Ghana launches MoU to manage religious diversity in mission schools
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has taken a bold step to strengthen peaceful coexistence and social cohesion in its education sector with the launch of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Managing Religious Diversity in Mission Schools. Launching the MoU in Accra, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, said the framework was […]
New envoys pledge to drive trade and investment for Ghana
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners have pledged to prioritise economic diplomacy in their assignments, vowing to strengthen trade, investment, and innovation ties with partner countries. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues after their commissioning at the Jubilee House on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ghana’s envoy to […]
Without vultures, Ghana risks deadly disease spread – Wildlife Society Warns
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Ghana Wildlife Society is urging Ghanaians to rethink their perception of vultures, stressing that the much-maligned birds play a critical role in public health and environmental balance. Speaking ahead of International Vulture Awareness Day, which falls on Saturday, September 6, 2025, on the GBC breakfast show, the team explained that […]
TDC alleges former staff sold public land to wife for GHS 2,000
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Tema Development Company (TDC), Limited has uncovered an alleged illegal sale of public land in Tema Community 5, accusing the Tema Central Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), a former personal assistant to a past TDC Managing Director of selling the property to his wife for GHS […]
Cocoa farmers urge government to revise prices after cedi depreciation
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA), has called on the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), to urgently revise the current cocoa pricing framework to reflect the recent shift in the national exchange rate from GHC 10.25 to USD 1 to the new rate of GHC 13.00 […]
Kumasi: 20-year-old killed in fight over plastic chair
By Ashiadey Dotse A young man, identified as Kwadwo Bright, has allegedly been stabbed to death after a fight over a plastic chair turned violent at Ashanti New Town in Kumasi.The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday, September 4, 2025, after a disagreement between Kwadwo and a friend escalated. Eyewitnesses said the two […]
More than 13,000 Ghanaians flee to Côte d’Ivoire after Gbinyiri clashes – Interior Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has revealed that more than 13,000 Ghanaians have fled into Côte d’Ivoire following violent clashes in Gbinyiri, a farming community in the Savannah Region. Mr. Muntaka said official figures from Ivorian authorities confirm that 13,253 people have crossed the border to seek refuge. “As of […]
Korle Bu chief urges swift passage of organ transplant law
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, is urging members of Parliament’s Health Committee to expedite the passage of legislation on organ harvesting. According to him, such legislation would drastically reduce the cost of transplants for patients in Ghana. The call by the Korle […]
You can invest in Ghana with confidence – Lands Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on global investors to choose Ghana as the best destination for ethical and profitable mining investment in Africa. Speaking at the 23rd Africa Down Under Conference in Perth, Australia, on Thursday, September 4, Mr. Buah described Ghana as a safe, […]
Ghana, Egypt forge strategic alliance for sustainable mining at Africa Down Under 2025
By Valentia Tetteh Ghana and Egypt have announced a new strategic partnership to promote sustainable and inclusive mining across Africa. The agreement was reached during bilateral talks between Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi, on the sidelines of the Africa […]
Solar-powered water systems commissioned in Wudzedeke and Bedzame to boost safe water access
The communities of Wudzedeke and Bedzame in the Agortime-Ziope District witnessed a historic milestone as World Vision Ghana commissioned solar-powered mechanised water systems in each town, providing residents with sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water. The newly inaugurated facilities, funded by World Vision Ghana at a cost of US$25,000 each, comprise seven water […]
2026 WCQ: Late Chad equaliser denies Ghana crucial win in N’Djamena
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana suffered a frustrating setback in N’Djamena after conceding a dramatic late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Chad in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash. The unexpected result dealt a blow to the Black Stars’ hopes of securing early qualification for the global tournament. Despite dominating much of the match and […]
Ghana champions sustainable mining future at Australia-Africa Conference
By Valentia Tetteh Ghana has unveiled a bold new vision for Africa’s mining sector, placing sustainability, ethical governance, and shared value at the center of investment opportunities. This was the message delivered by Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, at the Africa Down Under (ADU) 2025 Conference in Perth, Australia. Addressing global […]
Ghana cannot sustain $15m annual rent bill for diplomats – President Mahama
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has said that Ghana cannot continue to spend more than $15 million every year on renting properties abroad for its diplomatic missions, describing the practice as unsustainable and a waste of taxpayer resources. Speaking at the Jubilee House in Accra during the commissioning of 18 new high commissioners and ambassadors […]
