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The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10.82 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance.The payment, totalling GH¢10,816,840,318.26, brings the total amount paid to DDEP bondholders since 2025 to GH¢41.36 billion.The Ministry said the latest payment was the third DDEP coupon payment to be made entirely in cash, with the obligation settled in full and on schedule.It said the timely payment underscores the government’s fiscal discipline and firm commitment to honouring its debt obligations.According to the Ministry, the payment is expected to strengthen investor confidence, reduce Ghana’s sovereign…

The President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Hostel Owners Association, Bishop Akwasi Owusu-Bi, has pushed back against calls by the Acting Rent Control Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, for measures to regulate hostel prices across the country.The Acting Rent Control Commissioner has recently been touring some hostels and raising concerns about what he describes as exorbitant charges, particularly for student accommodation.He has suggested the need for price regulation to protect students from what he considers excessive hostel fees.However, Bishop Akwasi Owusu-Bi argues that controlling prices is not the best solution to the problem.In an interview, he questioned…

Beninese musician and actress Angelique Kidjo became the first Black African to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – © Frederic J. Brown, AFP Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In a glitzy ceremony under palm trees and picture-perfect California skies, Kidjo was feted by film stars and music industry titans as she unveiled the star on the busy thoroughfare. “We Africans don’t know what we’ve given to the world,” the 66-year-old said. “Without us, there’s no music possible on this planet.” After offering thanks to her team and…

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) newly elected Ashanti Regional Chairman, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has warned party members against describing themselves as “incoming MP”, saying the practice undermines sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) and disrespects the party’s structures. “I see people who are going about in the constituencies calling themselves ‘incoming MP’,” he said, addressing party members. Mr Appiah said he had no objection to party members aspiring to become MPs, but opposed the practice of declaring oneself an “incoming MP” before the party’s parliamentary primaries and the general election. He emphasised he was “absolutely not…

Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin has warned that Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi could face “scary” bail conditions in the future if the standards currently being applied to some former government officials become the norm. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Effutu MP said the bail conditions imposed on individuals under investigation could establish a precedent with implications for officials of the current administration if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) returns to power. Mr Afenyo-Markin argued that the approach adopted by the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) could eventually affect…

Former Tempane Member of Parliament, Lawyer Joseph Kpemka, has disclosed that he could have requested a recount of the 2024 parliamentary election results but opted not to pursue the matter in the interest of peace. Speaking on Bolgatanga-based Dreamz FM about his defeat, Lawyer Kpemka said he believed certain circumstances surrounding the election contributed to his loss but decided to accept the outcome rather than challenge it. “There was a conspiracy of faith that happened, and that is the reason why I lost, but I accepted it,” he said. He explained that while he had the option of requesting a…

Paycode Ghana Limited, the partnering Payment Service Provider supporting the ongoing Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) beneficiaries enrolment exercise in Northern Ghana, is deploying technology, trained field personnel and operational support to strengthen the registration of vulnerable households. The initiative forms part of the Government of Ghana’s broader effort, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, to expand the LEAP programme and ensure that eligible households are properly identified, verified and enrolled. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, recently visited the Savelugu Municipality and Kumbungu District as part of a working…

Military leaders have been urged to anticipate emerging security threats and develop contingency plans for unexpected crises. The changing global security environment requires the Armed Forces to prepare for threats beyond conventional warfare, including cyber-attacks and natural disasters. Mr Thomas Svanikier, Guest of Honour at the 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving and Graduation Religious Service of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), made the call in Accra on Sunday. He said threats could arise from cyber-attacks, floods, epidemics, earthquakes and other disasters without warning. Mr Svanikier, a businessman and Founder of Svani Group, said the military’s traditional mission of…

Thirty ambulances that have remained at the Ghana Air Force Base at Burma Camp in Accra amid a long-running controversy over their suitability for emergency medical services have been handed over to National Security for refurbishment. The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the National Ambulance Service (NAS), transferred the vehicles to National Security at the weekend as part of efforts to restore them to operational use and integrate them into the national emergency response fleet. The vehicles were procured under a contract signed in 2012 at an estimated cost of €3.5 million and formed part of an initial…

Traditional leaders of Awutu Odupong have announced the sudden death of the overlord of the Odupong Traditional Area, Nai Awoshie Tetteh. The announcement follows reports that the body of the late traditional ruler was allegedly concealed after his death, resulting in the arrest of two individuals in connection with the incident. The traditional authorities identified the suspects as Daniel Awer and Chris Banahene, who were reportedly arrested by the police over the alleged concealment of the chief’s remains. According to the traditional authorities, the remains were subsequently located following the intervention of the Homicide Unit of the Ghana Police Service.…