Tokyo 2025: Ghana 4x100m team reaches final with national record
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team ignited the track with a breathtaking performance at the World Championships, clocking a new national record of 37.79 seconds. The blazing time not only secured their victory in their heat but also guaranteed their place in the highly anticipated final. The relay team, consisting of Fuseini, Azamati, […]
Duo Concept Foundation champions reading and child rights at 2025 GAWBOFEST
BY Valentia Tetteh The Duo Concept Foundation has joined this year’s Ghana Association of Writers and Book Festival (GAWBOFEST) with a powerful message on youth empowerment and the fight against child marriage. As part of the festival, the Foundation organized the Up Girl Project, a “read and conversation” programme centred on the book Talata, the […]
Galamsey: Time to act is now – Dr. Oduro Osae tells government
By: Ashiadey Dotse Governance expert, Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and his government to take bold and immediate action in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to him, the time to act is now, and “sitting down and doing nothing is not an option.” Speaking […]
E.P. College of Education, Amedzofe holds 17th congregation with focus on AI and teacher education
By Jones Anlimah The Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Amedzofe, has held its 17th Congregation, urging educators and stakeholders to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to improve teaching and learning while maintaining the College’s legacy of nearly eight decades of quality teacher education. The event brought together government officials, educationists, alumni, and traditional […]
“We need fair prices”: Waste pickers demand standardised plastic prices nationwide
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Waste Pickers Association of Ghana is calling for a standardised pricing structure for plastic waste to ensure fair compensation and protect the livelihoods of its over 100,000 members nationwide. At the Africa Regional Meeting of Waste Pickers held in Accra, leaders urged government to formally recognise waste pickers as […]
Education Minister moves to calm tensions after Tamale Technical University protest
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has paid a surprise visit to the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) following last week’s violent confrontation between students, management, and the police. The protest, which initially began peacefully, escalated when police attempted to disperse the demonstrating students. Eyewitnesses […]
Ghana Card to double as digital wallet – NIA
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that it will soon activate the electronic wallet (e-wallet) feature of the Ghana Card, enabling cardholders to make payments, transfer money, and carry out other financial transactions directly with their national ID. Executive Secretary of the NIA, Yayra Korku Deku, disclosed the plans […]
MoMo agents demand security before joining 24-hour economy
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MMAAG) has urged government to prioritize the safety of its members before rolling them into the 24-hour economy initiative. The call was made at the Association’s National Leadership and Strategy Summit held in Accra on September 19, where mobile money and fintech stakeholders […]
Western Region records one Mpox death
By Frederica Mensah The Western Regional Health Directorate has recorded one confirmed Mpox death in the region. The Western Regional Deputy Director for Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Gifty Amugi, who disclosed this, said the region had recorded a cumulative confirmed Mpox cases of 246, with 52 currently active, two on admission, one […]
Abidjan: Measuring the benefits of lagoon transport
BY ALEX ADI Water transport is emerging as a game-changer in urban mobility, offering a reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional transportation methods. With its potential to reduce travel time, ease congestion, and promote sustainability, water transport is an attractive solution for cities worldwide. Abidjan’s experience with water buses and ferries on the […]
Don’t weaponise galamsey for propaganda – Inusah Fuseini warns
By: Ashiadey Dotse Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has cautioned politicians and the public against using the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) as a tool for propaganda. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s Current Agenda show on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Mr. Fuseini stressed that the galamsey menace is a national […]
‘I’m way stronger than that’ – Kudus reacts to EA Sports’ strength rating
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus has voiced his strong disagreement with Electronic Arts (EA) over his strength rating in the upcoming FC 26 video game. The much-anticipated football game is set for release on Friday, September 26, and players have already started to receive previews of their virtual ratings. Kudus, now playing for […]
Lifestyle TV’s TrekGh embarks on 3-day Adventure to Promote Eastern Region Tourism
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Lifestyle TV, a sister station under the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has once again taken a bold step in promoting local tourism through its travel and culture program, TrekGh. This time, the team is heading to the Eastern Region under the theme “Journey to the East.” The three-day trip aims to […]
Afenyo-Markin inspires students to embrace integrity and innovation for Ghana’s future
By Magdalene Andoh The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the youth to embrace integrity, unity, and innovation as they prepare to take up leadership roles in Ghana’s future. Speaking at the Youth Common Forum held at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Afenyo-Markin emphasised that innovation alone is not enough if the […]
