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The National Film Authority (NFA) has launched a new initiative, the Ghana Film Experience, aimed at boosting local film viewership and expanding audience engagement with Ghanaian content

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The programme, introduced as part of activities marking Ghana Month, seeks to ensure that at least one per cent of the population actively engages with locally produced films. The maiden edition was held in Mamobi-Maamobi Mawaako in Accra, where hundreds of residents gathered for an open-air screening that began at 6:30 p.m. The featured film,…

PMXtra Season 4: Four evicted as new housemates enter to shake up the game

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PMXtra Season 4 has entered a new and unpredictable phase following a dramatic eviction night that saw four contestants leave the competition while four new housemates were introduced. After days of building emotional connections and navigating shifting alliances, Eddy, Yannie, Maureen and Komprah were evicted from the house. Each brought a distinct presence to the…

Complete Agenda 111 hospital projects – Akufo-Addo tells President Mahama

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President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to amend the Public Procurement Act to significantly restrict the use of single-source contracting. The move is aimed at enhancing transparency and ensuring value for money in the execution of public projects. Speaking during a dialogue with civil society organisations at the Jubilee House in Accra, the President…

Complete Agenda 111 hospital projects – Akufo-Addo tells President Mahama

By Prime1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to amend the Public Procurement Act to significantly restrict the use of single-source contracting. The move is aimed at enhancing transparency and ensuring value for money in the execution of public projects. Speaking during a dialogue with civil society organisations at the Jubilee House in Accra, the President…

Health

A new surgical theatre has been inaugurated at Madina Polyclinic (Kekeli Hospital), marking a significant upgrade in healthcare delivery for residents of Madina and its surrounding communities.

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The facility, located in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality, is expected to improve access to surgical and obstetric care, addressing a long-standing gap as the polyclinic had operated without an operating theatre for more than five decades. As part of broader efforts to enhance patient care, Freedom Aid Ghana has also introduced a Dalai Hama food…

Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has called for stronger collaboration between Ghana and the United Kingdom ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Speaking at the 2026 Commonwealth Games Business Forum hosted by the British High Commission, he said the event presents opportunities for partnerships in areas such as infrastructure, sports science, tourism and youth development. He cited the Borteyman Sports Complex as an example of successful collaboration, while noting challenges in facility management and calling for knowledge…

Stakeholder collaboration key to promoting women’s businesses

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Eunice Agbenyadzi, Head of Programmes at the Star Ghana Foundation, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to support the growth of women-led enterprises in Ghana. She made the appeal during a roundtable dialogue organised by the Foundation in partnership with the Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana and the Centre for Gender Studies and…

OMCs increase in fuel prices at pumps: GOIL sells petrol at GH¢13.30 and diesel GH¢17.10

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Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun raising fuel prices ahead of the official April 1, 2026 adjustment window under Ghana’s deregulated pricing regime. A leading industry player, GOIL, announced via social media that the price of petrol has increased from GH¢12.24 to GH¢13.30 per litre, while diesel has gone up from GH¢15.69 to GH¢17.10…

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has revealed that Rans Logistics has refunded GH₵19.1 million to the state after being cited in a special audit report by the Auditor-General over overpayments and missing grain stocks.

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Addressing Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, March 30, 2026, Mr Ampem said the refund was made just a week after he presented the audit findings to Parliament. He described the swift repayment as clear evidence that the audit process is yielding results. The company had been flagged for irregular payments linked to the…

Business

Ecobank Ghana has appointed Alhassan Andani as its new Board Chairman, effective March 26, 2026.

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The bank said the appointment marks a key step in strengthening its governance and leadership as it consolidates its position in Ghana’s financial sector. Chief Andani, a former Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Ghana and past president of the Ghana Association of Banks, brings over 36 years of experience in banking, financial management and corporate…