The Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Abigail Elorm Mensah, has continued her nationwide outreach initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs, as part of President John Dramani Mahama’s flagship programme, “She Trades, Ghana Grows.”
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called for a serious national dialogue on issues relating to family values and LGBTQ matters, cautioning against attempts to downplay the significance of the ongoing debate. The call reflects growing engagement from religious institutions in Ghana’s national discourse on morality, governance, and social cohesion.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed Ghanaian travellers to the Schengen Area about the gradual rollout of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border management framework designed to replace traditional passport stamping with automated biometric checks. The move marks a significant shift toward digitised border control processes across Europe.
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Three Level 400 students of the University for Development Studies (UDS) have been remanded into police custody for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery incident. The case has raised serious concerns about student involvement in criminal activities and campus security.
A man has been shot dead following a prolonged gun battle with police during an operation linked to a chieftaincy dispute at Akwapim-Akropong in the Eastern Region. The incident highlights escalating tensions in the area, where traditional leadership disputes have recently sparked unrest and security concerns.
The Ghana Revenue Authority says it will work with other state agencies to clamp down on the importation and clearance of some right-hand drive vehicles, following safety concerns raised by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). The move reflects growing efforts by authorities to prioritise road safety and reduce accidents linked to unsuitable vehicles.
A fire outbreak has partially destroyed a two-storey building at Ashaley Botwe in the Adentan Municipality, reportedly owned by Prophet Daniel Obinim, popularly known as Angel Obinim.
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that it is in the final stages of reviewing applications for cannabis licences, with successful applicants expected to receive approval to commence operations in the near future.
Pakistan has emerged as a crucial diplomatic intermediary in last-minute negotiations that resulted in a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, offering a temporary pause in escalating tensions.
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.
