More than 200,000 poultry vaccinated against Newcastle Disease in Northern Ghana
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), with funding from the European Union (EU), has successfully vaccinated more than 200,000 poultry in three regions of the North. The vaccinated birds included local […]
Pediatrician calls for greater investment in HIV disclosure and transition support for children
By Rachel Kakraba A Pediatrician and Senior Lecturer, Department of Child Health, University of Ghana, Dr. Adwoa Afrane, says Africa must increase investment in structured disclosure and transition-readiness programmes for children living with HIV, to ensure long-term treatment success and emotional wellbeing. Noting the importance of disclosure as foundational for transitioning into adulthood, she also […]
I do not support abolishing Office of the Special Prosecutor – Private legal practitioner
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Private Legal Practitioner, Kwame Owusu Danso Esq., has expressed opposition to abolishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), drawing a comparison with Parliament, which remains despite falling short of expectations. “We wouldn’t scrap Parliament simply because it has fallen short of the people’s expectations, so why scrap the OSP? I […]
Government creating decent, lawful and sustainable mining jobs – rCOMSDEP
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Government is optimistic about the prospects of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) to positively change the face of small-scale artisanal mining in the country. Government envisages using the initiative to create more decent, lawful and sustainable jobs, particularly for the youth, empower local communities to own revenues from […]
Stakeholders explore opportunities in circular economy for Ghana’s agriculture sector
Story by Doreen Ampofo Stakeholders in the agriculture and climate change sectors are pushing for investment in a circular economy to reduce agricultural waste, curb post-harvest losses, and create jobs. They indicate that Ghana stands to gain millions of cedis annually should the solution receive the right attention from government. These came to light at […]
82-year-old Opanyin Adusei named Ghana’s National Best Farmer for 2025
An 82-year-old farmer, Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, has been named the overall National Best Farmer for 2025, in recognition of his productivity, innovation, and commitment to climate-smart agriculture. The announcement was made at the 41st National Farmers’ Day Awards Ceremony held in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, where President John Mahama presented the […]
Switzerland commits $3.59 million to strengthen decentralisation and governance in Ghana
REPORT BY: KWEKU BOLTON Switzerland has unveiled a new cooperation programme in Ghana, committing $3.59 million over four years to strengthen decentralisation and improve local governance. In an exclusive interview, Ms. Janie Walz, Deputy Ambassador at the Swiss Embassy and Head of Cooperation for Switzerland, the World Bank, and the Economic Governance Platform programme, said […]
EU Sahel Envoy praises Ghana’s democracy, warns of regional security threats
By Enock Ankomah The European Union Special Representative for the Sahel, Joao Cravinho, has praised Ghana’s democratic resilience while warning of worsening security dynamics in the Sahel and their spillover effects on West Africa. Speaking during a media engagement in Accra, Mr. Cravinho said Ghana’s strong institutions and nationwide state presence have spared it from […]
African First Ladies commit to ending AIDS in children and mothers by 2030
By Rachel Kakraba First Lady Lordina Mahama has called on stakeholders in the national HIV response, particularly First Ladies across the continent, to move beyond advocacy and translate their commitments into concrete action that accelerates progress in the fight against the disease. She noted that, as First Ladies, they carry a significant responsibility in tackling […]
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga calls for abolition of Office of Special Prosecutor
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has called for the complete abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution has failed to meet its mandate and should be replaced by a fully resourced Attorney-General’s Office. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, December 4, Mr. Ayariga questioned […]
Ghana to introduce national standards for EV chargers and batteries
Story by: Karen Aryeetey Government is to develop a national technical and safety standard for electric vehicles, EV chargers, and batteries to align with international best practices and support the country’s rapidly expanding EV transition. Speaking at the 2025 Electric Revolution Africa Conference in Accra, the Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, […]
West African countries urged to strengthen regional collaboration to achieve universal energy access
Story by: Mabel Adorkor Annang To achieve universal access to electricity across West Africa, West African countries must strengthen regional collaboration to deliver stable and affordable electricity to all. Speaking at the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit in Accra, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Jinapor, stressed that this hinges on deeper […]
Asutifi North: Newmont supports Farmers’ Day with GH₵368,000 donation
Report by Daniel Donkor Newmont Ahafo South Mines has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to agricultural development with a GH₵368,000 donation towards the 2024 Farmers’ Day celebration in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region. The substantial contribution includes 1 Motor King (Large Bucket), 5 Motor Kings (Medium Bucket), 1 Royal motorbike, 30 bicycles, 10 […]
Ghana must move to commercial farming to reduce food imports – Majority Leader
Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has drawn attention to what he described as a ‘pathetic’ reliance on food imports, urging a shift from smallholder to large-scale commercial farming to secure Ghana’s food independence. Speaking during discussions marking the lead-up to National Farmers’ Day in Parliament, Mr. Ayariga commended Ghana’s farmers but warned that the country’s annual […]
