Author: Constance Awunor

The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has intensified efforts to expand the country’s food storage capacity as it prepares for the next phase of the National Food Reserve Programme. The government initiative aims to purchase surplus grains from farmers, store them for future use, reduce post-harvest losses and protect farmers’ incomes during periods of bumper harvests. The programme’s initial implementation faced challenges because of inadequate funding and limited storage infrastructure. As a result, many rice and maize farmers struggled to sell their produce despite increased production. CEO tours key warehouse facilities To address the storage gap, NAFCO Chief Executive…

Motorists and commuters using the SCC–Old Barrier stretch of the Kasoa–Mallam Highway are calling on the government to urgently rehabilitate the road, warning that its deteriorating condition is causing severe traffic congestion and posing serious safety risks. Road users say the most affected section, located in front of Atala Company, has fallen into disrepair despite serving as a major route for thousands of commuters every day. They explained that large potholes, collapsed sections of the carriageway and persistent flooding have reduced what was once a three-lane road to a single usable lane in some areas. Drainage problems worsen road conditions…

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has alleged that officers of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), with the assistance of officials from the Ghana Immigration Service, arrested one of its communications team members, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, and is demanding his immediate release. The allegation was made by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, in a Facebook post on Sunday, July 12, 2026. At the time of publication, EOCO had not issued an official statement on the matter, and the reasons for the alleged arrest remained unclear. NPP claims Aboagye was arrested at the airport According to Mr…

Parliament has passed the Community Service Bill, 2026, introducing community service as an alternative to imprisonment for people convicted of specified categories of offences. The new law establishes a National Community Service Secretariat and provides the legal framework for implementing non-custodial sentencing. The measure aims to reduce overcrowding in Ghana’s prisons while promoting the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, presented the Bill to Parliament on March 4, 2026, in accordance with Article 106(1) of the 1992 Constitution. Parliament later referred it to the Defence and Interior Committee for scrutiny before approving it. Law…

The Country Lead for the Clean Air Fund, Desmond Appiah, has criticised the burning of waste during the nationwide clean-up exercise, saying the practice undermines efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Mr Appiah welcomed the national clean-up campaign but cautioned that disposing of collected waste through open burning creates another environmental challenge. “We all received the news of the cleanup with a lot of joy because it’s a positive move… helping us to deal with some of the challenges that we haven’t dealt with the way we should have,” he said. “But from…

President John Mahama says the government is considering introducing a nationwide monthly clean-up exercise as part of efforts to improve sanitation and reduce flooding across the country. The President announced the proposal after joining senior government officials at Alajo in Accra to launch and inspect the ongoing two-day national clean-up exercise. The exercise forms part of government efforts to clear choked drains, improve sanitation and reduce the risk of flooding in communities that remain vulnerable during the rainy season. Speaking after participating in the exercise, President Mahama said two days were not enough to address the country’s sanitation challenges. He…

Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has dismissed reports claiming that foreign investors have taken over the Black Volta Project, describing the publications as false and a misrepresentation of ongoing legal proceedings. In a press statement issued on Thursday, July 9, and signed by Board Chairman Noel Addo, the company said publications by Semafor Africa and Myjoyonline.com wrongly suggested that the Black Volta Project had been handed over to former investors. The company assured staff, suppliers and other stakeholders that the reports were false and that the project remains under the control of its current management. Company says no court ordered transfer…

The number of bank and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institution (SDI) employees implicated in fraud declined by 40 percent in 2025, according to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Fraud Report. The report said 219 employees were cited for fraud in 2025, down from 365 in 2024, reflecting improvements in internal controls and oversight across the financial sector. However, despite the decline in staff-related fraud, the total value at risk from fraudulent activities increased to GH¢101 million, highlighting the continued financial impact of fraud on financial institutions. Internal fraud cases decline According to the report, banks recorded a 34 percent reduction in fraud…

Ghanaian romance fraud suspect Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has reportedly been extradited to the United States after authorities carried out his transfer following the dismissal of a last-minute court application seeking to halt the process. The extradition reportedly took place after the High Court rejected an emergency application filed by his legal team, which argued that the transfer should be suspended while other legal matters were addressed. The court, however, dismissed the application, clearing the way for his removal from Ghana. Court dismisses last-minute application According to reports, Abu Trica was escorted by security officers to the…

Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for sustained and predictable investment in Ghana’s child protection systems, saying legislation alone is not enough to protect children from labour exploitation. She said lasting progress requires long-term financing, strong partnerships and a coordinated national commitment involving government, development partners, civil society, the private sector, communities and families. Long-term investment is essential Dr Lartey made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the National Justice Conference, held under the theme, “Sustainable Funding for Child Protection Against Labour Exploitation.” The conference was organised by International Justice…