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Road transport operators announce 20% transport fare increase from August 8, 2025
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The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) and its partner transport unions have announced a 20 percent increase in public transport fares, effective Friday, August 8, 2025.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Road Transport Operators said the increment follows the agreed Administrative Arrangement on Public Transport Fares, which allows for adjustments based on changing operational costs.
According to the statement, the new fares are necessary for three main reasons. The operators explained that although fares were reduced by 15 percent in May 2025, there was no corresponding drop in the cost of spare parts, goods, and services.
The GRTCC further stated that the recent introduction of a GH¢1.00 per litre levy on fuel has increased fuel prices by about 8 percent, adding pressure on transport operators across the country.
The statement cited the rising cost of vehicle maintenance due to the poor condition of roads nationwide as a key reason for the adjustment.
The new fares, the Road Transport Operators confirmed, will apply to shared taxis, intra-city vehicles (trotros), intercity transport (long-distance buses), and haulage trucks.
The GRTCC is encouraging all transport companies and commercial drivers to comply by posting the new fares clearly at their loading terminals.
It is also appealing to commuters and the general public to cooperate with operators to ensure a smooth transition.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
