Govt exempts academics from post-retirement contract ban

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that the government’s directive mandating the immediate suspension of all post-retirement contract appointments for retired public service staff across the country does not apply to staff in the education sector. During the inauguration of the University of Ghana (UG) Governing Council on Friday, April 25, Haruna Iddrisu noted…

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Opposition parties declare nationwide protest over CJ’s ousting

A coalition of political parties has announced a nationwide protest against the controversial suspension of the Chief Justice, set for Monday, May 5, 2025. In a joint statement issued after an emergency meeting on Thursday, April 24, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP),…

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Parliament’s sanitation committee urges swift payment of GH₵1.3b debt owed to Zoomlion

The Parliamentary Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has called on the government to expedite the payment of over GH₵1.3 billion owed to Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The debt, which has been pending for some time, is critical to ensuring the continued functioning of the company and the country’s waste management efforts. During a recent visit…

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Minority health committee demands immediate restoration of services at Tamale Teaching Hospital

The Minority Caucus on Health has expressed serious concern over the suspension of emergency and outpatient services at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, as announced in a statement by the Doctors Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH). The doctors cited a hostile working environment, lack of basic medical supplies, and what they described as insults to their…

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