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CHRAJ joins global effort to commemorate 2025 World Day against child labour

News CencordJune 12, 2025

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has marked the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour with a call for urgent and united action to end child labour in Ghana. The global theme for this year’s commemoration is “Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: Let’s speed up efforts.” In a statement […]

We waste human resource and over-politicise the system – Prof Adu-Gyamfi

News CencordJune 12, 2025

Professor of Anaesthesiolggy and Critical Care, Professor Yaw Adu Gyamfi believes Ghana continues to underuse its most experienced professionals due to poor leadership systems and excessive politicisation. Speaking on The Sages on JoyNews, the academic expressed frustration that the country still relies heavily on foreign contractors while sidelining qualified Ghanaians. “So in that regard we haven’t done […]

Gov’t announces major data bundle increases across all networks from July 1

News CencordJune 10, 2025

Communications Minister, Samuel George, has announced increases in data bundle allocations across all telecommunication networks in Ghana, effective July 1, 2025. The Minister revealed these changes during a press conference in Accra today, highlighting successful negotiations with network operators. “I am pleased to announce that my engagement with the CEOs has resulted in the following […]

Striking nurses ready for dialogue but firm on demands

News CencordJune 9, 2025

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) says it is open to dialogue with the government but remains firm in its stance regarding the implementation of negotiated conditions of service. The nurses laid down their tools on June 2, 2025, in protest against the delayed implementation of the 2024 Collective Agreement, which governs salaries, […]

Minority laments budget delays; says ‘no funds to work’

News CencordJune 9, 2025

The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns over what it deems unnecessary delays by the Ministry of Finance in disbursing funds essential for the effective functioning of Parliament. The opposition MPs argue that these delays are severely undermining the work of parliamentary committees, many of which are now unable to operate due to a […]

GRA postpones implementation of GH₵1 fuel levy

News CencordJune 9, 2025

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially deferred the rollout of the contentious Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy by one week, shifting the implementation date from June 9 to June 16, 2025. The move comes after strong opposition from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), which warned that the GH₵1-per-litre levy could […]

U.S. Military Chief urges African-led security response to expanding terror threat

News CencordJune 2, 2025

The Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael E. Langley, has called for a unified, African-led security approach to counter the growing threat of terrorism across the continent. He warned that extremist networks are advancing steadily toward West Africa’s coastal nations, including Ghana, emphasising the urgent need for coordinated regional action. “African militaries are […]

Fuel prices to fall significantly from June 1, 2025

News CencordJune 2, 2025

The prices of petroleum products are expected to witness one of the biggest drops at the pumps this year. This is due to the appreciation of the cedi against the dollar. According to the latest Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) pricing outlook for the first pricing window of June 2025, fuel prices will fall […]

Why is it difficult for people to understand that Ofori-Atta is sick? – Frank Davies asks

News CencordJune 2, 2025

Frank Davies, a legal team member for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has defended his client’s inability to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) today, June 2, as ordered by the anti-graft agency. According to Mr Davies, this is due to the current health complications of the former minister. Mr. Davies expressed […]

Gov’t clears salary arrears of Otto Addo and Black Stars coaching staff

News CencordMay 30, 2025

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has cleared all outstanding salary arrears owed to Black Stars coach Otto Addo and his backroom staff. Otto Addo and his coaching staff had not been paid since October 2024 despite working on major international assignments during the period. Between September 5 and November 18, 2025, the team lead […]

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