National Health Insurance Authority Chief Executive Officer Dr Victor Asare Bampoh has called on staff of the authority to demonstrate a high level of diligence, accountability, and professionalism in the management of its resources, stressing that efficient use of assets is key to ensuring equity and improved healthcare service delivery across Ghana.
Adulterated Food in Ghanaian Markets Poses Deadly Health Risks, Experts Warn
Concerns over food safety in Ghana have intensified as experts warn about the dangers of adulterated powdered pepper and other common food products sold in local markets. Toxicologist and scientist Yakubu Adam has revealed that the use of maggots and kola nuts in pepper adulteration is extremely unsafe. He emphasized that the microorganisms carried by these substances can trigger sudden illnesses and, in severe cases, lead to death.
Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,
Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Truth begins with language, with the power that words hold to shape consciousness, to shift
perspective, to propel action.
I therefore offer this truth as a starting point:
There is no such thing as a slave.
Ghana’s efforts to strengthen its economy through a gold-backed reserve policy are drawing significant attention from economists and policy analysts, who describe the initiative as a bold and strategic step toward restoring macroeconomic stability and building long-term resilience. Spearheaded by the administration of John Dramani Mahama, the policy—known as the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP)—seeks to substantially increase the country’s international reserves. The target is to achieve reserve coverage equivalent to 15 months of imports by 2028, a move experts say reflects a decisive shift toward proactive and preventive economic management amid persistent global uncertainties.
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Ghana’s Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, is leading a high-level delegation to Côte d’Ivoire to participate in the Social Cohesion (SOCO) Regional Conference. Ahead of the main event, a crucial Coordination and Regional Committee (CRC) meeting has been convened to align strategies and strengthen cooperation among countries along the Gulf of Guinea’s northern corridor. The pre-conference engagement is laying the groundwork for deeper regional collaboration, particularly in addressing shared socio-economic and security challenges.
The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has formally petitioned multiple state investigative bodies to probe a controversial contract awarded for the renovation of the old Bank of Ghana office, raising concerns about possible breaches of public procurement regulations and the risk of financial loss to the state. The petitions were submitted to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, all of which are mandated to investigate corruption, administrative injustices, and potential criminal conduct in public transactions.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has intensified its engagement with small-scale miners in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, as part of a broader national effort to reform gold trading systems and operationalize District Gold Buying Centres across mining communities. The stakeholder forum brought together representatives from mining associations, regulators, and industry actors to deliberate on practical steps toward improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability within Ghana’s gold value chain.
The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware Mensah, seeking to halt her ongoing criminal proceedings until the determination of her appeal against an order compelling her to provide the names and addresses of her witnesses during the case management conference.
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The Ghana School of Law has launched a series of psychological support initiatives for students in the wake of the sudden and tragic death of Part I student Samuel Aryee, widely known among his peers as “Fantastic.” The unexpected loss has profoundly affected the student body, particularly classmates in Accra Main Group C, who are struggling to cope with the emotional impact of the incident.
Ghana has become the first African country to formalise a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to tackle terrorism and insecurity in West Africa. The partnership was officially signed during a ceremony on Tuesday, March 24, underscoring Ghana’s strategic commitment to regional stability and security.
