Education Minister highlights Ghana’s investment appeal at Africa Singapore Business Forum
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has underscored Ghana’s role as a gateway to Africa’s investment opportunities during the Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) held on Tuesday, August 27, 2025. The Minister joined His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama and other distinguished global leaders at the high-profile event, which serves […]
Trump’s 50% tariff on India kicks in as Modi urges self-reliance
Donald Trump’s steep 50% tariffs on India have kicked in, weeks after the US president issued an executive order hitting the Asian country with an additional 25% penalty over its purchases of Russian oil and weapons. This makes India – one of the US’s strongest partners in the Indo-Pacific – among the countries paying the […]
GoldBod adds GH₵832 to initial GH₵8,868 as special bonus for licensed miners
By: Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has introduced a special bonus of GH₵832 per pound of gold for all licensed miners across the country. This development means that a pound of gold, which would have sold for GH₵8,868 on the local market, is now fetching GH₵9,700 under the new arrangement. The bonus is […]
Government begins procurement process for critical road maintenance – Deputy Roads Minister
By: Magdalene Andoh The Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, has admitted that the condition of Ghana’s road network is poor, with only 22 percent currently paved. Speaking in a phone interview on ‘Public Concern’, a Current Affairs programme on GTV, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini said […]
Seven dead, ten injured in fatal crash on Nkawkaw–Accra Highway
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A fatal road accident on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, claimed seven lives and left ten others injured at Nkawanda No. 2 on the Nkawkaw–Accra Highway. The crash, which occurred at about 1:45 p.m., involved a Mercedes Benz Sprinter bus (AW 4619-14) and a MAN Diesel cargo truck (GN 114-21). According […]
Ghana hosts national dialogue on African Union Free Movement Protocol
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has taken a significant step towards advancing the African Union’s vision of continental integration by hosting a two-day National Dialogue on the AU Free Movement of Persons Protocol in Accra. The dialogue, themed “Resetting the National Focus Towards the Ratification of the AU Free Movement Protocol”, brought together representatives […]
Access roads to Pantang Hospital to be fixed – Madina MP
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, has renewed calls for urgent reconstruction of the deplorable roads leading to Pantang Hospital, describing their condition as a major setback to healthcare delivery in the area. During a donation exercise at the hospital, where he presented 50 streetlights […]
Ghana, Türkiye forge stronger links through aviation, sports and trade at WCI Forum
By: Kwame Bediako Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams joined a delegation of leaders at the 13th World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum in Istanbul, representing Ghana, where global leaders, business executives, and policymakers gathered to explore pathways for cooperation and investment. The Forum opened a space for Ghana to enhance its development agenda on […]
YEA graduates 12,000 Community Protection Assistants nationwide
By: Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo and Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), in partnership with the Ghana Police Service, has successfully trained and graduated 12,000 young people under the Community Protection Assistants (CPA) programme. A passing-out ceremony for the latest batch took place at the Tesano Police Training School. The event was attended by […]
From marijuana to hard drugs: COP Suraji raises alarm over trend
By: Magdalene Andoh The Director-General of the National Patrol Department (NPD), COP Alhaji Mohammed Suraji, says drug abuse is no longer limited to marijuana, popularly known as wee, but has now expanded to include dangerous substances such as “red,” tramadol, cocaine, and other narcotics. Speaking at the Hausa Youth Ghana Annual Lecture on behalf of […]
Accra: Court to sentence 8 individuals over Ablekuma North Parliamentary rerun violence
By: Barbarah Kumah The Circuit Court 2 in Accra, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, will on Friday, August 29, 2025, sentence eight individuals for offensive conduct during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun in July. The judge arrived at this decision after all the accused persons, pleaded guilty to the offense of assault contrary provisions […]
Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers Against Chad and Mali
By: Kwame Bediako Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with the team set to face Chad and Mali in intense fixtures that will be pivotal for their advancement. Matchday 7 will see Ghana travel to Chad’s Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Deby Itno on September 4, […]
Gmet engages media on early warning systems
By: Alex Adi The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), through its Central Analysis and Forecast Office (Public Weather Unit), has begun a three-part Media Engagement sensitization Workshop on Early Warning Systems. The workshop which is on the theme ‘Advancing Early Warning Systems for All: Media as a Lifeline.’ is aimed at strengthening GMet’s collaboration with media […]
Minister defends President Mahama’s appointments, cites NSA response as proof of competence
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has defended the credibility and competence of President John Mahama’s recent government appointments, pointing to the handling of the National Service registration delay as clear evidence that the new leadership is “up to the task.” Speaking during a live interview session, Dr. Amoakohene […]
