Food and Agriculture Minister ensures adequate tomato supply with 3,000 tonnes
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr. Eric Opoku has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the Ghanaian market has adequate tomato supply by reaching an agreement with Maphix farms to supply 3,000 tonnes of tomatoes. Maphlix Farms, located at Dawhenya in the Greater Accra Region, is set to supply 3,000 tonnes of […]
Over 1.3 million youth unemployed as GEA, minority push for skills-based reforms
By Rachel Quartey & Valentia Tetteh Concerns over rising youth unemployment dominated discussions between the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) and the Minority Caucus in Parliament during a stakeholder engagement in Accra. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described unemployment as a structural national challenge requiring urgent and practical solutions. “We are not dealing with idle hands alone; […]
Parliament launches third edition of Democracy Cup with national expansion
By Kwame Bediako Parliament House in Accra buzzed with excitement on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 as the third edition of the Democracy Cup officially launched, promising expanded activities and a historic main event in Kumasi on August 30. For the first time, the flagship ceremony shifts to the Ashanti Region, amplifying its national impact with […]
Gattuso’s ‘sleepless nights’ end in nightmare
By Marcella Mwinkoma Babing Italy’s World Cup dreams shattered in cruel fashion as Gennaro Gattuso’s Azzurri crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, losing 4-1 on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina after a gripping 1-1 draw on March 31, 2026. The defeat marks a historic low as Italy’s third straight World Cup absence, […]
Citizens’ right to information, crucial to national development – Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah
By Dorothy Yeboah Parliamentary Caucus on OGP has urged the RTI Commission to stay focuse on its mandate, to foster transparency and accountability in governance while driving development. The OGP emphasized the importance of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission’s role in ensuring citizens have access to information. They furthur urged the RTIC not to relent on […]
Conakry hosts regional consultation workshop on ECOWAS malaria elimination strategy
The Director-General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), Dr Melchior Athanase Joël Codjovi Aïssi, officially opened, on March 31, 2026 in Conakry, Republic of Guinea, the regional consultative workshop on the development of the ECOWAS malaria elimination strategic framework. The workshop brings together representatives from Member States of the Economic Community of West African […]
Jordan Gardner looking to turn around Kelty Hearts
By Zach Lowy He may not have achieved any success as a soccer player, but Jordan Gardner is achieving a new legacy off the pitch. Born on March 4, 1984, Gardner grew up in Northern California and graduated from Davis Senior High School in 2002 before heading south, where he balanced his time between attending […]
336 youth honoured at 2025 Head of State Awards
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah The Head of State Award Scheme Ghana has honoured 336 young people with Gold Awards for 2025 at a ceremony held in Accra. Of the total, 217 were females and 119 males, while 15 individuals and seven institutions received special honours for their outstanding contributions. The Head of State […]
GFA promises new Black Stars coach in 1-2 weeks after Otto Addo sacking
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) plans to name a new Black Stars head coach within one to two weeks, President Kurt Okraku announced, following Otto Addo’s dismissal. Speaking to 3Sports, Okraku stressed the rush to replace Addo as Ghana ramps up 2026 World Cup preparations. Addo was axed after poor results, including […]
Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years
The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for their first World Cup in 52 years after Axel Tuanzebe’s extra-time goal gave them a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their intercontinental play-off final at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. In the build-up, Tuanzebe told the BBC the game was the biggest of his career and the former […]
Ghana will engage opponents of UN slavery resolution while preserving diplomatic ties -Ablakwa
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana has signalled it will continue engaging countries that opposed or abstained from a United Nations resolution on slavery, as part of efforts to broaden global support for reparatory justice. Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the government will not cut ties with dissenting nations but will instead pursue sustained diplomatic […]
GADA rallies stakeholders in Accra to forge anti-doping rules for fair play in Ghana sports
By Kwame Bediako Ghana Anti-Doping Agency (GADA) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 gathered sports leaders at the Alisa Hotel in Accra for a pivotal consultative meeting, championing integrity and fairness across Ghanaian sports. Stakeholders from the sports sector, administrators, athletes, media, and Ministry agencies dissected the draft Ghana Anti-Doping Regulations. Chief Director Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah […]
Ablakwa rejects “equal participation” claim in Slave Trade, calls for historical accuracy
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has rejected claims that Africa was an equal participant in the transatlantic slave trade, describing the narrative as historically inaccurate and damaging to global justice efforts. Addressing the media in Accra, after the adoption of a landmark United Nations resolution on slavery, the Minister clarified […]
Supreme Court sets hearing date for Wesley Girls High School religious rights case
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Supreme Court has scheduled Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to hear a landmark case regarding the constitutionality of directives at Wesley Girls’ High School. This legal battle centers on the intersection of religious freedom and the operational autonomy of faith-based institutions. The apex court’s decision will likely redefine […]
