Author: Rebecca Eson

According to the Bono Regional office of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), employers in the informal sector must regularly remit employees’ pension contributions or face legal consequences. Enoch Okomfo Okonah, NPRA’s Bono Regional Compliance Manager, warned that defaulting employers could face fines of up to 2,000 penalty units, be required to settle arrears, or risk a two-year prison term—or both. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, he explained that while prosecution was not the Authority’s preferred approach, employers must comply with the Pensions Act to avoid legal consequences. He noted that compliance in the region had…

Antoine Semenyo, playing for Manchester City, acknowledged that both he and his teammates underperformed in their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. The Premier League side suffered a 3-0 defeat at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their last 16 meeting on Tuesday night, courtesy of a Federico Valverde hat-trick. Semenyo was only making his debut in the competition after completing a move to City from Bournemouth in January. Speaking after the game, the Ghanaian highlighted his side’s shortcomings in the game while hoping they can turn the tie around. “Overall, we know we didn’t play well. We want…

Parliament’s Minority caucus has demanded that the current security services recruitment exercise be halted and dissolved, raising major issues of transparency and equity. In an interview with JoyNews, John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, called for a bipartisan parliamentary probe into the recruitment process and urged authorities to refund all monies paid by applicants. Rev Fordjour described the situation as a “major recruitment scandal” and insisted that the process must be halted immediately. “They should refund, as a matter of urgency, everyone — whether New Patriotic Party, National Democratic Congress, or apolitical. They should refund…

The Ministry of Health (Ghana) has suspended Fredrick Anaba, Principal of the College of Nursing, Nkanchina, over the alleged over-admission of students and the introduction of unapproved academic programmes. The action follows the launch of a full administrative investigation by the Ministry into the matter. Mr Anaba was initially queried on 19 February 2026 regarding admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year. After reviewing his response, the Ministry concluded that a comprehensive investigation was necessary to clarify the circumstances surrounding the alleged irregularities. In the interim, the Principal has been directed to hand over management responsibilities to the Acting Vice Principal…

New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is requesting that his ownership stake in the team be transferred to his children, according to an internal NFL memo. Tisch – along with his siblings Jonathan and Laurie Tisch – notified NFL chief executives and club presidents on Wednesday of their intentions to move “approximately 23.1%” of their remaining interests in the team into separate trusts for their children, according to the memo obtained by CNN. “Following the transactions, the Sellers will no longer own any interest in the Club,” the memo said. “This transaction is part of estate planning that has been…

President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned the Sahara LPG Vessel, a landmark development aimed at bolstering Ghana’s energy infrastructure and supporting the nation’s transition to cleaner energy sources. Describing the event as “more than a ceremonial occasion,” President Mahama emphasised that the commissioning marks “a significant milestone in strengthening the infrastructure that underpins the global liquefied petroleum gas supply chain.” The President underscored that energy access and the transition to cleaner energy remain defining challenges of the era, highlighting that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) continues to play a pivotal role in addressing these issues. He stressed the importance of…

Former Interior Minister Henry Quartey has expressed sympathy for the current Interior Minister, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Ghana security services recruitment. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Quartey said he understands the intense pressure that comes with supervising security service recruitment. “I know what it feels like to be in that seat,” he explained, reflecting on his own experience in the position. “Issues like this can affect a minister both personally and politically.” He added that ministers responsible for recruitment often face pressure from multiple quarters, including members of…

Policy think tank Africa Policy Lens is pressing the Bank of Ghana for explanations over the sale of 19.4 tonnes of the nation’s gold reserves, questioning the move at a time of rising global demand and prices. Addressing a press conference, the group, through its Executive Director, Dr. Hayford Ayerakwa and senior member Wisdom Gomashie, said available data from the central bank shows Ghana’s gold reserves dropped from about 38.04 tonnes to 18.6 tonnes in 2025, suggesting that nearly half of the country’s holdings were sold. Africa Policy Lens argued that the move contradicts global trends, where central banks are…

Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has urged Ghanaian YouTube star and digital influencer Wode Maya to mentor young people in content creation and digital media at the ongoing International Youth Empowerment Summit (iYES 2026). Speaking at the summit’s opening, Mr. Ayariga highlighted the growing opportunities in the creative and digital sectors, noting that youth with the right skills can generate sustainable livelihoods. “Wode Maya has shown what can be achieved when creativity meets dedication. We are inviting him to mentor young people on using content creation to tell stories, build careers, and inspire communities,” he said.…

Ghana’s aviation sector is set for a significant boost as the government pushes ahead with the redevelopment of Terminal 2 at Kotoka International Airport. The redevelopment of Terminal 2 at Accra International Airport is progressing steadily, with major portions of the project expected to be completed by July 2026. During a working visit, the Transport Minister, Joseph Nikpe Bukari inspected progress on the facility and engaged airline operators on how the upgraded terminal will operate once completed. The refurbished terminal is expected to play a dual role, handling both domestic and some international flights, as authorities work to ease pressure…