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The Street Children Empowerment Foundation (SCEF), a registered Ghanaian NGO, is proud to announce its 15th Anniversary Fundraising Gala. The event will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, to celebrate 15 years of dedicated work in transforming the lives of street-connected children and championing their right to education and protection. ​Founded in 2010, SCEF has become a pillar of hope and advocacy, working tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and reintegrate vulnerable children into society. The fundraising gala, themed “Celebrating 15 years of Impact: Resilience, Empowerment & Future,” will highlight the Foundation’s significant achievements over the past decade and a half.…

By Leo Nelson Following his recent Presidential-Media Encounter, President John Dramani Mahama has received praise for his governance style, with leading policy voices describing him as humane, accountable, and unmatched in leadership since 2008. However, they have also urged him to take bolder and more innovative steps to address the persistent menace of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, which continues to pose severe threats to Ghana’s environment and communities. Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, was effusive in his assessment of the President’s performance. In a reflection shared after the event, Cudjoe said President…

The Ministry of Health has announced the appointment of Mr. Tony Goodman as the Acting Head of the Health Training Institutions Unit (HTIU). In a circular signed by F. Mensah-Acheampong, Director of Human Resource for Health at the Ministry, principals and directors of public health training institutions were informed that Mr. Goodman would assume leadership responsibilities following the extended leave of the substantive head of the Unit. Mr. Goodman, whose duty post is within the Human Resource for Health Directorate of the Ministry of Health, is expected to oversee the administration and coordination of health training institutions across the country.…

By Gifty Boateng A former Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has found herself in fresh trouble, years after resigning from her position. She is apparently being investigated by the security agencies over a contract she superintendent over while a minister under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government. She has been invited by the police to defend her actions, as party of the ongoing Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) investigations.. The minister, who left office in 2023, under a controversial circumstance, awarded the contract to a private firm, Aqua Africa owned by one Philip James Foster. Recall she resigned after…

By Samuel Dowuona In November 2024, Ghana took a bold step toward a fairer, faster, and more modern telecom sector by licensing the first wholesale shared network for nationwide 4G and exclusive 5G service. This neutral, wholesale-only platform, led by special purpose vehicle (SVP) Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC), is intended to fix long-standing market problems: poor coverage quality, unequal investment incentives, and the outsized dominance of one operator—MTN Ghana. But months after launch, the dominant player and only significant market power (SMP), appears reluctant to come on board. MTN Ghana’s CEO, Stephen Blewett, recently questioned the business case for 5G…

200 Corruption Cases Probed, 80 Interrogated By Gifty Boateng President John Dramani Mahama has declared his administration’s unwavering commitment to the “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) campaign. Speaking at his first media encounter at the Jubilee House, the President assured the nation that despite public concerns about delays, there would be no let-up in the fight against corruption.”What you are witnessing is not inaction; it is our steadfast adherence to due diligence, due process, and fairness in the pursuit of justice,” Mahama said. “Our insistence on doing things the right way may afford those who have looted this country some…

By Gideon Amuah | Email – gideon.amuah@gmail.com If there is one crop that captures the story of food security in Ghana, it is maize. From banku and kenkey to porridge and livestock feed, maize is woven into the very fabric of daily life. It is the country’s most widely consumed staple and the backbone of both household nutrition and the poultry industry. And yet, despite its central role, maize remains one of the most unstable and vulnerable crops in Ghana’s food system. The numbers tell a sobering story. Ghana produces an average of three million metric tonnes of maize annually,…

By Prince Ahenkorah The government is finally set to launch its long-awaited ‘Nkokɔ nketenkete’ program in the first week of October, a move that comes after an earlier postponement in July. Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, announced the new date, assuring poultry farmers and stakeholders that the delay was necessary for broader consultations. The decision followed concerns from the industry about inadequate engagement in the initial planning process. Opoku made the disclosure at the launch of the second phase of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Programme (PACBAO) in Accra. “Plans are far advanced, and it is expected that…

By Philip Antoh The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has kicked off a nationwide engagement tour on proposals by utility companies for a new multi-year tariff order that will run from 2025 to 2030. The process began with a media engagement at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, aimed at bringing transparency to the review and helping the public understand the looming tariff adjustments. The meeting brought together top journalists and key players from the utility sector, including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), Ghana Water Company Limited…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Mental Health Authority (MHA), has raised alarm over a 40 percent rise in suicide-related deaths in Ghana in 2024, describing the trend as a growing public health and economic crisis. The revelation was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Dr. Eugene Dordoye, during the commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 in Accra on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The event was held under the theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide after Decriminalization.” According to Dr. Dordoye, most of the cases were recorded among young people, a development he described as particularly worrying given…