VAST Ghana rejects alcohol tax cut proposal over public health concerns – Zed Multimedia
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana (VAST Ghana),| Zed Multimedia
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has cancelled subject results for candidates from 119 schools due to examination malpractice, while withholding results from 87 schools pending further investigations in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This follows the 36th Final Awards and Examiners’ Appointment Committee meeting held on 15 August 2025. The withheld results …| Zed Multimedia
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the successful acquisition of 33,600 doses of MPOX vaccines, a move aimed at strengthening Ghana’s defence against the spread of the disease. In a statement, the Ministry described the development as a major step forward in the country’s public health preparedness. According to officials, the doses will be distributed …| Zed Multimedia
The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE) has raised concerns over the financial sustainability of Ghana’s $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure programme, warning that over-reliance on oil and mineral revenues could leave critical projects facing funding shortfalls. The initiative, one of President John Dramani Mahama’s flagship economic strategies, seeks to expand road networks, …| Zed Multimedia
By: Solomon Nartey Tetteh Legal Practitioner Kwame Adusei has cautioned Ghanaians against neglecting the formal requirements for preparing and depositing wills, stressing that failure to comply with the law could render such documents invalid. Speaking on the Business Breakfast Show on Zed FM, Mr. Adusei explained that under the Wills Act, a valid will must …| Zed Multimedia
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has cautioned that Ghana could be forced into a return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for what would be its 18th bailout, if the country fails to undertake bold and lasting structural reforms. Board Chairman of the IEA, Dr. Charles Mensa, noted that Ghana’s …| Zed Multimedia
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi President John Dramani Mahama has held high-level bilateral talks with Japan’s Prime Minister, Ishiba Shigeru, on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The discussions reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with a strong focus on investment, trade, and …| Zed Multimedia
By: Solomon Nartey Tetteh The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has dismissed reports claiming that eight people died in a marine accident at the Elmina Fishing Harbour on Monday, August 18. In a statement issued on Thursday August 21, 2025, the Authority clarified that all 27 crew members and fishers on board the vessel are safe …| Zed Multimedia
By: Rebecca Okine The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that it will stop displaying the year of vehicle registration on number plates starting in 2026. Under the new system, vehicles will instead be identified by the region and specific zone where they were registered, DVLA Chief Executive Julius Neequaye Kotey has confirmed. …| Zed Multimedia
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has reiterated the Central Bank’s unwavering commitment to supporting Ghana’s business community through responsive policies, prudent regulations, and targeted market interventions. Dr. Asiama gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG), led …| Zed Multimedia
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned African leaders against relying solely on manufacturing and agriculture to resolve the continent’s mounting unemployment challenge. Instead, he called for urgent investment in the creative and digital sectors, which he described as the real engines of job creation for Africa’s growing youth population. Delivering remarks …| Zed Multimedia
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By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana (VAST Ghana),| Zed Multimedia
