GCB Bank PLC reported profit before tax of GH¢1.91 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 45.8% year-on-year, driven by growth in operating income and non-interest income despite pressure from declining interest rates and tighter lending margins.
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Dr Ishamael Norman has urged parents to take primary responsibility for instilling discipline and moral values in their children, arguing that raising responsible children is a shared responsibility and not solely the school's role. He said growing indiscipline among children reflects the conduct of adults at home, and that character formation involves parents, teachers, neighbours and the wider community.
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Shell reported second-quarter profits of $9.84bn, more than double the $4.26bn from the same period last year, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran disrupted global oil supplies and pushed prices higher. The oil giant's first-half earnings surged 70% as rising crude prices and trading opportunities boosted results.
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Majority of delegates from the Ashanti Region have backed former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi's bid to become the next General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party. About 500 of 940 delegates from 25 constituencies declared support for Antwi, who promises to enforce party discipline and constitutional provisions ahead of 2028 elections.
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The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority has called for stronger collaboration between public relations professionals and the health sector, saying effective communication is essential for improving public health outcomes, combating misinformation, and achieving Universal Health Coverage.
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The National Democratic Congress's Deputy General Secretary says the party previously experimented with expanding internal elections to all members but abandoned the system after encountering significant challenges, following a Supreme Court ruling that directed all registered members participate in primaries.
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Chiefs and residents of Nkaseim in Asutifi South District have warned a road contractor to stay away from their community cooperative mining concession, alleging that some influential individuals and local leaders are attempting to dispose of portions to private interests. The community has appealed to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources to investigate and ensure the concession remains under community control.
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MTN Ghana announced a US$1.1 billion investment over the next three years to expand network infrastructure, digital services and financial technology, with US$380 million earmarked for 2026. The investment will include construction of about 800 new cell sites across the country and deployment of 5G technology, aimed at improving network coverage and deepening financial inclusion.
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An opinion piece argues that Ghana should introduce a national policy making DNA testing mandatory for all newborns, framed as a public health intervention to identify genetic risks, hereditary diseases, and enable early preventive care and treatment, subject to ethical, legal, and data-protection safeguards.
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The Chronicle's editorial criticises the Energy Minister's stewardship following a nationwide power outage on July 29, 2026 that disrupted businesses, institutions, hospitals and households. The outage, caused by a major disruption on the National Interconnected Transmission System, was not the first major power failure under the current minister.
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Ghana's Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the Electoral College system for selecting parliamentary and presidential candidates is unconstitutional, allowing all registered party members to participate instead of just delegates. The NDC and NPP have welcomed the decision.
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The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination via eresults.waecgh.org, where candidates can check scores using a PIN purchased through official channels. WAEC has warned candidates against fraudsters claiming to upgrade results for a fee.
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Ghana's Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act is constitutional and valid, confirming the OSP's prosecutorial authority. However, the court also held that the Attorney-General retains constitutional power to discontinue prosecutions initiated by the OSP.
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