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The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) has called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways to urgently release funds for the payment of outstanding Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), warning that prolonged delays are threatening thousands of jobs and critical infrastructure projects nationwide. In a letter dated September 29, 2025, and addressed to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Chamber expressed deep concern over the government’s failure to honour President John Dramani Mahama’s assurance that all outstanding payments would be settled by the end of July 2025. According to the Chamber, the delayed payments have inflicted…

Parents and students have thronged the GNAT Hall, one of the designated school placement resolution centres, to address challenges with their Senior High School placements. The crowd at the centre has grown significantly as this week marks the final window before first-year students report to school on October 18. Some parents who spoke to Citi News on Monday, October 13, said they have been frequenting the centre since the placement exercise began, with some only getting their issues resolved on Monday, while others continue to wait. A frustrated parent, Charity Atanga, said: “My daughter was offered Akuse SHS as a…

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, has thrown his support behind calls for a review of the maximum age for enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), describing the proposal as fair and inclusive. His comments follow public advocacy by the Minister for Communication, Digital Innovation and Technology, Sam Nartey George, who argued that the current age ceiling unfairly disqualifies capable and physically fit Ghanaians in their 30s. Majority Whip and MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, also backed Sam George’s proposal in a post on X, revealing that many party supporters had raised concerns about…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s unwavering commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, highlighting a series of landmark achievements under his administration. Speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, on Monday, October 13, President Mahama said Ghana has taken decisive steps to integrate gender perspectives into all national development policies. “As the African Union Champion for Gender and Women’s Empowerment, I am proud to say that Ghana remains steadfast in its pursuit of equality for all,” he stated. He noted that Ghana has reached several historic milestones, including the election of the country’s first…

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the Ministry has successfully addressed the major recruitment and payment challenges that plagued the health sector when the current administration took office in 2025. Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Monday, October 13, Mr Akandoh said the government had worked diligently to eliminate long-standing delays in the posting and payment of newly trained health professionals. He highlighted key interventions, including: Payment of 883 house officers employed in 2024 Clearance for 203 doctors Financial clearance for 800 medical doctors who completed their housemanship in 2024 but had remained at home…

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has admitted that what happened to the Black Stars and their management in Brazil soiled the image of Ghana. However, he believes that the country has moved past it and has learned lessons to make things better. He says his government will not oversee a repeat as the country goes for the 2026 World Cup in America, Canada and Mexico. The President spoke to Gary Al Smith of Sporty FM in Accra. He said, “Brazil 2014 World Cup fiasco dented Ghana’s reputation, but that is all behind us now. We’ve encouraged the GFA to…

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is set to resolve the long-standing issue of unpaid salaries and allowances affecting health workers across the country. Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, October 13, the Minister disclosed that the government had secured financial clearance for the payment of thousands of health professionals who have been awaiting their salaries for months. “Financial clearance has been secured for payment of the 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who started their national service in early 2024,” he revealed. “Financial clearance has also been secured for 13,500 recruited and posted late last year [2024],…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful and former Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed deep gratitude to his campaign team following the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries balloting, where he secured the number one position on the ballot paper. “Yesterday, we made our mark. My immense gratitude goes to the formidable Team Ken 2028 who represented our campaign with strength and excellence at yesterday’s NPP Presidential Primaries balloting,” Agyapong shared on social media sighted by Lovinghananews.com. He emphasized that being placed first on the ballot was not just a matter of chance, but a meaningful sign of the…

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has indicated that the 2026 World Cup campaign should be transparent and more disciplined. According to him, he will not oversee a repeat of what happened in Brazil some years ago. To ensure this, he has asked for transparency from the handlers of the Black Stars and football in the country. The President spoke to Sporty FM’s Gary Al’Smith in an interview when he made this known. Read Also:Failure to qualify for AFCON was heart-wrenching—Mahama The President noted that, “To ensure Brazil doesn’t happen again, there should be discipline and transparency. We believe this…

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has described Ghana’s inability to qualify for AFCON as heart-wrenching. The Black Stars failed to qualify for the continental showpiece after failing to win a single game in the qualifying series. Speaking to Sporty FM in an interview in Accra, the president said that it was the first time the country had crashed out and not qualified in the last twenty years. However, he believes that the Ghana Black Stars have made up for it by qualifying for the World Cup and believes that they will make Ghana and the continent proud. “When we…