Parliament has approved the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024, clearing the way for its implementation as a measure to address gender imbalances in the country.   Now known as the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act, the legislation aims to promote gender equity in both the public and private sectors, addressing historical discrimination against women […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a nationwide mop-up voter registration campaign, to be held at each of its 261 district offices from August 1 to August 3, 2024. At a press conference in Accra yesterday, Samuel Tettey, the Deputy Chair of the EC responsible for Operations, stated that the registration exercise will also take […]

The High Court in Accra has granted an injunction application by the Police to halt the planned seven-day Gen-Z demonstration in Accra. The court’s decision was influenced by the fact that Ghana is in an election year, which has placed constraints on the Police.   However, the organizers of the demonstration, who represented themselves in […]

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has expressed disappointment in the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit former Deputy Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson and two others in the ambulance purchase case. He has vowed to appeal the ruling.   Godfred Yeboah Dame described the Court of Appeal’s decision as “perverse and grossly […]

The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and businessman Richard Jakpa in a case of alleged financial loss to the state. In a 2-1 majority decision on Tuesday, July 30, the court found that the trial judge, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, erred in her decision to […]

Addressing an audience of scholars, dignitaries, and students, President Akufo-Addo humbly accepted the honorary degree, emphasizing the critical importance of science and innovation in Ghana’s development agenda. He expressed profound gratitude to UHAS for its pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals and researchers, ensuring Ghana remains at the forefront of scientific […]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced the recruitment of 15,200 nurses and midwives, following financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance. In a public notice, Alhaji Hafiz Adam, Chief Director of the MOH, stated that the recruitment process will begin on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 12:00 noon.   “The Ministry wishes to inform […]

The Ministry of Health has addressed concerns raised by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, about the service contract between the Ministry of Special Development Initiatives and Service Ghana Auto Group Limited.   In a statement, the Ministry explained that the contract, signed on September 10, 2020, was for after-sales service […]