Parliament passes Ghana Sports Fund Bill, ushering in new era for sports financing
By Isaac Tetteh Parliament on December 18, 2025, officially passed the Ghana Sports Fund Bill, unlocking structured financing for sports development across the country. This landmark legislation, after extensive scrutiny and inter-agency collaboration, received final approval following comprehensive deliberations on the floor of the House. Introduced under the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, led by […]
Veep Opoku-Agyemang visits Tourism Ministry, urges growth not share
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah Government is intensifying efforts to expand Ghana’s tourism, arts, and culture sector through new programmes, policy reforms, and stronger support for local arts and heritage, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, said. Speaking during a working visit by Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Minister Dzifa […]
Energy Regulation in Africa book launched to boost governance and efficiency
By Mabel Adorkor Annang The book Energy Regulation in Africa has been launched in Accra, offering fresh insights into how the continent can improve governance and efficiency in its energy sector. Titled Energy Regulation in Africa: Dynamics, challenges and opportunities, the book is co-authored by a former Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission […]
Abu Jinapor: MP criticises government over transparency gaps in foreign policy
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has criticised the government over what he describes as a lack of transparency and consistency in the conduct of Ghana’s foreign policy, insisting that Parliament must be fully briefed on key diplomatic and security decisions. The former Minister for Lands and […]
Government imposes curfew on Nalerigu township to restore calm
Government has imposed a curfew on Nalerigu Township and surrounding areas in the North East Region, effective Thursday, December 18, 2025. The curfew, announced by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and enacted on the advice of the National Security Council, will run daily from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am. In a statement, the […]
Melcom unveils Giovani Caleb as Brand Ambassador
By Rebecca Ampah Melcom has announced the appointment of renowned media personality Giovani Caleb as its new Brand Ambassador, marking a strategic move to deepen customer engagement and amplify nationwide campaigns. At a media briefing in Accra, the Group Executive Director, Sonya Sadhwani, said the appointment reflects Melcom’s commitment to remaining relevant, exciting, and customer-focused. […]
Zara turns to AI to generate fashion imagery using real-life models
Zara has become the latest fast-fashion retailer to use AI to help create new images of real models in different outfits, speeding up the production process as part of an industry shift that could have a major impact on fashion photography. Zara’s AI experimentation follows Swedish rival H&M, which earlier this year said it had […]
Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
For years, scientists have warned that bird flu – better known as H5N1 – could one day make the dangerous leap from birds to humans and trigger a global health crisis. Avian flu – a type of influenza – is entrenched across South and South-East Asia and has occasionally infected humans since emerging in China […]
Atewa: DISEC issues legal threat over unrestored lands in Atewa East
By: Barabara Kumah The Atewa East District Security Council (DISEC) has issued a strong caution to mining operators within the district, stating that both large-scale and small-scale miners risk legal action if they neglect to restore lands degraded by their operations. According to the Council, the warning stems from the failure of some miners to […]
UK High Commissioner commends Right to Information Commission
By Seth Eyiah The United Kingdom (UK) has commended Ghana for the establishment and steady progress of the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) over the past five years, describing it as a key pillar in the country’s democratic governance framework. The UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Dr Christian Rogg, said the UK highly appreciates the […]
Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen. Tuggar’s spokesperson told the BBC that the detained personnel had been released and were due to return to […]
Why Ghana’s GH¢1 billion gamble defines the final frontier for peace in Bawku
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Following the government of Ghana’s formal endorsement of the Asantehene’s mediation report on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the nation has entered a high-stakes phase of conflict resolution. The report reaffirms Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II as the legitimate Bawku Naba, providing the legal clarity needed to end decades […]
President of Weightlifting Federation expresses disappointment over attention accorded football
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President of the Weightlifting Federation of Ghana and Second Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib has expressed his disappointment over the amount of attention and funding accorded football at the expense of other sporting activities in the country. “In Ghana, there is so much attention given to one particular sport […]
GoldBod Jewellery unveils exquisite Christmas and New Year collections
By Magdalene Andoh GoldBod Jewellery has officially unveiled its festive season catalogue, presenting a stunning range of locally crafted jewellery pieces designed to add elegance to the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The collection features an exquisite selection of gold chokers and necklaces, earrings, matching bangles, and rings — offering customers the perfect opportunity to […]
