As Ghana joins the rest of the world to mark the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has issued a strong warning: the country’s child labour crisis is far from over. Despite existing laws and policies, CHRAJ says more than 1.1 …
Read More »Zoomlion contract will not be renewed, Sweepers’ fees to increase—President Mahama
The President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the government will not renew the 19-year-old contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The president has also said the government will increase the fees to be paid to sweepers, arising from the “probable cost …
Read More »Mahama requests clemency for 62 radio stations affected by NCA crackdown
President John Dramani Mahama has called for the immediate restoration of broadcast services to 62 radio stations shut down by the National Communications Authority (NCA) for regulatory breaches. In a directive to the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, President Mahama requested a collaboration between the ministry and the …
Read More »Sekondi Circuit sentenced Armed robber to 10 years in Prison
The Western Regional Police Command wishes to inform the public that on Monday, 9th June 2025, the Sekondi Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Naa Amerley Akowuah, convicted a notorious armed robber, Stanley Afaku, a 36-year-old Nigerian national. He was arrested and prosecuted following an intelligence-led operation carried …
Read More »ECG to Embark on nationwide disconnection exercise for Revenue Mobilization
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will embark on a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise from Monday, June 16, to Friday, June 27, 2025. This initiative is aimed at recovering unpaid bills from a broad range of customers, including residential, commercial, and industrial users and government institutions such as ministries, departments, …
Read More »BECE candidate delivers baby boy on first day of the exams at Asenua
A pregnant student sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) shocked many after going into labour and giving birth during her ICT paper. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Asenua Presbyterian Junior High School Examination Centre in Mamponteng, located in the Kwabre East Municipality …
Read More »KMA impounded commercial vehicles for violating the transportation fares directive
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has taken firm action against commercial drivers who have defied its directive to charge approved transportation fares. In a special exercise conducted by the KMA’s Transport Task Force, 22 drivers were arrested for overcharging passengers, and their vehicles were impounded at the KMA’s headquarters pending …
Read More »Over 600,000 candidates to sit for BECE
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a stern warning to students against engaging in examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Speaking at a press conference, Director-General of the GES, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, emphasized the need for integrity. Prof. Davis urged students to focus on …
Read More »24,170 Candidates Set to Write 2025 BECE in Bono Region
The Bono Regional Education Directorate has announced that a total of 24,170 candidates will sit for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the region. According to the Regional Public Relations Officer, Mr. Luke Mensah, this figure includes candidates registered with both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and …
Read More »KMA Mayor assures business community of creating conducive environment for business growth.
The Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), led by Regional Chairman Mr. Anthony Kwaku Oppong, has paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, at his office. The visit was to officially congratulate the mayor on his appointment as …
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