Free SHS policy has not only been maintained, it has been strengthened – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy is not only intact but has been given more support under his administration. Speaking at a media encounter in Accra on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the President dismissed claims that the policy was under threat before the […]
President Mahama Media Encounter at Jubilee House: What Are the Expectations of Journalists?
By Rebecca Ekpe President John Dramani Mahama’s media encounter on September 10, 2025, is expected to be a significant event, providing a platform for him to engage with the Ghanaian public and media on pressing national issues. Given the President’s previous statements on press freedom, journalists might ask about concrete steps to protect media professionals […]
Goldbod to launch National Traceability System and Environmental Compliance – Sammy Gymafi
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick In a major step towards ethical and sustainable mining, Goldbod is set to launch a National Gold Traceability System by the end of this year. The CEO of Goldbod Sammy Gyamfi speaking at the minerals and mining convention 2025 said the system will ensure that every gram of gold purchased by […]
GoldBod to start local gold refining in October – Sammy Gyamfi
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), will begin refining gold locally from October 2025 as part of a new partnership with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries. The Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, made this announcement during the first Mining and Minerals Convention held in Accra on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. […]
Blood in semen may signal prostate cancer – Urology experts
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Head of Urology at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Dr. Mary Monney-Bortey, and Medical Officer at the Urology Department, Dr. Dennis Achio, have revealed that blood seen in men’s semen after ejaculation could possibly be caused by prostate cancer. “Most men come to the hospital reporting that they see […]
Serious fire engulfs buildings at Latebiokoshie, near Radio Gold
A serious fire has broken out at Latebiokoshie, behind Radio Gold in Accra, affecting several buildings. The Ghana National Fire Service says seven fire tenders have been dispatched to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. It is not yet clear what caused the fire. The Service’s Public Relations Officer, Alex King Nartey, […]
Prostate cancer is not spiritual – UGMC experts urge early screening
By Ruth Serwaa Asare Prostate cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among men in Ghana, yet many still delay seeking medical attention due to stigma, fear, and misconceptions. Health experts at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) are warning that some men wrongly believe prostate cancer is a […]
Accra’s sanitation crisis ‘unbelievable’ – Forensic psychiatrist warns
By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney A forensic psychiatrist, John Kuku Dsane, has raised concerns about sanitation, housing, and governance in Ghana during a discussion on the GTV Breakfast Show on September 10, 2025. He described sanitation in Accra as alarming, pointing to areas such as Chorkor and Central Accra. “The stench in some parts of the […]
Ashanti region is epicentre of road crashes in Ghana
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has identified the Ashanti Region as the epicenter of road crashes in Ghana, at least over the last four and a half years. Data gathered by the Authority reveal that from 2020 to 2024, the region recorded a total of 17,680 road crashes, resulting in the […]
Spare parts dealers’ president rejects claims of neglect
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The President of the Spare Parts Dealers Association, Clement Boateng, has asserted that claims of neglect towards local traders are unfounded. During an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show on September 9, 2025, Boateng emphasized the association’s commitment to enforcing trade regulations, while criticizing the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) for […]
Film industry key to jobs, culture and diplomacy – Tourism Minister
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on filmmakers and other creative industry players to participate in the first-ever National Film Dialogue. The event will take place at the Cedi Conference Centre at the University of Ghana, Legon. In a video post shared on the […]
PMI Global Summit Series Africa calls for bankable projects to unlock Africa’s $70bn infrastructure gap
Kigali, Rwanda, 3 September 2025: Africa’s greatest obstacle is not a shortage of capital but a shortage of bankable projects. That was the central message from the PMI Global Summit Series Africa in Kigali, where African Development Bank leaders and nearly 1,000 delegates emphasised that poorly prepared projects remain the biggest barrier to the continent’s […]
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Djiku’s instinctive finish lifts Ghana’s World Cup hopes against Mali
By: Kwame Bediako The Black Stars returned to winning ways in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a narrow 1-0 victory over Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8, 2025. Under pressure after a disappointing draw against Chad last week, Otto Addo’s side showed resilience and determination to secure all three […]
GUTA slams governments over failure to enforce trade laws
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) says it is disappointed in successive governments for failing to enforce laws regulating local trade and international commerce. The group has thus warned that it will not sit back and allow foreigners to compete directly with local traders in market spaces across the country going […]
