More than 200,000 children in Ghana suffer from uncorrected refractive errors, a leading cause of visual impairment, with one in four schoolchildren requiring vision correction.
A Chief Optometrist at the Trust Hospital in Accra, Dr N…
The Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Walid Al-Khereiji, has revealed that his country intends to increase the number of its embassies in African countries to more than 40 over the coming years.
He also expressed Saudi Arabia’…
First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, on Friday addressed beneficiaries at a comprehensive free public health screening event, emphasising the vital importance of early testing and proactive health management, especially for vulnerable p…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (www.GTCOPlc.com), Africa's leading and most profitable Financial Services Group, has recorded a significant milestone in its growth and expansion journey with the successful admission of its O…
The African Energy Chamber will not let the words of an environmental hate group stop it from fighting for Africa.
Environmental hate group Greenpeace has once again launched an attack on the African Energy Chamber and Africa’s ene…
Amid growing setbacks on gender equality and increasing financial constraints, African policymakers, gender experts, and development specialists are calling for renewed collaboration and sustained investment in national gender data s…
Ahead of WAES 2025, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, AEC, will visit Aberdeen on July 11 to deliver a keynote on African energy opportunities for the UK supply chain.
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the leading voice of Africa’s energy i…
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the extension of the ban on mobile phone use in examination halls to include teachers and invigilators.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new National Education In…
The Bono Regional Secretariat of the National Ambulance Service has appealed for additional ambulances to sustain its lifesaving operations, as five of its vehicles remain grounded due to critical engine issues.
The region, which co…
The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Ghana, Rolf Olson, has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering commitment to mutual interests and strategic partnerships with Ghana, aimed at fostering development and prosperity for both…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that 15,000 first-year students in public tertiary institutions have received confirmation that their admission fees have been paid under the government’s newly launched “No Fees, No Stress” po…
The Vice Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G) have stated that the proliferation of unearned academic titles risks the global devaluation of Ghanaian academic qualifications and have therefore backed the effort of the …
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for a review of the bail conditions of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Abdul Hannan Wahab and his wife.
“Mr Wahab must be release…
The Minister for Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has inaugurated new boards for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), charging them to prioritise road safety compliance and te…
This Republic anniversary, the virtual surrender of our sovereignty to Galamsey warlords, should sadden our founding fathers, and humble our pride as the Black Star of Africa. But this also compels me to narrate my horrific ordeal decades …
Pharmanova Limited, a proud Ghanaian pharmaceutical company founded on May 5 2005, by its visionary founder Dhananjay Tripathi, has been providing high-quality, affordable healthcare solutions to Ghanaians for nearly two decades.
In 2…
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has appealed to Parliament to urgently facilitate its needs in the areas of adequate infrastructure and logistics to effectively execute its mandate of combating drug trafficking and substance abu…
Professor of Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Tokyo, Japan, Professor Kaori Hayashi, has urged Ghanaian media, educators, and policymakers to adopt a balanced, ethically-grounded approach in integrating Artificial Intellig…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised alarm over equipment and logistical challenges hampering its operations, warning that a lack of urgent intervention could cripple its ability to respond to emergencies nationwide.
Duri…
The Energy Commission (EC) says it will continue to create an enabling environment for businesses including producers of smart energy solutions to thrive.
The Commission said companies, including Huawei and others, whose advanced techno…
Professor Kaori Hayashi, Professor of Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Tokyo, has called for the training of journalists in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance their work.
She said such training would…
The Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) has urged the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD) to urgently convene broad-based consultations with fishers and other stakeholders to address the growi…
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA), a subcontractor of Newmont Ahafo Mines, has allocated $60,000 towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region for the year 2025.
The …
The Ghana Armed Forces does not intend to deploy its personnel as Forest Guards unless duty calls to protect the country’s forest reserves, the Minister of Defence, Dr Omane Boamah, has disclosed.
He said even though protecting fore…
Fifty-five (55) of Ghana’s brightest Cambridge learners were celebrated today Tuesday July 1 at the British Council Partner Schools High Achievers’ Awards, a prestigious annual ceremony held at the British Council Auditorium in Accra o…
Grow24, one of the eight subprogramme reports under the broader 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, aims to irrigate over two million hectares of land to support intensive agriculture, according to President Joh…
Individuals seeking funding under the 24-Hour Economy Programme are encouraged to explore Fund24, one of the eight subprogramme reports under the broader 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, according to Presiden…
Sixty-five per cent of farmers in the Sui River in the Western North region landscape invested in climate adaptation, a report that shines a spotlight on the transformative power of regenerative agriculture in West and Central Africa has…
Daimler Truck has signed a Letter of Intent with the Government of Senegal and Global Truck Systems (GTS) to establish a local truck assembly plant. As part of the agreement, Daimler Truck will serve as the exclusive supplier of dismantled…
AN Associate Professor at the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Ghana, Professor Esther Sakyi-Dawson, has warned of long-term health risks associated with the persistent use of plastics in food packaging acros…
A creative writing conference has been held in Tamale to equip aspiring writers and young journalists with foundational skills in storytelling, news writing, and creative expression.
The day-long event featured hands-on workshops, exper…
A three-week art exhibition entitled Beautiful Nonsense, which transforms discarded materials into captivating artwork to raise awareness about environmental sustainability and waste management in Ghana, has opened in Accra.
The solo …
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for more decisive action in the fight against human trafficking, despite the progress made over the years.
She said that, although …
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s agriculture and climate resilience agenda.
This comes after the six-year Resilience Against Climate Change Social Transformation Research and Policy Advocacy …
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the nation’s coastal and marine resources during the commemoration of World Oceans Day, held in Accra.
According to the Acting Chief Executive O…
All is set for the commencement of the 2025 Integrated Business Establishment Survey II (IBES II), Ghana’s fifth economic census, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced.
Ghanaian food delivery
The nationwide data collect…
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Church, Ghana, Rt Rev. Dr Lt Col Bliss Divine Agbeko (retd), has urged public office holders and persons serving in other leadership positions to guard against co…
The Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), a media advocacy and anti-corruption Non- Governmental Organisation has congratulated Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour for his re-election as the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).
It l…
Education is vital to national development, economic growth and social equity.
In line with UN SDG 4.1 and Article 25(1)(b) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, the Progressively Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy was first introduced in…
The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) has unanimously conferred Professor Alex Dodoo with the honorary title of President Emeritus following resolutions by both its executive council and general assembly.
The decision,…
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has highlighted the urgent need for strategic investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as Ghana positions itself for growth in the digital age.
He made the call during a…
The Ministry of Education on Wednesday, July 2, welcomed a high-level parliamentary delegation from Zimbabwe, led by Hon. Dr. Thokozani Khupe, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science…
The Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) is marking this year’s Nutrition Month with the launch of a nationwide Nutrition Month campaign set to run throughout July under the theme, “Behind Every Food Label Lies a Story — Mak…
Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has launched their new campaign, 'Trading Places' with Manchester City Women. Hosted by Sports Broadcaster and Manchester City presenter, Natalie Pike, the 'Trading Places' campaign features Man City Wo…
Narendra Modi, the leader of the world’s largest democracy, India, will make a two-day official visit to Ghana, one of Africa’s few enduring liberal democracies, on July 2 to 3.
The purpose of the visit, according to President John Ma…
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) office at Odawna Circle hosted a campaign launch aimed at tackling air pollution in the country. The Clean Air Fund, in collaboration with Infinity970, a not-for-profit organization dedicated …
The Office of the Attorney-General has filed a motion at the High Court seeking to strike out a judicial review application brought by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
The application challenges the work of the Article 146 …
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the nation that the recent rise in COVID-19 cases reported at the University of Ghana (UG) is not due to a new virus, but rather a familiar sub-variant of Omicron, which the cou…
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has seized gold and cash worth GH¢35 million from illegal gold traders so far this year.
In total, the board has conducted 17 operations across four regions of the country, namely Central, Western, Ashan…
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, describing it as a “national reset” and a bold strategy to revive Ghana’s economy through round…
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