Benni McCarthy takes charge as head coach of Kenya national football team
By Kwame Bediako South African legend Benni McCarthy has been appointed as the head coach of the Kenya national team. McCarthy, who is 47 years old and previously worked with Manchester United’s coaching staff, is stepping into the role with only a few week to prepare his squad for crucial World Cup qualifying matches later […]
AABryt Foundation applauds government’s free sanitary pad initiative, urges collaboration
By Alex Adi AABryt Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to promoting reproductive and menstrual health as well as gender equality, has welcomed the government’s groundbreaking initiative to provide free sanitary pads to teenage girls across the country, particularly in underserved and underprivileged communities. This initiative marks a significant step forward in addressing period poverty, improving […]
Trede hospital still unfinished, needs GHS 100 million – Mintah Akandoh
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the Trede Hospital, which was commissioned under the former government’s Agenda 111 initiative, remains incomplete and is not yet in use. The minister stated that the hospital, located in the Atwima Kwawonma Municipality of the Ashanti Region, requires GHS 100 million to […]
Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil programme suspended due to policy and operational challenges – Johnson Asiama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Governor of Ghana’s central bank, the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has announced the suspension of the Gold-for-Oil programme the immediate past government committed the country to due to what he (Dr Asiama) described as unspecified policy and operational challenges. According to him, the decision to suspend the Gold-for-Oil […]
Ghana Publishing Company Limited Launches ’24-Hour Economy’ Service to Boost Efficiency
By Franice Tandoh The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) has taken a bold step to enhance operational efficiency by launching a 24-hour economic service aimed at streamlining its publishing and printing processes.Speaking at the launching of the 24 hour operational system on Monday, March 3, 2025, the Acting Managing Director of GPCL, Nana Kwasi Boatey […]
River Ankobrah turned into a stagnant pool by illegal miners – Erastus Asare Donkor
By Ashiadey Dotse The once-flowing River Ankobrah has been turned into a stagnant brown pool by illegal miners, raising concerns about environmental destruction and the survival of communities that depend on the river as the fight against galamsey continues. A team led by Investigative Journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor traveled along the river, starting from its […]
Oscar Provencal calls for unity in Ghana’s film industry
By Belinda Nketia For over three decades, Ghana’s film industry struggled to establish a regulatory body, according to Ghanaian veteran film figure Oscar Provencal. Now that the long-awaited National Film Authority (NFA) Act is in place, Provencal is urging stakeholders to set aside their differences and focus on moving the sector forward, following the disapproval […]
NRCC orders GWCL to fix Tamale water crisis
By Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) has directed the management of the Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL) in the Northern Region to resolve the ongoing water crisis affecting Tamale and its surrounding communities. The directive aims to prevent potential security challenges as frustrations among residents continue to grow. The Regional Minister, Adolf […]
We want to have Mfantsipim’s Joseph K. Andoh for African Championship next year – Ghana Athletics President
By Kwame Bediako Ghana Athletics President Bawa Fuseini has expressed a keen interest in including Mfantsipim’s Joseph Kwoffie Andoh in the national team for the upcoming African Championships, demonstrating the young athlete’s impressive capabilities and potential for future success on the continental stage. “We want to have Mfantsipim’s Joseph K. Andoh for African Championship next […]
TikTok investigated over use of children’s data
The UK data watchdog has launched what it calls a “major investigation” into TikTok’s use of children’s personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will inspect the way in which the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend further content to them. John Edwards, the Information Commissioner, said it would […]
Health Minister Kwabena Akando assesses progress of Agenda 111 project in Ashanti Region
By: Henrietta Afful Ghana’s Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akando, has commenced a visit to the Agenda 111 sites in the Ashanti Region to assess the progress of the project, which was initially launched by the previous administration. During his visit, Mr. Mintah Akando revealed that the project, which was originally managed by the […]
Ghana must shift from raw exports to industrialisation – President Mahama
By Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the urgent need for structural reforms to Ghana’s economy, warning that over-reliance on raw material exports is unsustainable. Speaking at the National Economic Dialogue (NED) in Accra, he described past economic policies as a “government bleeding” due to inefficiencies and heavy dependence on gold, cocoa, and […]
President Mahama: Today’s decisions will shape Ghana’s resilient and equitable economy
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the decisions made today will determine the future of Ghana’s economy, steering it towards resilience, prosperity, and inclusivity. Speaking at the opening of the National Economic Dialogue (NED) in Accra, President Mahama highlighted the pivotal role these discussions will play in charting a sustainable path […]
Girlfriend of prime suspect in Pooley’s murder case arrested
By Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko has provided an update on the ongoing murder case involving one of their loyal fans, Francis Yaw Frimpong, well known as Nana Pooley. The club confirmed in a social media post on Monday, March 3, 2025 post that the police have arrested Grace Siaw, the girlfriend of the prime suspect, […]
