The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned the newly appointed Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, to refrain from getting involved in chieftaincy and land-related disputes in the region.
According to…
The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, has called on the media to play an active role in promoting the upcoming National Gun Amnesty Initiative aimed at reducing the proliferation of illicit firearms and curbing gun-r…
The multifaceted challenges of water management, governance and infrastructure financing were robustly addressed in a dynamic Turning risk into resilience – Spotlighting C&I Projects tackling SA’s biggest water challenges session a…
Plan your St Helena adventure as extended flight schedule unlocks remote Atlantic gem.
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An oversight visit to the Ayensuano District Assembly and Dokrochiwa has revealed that poverty and parental neglect remain major drivers of child labour and trafficking in the district.
The visit by selected Members of Parliament (MPs…
The Minority in Parliament has revealed that at least 17 people lost their lives between January and July 2025 as a result of illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey.
The caucus blamed the tragic incidents on weak law…
The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Administration at the Office of the President, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has urged the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to deepen gender reforms and institutionalise inclusion across all ranks to enhance Ghana’…
Ghanaian climate scientist Dr. Kwesi Akumenyi Quagraine is leading Africa’s growing voice in one of the most controversial fields in modern climate science — deliberate human intervention in the Earth’s atmosphere to slow global warming.…
The Africa Education Trust Fund (AETF) is calling for the use of Artificial Intelligence tools to develop a Pan-African language.
The Fund says the initiative will help address the long-standing challenge of language barriers that a…
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has cautioned its officers deployed in the Bawku enclave to take extra precautions and prioritise their personal safety following recent attacks on security personnel in the area.
The Bawku ar…
The Ministry of Education has launched the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) to improve teaching and learning outcomes at the basic education level.
Developed in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICE…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has cautioned customers to beware of fraudsters posing as company officials and offering to fast-track the acquisition of electricity meters.
According to ECG, these impostors contact customers…
The Energy Commission has announced plans to deploy new strategies to prevent the smuggling of substandard electrical products into Ghana.
An Assistant Manager for Energy Efficiency Regulations at the Commission, Hubert Nsor Zan, disc…
The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, Bright Demordzi, has assured rice farmers facing market challenges that the government is taking steps to address the current glut in locally produced rice.
Speaking on Channel O…
Ghana recorded about 2,500 deaths from cervical cancer in 2024 out of 3,000 reported cases, according to the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Dr. Ayensu-Danquah…
Ghana recorded over 7,000 cases of breast and prostate cancer in recent years, resulting in nearly 4,000 deaths, according to the Global Cancer Observatory.
This sobering statistic formed the foundation of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi M…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger international collaboration to combat Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), which he said continue to deprive Africa of the resources needed for sustainable development.
He stated that…
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the major referral facility serving the Ashanti Region and surrounding areas, is grappling with a critical shortage of essential medical equipment, severely affecting healthcare delivery.
A…
Meekness Lunga-Ayidu, Director Higher Education SSA, British Council, ‘on how African women can thrive within systems designed to advance opportunity and inclusion
Although access to higher education has improved, Sub Saharan Africa st…
As the world grapples with questions of meaning and moral direction, Doha Debates takes on a fundamental question: Should ancient wisdom guide today’s societies?
In this episode of the new flagship season, moderated by Dareen Abughaida,…
The government has lifted the curfew imposed on Gulumpe and its surrounding areas in the Kintampo North Municipality of the Bono East Region following an improvement in the security situation.
The decision was announced in a statement…
The government of Ghana has urged regional and international actors to help end any form of support that fuels the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan and to fully comply with the United Nations arms embargo on Darfur.
In a statement issu…
The Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the European Union (EU), has constructed 47 mechanised boreholes to enhance access to clean and potable water i…
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has organised a sensitisation campaign on ozone layer protection for scrap dealers and technicians within the Cape Coast Metropolis whose activities directly impact environmental safety.
Th…
Cocoa farmers and residents in communities within the country’s cocoa forest landscape have spoken highly about the transformation the Ghana Cocoa Forest REDD+ Programme (GCFRP) has made in their lives.
The GCFRP is an emission reduct…
The Ministry of Health has started a nationwide posting exercise to address the persistent shortage of doctors in rural and underserved districts across the country.
In a statement issued in Accra on November 3, 2025, and signed by Mr…
There is a surge in new HIV/AIDS infections, with approximately 334,721 people living with HIV, while 15,290 new cases, including young people between the ages of 15 and 24, are being reported.
Following this development, the Ghana …
The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The courtesy call in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region yesterday formed part of a three-day state visit by President Steinmeie…
Garlic, alcohol, meat and even fasting can affect our body odour – and alter how appealing our scent is to others.
Each one of us has a unique scent profile, like a fingerprint. Everything from our personality type – such as extrove…
The Disability and Social Development Advocacy (DaSDA) Africa has welcomed the government’s new Free Tertiary Education Policy for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), describing it as a landmark step toward inclusive education and nation…
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that recruitment into Ghana’s internal security agencies will open from November 15 to December 15, 2025.
The nationwide exercise will cover the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, G…
The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) has announced plans to recover more than GH¢200 million owed by its clients in areas such as ground rent, land regularisation, lease renewals, development consents, mortgage payments, and gift tran…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on the government to include clear safeguards in the proposed Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Offensive Materials Bill (MDHI Bill), 2025 to prevent its misus…
Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has announced a strategic investment in mPharma Ghana Ltd to expand access to affordable medicines and primary health…
The government has started engagement with the management of the Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) to find lasting solutions to their concerns and challenges, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious A…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Internal Auditors to exhibit a high sense of professionalism and ethical standards to protect the public purse and ensure value for money for all government expenditure.
He said as front-l…
Suma-Ahenkro, near Sampa in the Jaman North District in the Bono Region, was turned into a scene of cultural and traditional display as hundreds of people from all walks of life gathered to climax the 2025 Suma Munufie Yam Festival last …
The Indian Government has welcomed the elevation of bilateral ties with Ghana to the level of a comprehensive partnership, promising to assist the country for a successful energy transition.
Mr Manish Gupta, the Indian High Commissioner…
A five-year project to develop heat-tolerant tomato varieties aimed at enhancing farmers’ incomes and strengthening national food security amid climate variability has been unveiled.
Titled “Development of Heat-Tolerant Tomato Varieti…
Ghana and the United Kingdom have renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in hydrography and maritime governance.
This is to enhance safe navigation, promote sustainable ocean management and support economic growth thr…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has described the discontinuation of the murder case of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale as unacceptable and a dangerous precedent.
The Association expressed deep frustration over the fail…
The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has begun purchasing key staple foods such as rice, maize and gari from farmers in response to their appeals for market access amid high yields and limited storage capacity.
So far, 60,…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has referred 12 public institutions to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice for prosecution over their failure to recover funds that were wrongfully paid.
Among the institut…
Digital Earth Africa, a pioneering platform providing open access to analysis-ready Earth observation data, is playing a pivotal role in transforming African agriculture through enabling advanced technological solutions. Leveraging satelli…
Professor Spyridon Flogaitis, an internationally renowned legal scholar, jurist, and public servant, has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Global Citizen Award. He is the Director and President of the Board of the European Public…
Governments around the world, including China, the US, India and the EU, are fueling deforestation by subsidizing factory farms – a new report from World Animal Protection reveals.
Launching ahead of COP30, 'Subsidising Factory Farm Har…
Academic City University and Ghana Atomic Energy Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in research, innovation and training in nuclear science and technology.
The agreement is aimed at creati…
Ghana International School (GIS) will host its 52nd Annual Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) Sponsored Walk on Saturday, 8th November 2025, at the University of Ghana, Legon, under the theme “70 Years: Walking into the Future.”
The…
The Minerals Commission is embarking on an audit of top mining companies across the country to tighten regulatory oversight and recover potentially lost revenue.
The audit exercise, which will scrutinise the documents of relevant min…
Germany has committed €65 million, approximately GH¢823 million to boost Ghana’s development initiatives in areas such as youth employment, renewable energy, and technical skills training.
Addressing the press at the Jubilee House o…
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