Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
The four astronauts who flew in Nasa’s Artemis II mission around the Moon have splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean after a flawless return. The crew are now safely aboard a waiting ship and recovering from a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history. Their Orion spacecraft was […]
Ghana’s Akufo-Addo meets ECOWAS Observers ahead of Benin’s April 12 presidential election
The 120 observers deployed to monitor and observe the conduct of voting operations during the presidential election on 12th April 2026 in the Republic of Benin on behalf of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) were briefed on Friday, 10th April 2026, in Cotonou, on the political situation and security challenges in Benin. […]
6,500 laptops to be distributed in coding programme rollout – Sam George
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that about 6,500 laptops will be distributed across Ghana as part of the national rollout of the One Million Coders Programme. Speaking at a laptop presentation ceremony on Friday April, 10, 2026, the Minister said each of the 130 […]
MTN supports One Million Coders with $2 million funding – Sam George
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that through private partnership MTN Ghana has contributed $2 million to support the One Million Coders Programme, with the funds being used to procure about 2,000 laptops for selected universities. Speaking at a laptop presentation ceremony for the national […]
Yeji boat accident: Nine dead after vessel capsizes on Volta Lake
Nine people, including children, have been confirmed dead after a boat capsized on the Volta Lake at Yeji in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region. The incident occurred on Thursday, April 9, 2026, when the boat, carrying 14 passengers, was struck by an early morning storm while travelling to Kongo in the […]
Salaga South MP donates roofing sheets and cash to support storm victims
The Member of Parliament, (MP) for the Salaga South Constituency, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has extended humanitarian support to fourteen (14) communities across the Kpembe, Salaga, Kulaw, and Kafaba wards following a devastating rainstorm. The rainstorm, which struck on Monday, 23rd March 2026, caused extensive damage to homes, schools, and other public infrastructure, displacing several […]
WAHO Director General conducts field visit to ECOWAS-Financed Cross-border Health Centre in Liberia
The Director General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), Dr Melchior Athanase J. C. Aïssi, undertook a field visit to the ECOWAS-financed health centre on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, in Bo Waterside, a strategic border locality between Liberia and Sierra Leone. The visit formed part of his official mission to Liberia. The visit brought […]
NPRA targets informal sector with new pension scheme and digital platform
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) is rolling out new measures to expand pension coverage in Ghana’s informal sector, where participation remains low despite improvements in recent years. According to the Authority, informal sector pension membership stood at about 1.2 million as of September 2025, representing only a small fraction […]
Ghana earns global recognition as NPRA secures key international roles
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s pension sector has gained international recognition following the appointment of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) to the Executive Committee of the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS). The Executive Committee is the highest decision-making body of the organisation, responsible for steering global pension supervision standards. NPRA’s appointment marks […]
Police foil robbery attempt on Ejura–Nkoranza highway; one suspect killed
By: Sarah Baafi The Ghana Police Service has successfully foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkoranza highway in the Ashanti Region, resulting in the death of one suspect. The operation, carried out on April 9, 2026, was based on intelligence gathered by the Police. Officers proceeded to a bush near Mimenaso No. 2, where […]
Asantehene pledges support for Ashanti Region GJA press centre
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has pledged his support to the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in establishing a modern press centre in the Ashanti Region. The assurance came during a courtesy call by the regional executives of the Association on the revered traditional ruler, held at the Manhyia Palace […]
Akufo-Addo pledges support for peaceful, credible elections in Benin
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived in Cotonou, Benin, to lead the ECOWAS‑CEDEAO Election Observation Mission ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for 12 April 2026. Mr. Akufo-Addo said he remains committed to working alongside the Republic of Benin to ensure a peaceful and credible election that respects […]
PIAC urges Finance Minister to comply with Annual Budget Funding Amount to District Assemblies Common Fund
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called on the Ministry of Finance to strictly comply with appropriations approved by Parliament in allocating the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). This forms part of several recommendations contained in PIAC’s 2025 Annual Report on […]
Government moves to cut fuel prices, suspends some taxes for four weeks
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Government’s Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced new measures by Cabinet to reduce fuel prices and ease transport costs following an emergency cabinet meeting held on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He revealed that Cabinet has directed the Ministers of Finance and Energy to ensure a drop in fuel prices […]
