Black Queens return to WAFCON ends in tough defeat to Banyana Banyana
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Queens suffered a 2-0 defeat to defending champions South Africa in their opening match of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Monday,July 7, 2025 a result that underscored the clinical finishing of Banyana Banyana and exposed defensive vulnerabilities within the Ghanaian squad. Despite moments of spirited play, […]
Gov’t to commence payments to road contractors this month – President Mahama
By Celestine Avi Government will start paying debts owed to road contractors this month. Announcing this decision during a meeting with members of the Council of State at the Presidency on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama explained that the payments would allow contractors to return to their sites and resume work on stalled projects. President […]
President Mahama underscores strong Ghana-Germany partnership.
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has bid farewell to the outgoing German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, during a meeting at the Credentials Hall within the Presidency. The courtesy visit marked the conclusion of Ambassador Krull’s four-year term of duty, which President Mahama described as highly productive. President Mahama reiterated Ghana’s commitment to […]
Journalists trained to deepen interest in urban health reporting
By Rachel Kakraba A two-day capacity-building workshop on strengthening urban health has opened in Accra, aimed at enhancing journalists’ interest and engagement in urban health issues. The workshop, a follow-up to a similar training held in 2023, seeks to equip participants with new approaches for accurately reporting on science-related topics, with a particular focus on […]
E/R: NPP mourns death of Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Eastern Regional Executive Committee of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed shock and sorrow over the sudden death of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency. In a statement issued on Monday, July 7, 2025, the regional leadership described Kumi’s passing as a major blow to […]
No ghost names in ‘No Fees Stress’ initiative – Dr Saajida Shiraz assures
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Saajida Shiraz, has assured the public that her office will ensure no ghost names are included in the ‘No Fees Stress’ initiative recently launched by President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Dr. Shiraz reaffirmed her commitment […]
Ghana’s Black Loopers gear up for West Africa regional championships
By: Parker Narteh and Nicholas Akussah The Senior National Table Tennis Team, Black Loopers, is set to represent Ghana at the upcoming West Africa Regional Championships in Nigeria. The tournament, scheduled to take place from July 16th to 19th, 2025, promises to be a thrilling competition, with top table tennis players from the region expected […]
E/R: Sanitation Committee urges swift commissioning of IRECOP facility
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has called on the government to expedite the commissioning of the Akwadum Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) in Koforidua. The move, they believe, will significantly improve solid waste management and create jobs in the Eastern Region. During an oversight visit to the facility, the Committee, […]
Accra: High Court orders convicted Agradaa to open defense in nude case
By: Barbara Kumah The High Court has ordered the founder and leader of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to open her defense in a case involving the alleged sharing of nude images of a man on a private tv channel. On Monday July 7, the Court presided […]
COPEC, GPRTU demand timelines and transparency on new GH¢1 fuel levy
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Mr. Duncan Amoah, together with executives of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), is demanding clarity and firm timelines regarding the recently announced GH¢1 levy on petroleum products. The government recently introduced a GH¢1 levy on every litre of petroleum products, […]
Skolars break barriers, panthers dominate as 2025 RLFG Men’s 13s round one ends dramatically
By Isaac Tetteh The opening round of the 2025 RLFG Men’s 13s Championship concluded with thrilling matches that have already shaken up the competition and set the stage for an intense title race. All six clubs showcased their skills in Week 7, delivering historic wins, commanding performances, and fierce rivalries that promise an electrifying season […]
Lawyers for Agradaa file appeal against 15-year prison sentence
Lawyers for incarcerated repented priestess, Patricia Aseidua aka Agraada, have filed an appeal against her 15-year imprisonment by the circuit court last Thursday. According to application filed on Monday morning, the July 3, judgement, was harsh and excessive. The Circuit Court, 10, Accra, presided over by Madam Evelyn Asamoah on July 3, 2025, convicted and […]
Treasury bill auction: Gov’t misses target for sixth consecutive week
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Ghana’s government has missed its treasury bill auction target for the sixth week in a row, according to the latest results from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The government aimed to raise GH¢3.35 billion, but managed to mobilize only GH¢2.96 billion, falling short by 11.56%. Despite the shortfall, all bids were accepted. […]
Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi reported dead
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Information coming from the quarters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has it that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia, Mr. Ernest Yaw Kumi, has passed away. Sources close to the family and the party disclosed that Mr. Kumi, a first term MP in Ghana’s Legislative House died today, Monday, July […]
