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The government has been urged to remove taxes on residential rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to encourage widespread adoption and accelerate Ghana’s transition to clean energy.The call was made by Prof Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi, the first full professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Ghana, during his inaugural lecture at the 13th Professorial Inaugural Lecture of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa.Prof. Amuzuvi argued that Ghana could replicate the success of the country’s Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) adoption programme to drive the uptake of solar energy in homes.His lecture was delivered on the theme: “Driving the Green Energy…

June 25, 2026, marked what would have been the 167th birthday of Dr Benjamin William Quartey-Papafio, the first Ghanaian to earn a medical degree and practise Western medicine in the then Gold Coast.The remembrance was sparked by a Facebook post shared by Auntie Dedei, an account known for promoting education and culture in the Ghanaian media space. The post highlighted the remarkable life and achievements of the pioneering physician, whose contributions laid the foundation for modern healthcare in Ghana.Born on June 25, 1859, in Accra, Dr Quartey-Papafio made history as the first Ghanaian to earn a medical degree and the…

Ghana have officially secured qualification for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup before kicking a ball in their final Group L match against Croatia.The Black Stars’ place in the knockout stage was confirmed following results elsewhere in the tournament, which ensured that four points would be enough to guarantee progression under the competition’s expanded 48-team format.Carlos Queiroz’s side join Egypt, England, Portugal and Paraguay as the latest nations to book their places in the knockout stage.Ghana have accumulated four points from their opening two Group L matches after edging Panama 1-0 before producing an impressive goalless…

The government will not undertake major renegotiations of conditions of service across the public sector in 2026, Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has announced. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Labour Conference in Ho, the vice president said although some progress has been made in improving public sector emoluments, the current compensation structure has come under considerable strain over time. She explained that, as an interim measure, the government will implement targeted and modest adjustments to selected allowances while comprehensive reforms to the national emoluments framework are being finalised. According to Prof Opoku-Agyemang, the temporary measure is intended to create…

Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has called on regional ministers to champion the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), describing the initiative as one of President John Dramani Mahama’s most visionary social interventions aimed at easing the financial burden of chronic diseases on Ghanaians. Speaking during a meeting between the leadership of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and regional ministers at the Jubilee House, she said the success of the initiative would depend heavily on strong public awareness and collaboration at the regional and community levels. She urged the regional ministers to mobilise traditional authorities, local government institutions, healthcare providers…

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Gilbert Kenneth Adjei, has stated that the desilting and dredging of the Odaw River is expected to be completed by December 2027. Updating Parliament, the minister said work on the flood control project is progressing steadily and remains on schedule. He explained that the intervention is part of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, which aims to improve drainage infrastructure, reduce flood risks, and enhance climate resilience in vulnerable communities within the capital. Mr Adjei also disclosed that construction works commenced in February 2024, with funding provided under the…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed contractors undertaking the government’s proposed 24-Hour Economy market projects across the country to complete the projects before receiving payment. The president said the directive is intended to strengthen accountability and prevent delays in project execution, noting that some contractors had previously failed to complete projects after receiving advance payments. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy market in Assin Bereku in the Assin North District during his two-day working tour of the Central Region, President Mahama reaffirmed that the 24-Hour Economy remains one of his flagship campaign promises and…

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana’s first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast and reinforcing the country’s strategy to deepen access to key international markets. The Philadelphia facility adds to Ghana’s growing network of overseas Trade Houses, following the opening of similar establishments in London in March this year and in Kenya in 2023. Together, these platforms are designed to strengthen Ghana’s commercial visibility, support exporters, and create structured pathways for market entry, investment promotion, and business partnerships across major regional markets. Inaugurated on the margins…

The recent World Cup clash between Ghana and England at Gillette Stadium ended in a goalless draw, but the scoreline tells only part of the story. For many Ghanaians watching, the sight and sound of England fans belting out “Rule, Britannia!” in the stands was a jarring reminder of a history that cannot be divorced from the anthem’s lyrics. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has shown itself willing to speak out against perceived injustices — most recently raising alarm over England’s so-called “mind games” tactics. Yet on this matter, silence would be complicity. If the GFA does not formally ask…

Military personnel have been deployed to Bawku Senior High School following a violent disturbance by students that led to the destruction of school property and the assault of a teacher. The incident reportedly occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, when some students went on a rampage, causing significant damage to facilities on the school campus. Confirming the incident, the Bawku Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Isaac Abweko Azasoo, said the unrest was triggered after school authorities resisted attempts by some final-year students to engage in examination malpractice during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According…