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PURC Announces Reduction in Electricity and Water Tariffs Effective April 1

928  Consumers across Ghana are set to benefit from reduced electricity and water tariffs following a downward review announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) as part of its 2026 second-quarter tariff assessment. The Commission disclosed that electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.81 percent, while water tariffs will be reduced by […]

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KMA  Announces New Salt Reduction Policy to Combat Rising Hypertension

804  The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, has announced a new policy aimed at reducing excessive salt consumption in food establishments across the city as part of efforts to tackle the growing incidence of hypertension among residents. The initiative, introduced by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), will prohibit the open display of salt on […]

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Chief of Staff Calls for Stronger Data Coordination to Drive Evidence-Based Governance

655  The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, has called for stronger coordination in the collection, management and use of government data to support effective governance and national development. He made the call at a ceremony in Accra where the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with […]

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Anti-Corruption and Its Implications for Development Planning and Public Resource Management

538  The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission, Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has emphasised that tackling corruption and promoting strong national values are essential for Ghana’s development, warning that weak ethical standards continue to undermine the effective use of public resources. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in the North East Region, he indicated that […]

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30 Apprentices Receive Training Tools Under The Government’s National Apprenticeship Programme in the Ahafo Ano South West District

758  The Government’s National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) has officially taken off in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region, marking a significant step toward empowering the youth with vocational skills and practical training. The initiative, which is currently in its pilot phase, will support 30 apprentices who will undergo hands-on training under […]

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Regular Intake of 3P Garlic Mixture Can Help Prevent Inflammation – Dr. Motorti

638  The Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Natural Health, Dr. Prince Nelson Motorti, has encouraged the general public to adopt natural health solutions by regularly consuming the widely known 3P Garlic Mixture to help prevent inflammation and promote overall wellness. According to Dr. Motorti, inflammation is one of the underlying causes of many chronic health […]

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Ghana Medical Trust Fund Seeks Partnership with Free Zones Authority to Strengthen Healthcare Delivery

552  The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has intensified efforts to expand healthcare support across the country following a strategic engagement with the Ghana Free Zones Authority, aimed at mobilizing private sector support for critical health interventions. During a courtesy call on the Authority today, the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, emphasized […]

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Be Bold and Invest in Gold – Amenfi Central MP Urges Industry Players

598  The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central in the Western Region, Hon Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has issued a passionate call to gold dealers, miners, traders, exporters, and financial institutions across Ghana to embrace boldness, transparency, and collaboration in advancing the country’s gold industry. In a message addressed to stakeholders in the sector, the lawmaker […]

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NDC Communicator Accuses ‘NPP-Aligned’ Contenders of Political Agenda in KNUST Vice-Chancellor Race

636  The Oforikrom Constituency Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Jerry James Sukah popularly known as Papa Jay has raised concerns over what he describes as a politically motivated campaign aimed at influencing the selection process for the next Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). His comments follow a […]