Ghana to merge Telecel and AT Ghana to build stronger telecom operator
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has confirmed that the government is set to merge AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) with Telecel Ghana as part of a strategy to build a stronger, more competitive, and financially sustainable telecom operator. The announcement was made during a staff engagement session at AT […]
Accra deploys Rapid Response Teams to enforce daily sanitation after NSD relaunch
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is stepping up enforcement measures following the government’s relaunch of the National Sanitation Day (NSD), with Mayor Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey announcing the deployment of Rapid Response Teams to tackle sanitation offences across the capital. The teams, according to the Mayor, will form a critical […]
Family Health University hosts matriculation and white coat ceremony for 2025/2026 GEMP Class
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh Ghana’s premier private medical school, Family Health University (FHU), has held its 2025/2026 Matriculation and White Coat Ceremony for students pursuing medical programmes. The solemn yet inspiring ceremony, which took place at the University’s premises in Accra, marked the beginning of the medical journey for the new cohort, as they donned their […]
NPP condemns death threats against Minority Leader and party executives, petitions police
By Valentia Tetteh The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned what it describes as “reckless and violent conduct” by leading members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the just-ended Akwatia by-election. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP alleged that the NDC’s First National Vice Chairman, Chief […]
Chiraa hospital struggles with bed shortage, abandoned projects, and broken ambulance
Report by Daniel Donkor The Chiraa Government Hospital in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region is grappling with a crisis that lays bare the fragility of healthcare delivery in Ghana. With only eight beds in its maternity ward, no male ward, two abandoned infrastructure projects, and a grounded ambulance, the facility is stretched […]
GES explains BECE aggregates ahead of school placements
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Ghana Education Service (GES) has provided clarity on how Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) aggregates are calculated, offering guidance to students, parents, and teachers ahead of school placements via the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) According to the GES, a candidate’s aggregate is determined by adding grades obtained […]
Government approves $856,890 budget for Black Stars’ World Cup qualifier against Chad
By: Kwame Bediako The Government of Ghana have given the green light to a budget of $856,890 out of the $1,239,090 initially requested for the Ghana Black Stars’ upcoming match against Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This funding approval comes as the national team prepares for two critical fixtures during the September […]
Akwatia by-election: Polls close after heavy police deployment and tense scenes
Voting has ended in the Akwatia by-election, which was marked by a heavy security presence and brief moments of tension. More than 5,000 police officers were deployed across the constituency to ensure calm during Tuesday’s poll. Officers were stationed at all polling centres, with armoured vehicles and senior commanders on the ground. Despite the tight […]
President Mahama lifts ban on state land sales
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh President John Dramani Mahama has announced the lifting of the ban placed on state land sales and other transactions on January 10, 2025. According to him, the ban was initially imposed to allow for a thorough review of the land administration system, identify weaknesses, and address them. The President announced the lifting […]
Ghana, China strengthen ties ahead of state visit
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held talks with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, as both countries move to deepen bilateral relations in key areas of cooperation. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, focused on preparations for an upcoming state visit, the implementation […]
Mahama: Democracy’s survival depends on youth participation
By: Kwame Bediako Parliament has officially presented the Democracy Cup trophy to President John Dramani Mahama in a ceremony that marked the lead-up to this year’s highly anticipated Democracy Cup football game. This year’s edition is scheduled for Friday, September 5, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The two headline teams, Hearts of Oak […]
Trader jailed for defrauding police officer in ‘protocol’ enlistment
A 30-year-old trader, who swindled a female police officer of GHC308,000, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Joseph Diawuo is said to have collected the amount from the police officer under the pretext of enlisting 46 people into the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service and Ghana Armed Forces, […]
Ghana launches conference to equip envoys for reset agenda
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has commenced a five-day conference of heads of mission and orientation programme for newly appointed envoys under the theme “Harnessing the Dividends of Diplomacy for Ghana’s Reset Agenda.” The conference, which runs from September 1 to 5, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeks to equip Ghana’s envoys […]
Nungua Mantse welcomes Brazilian Embassy to reaffirm historic ties with Ga people
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei They were once called the Tabom people, Afro-Brazilian returnees who settled in Accra after emancipation in the 19th century. Nearly two centuries later, their legacy of resilience continues to shape Ghana’s cultural landscape. That shared history was celebrated once again when the Deputy Head of Mission of the Brazilian Embassy […]
