Author: Constance Awunor
Former Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has pushed back against remarks by John Mahama concerning the 2022–2023 SIM registration exercise, maintaining that the process was credible and followed due legal procedures. In a statement released on March 20, 2026, she explained that although she had stayed silent since leaving office, she felt the need to respond after what she described as repeated inaccuracies by the President during his tour of the Bono Region. According to her, the recent SIM registration was introduced to address shortcomings in the earlier 2010–2011 exercise, which she said lacked a reliable system for…
Award-winning MC and media personality MC Portfolio has been selected as the official red carpet host for the 2026 edition of the Ghana Music Awards USA. The event is set to take place on August 8, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom, as organizers aim to deliver an exceptional experience for attendees this year. The announcement, made ahead of the nominees unveiling, has been widely welcomed, with many describing the choice as both fitting and overdue. Over the years, the awards scheme has built a strong reputation for celebrating Ghanaian music while bridging the gap between local talent and the…
A Ghanaian citizen has taken legal action at the Supreme Court of Ghana, seeking to block the government’s decision to rename Kotoka International Airport, arguing that the move is unconstitutional. The plaintiff, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, filed the case on March 13, 2026, invoking the court’s original jurisdiction. He contends that the Executive lacks the authority to change the airport’s name without first amending or repealing the law that established it. At the centre of the dispute is the General Kotoka Trust Decree of 1969 (NLCD 339), which legally закрепs the airport’s current name. According to the suit, any attempt to…
John Dumelo, Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, has expressed concern over Burkina Faso’s decision to halt tomato exports, saying the government needs to investigate the policy further to understand its full impact on Ghana. Speaking on JoyNews Pulse on March 19, he noted that he had only recently seen a memo about the ban and was yet to confirm the details. He emphasized the need for authorities to engage and determine the reasons behind the move. The export ban, which took effect on March 16, 2026, is aimed at strengthening Burkina Faso’s local processing industry and ensuring a…
In February 2026, Ghana’s year-on-year (YoY) producer price inflation (PPI) for all goods and services was 1.4%, indicating that the average ex-factory price of products rose by the same percentage compared to February 2025. This represents a 0.2 percentage point drop from January 2026. By sector, Mining and Quarrying—the largest component of the PPI at 43.7% weight—saw inflation rise from 3.7% in January to 4.1% in February, a 0.4-point increase. Conversely, the Manufacturing sector, which accounts for 35% of the PPI, recorded a further decline, falling from -2.3% in January to -2.9% in February. The Transport and Storage sub-sector also…
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that he will donate two months of his salary to support the Ghana Sports Fund. Speaking in Parliament, he emphasized the importance of passing the Sports Fund Bill into law, noting that the initiative has the potential to boost Ghana’s GDP and improve how sports are financed nationwide. His pledge followed a contribution of GHC 100,000 from the National Investment Bank, which he praised as a strong show of support. Adams said his donation, effective February 2026, is meant to demonstrate leadership and encourage others to contribute. He urged Members…
Donald Trump has said the US “knew nothing” about Israel’s strike on a major gas field in Iran on Wednesday, warning Tehran not to retaliate further against Qatar. Iran caused “extensive damage” with missile attacks on a major energy industry site in Qatar after Israel targeted the South Pars gas site – part of the world’s largest natural gas field. While Israel has not officially confirmed its attack on the gas field, the US president said its ally had “violently lashed out” at Iran “out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East”. Conflict across the regioncontinues…
Oral sex can have the tendencies of spreading throat cancer and cervical cancer. This is because the two have a link due to how they are contracted by the individual. The human papilloma virus on women has been spreading when men indulge in oral sex. This came to light during the celebration of the “World Oral Health Day”. Statistics from the Oral Health Professionals Association of Ghana (OHPAG) indicate that over 85% of Ghana’s population have never visited a dentist in their lifetime before for examination. OHPAG says the figure is worrying because the mouth is the most sensitive part…
The Ministry of Health has secured financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance to pay allowances and salaries to thousands of newly trained health professionals undertaking their mandatory service across the country. In a statement, the Ministry announced that the clearance covers 14,279 rotation nurses and midwives, as well as 637 medical and dental house officers, providing relief to many health workers who have been awaiting payment. According to the Ministry, the approval follows months of engagement between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance aimed at ensuring that newly qualified health professionals receive the financial support required…
India is about to see a major shift in access to weight-loss medications as the patent for semaglutide the key ingredient behind blockbuster drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic expires. This will allow local pharmaceutical companies to produce cheaper generic versions, likely triggering intense competition and cutting prices by more than half. India’s strong generics industry is expected to move quickly, with dozens of versions of semaglutide entering the market within months. Major companies are already preparing to launch their own products, and monthly treatment costs could drop from roughly 8,800–16,000 rupees to about 3,000–5,000 rupees. This price reduction could significantly…