South Africa declares gender violence a national disaster after protests
South Africa has declared violence against women a national disaster following an online campaign culminating in countrywide protests on Friday.
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Where Is Ken Ofori-Atta? — Majority demands answers from Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin came under pressure on Friday to explain the continued absence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta,
Fitch solutions tips Ghana for stronger growth in 2026 despite Sahel security risks
Fitch Solutions is projecting strong economic growth for Ghana in 2026, forecasting that the country will outperform several emerging-market peers
Health Minister appeals for incentives to encourage doctors to work in Rural areas
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has appealed to District Chief Executives (DCEs) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs)
Govt to move all MDAs to E-Payment systems by Q1 2026 – CAGD
The Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Agyei, has reaffirmed that all government institutions will be fully migrated onto secure electronic payment
2026 Budget: Gov’t banking everything on compliance – Economist warns as key taxes fall away
Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie says the government is placing its biggest bet on tax compliance in 2026 after scrapping
Energy Minister sets strict technical and commercial criteria for Springfield deal
Energy Minister John Jinapor says the government will only consider a state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP)
OSP to arraign Ofori-Atta, 7 others on Nov. 24 over 78-count corruption case
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others will be
2026 Budget: 141% CAPEX ambitious and unrealistic — CPS warns
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has raised serious concerns over the 2026 budget’s capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans, warning that
Sammy Gyamfi: Reform Kimberly process to shield diamond communities
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called for urgent reforms to the Kimberly