Christmas Lighting and Home Decor Festival at GBC
By Prinscilla Bulu GTV, the national public service broadcaster of Ghana, has officially launched its Christmas Lighting and Home Decor Festival. The festival opened in the spirit of Christmas, with organisers inviting the general public, especially families, students, and workers, to come together for the four days of festive activities from December 16 to 19, […]
IWMI launches IRRILINE to boost solar irrigation for smallholder farmers
Story by Doreen Ampofo Smallholder farmers in communities severely affected by climate change are to benefit from a new solar irrigation platform developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), and its partners. Known as IRRILINE, the platform will provide irrigation guidance, targeted support to women farmers, and linkage to private-sector suppliers. Climate change, with […]
Four arraigned over importation of cannabis concealed in gift box
Four persons have appeared before an Accra High Court for their alleged roles in the importation of cannabis sativa concealed in a gift box without lawful authority. The accused include Godfred Mishiame, a motor rider, and three others; Zion Sam Kish, Prince Sefa Boakye, and Dennis Smith, who are currently at large. They have been charged with conspiracy to commit […]
Deportation Row Challenges Ghana—Israel Decades Long Bilateral Relations
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A tit-for-tat deportation row between Ghana and Israel has cast a sudden chill over a relationship spanning more than six decades. Ghana’s swift reciprocal action, following the alleged “ill-treatment and unjustified deportation” of its citizens by Israeli authorities, signals a new firmness in Accra’s foreign policy approach to […]
‘Hero’ who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed
The father of a “hero” bystander who wrestled a gun from one of the Bondi Beach attackers has told the BBC his son “saw the victims, the blood, women and children lying on the street, and then acted”. Video verified by the BBC showed Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, running at the gunman and seizing his […]
Kpandai rerun poll: Nyindam holds narrow lead over Wakpal
By: Ashiadey Dotse A freshly conducted opinion poll by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Matthew Nyindam, is slightly ahead of NDC’s Daniel Nsala Wakpal in the upcoming Kpandai parliamentary rerun. The survey, released on Sunday, December 14, 2025, puts Nyindam at 50 per cent of voter support. His main […]
Ghana gears up for Chairmanship of the African Union; What are the prospects?
By Rebecca Ekpe Nelson Mandela once said, ‘’I dream of an Africa that is at peace with oneself’’. This peace is not in isolation, but needs unity to be peaceful, it needs strength and commitment for members states to be peaceful. What a joy to learn that Ghana is gearing up to take on the […]
UER: HeFRA probes reports of nurses offering unauthorised medical treatment
By Peter Agengre The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has commenced investigations into a media report alleging that some nurses in the Upper East Region are offering medical treatment to patients in their homes without authorisation. The investigation follows a GBCNews report, which raised concerns about the growing practice of unlicensed home-based medical care, a […]
Adwoa Safo blames Ghana’s economic woes under NPP on Ken Ofori-Atta
The former NPP Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has laid the blame for Ghana’s economic woes during the last NPP government at the doorstep of Ken Ofori-Atta. Adwoa Safo was speaking to NPP delegates, urging them to support Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia’s bid to become flagbearer. In an apparent pushback against claims […]
Russia’s Alabuga Start deception lures African youth to build drones for war in Ukraine
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Russian recruitment scheme, Alabuga Start—marketed as a work-study and career acceleration program—is a sophisticated global pipeline that exploits African youth, including those from Ghana. The program’s goal is to supply labour for military drone production. It is centered at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tatarstan, […]
US Deputy Assistant Secretary visits Accra Sports Stadium ahead of World Cup
By Helga Gokah United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa, Will Stevens, has visited the Accra Sports Stadium to engage with the National Sports Authority (NSA) boss, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, and the Professional Footballers’ Association of Ghana (PFAG) ahead of Ghana’s preparations towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On his arrival, the […]
Low condom use among young people, especially adolescent girls and young women in Volta Region — Ghana AIDS Commission
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has expressed concern over low condom use among young people, particularly adolescent girls and young women, warning that the situation is undermining efforts to reduce HIV infections in the Volta Region. According to GAC, there are currently 19,078 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the […]
KGL’s resilience and impact in 2025 sets benchmark for corporate Ghana
In Ghana’s highly competitive corporate environment, many private organisations struggle to survive sustained pressure, particularly when subjected to coordinated media attacks driven by competitors and vested interests. KGL Group, however, has demonstrated remarkable resilience. Despite persistent public scrutiny, the company has maintained credibility, integrity, and operational focus while continuing to deliver value across Ghana’s economic […]
World Vision Ghana holds stakeholder workshop to validate new strategy
World Vision Ghana has convened a high-level stakeholder validation workshop to review and refine its strategic direction for the next five years. The workshop brought together key partners from government ministries, development agencies, civil society organisations, and other institutions to ensure alignment with national priorities and global development goals. Delivering a comprehensive presentation during the […]
