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Ghana@69: Asante Akyem South MCE urges private sector investment to drive local development

The Municipal Chief Executive for Asante Akyem South Municipality, Maame Sarfoa Appiah, has called for stronger private sector partnerships to support infrastructure development in...

CLOGSAG begins indefinite nationwide strike today despite NLC’s order

Barring any last-minute change, the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) is expected to commence a nationwide strike today, Monday, March 9,...

Police arrest robbery suspect at Airport Residential Area

The police have arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery incident that occurred at the Airport Residential Area in Accra on February 23. The suspect, identified as...

Police arrest suspect at Aplaku over threat of death

Police have arrested a suspect for allegedly threatening an Uber driver with a replica pistol following a misunderstanding over transport fare at Aplaku.  The suspect, identified...

President Mahama orders halt to international travel by SOE boards

President John Dramani Mahama has directed that boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other public institutions immediately stop undertaking international travel for training, conferences,...

Savannah Regional Minister visits Sawla District over attacks on Fulbe Community

The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has visited several tension-prone communities in the Sawla District following recent attacks on Fulbe residents in the Gbeniyiri...

Political parties, stakeholders must issue position papers on constitution review report – Barker-Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Constitutional and Strategy Advisor for Democracy Hub, has urged political parties and key stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to national discussions on the...

Two killed, one injured in motorcycle accident at Assin Fosu

Two people have lost their lives, while another is receiving medical treatment following a motorcycle accident at Assin Fosu in the Central Region. The incident...

Investing in women benefits the nation – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a stronger national commitment to empowering women and girls, stressing that investing in their opportunities ultimately benefits...

Empowering women key to stronger governance – Vice President

The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed that empowering women is a strategic investment in national development rather than an act...

Akyemansa Cocoa Farmers welcome Ghana’s 28% price reduction, call for additional incentives

Cocoa farmers in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region have expressed support for the government’s decision to reduce the 2025/2026 cocoa producer price...

MCE declares Kintampo a no-go area for illegal mining

Although Kintampo is not widely known for illegal mining activities, emerging evidence suggests that such operations are taking place along the Black Volta. The situation...

Asante Akyem Central in need of fire tender – MCE appeals for urgent support

The Municipal Chief Executive for Asante Akyem Central, Ebenezer Ekow Aidoo, has appealed to corporate bodies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and philanthropists to urgently support...

Asutifi South Assembly supports 23 Persons With Disabilities

Twenty-three (23) persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region have received support aimed at improving their livelihoods. The Asutifi...

Mehame Chief urges sub-Chiefs to prioritise community development

The Chief of Mehame in the Ahafo Region, Nana Owusu Kontoh III, has called on his sub-chiefs to support initiatives aimed at improving development...

President Mahama embarks on five-day working visit to South Korea

President John Dramani Mahama is set to embark on a five-day working visit to South Korea from March 10 to March 14 to strengthen...

Lordina Mahama urges Ghanaians to support gender equality on International Women’s Day

The First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has called on Ghanaians to take practical steps to promote gender equality as the country marks International Women’s...

10 injured in vehicle crash on Konongo–Kumasi road

Ten commuters are nursing various degrees of injury following a violent three-vehicle collision at Kubease on the ever-busy Konongo–Kumasi Highway in the Ashanti Region. The...

Check out areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today

Residents and businesses in parts of Tema will experience a scheduled power interruption today, Sunday, March 8, 2026, as the Electricity Company of Ghana...

UCC student dies in tragic road accident on campus

A Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has died following a road traffic accident on the university’s campus. The deceased, Kweku...

Health Ministry establishes committee to probe death of hit-and-run victim

The Ministry of Health has established an investigation committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of a 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah, following allegations...

RTI Commission, NACOC explore collaboration to promote transparency and accountability

The Board of the Right to Information Commission has paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to explore...

Three dead as truck overturns near Asenema Waterfalls

Three men have died in a road traffic accident involving a HOWO 371 truck near the Asenema Waterfalls on the Adukrom–Koforidua Highway in the...

Four Ghanaian UN peacekeepers recovering after Lebanon missile attack — Defence Ministry

Four Ghanaian soldiers who sustained minor injuries during a missile attack on their base in southern Lebanon are stable and recovering well, according to...

Police restore calm at Twifo Bimpong-Agya after youth clash kills one

The Twifo Praso District Police Command has restored calm at Twifo Bimpong-Agya following a violent clash among some youth after the stabbing to death...

US court hears how Ghanaian scammer made over $10m posing as fake romantic partner

A Ghanaian national has pleaded guilty in a United States court to his role in an international online fraud scheme that defrauded victims of...

7 in critical condition after accident on Kubease, Konongo-Kumasi Highway

Seven people are in critical condition following a road accident at Kubease on the Konongo–Kumasi highway in the Juaben Municipality. The accident occurred around 8:00...

69th Independence Anniversary: Ghana is matured enough for self-sufficiency – Kwadaso MCE

Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Kwadaso Assembly, Eric Assibey, has underscored the importance of Ghana depending on its human and natural resources for socioeconomic...

‘Tragic event’: Israeli Ambassador reacts to missile attack on Ghanaian soldiers in Lebanon

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Roey Gilad, has expressed sympathy following a missile attack on a Ghanaian peacekeeping position...

IMANI-Africa questions credibility of UNIFIL contingent after attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers

Honorary Vice President IMANI-Africa, Bright Simons, has raised concerns about the credibility and continued viability of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon...

Gov’t defends scaled-down Independence Day celebration, cites cost and safety concerns

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended the government’s decision to significantly scale down Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations, revealing that the...

Ireland condemns missile attack that injured Ghanaian soldiers in Lebanon

The Irish Government has issued a strong condemnation following the airstrike on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base in southern Lebanon,...

Peacekeepers attack: ‘No country should attack non-combatants with impunity’ – Kwakye Ofosu

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has condemned the attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon, stressing that no country or group should be...

Government condemns Lebanon attack that injured two Ghanaian soldiers

Ghana has protested to the United Nations following an attack on its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers seriously injured. In a statement...

There is still a lot to do to sanitize Agbogbloshie Market – AMA Public Health Director

Agbogbloshie Market is undergoing intensified sanitation enforcement as authorities work to address persistent public health concerns that have affected trading activities in the area. The...

Public Health Director appeals to gov’t to grant financial clearance for environmental officers

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has revealed that Ghana is facing a shortage of environmental health officers despite thousands of trained professionals remaining unemployed...

Zoomlion MD honoured at 11th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards

The Managing Director of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Doris Kwekwor Adjei, has been named the recipient of the Ghana Women of Excellence Gold Award for...

Prioritise retooling of environmental officers just like security services – Gov’t told

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has called for urgent investment in equipment and logistics for environmental health officers, warning that Ghana’s sanitation efforts could...

Public Health Director sends SoS message to Ghanaians over food safety

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has cautioned Ghanaians to exercise vigilance when purchasing fresh produce, stressing that food safety begins at the market. The Assembly’s...

Ghana will continue to lead by example – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana’s commitment to upholding democratic values and strengthening its reputation as one of Africa’s leading democratic states. Speaking during...