Author: Constance Awunor

Ghana’s steady decline in inflation has paused, with the rate edging up to 3.4% in April 2026 after 15 consecutive months of easing price pressures. New data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows a 0.2 percentage point increase from the 3.2% recorded in March. The figures point to a modest rebound in consumer prices after a prolonged period of stability. On a month-on-month basis, inflation stood at 1.0% in April, indicating a pickup in short-term price movements. Presenting the data in Accra on Wednesday, May 6, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu said the increase was largely driven by rising costs…

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of misleading customers about artificial intelligence features on its iPhones. The settlement, filed on Tuesday, May 5, in a California federal court, resolves claims in a consolidated class action brought by US iPhone buyers. Apple did not admit wrongdoing but opted to settle the case. The lawsuit centred on the company’s promotion of its AI system, Apple Intelligence, including improvements to Siri. Plaintiffs argued that Apple advertised capabilities that were either unavailable at launch or had not yet been developed. Under the agreement, eligible customers in…

The Government of Ghana has evacuated a Ghanaian national, Emmanuel Asamoah, following a viral video showing him being harassed in what has been described as a xenophobic attack in South Africa. The footage, widely shared on social media, captured a tense confrontation in which Asamoah and other foreign nationals were accused by a group of individuals of taking jobs meant for locals. The incident triggered outrage among Ghanaians and renewed concerns about the safety of citizens living abroad. The attack reflects recurring xenophobic tensions in parts of South Africa, often linked to economic pressures and high unemployment. Foreign nationals are…

Residents of Paali in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region now have access to clean water following the commissioning of a solar-powered mechanised borehole funded by Gbankor Bricks and Tiles (GBT). The project was financed through proceeds from the local brick manufacturing company, set up by the Divisional Chief of the Kaleo Traditional Council, Naa Jamaa Matarah II, also known as Emmanuel Mwinila-Youri. It forms part of a community reinvestment model designed to support development initiatives in the area. Speaking after the commissioning on Tuesday, April 5, Naa Matarah II explained that the business sets aside a portion…

Ghana has climbed to 39th place out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, recording a score of 72.20, its strongest performance in five years. The improvement represents a significant recovery from 52nd position in 2025 and reinforces Ghana’s status as one of Africa’s more resilient media democracies, where constitutional guarantees and practical realities continue to evolve in tandem. Ghana’s current standing reflects a five-year trajectory marked by fluctuation rather than steady progression. The country ranked 60th in 2022, dropped to 62nd in 2023, recovered to 50th in 2024, slipped again to…

The Ministry of Roads and Highways is preparing to take legal action to recover nearly US$30 million from Indian construction firm JMC, following the company’s failure to begin work on a road project after receiving a mobilisation payment. Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza said the contractor secured the deal after assuring authorities of its technical and financial capacity. The project formed part of a broader contract valued at about US$158.6 million and was expected to be completed last year. However, despite receiving close to US$30 million as mobilisation, the company has not carried out any significant work at the site.…

The Ministry of Health has responded to a protest at the Weija Paediatric Hospital, assuring the public that efforts are underway to resolve issues delaying the facility’s opening. In a press release issued on May 5, 2026, the Ministry said the hospital project, funded by the World Bank, began in 2023 and was scheduled for completion in December 2025. However, concerns raised in 2024 over procurement irregularities have stalled progress. According to the Ministry, the World Bank flagged cases of misprocurement, including claims that some medical equipment costs were inflated to as much as 11 times their actual value. Following…

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, visited Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) engineers working on the Accra–Kumasi Expressway project. The team is currently clearing land for the road. They are operating from a campsite at Asuboa, near Akim Oda in the Eastern Region. The visit was to assess progress and ensure the work stays on schedule. The Project Engineer, Major Evans Biney, briefed the CDS during the visit. He said the team is clearing the right-of-way along a 175.6-kilometre corridor. This phase, he explained, is key to making the project viable…

A circuit court in Kumasi has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a 26-year-old man accused of stealing a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie in the Ashanti Region. The order was issued on Monday, May 4, by presiding judge Jephtha Appau at the Kwadaso Circuit Court, shortly after the accused, Ebenezer Frimpong, pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing under Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act. Although no reason was given in court for the psychiatric assessment, the directive followed Frimpong’s earlier plea during his first appearance on April 17, where he asked the judge to help him enlist…

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has extended goodwill to candidates sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), urging them to remain calm and confident. In a message shared on his Facebook page, he encouraged students to approach each paper with a clear mind and trust in their preparation. “To all candidates writing the BECE, approach each paper with a calm mind and confidence in what you have learned. Give your best. That is what matters most,” he wrote. Drawing on his background as a former teacher, Mr Asiedu Nketia said he…