Ghana’s grain sector on the brink as 100,000 tonnes remain unsold
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s grain sector is facing a deepening crisis as more than 100,000 metric tonnes of maize and rice from the 2024 harvest remain unsold, leaving farmers in debt and threatening the survival of local processors. The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has warned that the glut, worsened by an influx […]
UER: Responsible reporting can drive social change – journalists told
By Hannah Barribilla Journalists in the Upper East Region have been encouraged to widen their scope and amplify their voices on adolescent reproductive health, gender equality, and gender equity reporting. Renowned media consultant Mr. Kwesi Ghartey-Tagoe stressed the need for the media to give attention to gender issues. “There are a lot of areas where […]
Experts urge regular pet vaccination ahead of World Rabies Day
By: Joycelyn Tseyiboe Ama Veterinary experts are warning that thousands of preventable deaths could be avoided if Ghanaians consistently vaccinated their pets against rabies, a disease that kills once symptoms appear but is entirely preventable with timely care. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show ahead of World Rabies Day, veterinary doctor Dr. La Joseph Jude explained […]
Tokyo 2025: Ghana finish fourth in Men’s 4x100m relay final
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana delivered an impressive performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing fourth in the men’s 4x100m relay final. The Ghanaian team clocked 37.93 seconds, showcasing their speed and teamwork on the global stage. Despite narrowly missing out on a medal, Ghana’s performance was a notable highlight of the competition. The […]
Botswana beat USA to win first African men’s 4x400m gold
By: Kwame Bediako Botswana has made history by becoming the first African country to win the men’s 4x400m relay title at the World Athletics Championships. The team ran an impressive 2:57.76 to claim the gold medal in a thrilling race held under pouring rain. The dramatic finish saw Botswana’s anchor, Collen Kebinatshipi, overtake the USA’s […]
The politics of memory: Ghana’s back-and-forth over Founders’ Day
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei When Ghana pauses every September 21, to mark Founders’ Day, it is more than just another red-letter date on the calendar. It is a day wrapped in history, ideology, and political contestation — a national holiday that has, over the years, mirrored the very struggles and triumphs of the country’s […]
Damongo: Three arrested for defying Chief’s ban on sale of ‘Chinchinga’
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Three residents of Damongo in the Savannah Region have been arrested for allegedly flouting a directive issued by the Paramount Chief of the Damongo Traditional Area, Damongowura Boresah Kelly Seidu I, banning the sale of chinchinga (khebab) outside approved facilities. The chief, earlier this month, declared that any animal slaughtered […]
President Mahama departs Ghana for UN General Assembly in New York
By Ashiadey Dotse The President, John Dramani Mahama, has left Accra for New York, USA, to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), which officially opens on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.The President is scheduled to deliver Ghana’s address to the General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025. […]
UDS becomes first african university to reach Universities World Cup quarterfinals with 4-1 win over Spain’s Ramon Llull
Story by: Abdul-Hayi Moomen In a pulsating and history-making encounter at the Universities World Football Tournament in Dalian, China, the University for Development Studies (UDS) of Ghana delivered a footballing spectacle to remember, outclassing Spain’s Ramon Llull University 4-1 to become the first African university to qualify for the quarterfinals in the tournament’s history. From […]
ECOWAS team monitors disaster relief package to 2022 flood victims
By Joyce Gyekye A six member ECOWAS team from Nigeria has paid a working visit to Ghana to monitor and evaluate the $315,000 relief support it provided for some of the 2022 flood victims in Nsawam Adoagyir, Ga West, Ga South and Weija Gbawe. The delegation led by Director, Humanitarian and Social Affairs of the […]
Lands Minister leads Ankobra River patrol, issues warning to illegal miners
By: Joycelyn Tseyiboe Ama A high-powered delegation led by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, on Thursday, September 18, joined a patrol of the Ankobra River to assess the impact of illegal mining on the water body. The delegation, which included the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, officials from the […]
Police rescue 60 human trafficking victims in September operations
By Felix Cofie The Ghana Police Service says it has intensified its crackdown on human trafficking networks, rescuing 60 victims in just two weeks of operations this month. Addressing the media at the CID Headquarters in Accra, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Donkor, revealed that traffickers continue to exploit unsuspecting […]
Police arrest suspects in Kasoa murder and Spintex robbery cases
By Felix Cofie The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has provided fresh updates on ongoing investigations into high-profile cases, including a gruesome murder in Kasoa and a robbery at Spintex. Addressing the media at the CID Headquarters in Accra, the Director-General of CID, COP Lydia Donkor, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to […]
Police recover 10 vehicles stolen from Netherlands
By Felix Cofie The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has intensified its crackdown on transnational vehicle crime, leading to the recovery of 10 stolen vehicles in Accra through close collaboration with international partners. Addressing the media in Accra, Director General of the Police CID, COP Lydia Donkor, said vehicle theft does […]
