Volta Region moves from moderate to high healthcare performance – Regional Health Director
By: Jones Anlimah The Volta Region has made significant strides in healthcare delivery, moving from a moderately performing region to a highly performing one, according to the Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Chrysantus Kubio. Speaking at the 2024 annual health sector performance review, he credited the progress to strengthened primary healthcare systems and collaborative […]
Don’t let Russia divide US and Europe, Kaja Kallas says
“Russia wants to see the US and Europe divided. Let’s not give them that,” the EU’s foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas has told Euronews. Speaking live on Euronews’ Europe Today on Wednesday, Kallas said that there is “no wedge” between Brussels and Trump’s administration, and urged both sides to remain united in the face of […]
US Court awards Anas Aremeyaw $18m in defamation suit against Kennedy Agyapong
By: Henrietta Afful A United States (US) court has found former Ghanaian Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong liable for defaming investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, ordering the former MP to pay $18 million in damages. The figure included $8m in punitive damages. The eight-member jury in the Essex County Superior Court […]
USAID terminates Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activity amid U.S. aid freeze
By: Sarah Baafi On Monday 17, 2025, the Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activity (GFRA), a USAID-funded initiative, officially concluded its operations in Ghana. This move follows a Stop-Work Order issued by the U.S. government, impacting all USAID-funded projects in the country. During a formal meeting with officials from the Fisheries Commission, the GFRA team, led by […]
Nigeria and Kenya among nations running out of HIV drugs – WHO
Eight countries – six of them in Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya and Lesotho – could soon run out of HIV drugs following the US government’s recent decision to pause foreign aid, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said. US President Donald Trump announced the freeze on his first day in office in January as part […]
Network of Women in broadcasting inaugurated to champion gender equality in media
By: Gloria Anderson The Network of Women in Broadcasting (NOWIB) has been officially inaugurated in Accra to advocate for gender equality in the media landscape. The network brings together women from diverse sectors of the broadcasting industry, providing a platform for collaboration, mentorship, and policy advocacy. Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister for Gender, Children, […]
Two shot dead in Binduri market attack
By: Ashiadey Dotse Two people were shot and killed in Atuba, a community in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. The attack happened on Monday, March 17, 2025, when gunmen on motorbikes opened fire at a busy market. The victims were identified as Mohammed, a veterinary officer, and a local pastor. Both died […]
Tema Oil Refinery needs $25 million to restart full operations
By; Ashiadey Dotse The Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Dr. Yussif Sulemana, has said that the refinery needs $25 million to start working at full capacity again. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Monday, March 17, Dr. Sulemana explained that the refinery is currently not running efficiently due to financial problems and old […]
Prioritise your children’s kidney health – Specialists tell parents
By: Francis Abedi In a concerted effort to stem the rising tide of kidney disease among children, health experts in Ghana are calling on parents to take a more active role in shaping their children’s lifestyles. This urgent appeal was made at this year’s World Kidney Day 2025, celebration on March 13th, with the theme […]
Kofi Adams urges Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars ahead of World Cup qualifiers
By: Kwame Bediako Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians to throw their weight behind the Black Stars as they prepare to face Chad and Madagascar in their 2026 World Cup qualification games. Mr Kofi Adams made this call during the Black Stars’ first training session on Monday, […]
More than 200 killed after extensive Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
More than 200 Palestinians were killed, including many children, and more than 100 injured after Israel launched extensive airstrikes in Gaza early on Tuesday, Palestinian medics reported. Early Tuesday morning, Israel’s Prime Minister’s office said it instructed the army to target Hamas across the Gaza strip. Strikes were reported to have hit targets in northern […]
Black Stars begin training ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers
By: Kwame Bediako The Black Stars gathered in Accra on Monday, March 17, 2025, for a four-day training camp as they prepare for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The team will face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco to take on Madagascar in another Group I […]
President Mahama appoints new acting Service Chiefs for Ghana Armed Forces
By: Spendilove Incoom President John Dramani Mahama has made notable changes to the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces, appointing new acting service chiefs while awaiting consultations with the Council of State. President Mahama held a meeting with the outgoing service chiefs, led by General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, at the Flagstaff House, on Monday, March 17, […]
Hong Kong property tycoon Lee Shau-kee dies aged 97
Hong Kong property tycoon, Lee Shau-kee, once the richest man in Asia, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was announced by Henderson Land Development, the real estate giant he founded in 1976 and led for over four decades. Lee died peacefully surrounded by his family, though the cause of death was […]
