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By Nana Sifa Twum, PhD As Ghana continues to debate the future of its pension system, an important question is emerging in public policy discussions: Should every elderly Ghanaian receive a basic state pension, regardless of whether they contributed to a formal pension scheme? …
Should we introduce a universal pension for elderly citizens?Joy Online
When Jolanda Castagna walked away from this year’s CEO Summit with the Best CEO of the Year award in the Real Estate Brokerage category, it was the kind of recognition that people in Ghana’s property industry had long seen coming. …
Akka Kappa’s Jolanda Castagna honoured as Best CEO in Real Estate BrokerageBusiness & Financial Times
Solomon Amankwa, Executive Director, Association of Community Banks, Ghana. The Association of Community Banks (ACB) –, in Ghana has officially opened its 2026 Corporate Governance Certification Training Programme, a landmark initiative designed to equip Board Members and Chief E …
Community Banks’ directors and CEOs sharpen skills in corporate governanceThe Chronicle
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has pushed back against recent comparisons between the contributions of KGL Technology Limited and licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs) to the National Lottery Authority (NLA), arguing that such assessments fail to capture the broad …
Lotto Operators Push Back Against KGL’s GH¢173m Payment To NLABusiness & Financial Times
… Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org sammylaatey@gmail.com Ghana’s economy has once again delivered figures that economists, policymakers and international financial institutions consider impressive. …
From GDP growth to household painBusiness & Financial Times
Game Park Limited, one of Ghana’s leading lottery companies, has officially launched its newest promotional campaign, the Play, Win, Drive promo. …
Brand new Toyota Hilux up for grabs in Game Park’s ‘Play, Win, Drive’ PromoThe Chronicle
… Nationally, air pollution is estimated to cause between 28,000 and 32,000 deaths each year, representing about 14 percent of all deaths in Ghana. …
Vehicle Pollution, A Leading Risk Factor For Death In Ghana Both In Children And Working ClassThe Chronicle
Political analyst and physician, Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has described Ghana’s inability to address recurring national challenges, particularly flooding, as evidence of a deeper crisis in the country’s democratic governance. …
Arthur Kennedy: Failure to End Flooding Exposes Ghana’s Governance CrisisThe Chronicle
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to Ghanaians to continue praying and supporting the national team as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. …
Editorial: A Time To Rally Behind Ghana Black StarsThe Chronicle
… Our vision is not merely to pass examinations, but to be one of the leading nursing and midwifery training institutions in Ghana”, he noted. …
NMTC Tepa Inaugurates Stakeholders Association …Admits 611 Students for 2025/2026The US Embassy in Ghana hosted a grand reception in Accra celebrating 250 years of American independence and US-Ghana relations, including remarks from the Chargé d'Affaires recalling the founding declaration and noting that the US was present when Ghana gained independence in 1957.
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The US Embassy in Ghana hosted a grand reception in Accra celebrating 250 years of American independence and US-Ghana relations, including remarks from the Chargé d'Affaires recalling the founding declaration and noting that the US was present when Ghana gained independence in 1957.
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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, calling for deeper collaboration between the world's two largest cocoa producers to build a more resilient, prosperous, and profitable sector for farmers, with officials discussing strategies to strengthen cooperation, improve farmer incomes, and address industry challenges.
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The National Blood Service CEO addressed misconceptions about blood donation, assuring the public that donated blood is handled under strict medical and regulatory protocols with transparent audit trails allowing traceability from donor to recipient, and cannot be diverted for ritual purposes.
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The Ghana Geological Survey Authority has signed a one-year memorandum of understanding with Bentley Systems International Limited to enhance digital geoscience capabilities and modernise geological data management. The agreement includes access to advanced geological modelling software, specialised training, and will enable GGSA's technical teams to improve geological interpretation, visualisation, and resource evaluation.
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The Deputy Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana has called for deliberate and coordinated effort to channel more capital into productive sectors such as agriculture, noting that structural barriers prevent many enterprises from accessing formal financing despite their economic contribution. He acknowledged Ghana's macroeconomic gains—including six percent real GDP growth in Q4 2025 and a decline in inflation to 5.4 percent by end-2025—but highlighted persistent challenges such as agriculture's 54.7 percent non-performing loan ratio as of February 2026.
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The government has released GH¢5 million of GH¢20 million allocated to the Film Development Fund, but the National Film Authority says only eligible applicants meeting specific requirements — including NFA licensing, membership in recognised industry associations, and tax compliance — will qualify for support, with beneficiaries required to repay the funds received.
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The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation is advancing discussions with potential investors and acquiring land to establish a mine and processing plant by 2027, aiming to unlock the country's iron ore potential and boost industrialisation.
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Under Ghana's Legal Profession Act and rules, lawyers cannot withdraw from representing a client without "good cause," though optional withdrawal is permitted in cases of lost confidence or unpaid fees, and mandatory withdrawal is required in certain circumstances. The article examines this framework in the context of a lead defence counsel seeking to withdraw from the high-profile Samaraboi/Akonta Mining criminal case after trial conclusion.
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Huawei Technologies Ghana has donated 100 Matepad tablets to Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary in the Eastern Region to enhance ICT teaching and learning. The donation aims to improve students' digital skills and promote digitalisation across Ghana, with the school's headmaster committing to productive use of the devices.
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The 155-hectare Ashaiman Irrigation Scheme in Greater Accra is under pressure from unauthorised developments, with only about 36 per cent currently in use. Kojo Akoto Boateng warns that encroachment on the catchment area by developments like Santo and East Legon Hills threatens the scheme's original purpose of supplying vegetables to Accra and Tema.
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A policy analysis examines whether Ghana should establish a basic state pension for all elderly citizens, noting that thousands of seniors from informal employment lack reliable income despite the country's three-tier pension system, and that many continue physically demanding work or depend on family and community support.
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Jolanda Castagna, Chief Executive of Akka Kappa Ghana, received the Best CEO of the Year award in the Real Estate Brokerage category at the 10th CEO Summit. The recognition acknowledges her leadership of a full-service real estate firm that has built its reputation over more than a decade in Ghana's property market.
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The Association of Community Banks Ghana has opened its 2026 Corporate Governance Certification Training Programme to equip board members and CEOs with skills for managing institutions in Ghana's evolving financial landscape. The programme, organised with ARB Apex Bank Plc, covers governance best practices, risk management, prudential regulations, and strategic decision-making.
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The Ghana Lotto Operators Association disputes comparisons of KGL Technology Limited's GH¢173 million contribution to the National Lottery Authority against the GH¢44.9 million paid by 29 licensed Private Lotto Operators, arguing such assessments overlook employment creation, infrastructure investment, tax payments, and broader economic impact, and that the two entities operate under different arrangements.
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Ghana's economy grew 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, led by the Services sector (7.1%), but citizens across households, markets and workplaces report unbearable food prices, rising rent, expensive transport fares, and declining business sales despite official economic recovery claims.
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Game Park Limited, a Ghanaian lottery company, has launched the Play, Win, Drive promotional campaign running from 1st June to 31st August, offering players the chance to win a brand-new Toyota Hilux by staking money on daily games with multiple daily draw times.
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Air pollution is Ghana's second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure, with vehicle pollution a major contributor in urban centres; national estimates attribute 28,000–32,000 deaths annually to air pollution, representing about 14 percent of all deaths in Ghana.
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Political analyst Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has described Ghana's inability to address recurring flooding as evidence of a deeper crisis in democratic governance, arguing that successive governments have failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that threaten lives and livelihoods.
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Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to pray and support the national team as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, describing their opening matches against Panama, England and Croatia as "massive games" and expressing confidence that public support could inspire the team to success.
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The Tepa Nursing and Midwifery Training College has inaugurated its Stakeholders Association and admitted 611 out of 3,468 applicants for the 2025/2026 academic year across three programmes: 295 for Registered General Nursing, 170 for Registered Midwifery, and 146 for Nurse Assistant Clinical. The college reported a 91.5% pass rate for Registered Midwifery in the 2025 KNUST terminal examinations and recorded 76% pass rate for NAC, 67% for RGN, and 69% for RM in the recent Nursing and Midwifery Council Licensing Examination.
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The New Patriotic Party East London Chapter Secretary has called on party members to prioritize party interests over personal interests ahead of electoral area elections scheduled for June 10–15, urging them to avoid conflict and voter apathy.
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More than 300 young farmers from southern and middle belt communities completed a two-day training in the operation and maintenance of modern farm machinery, organised by BonAgro LOVOL in partnership with Weichai LOVOL Global and PanAfrica Savings and Loans to improve agricultural productivity and attract youth to farming.
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The Government has authorised the release of GH¢76 million to the Black Stars, split between GH¢58 million for World Cup preparations and group stages, and GH¢17 million to settle outstanding qualification bonuses owed to the team.
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President John Dramani Mahama's job approval rating has risen to 71% in June 2026, according to Global InfoAnalytics' tracking poll released on Sunday, June 15, with only 23% disapproving. The figure represents the highest approval recorded for any sitting president in the firm's regular tracking series since 2020.
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Ghana's Sports and Foreign Affairs ministries are engaging with Canadian immigration authorities to challenge a visa refusal for midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Partey faces charges of seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in London, which he has pleaded not guilty to; Canada cited this in refusing him entry, though FIFA stated it does not oversee host country visa decisions.
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The Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated financial institutions to discontinue support for unauthorised foreign currency wallet services offered by some cryptocurrency platforms to users in Ghana. The BoG said those platforms have not been authorised to undertake such activities and institutions that support them risk supervisory and enforcement sanctions.
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The Centre for National Culture in Greater Accra has started its annual Student Drama Festival, bringing together senior high schools from the region to perform "Verdict of the Cobra" by Dr. Mohammed Ben Abdallah. The week-long competition aims to identify the best drama club to represent Greater Accra at the national level.
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The Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with BolognaFiere and Accadueo, will host a two-day Italy-Ghana Water Technology workshop in Accra on July 8–9, 2026, bringing leading Italian water treatment, wastewater management, and filtration firms to showcase innovations and foster business partnerships with Ghanaian stakeholders.
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The Central Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Authority has intensified environmental education in basic schools to encourage pupils to adopt good environmental habits and participate in tree-planting activities to address climate change. The Authority says fostering environmental values early helps create a generation committed to protecting environmental resources.
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The President of the Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers has warned of heightened risk of disease outbreaks if urgent preventive measures are not taken following flooding. He cited Ghana's history of floods being followed by communicable diseases including cholera, typhoid, acute diarrhoeal infections, dysentery and malaria, linked to contaminated water, poor sanitation, overcrowding and increased mosquito breeding.
6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →