Mama Attrato II, Queen Mother of Ho-Dome in the Volta Region, has donated some items to the Accident and Emergency Ward of the Ho Teaching Hospital.
The donation, which included packs of soft drinks and bottled water, was a way to thank…
Professor Eugene Okyere-Kwakye, Professor of Management Studies, Koforidua Technical University, says tertiary education curriculum must be crafted in alignment with Ghana’s national development agenda.
He said that would ensure student…
Mr. Seth Kwame Acheampong, Eastern Regional Minister, has said that fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages dialogue would provide students with the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century.
"The challeng…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is working to stop illegal payments, popularly known as "copayment", charged to clients with the Insurance Scheme (NHIS) at some health facilities.
The conduct by some health service provid…
The Health Minister-designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye’s book chronicling Ghana’s traumatic experience during the COVID-19 pandemic was officially launched in Accra on March 20, 2024.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presided ove…
Dr Mark Anderson, the Administrator of Good Foundation International School, has urged the youth to aspire to become good future leaders by taking their education seriously.
He said the future of the country lay in their bosom; hence th…
Chance for Childhood (CfC), a non-government organisation, has trained journalists from some selected media organisations on inclusive education and the use of appropriate terminologies in their reportage.
More than 20 media houses part…
Ghana and Malawi have signed an agreement on a visa waiver regime for holders of ordinary, diplomatic and service passports.
The agreement which took effect on February 7, 2024, is designed to enhance the bilateral ties and ongoing …
In its quest to achieve Maturity Level four (ML4) in Africa, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has stressed the need to maintain and improve a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory systems for medical products.
The Ghana F…
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has announced that this year's Green Ghana Day is set for June 7, to plant 10 million trees nationwide.
He said the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) would host the commemorativ…
Some women groups in the country have called on political parties to prioritise gender issues in their manifestos.
According to these women groups, the reason Ghana is not making giant strides in gender equality is because political par…
Traditional medicine involves the combination of plants, leaves, herbs, animals and other natural resources for curing diseases.
It was the trusted source of treatment in the days of old -pre colonial times.
However, people became sk…
HELP CORPORATION dba eHELPbrands, the creative force behind the Akosuabrand, is poised to make a resounding statement with the launch of its second-year collection. Following the groundbreaking debut at the Kumasi Fashion Week Runway Show …
With prior drilling having confirmed deepwater accumulations, Benin is seeking to revive its exploration and production sector to reveal additional oil and gas resources. The West African nation is pursuing improved energy security a…
The Nigerian Women in Public Relations has unveiled its Keynote Speaker and a stellar lineup of partners and sponsors for its much-anticipated annual Experiencing PR Conference, set to take place on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, at the Civi…
The British High Commission, Canadian High Commission and the French Embassy are proud to announce winners of the third annual Ambassador for a Day (AfD) competition. This is a flagship initiative dedicated to empowering young women to…
African Legends Night is marking this year’s Heritage Month, celebrating African music in a special campaign dedicated to honoring the unforgettable celebration of African music.
The African Legends Night Heritage Month campaign will sh…
Two water treatment plants on River Pra in the Western and Central regions face possible shut down.
Experts, technicians and academicians at a workshop on water bodies restoration on Wednesday painted grim pictures of water bodies in th…
The Fisheries Commission has called on Ghanaians to partner it to conserve and preserve marine species.
Mr Prince Dankwa, the Assistant Manager of the Fisheries Commission at Dangme East, who made the call, said, the partnership would h…
Over the past decade, innovation in sustainable forest management has been a key feature in stemming the tide of increasing deforestation across the globe. These innovations have looked at addressing the drivers of deforestation and forest…
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) says it will utilise digital tools to ensure effective implementation of the Planting for Food and Jobs Phase Two (PFJ II).
As part of a comprehensive digitalisation effort, the Ministry will …
By Abdul-Razak Saeed, Programme Analyst- Environment and Climate, and Melody Azinim, Programme Analyst- Peace & Governance, UNDP Ghana, on World Water Day
Water remains a vital global resource imperative for human existence, residentia…
PATH Ghana, an international non-governmental organization has launched a group called "Women at PATH Ghana" for its women staff to invest in them and inspire progress.
The group launched as part of the celebration of the International …
The Executive Director (ED) for the Center for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), Nana Gyamfi Adwabour has revealed that 15 Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country will be the beneficiaries of the first phase of…
Stakeholders at a workshop on the agrifood system outcomes from COP 28 have called for the promotion of more demand-led and user-responsible research for development, and increase the inclusion of indigenous knowledge, seeds, and breeds in…
Professor De-Graft Owusu-Manu, President of Green Communities International, said developing countries including Ghana, must take environmental sustainability issues seriously.
By doing so, the countries would directly and indirectly be…
Research conducted by West African health institutions has revealed a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancers within the region.
The research, conducted under a proje…
His Holiness, Pope Francis, has appointed Reverend Monsignor John Opoku Agyemang as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
The newly appointed Bishop will take over from Bishop Emeritus Most Re…
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has introduced an electronic application system, a mobile platform to help reach out to students who need counseling.
A toll-free number will soon be rolled…
Dr. Anthony Arko-Adjei, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Geomatic Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Geo-Engineering, College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been inducted as the 5…
A member of the Council of State, Sam Okudzeto, has charged African engineering practitioners to be bold and courageous in the discharge of their duties.
He urged them not to allow politicians and society to meddle in …
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources has said it will continue to leverage the potential of public-private partnership to find more innovative ways of delivering safe, reliable and affordable water to everyone.
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A knowledge exchange and capacity-building meeting on how to use digitalisation to drive more impactful use of technology for good has ended in Accra.
The 12th ICT for Development (ICT4D) Conference, which had more than …
Education drives economic growth and individual well-being. Secondary education, in particular, plays a crucial role. In recent decades, this recognition has encouraged several African countries to make secondary education free. One exampl…
The European Union (EU) yesterday presented assorted security equipment to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in Accra as part of its efforts to enhance the country’s security.
They included 14 Honda motorbikes, 100 camp beds, 100 bac…
The Supreme Court has held that it dismissed an application by investigator, Anas Aremeyaw Anas because his contention that a High Court judge was biased towards him is not supported by law.
Anas had filed a certiorari a…
Cabinet has given approval for the establishment of a shared neutral 4G and 5G networks for all telecommunications operators in the country to enhance Internet connectivity, the Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has said.
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Alumni UK, in collaboration with the British Council and Konfidants Research, has initiated a research project aimed at assessing the factors and motivations that inform the post-study engagements of Ghanaians who have studied in UK Higher…
IT News Africa is spearheading an unprecedented gathering of minds with the announcement of the Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit, slated for April 3, 2024, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The summit, themed "Public-Priv…
The race is on to realise the most fundamental of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – ensuring that everyone has access to water, sanitation and hygiene services – by the 2030 deadline, says ForAfrika disaster response director Char…
South Africa’s latest infrastructure developments and investment opportunities were unpacked by a high-level panel of government stakeholders at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA: https://apo-o…
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources has reiterated the government’s unwavering dedication to ensuring access to safe drinking water nationwide, despite its formidable obstacles in fulfilling this mission.
Deputy Minister Amid…
Management of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has appealed to the government and benevolent organisations to help put up a paediatric facility to provide quality health care for children.
The Deputy Director of Publi…
Ghana joins the international community to mark this year’s International Day of Forests (IDF), with the Forestry Commission underscoring the need for investment in innovative technologies to promote forest preservation and conservation.
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Twelve major infrastructure projects have been launched with the aim of driving public and private sector-led development in South Africa. The projects span transport, storage and communication; electricity, gas and water; community,…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed headteachers of junior and senior high schools to keep schools open and also ensure the safety of students, despite the ongoing strike by three teacher unions.
Three teacher unions, inc…
Nearly $5.7 trillion is required to close the infrastructure investment gap in South Africa by 2050, according to statements made by Mameetse Masemola, Acting Head of Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), during the Sustainable Infrastr…
The Dean of Students and Community Affairs of Academic City University College, Dr Abena Engmann, has called for the establishment of a manufacturing facility that develops locally made, cost effective medical devices for the country and b…
In response to emerging challenges and the evolving landscape of terrorism threats in the West African sub-region, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of National Security, with funding from Go…
Millions of Commonwealth citizens will benefit from improved people-centred access to justice as law ministers concluded their meeting in Zanzibar with a package of new measures and pledges.
The package was shaped by four-day delibera…