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GoldBod Jewellery MD urges African women to build wealth through Ghana’s extractive sector and gold investments

The Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery Limited, Gertrude Emefa Donkor(Esq.) has encouraged African women to take advantage of opportunities in the extractive sector and...

Ghana@69: I see, hear, and believe in your potentials – Mahama to youth

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaian youth that their voices are heard and their potential recognised, underscoring the government’s commitment to providing resources,...

Ghana@69: Oforikrom MCE urges unity and hard work to drive national development

The Municipal Chief Executive of Oforikrom, Anwel Sadat Ahmed, has emphasized that Ghana, with its rich human and natural resources, can only thrive if...

NLC declares CLOGSAG strike illegal amidst summons for hearing

The National Labour Commission has intervened in the planned nationwide strike by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), declaring the action...

Lives on the line: New MTN-funded emergency centre boosts critical care at Ho Teaching Hospital

A major upgrade to emergency healthcare in the Volta Region has been realized with the official handover of a modern Accident and Emergency (A&E)...

Dilapidated buildings at Kukubuso Basic School pose grave danger to students, teachers

Ghana's schoolchildren, especially those in rural areas, face significant barriers to quality education, despite education being a widely acknowledged pathway to success. Pupils of Kukubuso...

Mahama commissions Olam Agri pasta facility at Kpone

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new pasta manufacturing facility established by Olam Agri at Kpone, describing the investment as an important step...

Ghana Code Club targets underserved communities with coding and AI training

The Ghana Code Club, an ICT-focused social enterprise, is set to partner with the Ghana Education Service to provide coding and artificial intelligence training...

CLOGSAG directs members to stay at home as strike takes effect from Monday

Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike, directing its members within the Civil Service and Local Government Service...

5G launch in Ghana will be a national rollout for all networks – Sam George

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says Ghana will not allow any telecommunications operator to gain an early advantage...

King Charles wishes Ghana peace and prosperity on Independence Day

King Charles III has extended warm Independence Day wishes to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana, highlighting the strong historical ties...

Jasikan chief appeals for comprehensive water system

Nana Edje Tete Kpase-Brantuo, Adontehene of the Jasikan Traditional Area in the Oti Region, has appealed to government and development partners to provide a...

Two shot dead, one in critical condition at Sawla hospital

Two people have been confirmed dead, with the third victim battling for his life at the Sawla-Tuna-Kalva district hospital in the Savannah region. The Savannah...

ECOWAS launches mass vaccination to curb deadly sheep and goat plague

The ECOWAS Regional Animal Health Centre (RAHC) has warned that about 157 million goats and 110 million sheep across West Africa, including Ghana, are...

What is the essence of economic gains if citizens face hardship? – Ntim Fordjour asks gov’t

Assin South Member of Parliament (MP) John Ntim Fordjour has challenged the Mahama-led government’s narrative on economic progress, insisting that improvements in macroeconomic figures...

Ghana@69: Our democracy has endured because we learned to compete without destroying’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama commended the resilience and maturity of Ghana’s democracy during his 69th Independence Day address at the Jubilee House. Speaking to citizens...

‘Ghana’s progress can’t rely solely on my leadership’ – Mahama says as he urges collective effort

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his administration will be guided by humility, integrity and dedication to the country’s welfare, while urging...

Ghana attracting growing global attention ahead of 70th Independence Day celebration – KOD

The Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko, says Ghana is seeing a surge in interest from people abroad...

Youth in Tamale protest recall of IGP’s Special Operations Team

Some youth in Tamale have taken to the streets to protest the recall of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team, popularly...

Livestream: Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration

Ghana's 69th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2026, is currently ongoing at the forecourt of the Jubilee House. The day marks the then Prime Minister,...

23 illegal miners, including four women, arrested for polluting Oda River

The Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission and the Bekwai Forest District have arrested 23 illegal miners operating along the Oda River in...

Ghana Air Force receives first Airbus H175 helicopter [Photos]

The Ghana Air Force has taken delivery of its first Airbus H175, marking a significant milestone in efforts to modernise the country’s military...

OMCs free to cut prices anytime – NPA says market is fully competitive

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are free to reduce fuel prices at any time, insisting the downstream petroleum sector...

Analysis: Why foreign countries are pressuring Ghana over its gold royalties

Several foreign governments are pressing Ghana to reconsider a proposed overhaul of its mining royalty regime, according to a report by Reuters. The report indicates that...

Ghana’s reset must begin with values and accountability- Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to turn away from ill-gotten wealth and embrace integrity as the nation seeks to rebuild...

Armed robbers shoot Agona Asafo Assemblyman, bolt with cash

An Assembly Member for the Agona Asafo Electoral Area in the Agona East District, Ishmael Odoom, is in critical condition after he was shot...

Ghana@69: Economy in better shape than before – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says Ghana’s economy is currently in a stronger position than it was previously, pointing to ongoing...

Follow due process in declaring strike – Labour expert to CLOGSAG

Labour expert Austin Gamey has urged the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to follow the legally mandated dispute resolution procedures...

Police announce temporary road closure for Independence Day celebration

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures in parts of Accra ahead of Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary celebration scheduled for today, March...

NADMO inspects flood-prone communities ahead of rainy season

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is taking steps to prepare the country for the upcoming rainy season following forecasts of heavy rainfall by...

Ghana celebrates 69th Independence Day today

Ghana marks her 69th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2026. The day marks the then Prime Minister, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s declaration of independence from the...

Ghana@69: We have made progress, but more work lies ahead – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghanaians to remain united and committed to national development, noting that although the country has made progress,...

AMA shuts down corn mills at Agbogbloshie over public health concerns

Multiple corn mills at the Agbogbloshie Market have been shut down by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) after authorities uncovered what they describe as...

KNUST returns to pre-COVID-19 calendar, begins 2026/27 academic year in October

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced a return to its traditional academic calendar, with the 2026/2027 academic year set...

Virtual Security Africa opens Kaase branch, introduces solar-powered camera system

Virtual Security Africa (VSA), a leading security systems provider, has expanded its footprint in the Ashanti Region with the official opening of a new...

Konongo residents attack firefighters for arriving late at fire scene

Some angry residents in Konongo, within the Asante Akyem Central Municipality, allegedly attacked firefighters who were responding to a fire outbreak in the area. The...

Gov’t introduces Community Service Bill to replace prison sentences for minor offenders

Government has laid before Parliament the Community Service Bill, a proposed law that would allow offenders convicted of minor crimes to serve non-custodial sentences...

Gideon Boako alleges insider trading in sale of Ghana’s gold reserves

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has alleged possible insider trading in the sale of 18 tonnes of Ghana’s gold reserves...

GRA Customs seizes 560 suspected galamsey engines at Tema Port

Officers of the Preventive Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have intercepted and seized 560 CHANG FANG diesel engines at the...

MIIF CEO charges women to lead with courage and integrity

The Chief Executive Officer of the ","MIIF"], Justina Nelson, has urged women leaders in the financial services sector to embrace resilience, discipline, and innovation...