, near Aburi in the Eastern Region. The scheme began in 2006. Members paid into designated Ecobank accounts, and later Bank…

By Prince Ahenkorah The former National Service Authority boss no longer needs to report to Accra. More significantly, the state has reduced its claim of financial loss by nearly GHC 77 million.The High Court in Accra has varied the bail conditions of Osei Assibey Antwi, the former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), in a move that eases his pre-trial obligations. Assibey Antwi will now report to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) office in Kumasi, rather than travelling to Accra as previously required. The application from his lawyers was not opposed by the prosecution. The court adjourned the…

The government has announced plans to begin the rollout of its free primary healthcare policy in 150 underserved districts across the country, marking the first phase of a broader national strategy to improve access to essential health services. Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, disclosed the implementation plan at the Government Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House, ahead of the official launch scheduled for April 15, 2026. He explained that the phased rollout is designed to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement as the programme expands nationwide. “This policy has not been rushed. It has been carefully designed over…

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and ZimTrade have entered into a landmark cooperation agreement that signals a maturing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework, serving as a deliberate effort to move regional integration beyond political rhetoric and into the realm of functional, institutionalized trade promotion. The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, Esq., and his counterparts from Zimbabwe’s national trade development organization, marks a significant shift in West-to-South trade dynamics on the continent. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting businesses, expanding export…