Author: Editorial Staff

Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai has clarified the immigration issue involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, explaining that his U.S. visa was officially cancelled last year instead of simply expiring. Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on Saturday, January 10, Srem Sai refuted claims that the visa had simply expired. He clarified that U.S. authorities revoked the visa in June 2025, a move that subsequently brought Ofori-Atta’s stay in the country under scrutiny. According to him, immigration enforcement agencies typically step in only when a person’s legal status becomes questionable. He said available information shows that after the revocation, Ofori-Atta remained in…

President John Mahama has indicated that the government is moving closer to operationalising Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy, with plans underway to establish a dedicated 24-Hour Authority to oversee implementation. The Authority is expected to play a central role in registering eligible businesses, coordinating participation, and defining incentive packages designed to support round-the-clock economic activity. Speaking during a working visit to the Ghana Publishing Company on Thursday, January 8, President Mahama praised the state-owned firm for already aligning its operations with the policy vision by introducing a two-shift production system. He disclosed that the technical committee assigned to review the 24-hour…

Ghana has taken a decisive step to reposition its gold sector by prioritising transparency, sustainability, and global market credibility, following a new partnership between the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the World Gold Council (WGC). The collaboration signals a shift from enforcement-only approaches to illegal mining towards building a regulated and traceable gold economy that rewards responsible practices while shutting out illicit supply chains. At the centre of the initiative is the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), which will introduce regulated community-based gold processing plants and a fully traceable supply system linking small-scale miners directly…

Ghana closed 2025 with its strongest inflation performance in years, as price pressures continued to ease and household costs showed signs of stabilising. Data for December indicate that inflation slowed to 5.4 percent, extending a steady downward trend that has now lasted an entire year. The latest figure represents a sharp improvement from 6.3 percent recorded in November and a dramatic fall from the 23.8 percent seen in December 2024. The December reading is the lowest recorded since the consumer price index was rebased in 2021, signalling a notable shift toward price stability after months of sustained disinflation. On a…

The government has announced plans to establish an independent Value for Money Office this year as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening accountability and improving the management of public funds in Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama disclosed the initiative while addressing participants at the 77th Annual New Year’s School and Conference held at the University of Ghana, describing it as a key step toward ensuring that public spending delivers measurable benefits to citizens. According to the President, the proposed office will provide independent oversight of government expenditure, helping to ensure that every cedi spent reflects efficiency, transparency, and…

The Childhood Cancer Society of Ghana (CCSG), with support from World Child Cancer, has developed comprehensive National Guidelines for Childhood Cancer Treatment aimed at improving care and survival outcomes for children living with cancer in Ghana. The guidelines were developed through a collaborative, multidisciplinary process involving paediatric oncologists, oncology nurses, pharmacists, pathologists, palliative care specialists, public health professionals, and other technical experts to ensure evidence-based and nationally relevant treatment protocols. A stakeholder validation meeting was held in Accra to review, refine, and endorse the draft guidelines ahead of national adoption and nationwide dissemination. Ministry of Health Commends Initiative Speaking at…

The MTN Ghana Foundation has donated 150 baby hampers to mothers who delivered during the Christmas season at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, as part of its annual Boxing Day outreach programme to support families and appreciate customers nationwide. The donation forms part of a nationwide initiative by the Foundation, which is distributing about 700 baby hampers to mothers in 30 hospitals nationwide during the festive period. Speaking at the presentation, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, said the initiative reflects MTN’s enduring commitment to social responsibility and its tradition of giving back…

MTN Ghana, in collaboration with MobileMoney LTD, held  2025 Media Soirée in Accra to appreciate media professionals and partners for their continued support throughout the year. The event, which brought together journalists, editors, industry stakeholders, and company executives, also showcased ongoing efforts to build capacity in the telecoms and fintech sectors.. Speaking at the event, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, expressed gratitude to media partners for their role in supporting the company’s operations and navigating the complexities of the telecoms industry. “It has been a busy year for MTN, and we are grateful for…

MTN Ghana has marked 10 years of its Customer Soirée, popularly known as the Yellow Soirée, with a grand celebration at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, honouring customers whose loyalty and partnership have remained central to the company’s growth and success over the past decade. The annual event brought together distinguished guests, valued customers, stakeholders, business partners, and members of the media for an evening of appreciation, engagement, and entertainment, aimed at strengthening the relationship between MTN Ghana and its customers. Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, described the Yellow Soirée as a unique platform created…

MTN Ghana, in partnership with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service, has launched the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, with a renewed focus on combating digital violence against women and girls. The campaign aims to raise nationwide awareness about the growing threat of online abuse, equip young people with practical digital safety skills, and promote responsible online behaviour to protect women and girls from cyberbullying, harassment, impersonation, and other technology-facilitated harms. The  event brought together students, educators, police officials, and MTN staff for interactive sessions on online safety…