GES to dismiss supervisors, invigilators caught in exam malpractice
Any supervisor or invigilator caught engaging in examination malpractice in this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates (WASSCE-SC) will be dismissed, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has warned. It said the GES Council had given the service the power to dismiss any supervisor or invigilator found to have assisted candidates to […]
CHORUS Project: Urban dwellers prefer pharmacies amid low CHPS awareness
By: Rachel Kakraba An urban health research project ongoing in Ghana to build resilient urban health systems has revealed urban residents rely on pharmacies for their healthcare needs. This is attributed to limited awareness of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) available in their communities. The CHPS concept is a strategy adopted by Ghana to improve primary healthcare of the […]
Structural factors contributing to dollar depreciation – IMF
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its World Economic Outlook update for July 2025 that some investors have identified structural factors as drivers for the United States (US) Dollar depreciation, including shifts away from US securities. “Increased hedging against dollar weakness resulting from investor concerns about changes in the historical […]
Expert urges mothers to prioritise breastfeeding over breast cancer risk
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, Principal Dietician at the University of Ghana Hospital, Legon, Maxwell Bisala Konlan, has underscored the health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Mr. Konlan emphasized that breastfeeding significantly reduces the risk of breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers. He further […]
Bernard Yawson crowned champion at inaugural TPG Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in Ghana
By: Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh Bernard Yawson has emerged as the champion of the first-ever Tennis Professionals Ghana (TPG) Wheelchair Tennis Ranking Tournament. The two-day event, held on July 25th and 26th, marked a new chapter for wheelchair tennis in Ghana, showcasing the talent and dedication of the nation’s para-athletes. The tournament, a collaborative effort […]
Thomas Partey granted bail over rape charges
By: Belinda Nketia Former Arsenal and Ghana national team midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in a London court on multiple rape and sexual assault charges. The 32-year-old is facing five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault involving a third woman. Prosecutors say the alleged […]
Nabdam: CRS and WAN Commission borehole; the 300th in Northern Ghana
By: Peter Agengre In the Upper East Region, the Catholic Relief Services has inaugurated a borehole for the Sekoti Village, improving access to safe drinking water and promoting quality education in the Nabdam local government area. The project is a collaboration with Water Access Now, a USA based charity Organization. The borehole at Sekoti Junior […]
Challenging Heights rescues 82 children from trafficking
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President of Challenging Heights, a human rights organization based in Ghana, Dr. James Kofi Annan, has announced that his outfit in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, have rescued 82 human trafficking and forced labor victims since the beginning of the year 2025. These rescues, according to him include 57 children made […]
China reports 7,000 cases of chikungunya virus
More than 7,000 cases of a mosquito-borne virus have been reported across China’s Guangdong province since July, prompting measures similar to those taken during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Foshan city, which has been hit the hardest, chikungunya patients must stay in hospital, where their beds will be protected with mosquito nets. They can only be […]
Start taking folic acid three months before pregnancy – Dr. Bright Danyoh
A member of the Paediatric Society of Ghana, Dr. Bright Danyoh has emphasized the importance of FA (folic acid) intake prior to pregnancy. According to Dr. Danyoh, a woman should begin taking folic acid at least three months before conception to significantly reduce the risk of neural tube defects in their babies. Neural tube defects (NTDs) […]
2025 National ICT Week slated for August 25–28 in Accra
By: Ruth Serwaa Asare The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) has officially launched the National ICT Week 2025, set to take place from August 25 to 28, 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre. Running daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the high-level event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, tech innovators, and development […]
WAFU B Zonal Executive Committee announces new dates for 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers
By: Kwame Bediako The West Africa Football Union B (WAFUB) Zonal Executive Committee has officially approved new dates for the 2025 edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Zonal Qualifiers. This announcement follows a thorough review of the operational needs required to successfully organize the tournament, prompting a scheduling update aimed at improving […]
Tinubu gifts Nigeria’s D’Tigress $100,000 and new apartments each for AfroBasket 2025 victory
By: Kwame Bediako Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been handsomely rewarded for their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket, receiving $100,000 and new apartments each from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu also conferred the prestigious Order of the Niger (OON) on every player, marking a high honor for their achievement. In addition, each coach was awarded […]
Cybercrime crackdown: 65 arrested in joint operation by CSA and CID
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has arrested 65 individuals suspected of engaging in various forms of cybercrime across the country. Speaking at a media briefing, the Acting Director-General of the CSA, Mr. Devine Selase Agbeti, said the arrests were made during coordinated […]
