A crowded desk has put me behind on Ghana’s news and current affairs. Since I write mainly about policy, and policy matters are always voluminous, backlogs build up dramatically.Meanwhile, persuading those who ought to be most interested in policy – the educated middle class – to read anything of substance and participate in public debate is a war I seem destined to lose.
Kasoa is set to host the maiden edition of the Traditional Leaders and Stakeholders Forum on April 11, 2026, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between Parliament, traditional authorities, and local development actors. The forum represents a strategic effort to bridge the gap between national policymaking and community-driven development.
The family of Hon. Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Political Advisor to the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and the immediate past National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), regrets to announce the passing of his beloved father, Opanin Edward Kwabena Ofosu-Ampofo.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to embark on a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise across parts of Accra, backed by an estimated investment of GH¢240 million. The project represents one of the significant recent infrastructure upgrades aimed at addressing power distribution challenges in rapidly expanding urban communities.
First Atlantic Bank PLC has reinforced its financial resilience in 2025, posting strong growth in net interest income while maintaining cost discipline and a robust capital position. The bank’s performance reflects broader stability within Ghana’s banking sector following recent reforms and improved regulatory oversight.
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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that rehabilitation works on the Kaneshie Footbridge are expected to take between six and nine months to complete.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has confirmed that trading activities will not be allowed on the Kaneshie Footbridge after ongoing rehabilitation works are completed.
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Tensions among onion traders at Adjen Kotoku Market have eased after a dispute between local vendors and some Nigerian traders over the distribution and sale of onion consignments. The incident, which briefly disrupted trading activities, was brought under control following the swift intervention of security authorities.
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, James Agalga, has firmly defended the construction of the Ho Airport, rejecting claims that the project is a misplaced priority.
The Team Lead of The People’s Forum, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the government to abolish the Sanitation and Pollution Levy, arguing that authorities must remain consistent with their earlier position that the tax is unnecessary.
