The 2026 Data Protection Week was yesterday launched in Accra, with a call on Ghanaians to be vigilant about the sharing of their personal data.
According to the Executive Director of the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Dr Arnold Ka…
In his maiden media encounter since assuming office in January 2025, held over the weekend, the Upper East Regional Ministers, Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, outlined the progress made so far under his stewardship.
He said projects in cr…
Ghana and Pakistan yesterday signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), to formally resume high-level political engagement between the two countries, after a prolonged diplomatic hiatus.
The agreements are intended to expand politi…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed deep regret over the United States’ formal withdrawal from the global health body, warning that the decision made “both the United States and the world less safe”.
In a statement relea…
Organisations face nearly 2,000 cyber attacks per week as attackers combine automation, AI, and social engineering across multiple channels
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader in cyber se…
Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, is pleased to announce Gwyneth Paltrow – Oscar-winning actress, author and the founder and CEO of goop, a global lifestyle brand – as the headlining keynote speaker at …
The third and final day of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 – organized by Energy Capital & Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) – shifted focus from scale and investment momentum to the foundations that will sustai…
The global initiative that inspired younger generations, accelerated quantum science in developing countries and built awareness celebrates and looks forward
After a momentous year of historic, worldwide events, the 2025 International …
Revego Fund Managers (Revego) is pleased to announce a landmark R1 billion investment into the Revego Africa Energy Fund (Fund) by British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor and Ale…
TII Racing set the fastest autonomous lap of the Championship, establishing a new benchmark for high-speed, vision-based autonomy
MAVLAB secured the multi-drone title, showcasing robust multi-agent autonomy in complex, shared environm…
Ghana’s construction industry is experiencing one of the most dynamic periods in its history. From high-rise residential developments in Accra to mixed-use schemes in Kumasi and major infrastructure projects across the country, the built e…
“Until the lion tells its story, the hunter is always the hero,” an African proverb states. Guided by this principle, a groundbreaking international collaboration between Ramdom, Museo Castromediano, and Artlife Matters brought Ghanaian ar…
The menopause is linked to changes in the brain similar to those seen in Alzheimer's, according to a large UK study.
The loss of grey matter in areas involved with memory and emotion might partly explain why women are generally a…
Ghana has approved a fresh consignment of relief items for Jamaica and extended its humanitarian mission in the Caribbean country as recovery efforts continue after Hurricane Melissa.
The latest support package includes construction e…
The Bureau of Ghana Languages (BGL) has endorsed the Ahanta Language Orthography for use in educational institutions across Ahanta land.
The endorsement follows a thorough assessment by a three-member team, which conducted field visit…
A special purpose vehicle has been established under the Ghana Infrastructure Fund to manage and fund the newly proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway project.
There will be a tolling system on the road, and all motorists will be required t…
The Ministry of Education has responded to concerns raised by Ga Adangbe communities regarding the perceived exclusion from a pilot project with Google to develop an artificial intelligence-powered education tool in selected Ghanaian lan…
The Ghana TVET Service has initiated investigations into allegations of financial mismanagement, abuse of office, and administrative irregularities at the Bechem Technical Institute.
The probe follows a petition submitted by the scho…
The National Road Safety Authority has linked the recent rise in road traffic deaths partly to the suspension of sustained public education campaigns, following the release of national road accident statistics showing an increase in fata…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) will aggressively prioritise the welfare of Ghanaians across the world by protecting and defending their rights like never before as part of the ministry’s key diplomatic engagement, the Minister of …
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has said the government was revising regulations to increase the penalty for overloaded trucks from GH¢5,000 to GH¢50,000.
The minister described the current fine as too l…
The Techiman Traditional Council has launched the 2026 Apoo Festival in Techiman in the Bono East Region, to usher in a grand celebration of culture, unity and development.
Apoo is derived from the root word po, to wit ", reject or ca…
The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has sworn in 52 Circuit Court judges, urging them to introduce digital systems to improve efficiency and access to justice.
He said the adoption of technology had become necessary in mode…
About 130 Ghanaian health professionals left the country on Monday, January 26, 2026, to undertake a three-year contract in Antigua under the government’s Labour Exchange Programme.
The programme, the government said, is part of the…
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has renewed his call on the youth to take advantage of the National Apprentice Programme (NAP) and acquire hands-on skills to support the government's‘ Reset Agenda’.
He said the Reset Agenda f…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned the public against a letter circulating on social media that alleges the commencement of recruitment into the Service, describing the document as fake.
In a statement dated January 23 an…
The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburidiba, has commended officers and personnel of the 6 Infantry Battalion (6BN) of the Ghana Armed Forces for their professionalism and significant contribution to peace and security in…
Traders selling on pavements and streets in Accra have been urged to comply with the ‘Operation Red Line’ initiative of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) ahead of a decongestion exercise scheduled for February 1, 2026.
The traders…
The Ho Technical University (HTU) Council has recognised five of its former leaders with the unveiling of busts and rolls in their honour, aimed at motivating present and future leaders to commit themselves to the development of the univ…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will roll out a nationwide free primary healthcare programme this year, aimed at early detection and prevention of non-communicable diseases through community-based health s…
With just four years left to meet the global target of ending child marriage, Ghana has begun a critical review of its national strategy to confront persistent gaps and emerging challenges fueling the practice.
The Child Marriage Un…
Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has revealed that about five per cent of vehicle number plates currently in use in the country are fake.
Speaking on TV3 on Sunday,…
Report from SAS and United Nations shares best practices in climate risk management.
As financial institutions worldwide grapple with how to turn climate-related risks into credible stress testing scenarios, new guidance on climate stre…
Transforming workplace safety from risk management to competitive advantage
Globally, an estimated 2.78 million workers die from occupational accidents and work-related diseases each year. A further 374 million suffer non-fatal occupati…
The Ministry of Education has responded to concerns raised by members of the Ga and Adangbe community over the exclusion of their language from a proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI)–powered education tool being developed in collabora…
With an increased prize fund of US $7.2 million, the Zayed Sustainability Prize supports enterprises, nonprofit organisations and schools delivering transformative solutions.
Entries are now open, with applicants invited to submit inn…
Account takeovers are one of the fastest ways users can lose their crypto. Attackers don’t typically “hack the blockchain.” They target victims directly, exploit their emotions, and manipulate them into giving away sensitive details throug…
Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has attributed the sharp rise in road accidents in 2025 primarily to reckless driving and overspeeding rather than poor road infrastructure.
His comment…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed as false reports circulating in the media suggesting that about 60 per cent of applicants who underwent medical screening for military recruitment tested positive for HIV.
In a press releas…
The UNCCD COP16 Presidency, led by Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Secretariat launched the Business 4 Land (B4L) Champions’ Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos to mobilize glob…
Transplanting Pigeonpea could significantly boost farmer incomes and climate resilience across India’s rainfed regions.
New research by ICRISAT shows that transplanting pigeonpea can increase yields by nearly 20 percent, raising product…
A GH¢900,000 office complex for the Adaklu Traditional Council has been inaugurated at Adaklu-Abuadi, amid pomp and celebration.
The edifice, constructed with funds from the MP’s Common Fund, comprises a 150-capacity conference hall, …
Going forward, drivers’ licences in the country will expire on the holder’s birthday.
The Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, who made this known, said the policy formed part of…
President John Dramani Mahama, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, has cut the sod for the construction of 2,000 housing units for the Ghana Armed Forces.
The project forms Phase One of a 10,000-unit housing initiative t…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced an upward adjustment in salaries for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, with the new pay structure set to take effect in March 2026.
He further disclosed that salary arrears for January an…
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged Ghanaians to uphold responsible digital conduct as the irresponsible use of digital platforms threatens national peace and cohesion.
She has also raised concerns about…
A veteran politician and educationist, Mohammed Haroon, has stated that a renewed commitment to TVET would help develop the skills of the youth to enable them start their own ventures, thereby reducing the unemployment rate in the countr…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni, has called for closer collaboration between the authority and the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) to strengthen in…
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (POAG) has announced that all prospective pilgrims for Hajj 2026 must undergo a mandatory medical examination before their visa applications are processed.
The requirement forms part of efforts to …
A nationwide poll conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) indicates that many Ghanaians are satisfied with the direction of the country.
The survey, carried out between December 20 and 28, 2025, sampled 1,022 respondents …
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