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Ghana faces a growing non-communicable diseases crisis as NCDs account for up to 45% of deaths, prompting government action on prevention and primary healthcare.
According to an update under the government’s Big Push initiative, the reconstruction project officially commenced on December 5, 2025, and is expected to be completed by December 4, 2027.
Ghana Airports Company says the Airport Infrastructure Development Levy is needed to fund urgent upgrades at Accra International Airport, including runway repairs, apron expansion and traffic decongestion.
Government is exploring local sourcing of polymers to reduce production costs and stabilise sachet water prices following the suspension of a planned price increase.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry says the planned sachet water price increase in Ghana has been suspended after talks with producers, offering temporary relief to consumers.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged stronger support for indigenous businesses in Ghana, while warning against the misuse of state-backed funding and calling for a mindset shift toward productivity and skills development.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the opposition in Parliament has been constructive, raising issues that reflect the concerns of farmers, businesses and ordinary Ghanaians.
Minority Leader Reflects on Pressure of Divided House
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly says rehabilitation of the Kaneshie footbridge will take between six and nine months, with traders barred from returning after completion.
President Mahama says the Big Push programme is the largest road sector investment in Ghana’s history, with over 2,000 kilometres of roads under development.
President Mahama says Ghana’s private sector must be built on fairness, competence and equal opportunity, rejecting political victimisation as a barrier to growth.
Boakye Agyarko has named Joe Wise and Henry Quartey to lead his campaign for the NPP National Chairman race ahead of the party’s internal elections.