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Health Minister Slams Scandalous Drone Rip-Off DealBy Prince AhenkorahTaxpayers are being fleeced blind by the so-called “lifesaver” Zipline drone service, which has turned into a flying farce hauling condoms, mosquito nets, and even school uniforms instead of the emergency medical supplies it was meant to deliver!In a bombshell exposé at the Government Accountability Series on December 1, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh ripped the lid off the mess, revealing a laundry list of non-essential junk being airlifted: blood-donor cards, junk food supplements, sticky tapes, syringes, needles, textbooks you name it, Zipline’s delivering it, but not the life-or-death stuff Ghanaians desperately…

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to accelerating Ghana’s industrialisation agenda, describing it as a key pathway to economic independence, resilience, and long-term prosperity. Speaking at the 14th AGI Ghana Industry and Quality Awards held on Saturday, 29th November 2025, in Accra, the Vice President committed said industrial growth remains central to the government’s transformational policies, including the proposed 24-hour economy. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang explained that the 24-hour economy policy is designed to incentivise businesses—particularly manufacturing and light industries—to operate in shifts around the clock. This, she noted, would boost productivity, maximise resource use, and create more…

. Business Registration Takes 1-6months By Philip Antoh The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) has disclosed that many Ghanaian businesses struggle to progress from Micro to Small to Medium, or sometimes even face collapse early on due to the bottleneck methods used by regulatory bodies. Research by ILAPI indicates that a businessman looking to enter the manufacturing sector in Ghana requires around 13 different certificates, including licenses and permits, while those in the ICT and tourism/hospitality sectors need about six and ten certificates, respectively. According to ILAPI, these bottleneck regulatory methods hinder business growth, obstruct transitions, and ultimately…

By Nelson Ayivor Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, a CDD-Ghana Fellow and legal scholar has offered a thoughtful reflection on the ongoing national debate over religious rights in mission-founded public schools, urging Christians and educational institutions to return to a tradition of hospitality that once defined Ghana’s mission school system. Drawing from his own experiences as a product of St. Augustine’s College and St. Peter’s School—both mission institutions—Professor Asare emphasized that the ethos that shaped generations of students was rooted in confidence, openness, and a welcoming Christian spirit. Those values, he noted, are undermined by recent public statements from the Ghana…

By Nelson Ayivor Government Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has defended the Mahama administration’s decision to provide public updates on sensitive petitions involving public office holders, insisting that the shift toward openness is a deliberate effort to strengthen public trust. His comments followed growing national interest in whether the Presidency has received a petition from Electoral Commission (EC) staff member Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, who is seeking the removal of the EC Chairperson, Madam Jean Mensa, and her two deputies. Kwakye Ofosu explained that the Presidency has “not yet confirmed” receiving the petition, noting that such documents typically pass through the Secretary…

By Nelson Ayivor The National Cross Border Women Traders Association (NCBWTA) has raised an urgent alarm, calling on the government to address what it terms “systemic unfairness” in customs operations. The Association warns that practices currently in play threaten to undermine state revenue, disrupt legitimate trade, and jeopardize countless livelihoods. At a press conference in Accra on November 25, 2025, Oscar Akaba-Norvixoxo, National Coordinator and Trade Consultant for the NCBWTA, highlighted alarming reports from ports and border points. He noted a troubling trend of inconsistent customs valuation procedures alongside arbitrary discretionary charges, which together are rendering the business landscape increasingly…

A Relief for Borrowers as Borrowing rate drops from 30.07% to 22.22%: By Prince Ahenkorah In a significant relief for borrowers across the nation, Ghana’s lending landscape is transforming, witnessing a sharp decline in average borrowing costs. The average lending rate has dipped over 7 percentage points since the start of 2025, standing at 22.22% in October, according to the Bank of Ghana’s November 2025 Summary of Economic and Financial Data. This downward movement, however, has not been linear. After reaching a peak of 30.12% in February, lending rates began to ease, first falling to 29.18% in March, followed by…

By Philip Antoh Ministry for Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) in partnership with Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has launched a 16 Days activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on all women. The launch was spearheaded by the minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, who initiated a strong national movement to eliminate all types of GBV particularly digital abuse during the launch of the 2025 global 16 Days of Activism campaign at the Kaneshie Main Station in Accra. Speaking to a large audience of government officials, UN agencies, transport unions, civil society organizations, and students, Dr. Lartey characterized GBV…

By Philip Antoh The Education Minister, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama is considering making education free in all special schools nationwide. This announcement was made during a meeting with Heads of Special Schools and Integrated Senior High Schools in Accra. Mr. Iddrisu stated that the meeting was essential for collecting necessary data, conducting cost analysis, and obtaining expert opinions to prepare a Cabinet Memo for President Mahama. He mentioned that this memo will inform a significant policy decision regarding the future of special needs education in Ghana. He noted that President Mahama aims to implement…

The Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah has advised the newly formed 2026 World Cup Ministerial Oversight Committee to take charge of travel arrangements and maintain Ghana’s national image. He made this statement during the inauguration of an 11-member Ministerial Oversight Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. “We ask you to help with coordinating travel arrangements. We often face issues with visas, and some individuals may try to exploit the system and disappear, which tarnishes the country’s reputation,” Mr. Debrah stated. He emphasized that the committee must oversee efforts to…