At a time when Ghana is actively rethinking the governance and performance of its state-owned enterprises, the question of how public institutions can work more cohesively to generate and retain value has assumed renewed urgency. Within th…
Energy company Eni Ghana, together with its Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ghana Health Service (…
Pope Leo XIV has criticised foreigners who exploit the wealth of Africa for profit during his visit to a conflict-hit region of Cameroon.
It is one of several forthright remarks he has made over the last day, including blasting …
Outside a morgue in south-eastern Turkey about a dozen men rushed to carry a coffin, but it was light - just the weight of a 10-year boy.
His father followed behind, propped up by relatives on both sides but weighed down by grie…
The Vice-President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman, has urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to ensure that the country’s embassies abroad contribute to trade volumes and also secure opportunities for Ghanaian businesses abroad.
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has defended the recent closure of the Ghana Education Service (GES) recruitment portal, explaining that the move Is a deliberate strategy to manage the overwhelming number of applications and a…
The Krobo bloc of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded an apology from New Juaben South Member of Parliament (MP) Mr Michael Kofi Okyere Baafi over comments they say were divisive and ethnocentric.
The group, made up …
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has entered into a strategic partnership with FarmMate Limited to boost domestic tomato production and reduce Ghana’s reliance on imports, under a new public-private initiative aimed at achievi…
The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing, stressing that the sector remains a key national priority.
Speaking to t…
A fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of petrol has crashed into a garage at Ridge, near Plux 2 Pub, in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 16, 2026, destroyed more than 15 veh…
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has arrived in Barcelona, Spain, to join global leaders on April 18, 2026, for the 4th High-Level Meeting of the “In Defence of Democracy Initiative”, where she will participate …
The Greater Accra Regional Football Association (RFA) has received a brand-new pickup vehicle from the Association through the FIFA Forward Programme to enhance football administration and operational efficiency in the region.
T…
The Northern Regional Football Association (RFA) has received a brand new pickup vehicle from the Association through the FIFA Forward Programme to support football administration and development in the region.
The vehicle was officiall…
A blockbuster semi-final clash awaits as two-time champions Medeama SC lock horns with former winners Dreams FC in the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
With both clubs boasting rich pe…
FIFA in collaboration with Ghana Football Association's Women's Football Development Desk is set to enroll 30 female coaches into the Women’s Development Programme: Coach Education Scholarships for all Women CAF License C Coaching …
The Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has confirmed that the Attorney-General’s Department will assume control of all criminal prosecutions currently being handled by the Office of the Special Prosecu…
The Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has said that maternal mortality remains a major human rights and development challenge that demands immediate global attention and coordinated action.
Spea…
The Ghana Scholarships Authority has announced the release of first quarter government allocations aimed at settling outstanding scholarship arrears for Ghanaian students studying in the United Kingdom and other countries.
In a statem…
The Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has endorsed recent advice by President John Dramani Mahama against the late-night consumption of heavy meals, describing it as a timely intervention in the fight against rising non-communicab…
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture of Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has secured another five-year term in office.
The ceremony follows President Nguesso’s victory in the March 15 election, w…
The Ghana Immigration Service has rescued 305 West African nationals in an intelligence-led anti-trafficking operation targeting exploitative street begging networks in parts of Accra.
Those rescued comprised of 113 children of which…
Three prominent civil society leaders have urged President John Dramani Mahama to clearly state his government’s position on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), cautioning that perceived inconsistencies between the Presidency and…
Ghana is set to advance two major transport infrastructure projects following renewed financing assurances from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), as discussions on the country’s economic recovery and investment prioritie…
Maxwell Hanson has been appointed as Centre Referee for the Dreams FC vs Medeama SC MTN FA Cup semifinal clash at the Swedru Stadium.
The Tema-based Class I referee will be assisted by Gabriel Boateng (Assistant I), Kofi Nyarko Bakae (A…
Zijin Golden Ridge Limited, a mining company operating in Ghana, has marked its first year of operations with an economic injection of more than GH¢7 billion into the national economy for the 2025 fiscal year. The milestone positions the c…
FIFA referee Juliet Appiah has been appointed to officiate the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Côte d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone, scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026.
The Ghanaian official will be supported …
One hundred and nine Prudential Life Insurance consultants have qualified for global recognition under the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) and Court of the Table (COT) experts.
The qualification places them among elite financial prof…
African Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors have pushed for timely and robust debt sustainability assessments as conflict-related economic shocks intensify debt service pressures on low-income countries.
The African Consultati…
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has undertaken a supervisory inspection of the ongoing Transformer Upgrade Programme being implemented by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), aimed at improving po…
Residents of Kumasi and beyond were treated to an unforgettable night of music at the MTN Ashantifest musical concert held on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Artistes on parade included Ypee, O’Kenneth of Asakaa fame, Oseikrom Sikani and …
Pope Leo was travelling to the biggest city in Cameroon's conflict-hit anglophone region on Thursday, the latest stop on an ambitious four-country Africa tour amid attacks on the pontiff by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump's attacks on …
The International Monetary Fund’s latest Global Financial Stability Report says despite the turbulence caused by the war in the Middle East, the global financial system remains resilient.
It noted that while volatility had been evident,…
The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior has begun deliberations on the proposed Community Service Bill 2026, aimed at addressing prison overcrowding and reducing the cost of maintaining inmates.
The Committee met with offi…
Guinness Ghana has announced a major cash and support package for the winner of the Album/EP of the Year category at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, reinforcing its commitment to the growth of Ghana’s music industry.
Beginning with th…
Ghana defender Maxwell Woledzi delivered another top performance in what has been a brilliant start to life at Nashville SC since joining the club earlier this year.
Woledzi’s strong display for Nashville aided the club to cli…
The newly US-based Gyasehene of Kwahu Ankaase, Nana Kwame Addo, has pledged to promote unity, development, and cultural preservation following his enstoolment.
He also expressed profound gratitude to God, the ancestors, and the people…
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, acting on the advice of the National Security Council, has imposed a curfew on Karaga Township and its environs in the Karaga District of the Northern Region
The curfew, enact…
Some cocoa farmers in the Guan District of the Oti Region have appealed to government to pay monies owed for cocoa purchases, saying the situation is becoming unbearable.
They said the delay was not only making life difficult but also …
Government has assured the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers that plans are far advanced to clear their 17-month salary arrears through a structured payment schedule beginning May 2026.
The assurance follows a protest march by the group …
The Nsoatreman Community Bank PLC has opened its eighth branch at Berekum in the Bono region to expand access to financial services and to support local economic growth.
The opening of the new branch, according to the management, would …
THE Western Regional House of Chiefs has honoured the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Em manuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for his dedicated service to the country, leadership, and contribution to national development. The chiefs said, a…
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Latt…
Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with a robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus that resulted in the death of a player.
The police in a statement issued Wednesday night (April…
Ghana has recorded a confident and coordinated presence at WTM Africa in Cape Town, using the global travel trade platform to deepen commercial partnerships, promote its tourism offering, and strengthen its positioning as a leading West …
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has praised veteran lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata for his outstanding contribution to Ghana’s legal development, saying his work has left an “indelible mark” on the country’s legal landscape.
Speaking at the…
Maize farmers in the Atebubu-Amantin Municipality of the Bono East Region have appealed to Parliament to intervene to address the sharp decline in maize prices across the country.
They said the price of a bag of maize had fallen drasti…
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), Kofi Asare, has indicated that the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Initiative is beginning to show positive impact in schools, particularly in improving girls’ retention and e…
LinkedIn’s Blake Lawit, the chief global affairs and legal officer of the Microsoft-owned professional networking site, confirmed in an interview at the Semafor World Economy summit this week that the company’s data shows a decline in hiri…
Africa’s growth is expected to slow to 4.2 per cent in 2026 as conflict in the Middle East sends energy costs higher, reviving inflation threats, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth is expected …
The Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has called for sustained legal and institutional reforms to address gender biases within Ghana’s justice system, urging women lawyers to build on the legacy of pioneers who paved the way f…
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