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By Gideon Amuah | Email – gideon.amuah@gmail.com Across Ghana’s markets, it is common to find imported rice from Asia, frozen chicken from Europe, and tomato paste from Italy—ironically displayed next to the local versions struggling to sell. The paradox is painful: Ghanaian farmers grow food, but Ghanaians eat foreign. This consumption gap has quietly become one of the biggest barriers to food security. Unless Ghana develops a deliberate policy that links what it produces to what it consumes, the country will continue to lose billions in import bills and rural livelihoods alike. The truth is simple: food security is not…

By Philip Antoh The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) has launched a nationwide Revenue Mobilization Campaign aimed at recovering outstanding debts owed by its clients across the country. Speaking at a press conference held at the Company’s Head Office in Accra on Monday, November 3, 2025, the Managing Director of SHC, Mr. John S. Bawah, announced that all clients who settle their outstanding bills in full during the campaign period will receive a 15% discount. According to Mr. Bawah, the discount applies to categories such as ground rent, land regularization fees, lease renewals, consents and service charges, but does not…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has arrested Freeman Sarbah, the Acting Head of Legal Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in connection with alleged corruption, and abuse of office tied to the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract. In a statement released on Monday, November 3, and shared across the OSP’s official social media handles, the anti-graft agency confirmed that Mr. Sarbah had been taken into custody and was assisting investigators. The OSP said, it is probing him for suspected acts of corruption and corruption-related offences, as well as for obstructing…

By Philip Antoh The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, has assured both the President and the public that Ghana will win the fight against sanitation. According to the Minister, the nation is making progress in tackling the long-standing issue of poor sanitation through a united national effort and renewed commitment at all levels. He noted that the strong public participation, media support, and active roles of traditional and religious leaders in the national sanitation day events are clear signs of advancement. The Minister spoke during the November National Sanitation Day exercise, which included monitoring…

By Philip Antoh The Deputy Minister for Education, Hon. Clement Abas Apaak, has urged African countries to enhance cooperation and take strong, Africa-led measures to eliminate learning poverty and create resilient education systems by 2035. He made this appeal during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Triennale of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), which took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra marking the first time Ghana has hosted this continental event. The three-day conference was centered around the theme “Strengthening Resilience of Africa’s Education Systems: Advancing Towards Ending Learning Poverty by 2035 with…

In a moment that stunned many and stirred fresh debate, Electoral Commission Chair Jean Mensa resurfaced at a packed prayer rally over the weekend far from the corridors of power and controversy that have defined her tenure.The once heavily guarded EC boss was spotted at the Accra Sports Stadium during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) Ghana Prayer Conference, organized by Nigerian televangelist Pastor Jerry Eze. Her appearance, captured in a viral video, showed her testifying about a healing miracle, prompting cheers from the crowd.“Papa, this young lady came here with pain in her shoulder… but after you…

Ofori-Atta’s Deputy Orders Sam George to Hide ‘Names’By Prince Ahenkorah Tempers flared and sparks flew* at Monday’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing as fiery MP Abena Osei-Asare clashed with Communications Minister Sam George in a dramatic showdown over Ghana’s economic woes.The usually buttoned-up committee room turned into a political boxing ring when Sam George, appearing before PAC to answer questions about institutions under his ministry, took a swipe at the previous administration—blaming them for Ghana Post’s ballooning expenses. “It’s simple,” George said. “The Akufo-Addo administration mismanaged the economy. That’s why costs are up. Just look at what Ken Ofori-Atta, Abena…

High-stakes anti-illegal mining operation spiraled into chaos over the weekend, leaving the Ghana Police Service scrambling to restore order and launching a full-scale investigation into the alleged role of Asutifi North MP, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, in a violent mob attack that rocked the town of Hwidiem.The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to take over the probe, following disturbing reports that the MP may have incited a crowd to confront and overpower operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).The incident unfolded on Saturday, November 1, when NAIMOS Director of…

By Prince Ahenkorah Efforts by Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), to compel the release of sensitive state documents dating back to 1992 have been firmly rejected by Ghana’s Court of Appeal, dealing a blow to the defence strategy in a high-profile corruption case. Adu-Boahene, along with other former security officials, is facing trial over allegations of corruption that reportedly cost the state GH₵49.1 million. The accused have pleaded not guilty. A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal affirmed the earlier ruling of the High Court, which had thrown out the request, holding that the…

It was drums, data, and digital firepower as Communications Minister Sam George stormed the Tortroyeye Festival in Whuti, dazzling chiefs and crowds with a bold promise to bridge Ghana’s digital divide.The festival, dubbed “The Diaspora Festival,” wasn’t just a cultural carnival it was a tech-powered homecoming. And Sam George came armed with more than greetings from former President John Mahama. He came with a vision.“Culture and technology are not enemies they’re allies,” George declared, drawing cheers from the crowd. “It’s time to connect Whuti to Accra, Ghana to the world, and our traditions to tomorrow!”The theme “Our Future: Bridging the…