Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has threatened to terminate the contract for the stalled Enchi–Elubo road project in the Western North Region over persistent delays by the contractor. During an inspection of the 71.25-kilometre stretch on Tuesday, 12 May, the Minister criticised Top Engineering International Ltd. for failing to resume work despite receiving a GH¢80.2 million mobilisation payment…
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Leadership is central to Ghana's efforts at TVET transformation – Deputy Education Minister
According to him, the success of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reforms depends not only on infrastructure and equipment, but also on the quality of leadership within institutions Source link
Our officials cannot be plucked away – Barker-Vormawor reacts to MP’s arrest in Netherlands
Lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has reacted to reports surrounding the detention of Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong in the Netherlands. In a social media post, sighted by MyNewsGh, Barker-Vormawor questioned reports claiming the MP may have been arrested at the request of US authorities. Source link
NBA Play-Offs: Victor Wembanyama leads San Antonio Spurs to win over Minnesota Timberwolves
Victor Wembanyama starred as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of a Western Conference final against the Oklahoma City Thunder by taking a 3-2 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wembanyama scored 27 points – including 18 in the first quarter – to lead the Spurs to a 126-97 victory in game five of the best-of-seven series. Source…
Okyeame Kwame Turns TGMA Red Carpet Into Powerful Anti‑Galamsey Protest
Renowned musician and ldquo;Rap Dacta rdquo; Okyeame Kwame transformed the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) red carpet into a striking stage for environmental activism, using his appearance to spotlight the destructive impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Source link
Tenants stranded after Kumasi landlord allegedly sells houses without notice
Several tenants in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have reportedly been left stranded after their landlord allegedly sold a compound house without any notice. In a viral video circulating on social media, distraught tenants were seen moving their belongings out of their rooms while security personnel monitored the situation. Source link
The walls young entrepreneurs can't see: Institutional barriers to business growth in Ghana
Ghana's young entrepreneurs face systemic barriers beyond registration — from limited access to credit and regulatory complexity to exclusion from public procurement — that policy reform must urgently address. Source link
“TGMA needs Shatta Wale back” — Bullet
CEO of Rufftown Records, Bullet, has called for the return of Shatta Wale to the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, stating that the award scheme needs the dancehall artiste to make it more exciting and competitive. Source link
Okaikwei North Assembly deploys 24-hour task force to enforce Lapaz decongestion
The Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly has deployed a 24-hour task force to intensify decongestion efforts at Lapaz. The exercise forms part of efforts to remove unauthorised structures, street trading activities and other obstructions affecting movement within the municipality. According to the Assembly, the task force will operate around the clock to ensure traders and transport operators comply with directives to…
Shaibu Haruna calls for stronger consumer protection to back Africa’s fast-growing digital lending
Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Shaibu Haruna, has called for stronger consumer protection frameworks to underpin Africa’s fast-growing digital lending ecosystem. He warned that financial inclusion without safeguards could do more harm than good. Delivering a keynote address on responsible digital lending and consumer protection at the opening of the 3i Africa Summit in Accra, Mr Haruna stressed…
