GBC engages Energy Ministry on strategic media collaboration, legacy debt, and sector communication
By: Belinda Nketia The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has called for a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Energy to enhance public communication on critical energy policies and projects, citing its constitutional mandate as a state-owned media institution. This came during a high-level meeting between the leadership of GBC, led by Director-General Prof. Amin Alhassan, […]
National HIV Estimates: 15,290 new infections recorded in 2024
Ghana recorded 15,290 new HIV infections with 12,614 AIDS-related deaths in 2024, according to data from the National and Sub-National HIV and AIDS Estimates and Projections. Of the total infections, 10,303, representing 67.4 per cent, were females while 4,987, representing 32.6 per cent, were males. It showed that presently a total of 334,721 persons, comprising 229,261 […]
BADMINTON: Ghana hosts 10 other countries as Africa Air Badminton Championship takes off
By: Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh The highly anticipated Africa Air Badminton Championships has kicked off at Laboma Beach, Accra, with approximately 108 athletes from 11 countries and regions participating. The tournament, scheduled to run from July 3-6, features competitions in Team Relay, Women’s Triples, and Men’s Triples, with the highest-ranked teams in the Team Relay […]
‘The church will still go on’ — Agradaa’s husband speaks after her 15-year jail sentence
By Brain Akutei – Azu Mateko Pastor Eric Oduro Asiamah, husband of popular evangelist Patricia Asiedua, also known as Nana Agradaa, has finally broken his silence after his wife was sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour. Nana Agradaa, who is the founder of Heaven Way Champion Ministries and a former traditional priestess, […]
GJA President-Elect denies politicization of the Association, Affirms commitment to objectivity
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President-Elect of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has firmly denied allegations of politicization within the Association, reaffirming his commitment to impartiality and to holding power to account. Mr. Dwumfour emphasized that under his leadership, the GJA has consistently taken a principled stand against injustices and violations of […]
President Mahama swears-in 7 new Supreme Court Judges
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday swore into oce seven new Justices of the Supreme Court of Ghana.They are Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Janpere Bartels-Kodwo, Justice Hasata Ameleboba and Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo. All seven Justices prior to their elevation to the […]
Nico Williams commits long-term to Athletic Club, dashing Barcelona’s transfer hopes
By: Kwame Bediako Barcelona’s pursuit of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has suffered a major setback as the 22-year-old has signed a new contract extension with his hometown club, Athletic Bilbao, keeping him at San Mamés until 2035. The announcement effectively ends speculation linking Williams with a move to Catalunya this summer, despite earlier reports […]
Payment of US$349.52 million Eurobond debt service effected – Ato Forson
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ministry of Finance under the leadership of Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson says the Government of Ghana has successfully paid US$349.52 million to settle its Eurobond debt obligations, through the Bank of Ghana, on Thursday, July 3, 2025. In an official statement, the Ministry of Finance confirmed that the […]
Liverpool to immortalize Diogo Jota’s No. 20 shirt following tragic passing
By: Kwame Bediako Liverpool Football Club have announced that Diogo Jota’s No. 20 shirt will be immortalized in honor of his vital contributions to the club’s 2024/25 Premier League title-winning campaign, the club’s 20th league triumph. The decision follows the tragic death of the 28-year-old forward in a car accident in Spain alongside his brother […]
Liverpool pays tribute to Diogo Jota after tragic passing
By: Kwame Bediako Liverpool Football Club has paid a heartfelt tribute to their star forward Diogo Jota following his tragic death in a road traffic accident in Spain, which also claimed the life of his brother André Silva. The club expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the 28-year-old, describing him as a “truly clutch […]
2025 President’s Cup: Shatta Wale confirmed as headline performer
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian music superstar Shatta Wale has been confirmed as the headline performer for the 2025 GHALCA President’s Cup, taking place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The event promises a thrilling blend of sport and entertainment, featuring the classic football rivalry between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante […]
Experts call for data driven climate policies as REACH-STR project closes
By : Doreen Ampofo The European Union and the International Water Management Institute, IWMI, have marked the successful completion of a six-year project which developed evidence-based solutions to help vulnerable communities in northern Ghana better withstand the impact of climate change. Known as the Resilience Against Climate Change-Social Transformation Research and Policy Advocacy, REACH-STR, the project among […]
Ghana, Mexico deepen sports diplomacy and youth development collaboration
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, received Her Excellency Norma Ang, Ambassador of Mexico to Ghana, and Mr. Fernando Alvarado Valenzuela, Deputy Head of Mission, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Accra. The engagement centred on strengthening sports diplomacy between the two nations and […]
Ablekuma North: NPP rejects rerun of elections, heads to Court
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected a decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to rerun the election in 19 polling stations to resolve the impasse in the Ablekuma-North Constituency. The Party has consequently directed its lawyers to file a case in court to injunct the Commission from carrying out the announced rerun scheduled for […]
