Woman found dead in boyfriend’s room at Somanya
Source: GNA Residents of Plau in Somanya were thrown into shock after the body of a 34‑year‑old woman was discovered at her family home under suspicious circumstances on February 3. The deceased, identified as Ama Kwaku Oyo, was reportedly found unresponsive in her boyfriend’s room earlier that evening before her body was later transported and […]
Prioritise genotype testing before marriage and childbirth — FoSCel
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FoSCel) has urged Ghanaians to prioritise genotype testing before marriage and childbirth. Speaking at the Sickle Cell Fun Fair at Achimota Mall today, founder of FoSCel, Amos Andoh, emphasised that love and genotype are intertwined, stressing the importance of knowing one’s genotype to prevent passing on […]
Community peace committees key to social cohesion – Dr Ampratwum
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Head of Governance and Inclusive Growth, UNDP Ghana, Dr. Edward Ampratwum, has underscored the importance of community peace committees, saying they are critical to early warning mechanisms. The governance expert made the observation during a field visit to Wechiau and Dorimon in the Wa West District by members of the project […]
President Mahama to host Accra Reset initiative dubbed ‘Addis Reckoning’ ahead of AU summit
President John Dramani Mahama will, on Saturday, ahead of the official opening of the Assembly of Heads of State of the African Union, host an Accra Reset side event in Addis Ababa. Dubbed ‘Addis Reckoning,’ the event will gather continental leaders, as well as chief executives from private businesses and multilateral organisations. Key discussions will […]
Cocoa farmers reject Minority’s call for IMF bailout and commend gov’t for home-grown solutions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Chapter of the Cocoa Farmers Alliance of Africa (CFAA) has dismissed suggestions in some quarters, particularly from the New Patriotic Party’s Minority caucus in Ghana’s Parliament, that the government should seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the challenges. This follows a Cabinet decision on Thursday, February 12, […]
GBC Show Director combines academic excellence with public broadcasting experience
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) continues to benefit from the depth of expertise within its ranks, as Show Director Perry Tettey Kofi Nartey exemplifies the growing blend of academic distinction and professional excellence in public broadcasting. With more than two decades of experience in media and public service, Perry has […]
President Mahama urges African leaders to prioritise gender equality as economic strategy
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ghana is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s push for gender equality, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women and girls across the continent. Speaking at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, President John Mahama stressed that advancing gender parity is a shared continental […]
Ghanaian cocoa reforms trigger high-stakes legal and structural cleanup of COCOBOD
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The directive from the Ghanaian Cabinet to initiate a forensic audit and criminal probe into the Ghana Cocoa Board marks a watershed moment for the world’s second-largest cocoa producer. In a high-stakes legal move, the Cabinet has directed the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dr. Dominic […]
More visa-free deals ahead as Ghana strengthens passport security- Foreign Minister Ablakwa
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana is set to secure additional visa waiver agreements in the coming months as part of efforts to elevate the global standing of the Ghanaian passport. Addressing journalists after holding bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit in […]
Minority urges President Mahama to remove COCOBOD CEO over cocoa price reduction
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Randy Abbey, citing what it describes as a deepening crisis in the cocoa sector. According to the Minority, the recent reduction in the cocoa producer price could have serious […]
Poultry master plan to transform Ghana’s poultry sector
By: Akosua Frema Frempong Stakeholders in the poultry value chain in the Ashanti Region and Sunyani and Dormaa Ahenkro areas of the Bono Region have met in Kumasi to deliberate on developing a strategic master plan to transform and strengthen the country’s poultry sector. The proposed plan is expected to serve as a holistic road […]
Ghana makes major strides against Neglected Tropical Diseases
By: Akosua Frema Frempong Ghana has made significant progress in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with several diseases eliminated as public health threats and others nearing eradication. This was highlighted during the observance of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day in Kumasi. Held under the auspices of the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, the event […]
GES bans Koforidua SHTS, New Juaben SHS and New Nsutam SHTS from sporting and co-curricular activities for two years
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Ghana Education Service (GES) has banned Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SHTS), New Juaben Senior High School (SHS), and New Nsutam Senior High Technical School (SHTS), all in the Eastern Region, for two years from organising, participating in, or spectating at any sporting and co-curricular activities, including quizzes, debates, cadet programmes, […]
Tamale residents protest persistent water shortages
By Murtala Issah Some residents of Tamale have staged a demonstration in front of the offices of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to protest the persistent shortage of water in the Northern Regional capital, describing the situation as a growing public health and socioeconomic emergency. The demonstrators say the prolonged water crisis is crippling […]
