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Mahama Scraps Blanket Medical Tax Waivers. President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major policy change regarding tax exemptions on imported medical equipment in Ghana. Under the new approach, the government will no longer approve automatic or blanket tax waivers for healthcare equipment imports. Instead, all future exemption requests will be reviewed individually and assessed based on merit, national importance, and healthcare impact. Mahama Scraps Blanket Medical Tax Waivers. The announcement was made during the commissioning of a modern Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET-CT) scan facility at the Sweden-Ghana Medical Centre in Accra. According to President Mahama, the government…

The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) transformed into a hub of glitz, glamour, and musical excellence on Saturday night as the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) took center stage. Ghanaians at home and in the diaspora tuned in with bated breath to see which of their favourite artistes would walk away with the industry’s most prestigious honorus. The 27th edition of the awards lived up to its reputation, delivering a night filled with electrifying performances and historic wins. The awards ceremony kicked off with some of the most competitive categories in the genre-specific segments. Rapper…

Black Sherif has cemented his status as Ghana’s foremost musical force, walking away with the coveted Artiste of the Year award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre. The Iron Boy hitmaker did not just win the night’s biggest prize, he owned it. In one of the most dominant individual performances in TGMA history, Black Sherif also claimed Album of the Year for Iron Boy, Songwriter of the Year, Afropop Song of the Year for Sacrifice, and Hip-Hop Song of the Year for…

Dr. Bawumia Appoints All Four Former Rivals In NPP Presidential Primaries As Co-Chairs Of Party’s Policy Committee. As of May 8, 2026, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has officially appointed all four of his former rivals from the January 2026 presidential primaries to lead key sector-specific policy committees. This strategic move is intended to unify the party and shift its focus toward data-driven governance ahead of the 2028 general elections. The overarching NPP Policy Committee is chaired by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, with Dr. Kwasi Nyame Baafi serving as Secretary. Assigned Co-Chairs and PortfoliosEach former…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says nearly 30 invigilators and supervisors involved in examination malpractice during the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be handed over to the police for prosecution. According to WAEC, the suspects were picked up from various examination centres across the country following reports of irregularities and breaches of examination rules. The arrests form part of intensified efforts by the examination body and the Ministry of Education to clamp down on cheating and protect the credibility of the BECE. Reports indicate that some of the invigilators allegedly assisted candidates during the exams, smuggled…

Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, maintaining a Positive Outlook for the country’s economy. The latest upgrade reflects growing international confidence in Ghana’s economic recovery efforts, particularly in the areas of fiscal discipline, debt restructuring, inflation control, and foreign reserve growth. According to Fitch, Ghana has made significant progress in stabilising its economy after years of financial challenges. The agency highlighted strong fiscal consolidation measures introduced by the government, alongside improving economic growth and declining inflation over recent months. Fitch also noted that Ghana’s international reserves have improved considerably, helping…

According to the March 2026 Monetary Policy Report by the Bank of Ghana, upside risks from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, however, remain significant. This highlights the importance of maintaining an appropriate monetary stance going forward. Inflation stood at 3.2% in March 2026, indicating its disinflation trend for 15 consecutive months. Headline inflation is expected to return to the medium-term target of 8 ± 2%, barring any shocks. On a month-on month basis, headline inflation declined from 0.9% in December 2025 to 0.2% in January 2026 but picked up in February 2026 to 0.8%. Monthly food inflation followed a…

NAGRAT Demands Urgent Teacher Recruitment and Funding Reforms on May Day. The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has issued a strong call to the government of Ghana, demanding urgent reforms in teacher recruitment and education funding. The appeal was made as part of its message marking International Workers’ Day 2026, highlighting persistent challenges facing teachers across the country. NAGRAT’s Key Concerns In its May Day statement, NAGRAT emphasized that while economic recovery remains a national priority, it must not come at the expense of teachers’ welfare and employment opportunities. The association warned that macroeconomic stability has little meaning if trained…

Chelsea Sack Liam Rosenior After Fifth Straight Premier League Defeat Chelsea Football Club have officially parted ways with head coach Liam Rosenior following a poor run of results in the Premier League. The decision comes after the Blues suffered their fifth consecutive league defeat without scoring, a worrying record that has intensified pressure on the club’s management. Short Spell Comes to an End Rosenior, 41, was appointed in January 2026 on a long-term contract expected to run until 2032. However, his time at Stamford Bridge lasted just over three months. Despite a bright start — winning his first four league…

Do Basic and Senior High School Teachers in Ghana Earn the Same Salary? – Check HereThere has been a long-standing debate among teacher trainees and the general public about whether teachers at the Basic School level (KG, Primary, and JHS) earn the same salary as those teaching at the Senior High School (SHS) level. Many people believe that SHS teachers earn more due to the nature of their work and qualifications. But how true is this? In this article, we break down the facts about teacher salaries in Ghana and provide a clear answer. 1. Unified Salary Structure in Ghana…