Author: Constance Awunor

Senior Ghanaian professionals working in South Africa’s mining industry are seeking to be included in Ghana’s ongoing evacuation exercise following renewed fears over xenophobic tensions, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has revealed. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, May 28, Mr Quashie said the affected Ghanaians, many of whom occupy top positions in South African mining companies, had formally expressed interest in returning home due to growing safety concerns. According to him, the miners have spent several years contributing to South Africa’s mining sector but now feel increasingly exposed amid reports of possible xenophobic…

Four illegal miners have died after a mining pit collapsed at Bepotenten Sukuum, a farming community in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region. The tragic incident occurred at about 16:00 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, when a pit at an abandoned mining site suddenly caved in while the victims were working underground. The deceased have been identified as Nartey Solomon, 30, Ezekiel, 22, Awudu, 27, and Yaro, 26. All four were residents of Bepotenten Sukuum. Police at Jacobu reportedly received information about the collapse around 17:30 after the assemblyman for the area, Samuel Ekwam Ananse, alerted authorities. Officers…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the country’s long-standing peace. He also urged citizens to avoid extremism, political intolerance and tribal divisions. He made the appeal at the national Eid al-Adha celebrations held at Black Star Square on Wednesday, May 27. The President said the message of Eid al-Adha is especially important at a time when many countries are facing conflict, violence and growing social divisions. Mr. Mahama said Ghana continues to stand out as a model of peaceful coexistence. He noted that people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds live together harmoniously. He explained that…

Senior British doctors say social media poses health risks for children that are comparable to smoking. The warning comes from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, which submitted evidence to a UK government consultation on child online safety. The consultation closes on Tuesday. The medical body said there is strong agreement among clinicians on the harm caused by excessive screen time. “It ranks alongside smoking and wearing seatbelts in cars as a unifying force for the medical profession,” it said. The group represents 23 royal medical colleges and faculties across the UK and Ireland. A survey cited by the body…

The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced planned maintenance works in parts of the Accra East, Ashanti and Tema regions. The exercise will take place on Wednesday, May 27. According to ECG, the maintenance works are part of efforts to improve service delivery. In the Accra East Region, power supply will be interrupted from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Affected areas include North Dzorwulu, parts of GIMPA, New England, Obediben, Dzorwulu and nearby communities. ECG said the outage is necessary to allow engineers to carry out maintenance works on the network. The Ashanti Region will experience two planned outages on…

Lawyer and Executive Director of Lands and Mines Watch Ghana, Kwame Owusu Danso, has urged Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George to take a more active role in protecting consumers in Ghana’s digital sector. Mr. Danso made the remarks on JoyNews’ AM Show on Wednesday, May 27. The discussion followed public debate over the suspension of a proposed 0.75 per cent charge on wallet-to-bank transfers. Mr. Danso said the Communications Minister must stay focused on issues affecting ordinary Ghanaians. “The Communications Minister must be up and doing. The Communications Minister, Hon. Sam George, he must be up and doing,” he said.…

More than 500 children with suspected and confirmed measles cases have died in Bangladesh since March, according to the country’s health ministry. Health officials say the outbreak has spread rapidly across the country, with over 60,000 suspected cases recorded in just over two months. Many of the infections involve children under the age of five. Al Amin, a resident of Dhaka, says his four-year-old daughter Akira died after struggling to get treatment for measles. According to him, the family tried four times to get Akira vaccinated against the disease. He said healthcare workers turned them away twice because she had…

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has announced the start of payments for outstanding arrears owed to workers in the education and health sectors. The Department said the unpaid arrears date back to August 2024. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the CAGD said the arrears would be paid in four equal instalments over the next few months. According to the Department, the payment plan will run from May to August 2026. The first instalment is expected to be completed by Friday, May 29, 2026. The remaining payments will follow in June, July and August. “The Department further states that the…

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says government has completed arrangements to receive the first group of Ghanaians being evacuated from South Africa. The evacuation follows reports of xenophobic attacks in the country. Mr. Ablakwa said the government is committed to helping the evacuees return home safely and rebuild their lives. Addressing the evacuees before their departure, the minister said government had prepared a five-point support package for them. He also disclosed that a high-level delegation would welcome them on arrival in Ghana. According to him, the delegation will be led by the Chief of Staff. “The Chief of Staff…

Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor says lawyers for detained Member of Parliament Ohene Kwame Frimpong have filed a bail application in a Dutch court. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr. Dafeamekpor said the application was filed on Tuesday. He added that the legal team is seeking a hearing before the end of the week. “So, the lawyers have successfully filed for his bail today. And so we are praying that they will be given a hearing sometime within the week,” he said. Mr. Dafeamekpor said Parliament and the government have continued to support the detained MP since his arrest in…