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   Ghana has taken a major step toward strengthening its legal identity systems and improving access to essential services with the opening of a national validation workshop for the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Strategic Plan for 2025–2030. Speaking at the event held at the Royal Lee’s Hotel in Aburi, Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, emphasised the importance of CRVS not just as a recordkeeping tool, but as the foundation for inclusive development, human rights, and evidence-based policymaking. “This gathering affirms our national commitment to building a robust, inclusive, and fully integrated CRVS system that leaves no one behind,” she said. The new strategic plan aims to improve birth and death registration coverage across the country. While birth registration has increased to 76.7% in 2024, death registration remains low at 35.3%, hindered by cultural barriers, limited public awareness, a...

At the official launch of the 2nd Edition of the Democracy Cup, the KGL Group of companies, a wholly-owned Ghanaian conglomerate was singled out for praise by the Speaker, and Parliament of Ghana on the numerous Corporate Social Responsibility activities undertaken by the KGL Foundation. The KGL Group, through its long-term commitment to national unity and comprehensive development, has title-sponsored the second edition of the Democracy Cup, a flagship sports development initiative designed by the Parliament of Ghana to promote peace, unity, and national civic engagements across the country. The first edition of the Democracy Cup was launched in 2024 by the Parliament of Ghana. However, due to limited financial sponsorship, the inaugural edition held at the Accra Sports Stadium failed to attract the needed national attention and prominence. According to the Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Alban Bagbin, the second edition of the Democracy Cup promises to be more impactful large...

 

The Government of Ghana has taken a bold and historic step to revolutionize its gold industry with the official inauguration of the Ghana Gold Board Task Force—a critical move aimed at ensuring transparency, curbing smuggling, and securing full economic benefits from the country’s rich mineral resources. In a speech delivered at the inaugural ceremony, **President John Dramani Mahama** announced that this milestone marks the shift from policy to action under his administration’s ambitious **RESET agenda, comprehensive program to revitalize the nation’s economy and reform key institutions. Since the interim launch of the Ghana Gold Board in January 2025, the country has already seen remarkable gains, with 61.5 metric tons of gold exported from the small-scale sector. This is valued at USD 5 billion, this represents a 95% increase over gains made from the same period last year. For the first time in Ghana’s history, small-scale gold exports have surpassed large-scale mining exports, the ...

Ghana has taken a bold step toward positioning itself as a hub for digital learning in West Africa, following the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eLearning Africa, paving the way to host the 18th edition of Africa’s premier education technology conference from June 3–5, 2026, in Accra. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, expressed pride and optimism over what the partnership represents for the country’s education future. “This MoU is more than just a formality; it marks Ghana’s unwavering commitment to being at the forefront of Africa’s digital education revolution,” Dr. Apaak stated. “We are not just preparing for a conference—we are preparing for a future where technology serves every learner, where innovation drives inclusion, and where Ghana leads by example.” He emphasized that the event would shine a spotlight on Ghana’s progress under initiatives like the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes P...

  In view of recent public commentary and media reports regarding the implementation of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), it is important to present a balanced and factual account of this major national initiative.  This statement, issued from an independent perspective, is intended to clarify the strategic context, implementation progress, challenges, and benefits associated with LHIMS, Ghana’s flagship digital health infrastructure project.  1.      Background The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health, launched its first e-Health Strategy in 2010 to advance healthcare delivery through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).  This initiative, supported by international partners including the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the Novartis Foundation, identified the need for an electronic health record (EHR) system as a core policy priority....

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to social protection during a working visit to the Weija Leprosarium in Accra, where she supervised the disbursement of the 96th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grants.  Speaking to the media after the exercise, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the process and the positive response from beneficiaries.  “This is the 96th disbursement cycle. We’ve not only educated and engaged the beneficiaries, but we’re also disbursing the grants with the new increments promised by President Mahama. It’s heartwarming to see that what we pledged is now a reality. The smiles and joy on their faces mean a lot to us,” she stated.  Hon. Dr. Lartey revealed that 89 households at the Weija Leprosarium are benefitting from the cycle, comprising a total of 269 individuals. She emphasized that government has factored in inflation...

The Ghana Gold Board (GGB), n collaboration with the National Security Secretariat, has arrested ten Chinese nationals involved in illegal gold trading and smuggling operations in the Western Region. The suspects were apprehended during a sting operation in Asankrangwa, where they had converted a private residence into an illegal gold buying and smelting facility. Addressing the media in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, revealed that the raid followed actionable intelligence gathered by undercover agents stationed across the country. “We got solid intelligence that about ten Chinese nationals were illegally buying gold in Asankrangwa to smuggle it out of Ghana. Under the cover of darkness, our task force, working with national security, moved in and arrested all of them,” Mr. Gyamfi stated. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 1.3 kilograms of smelted gold, worth an estimated GH₵1.4 million, alongside cash exceeding GH₵1.3 million an...

  Ghana’s strides in educational reform and innovation continue to gain international attention, as the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, on Monday hosted a high-level Zimbabwean parliamentary delegation in Accra. The visit forms part of a broader study tour designed to examine Ghana’s education policies, innovation ecosystem, and the integration of industry with higher learning. Led by Hon. Dr. Thokozani Khupe, Chairperson of Zimbabwe’s Portfolio Committee on Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, the delegation included Members of Parliament, committee staff, and representatives from the Zimbabwean Embassy in Ghana. During a briefing at the Ministry of Education, Minister Haruna Iddrisu outlined Ghana’s strategic efforts to reform its education sector, highlighting policy shifts focused on equitable access, relevance, and quality outcomes at all levels. He emphasized Ghana’s drive to align education with national development prio...

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reiterated government’s commitment to managing the recent COVID-19 resurgence in Ghana, following a working visit to the University of Ghana Health Services and Medical Centre in Accra. The visit formed part of efforts to obtain first-hand information about the outbreak and reinforce collaboration between government health agencies and tertiary institutions. During the visit, Mr. Akandoh expressed satisfaction that the recent spike in cases within the university community appears to be under control. “It’s good to hear that the spike has been well contained,” the Minister said. “COVID is still with us, and I want to assure you that our resolve to tackle it remains firm. Let’s improve collaboration and avoid communication gaps that can lead to misinformation and panic.” Accompanied by officials from the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health, the Minister also visited the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), where ...