Peniel integrated solutions champions Ghana’s 24-hour economy, empowering youth through innovation and employment
By Magdalene Andoh Peniel Integrated Solutions (PIS), a leading multi-disciplinary business solutions company, has positioned itself at the forefront of Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda, leveraging technology, efficiency, and innovation to transform challenges into opportunities for businesses and young professionals alike. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, marketing, capacity building, IT consulting, product […]
Government to launch Ghana Labour Market Information System to centralise job opportunities – Employment Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has announced that government will this year roll out the Ghana Labour Market Information System, a national digital platform designed to bring all public and private sector job opportunities into one place to make job search easier, fairer, and more transparent. Speaking […]
Surgery is not a luxury – Mintah Akando urges system reforms at WACS 66th Conference in Ghana
By Sarah Baafi Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has called for urgent reforms in surgical care delivery across West Africa, stressing that surgery must be treated as a core component of healthcare and not an optional service. He made the call on February 9, 2026, at the opening ceremony of the 66th Annual Conference […]
CSOs express concerns over vote-buying allegations in the NDC Ayawaso East primary
By Amoako Kwame A coalition of CSO’s express disgust over reports of vote buying in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ayawaso East primary. This comes after a viral video circulating on social media reportedly shows a candidate, Baba Jamal, distributing 32-inch television sets and boiled eggs to voters and delegates. Election Watch Ghana in a […]
Take advantage of the fugu demand- Labour Minister urges youth
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema weighed into the cultural debate that has erupted online after the Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama arrived in Zambia wearing a traditional outfit called the fugu or smock. Some Zambians mockingly called it a “blouse”. But Zambia’s President hit back by sharing his love for the design, […]
Baffoe-Bonnie sets up specialised unit to tackle galamsey, OSP and cybersecurity cases
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has established a Specialised High Court Division to handle specifically related to galamsey, Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP), Cybersecurity cases and other categories of cases deemed critical to national interest. The directive was contained in a circular dated February 5, 2026, and issued under subsection 3 […]
Lands Minister in South Africa to Lead Ghana’s Delegation at Mining Indaba
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has arrived in South Africa to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 2026 Mining Indaba Conference. In a statement issued by the Media Relations Officer at the Lands Ministry, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the Minister touched […]
Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Threaten One-Week Strike Over New VAT Regime
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has warned of a possible one-week strike action if government fails to urgently review the newly introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) regime under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151). In a press statement issued on February 8, 2026, and signed by […]
Shokalook opens up to GBC Ghana
By Zach Lowy It has been nothing short of a sensational 12 months for Jason Shokalook. Born on September 30, 2002, Shokalook quickly grew accustomed to leaving his hometown of Erie, PA, in order to pursue his sporting goals. Every Monday and Wednesday, his mother would pick him up from school and drive 2.5 hours […]
U-20 World Cup Qualifier: Black Princesses Share Spoils with South Africa
By Belinda Nketia The Black Princesses were held to a 2–2 draw by South Africa in the first leg of their U-20 World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium. Ghana started the game on the front foot. Agnes Yeboah tested the goalkeeper early, while Diana Amoako and Linda Owusu Ansah came close as the […]
Baba Jamal denies vote buying allegations, pledges cooperation with NDC probe
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, has denied allegations that he engaged in vote buying during the party’s recently held parliamentary primaries. In a press release, Mr. Ahmed said his attention had been drawn to a communiqué issued by the Minister for […]
NDC Majority Caucus Calls for Cancellation of Ayawaso East Primaries Over Vote-Buying Allegations
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Majority Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has called for the immediate cancellation of the recently held parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency, following allegations of vote buying. In a statement dated 8th February 2026, and issued from Parliament House in Accra, the caucus said […]
VCTU-G Calls for balance between GTEC oversight and university autonomy
By: Joseph Mensah Oti-Asirifi The Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G) have issued a formal statement urging a balanced approach between regulatory oversight and institutional autonomy within the country’s tertiary education sector. In a statement released by its Permanent Secretariat at Accra Technical University, the VCTU-G said recent developments and public debate surrounding the […]
Ayawaso East NDC parliamentary primary: Baba Jamal leads with 431 votes in provisional results
Provisional results from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency show Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed in the lead following the close of voting on Saturday, February 7, 2026. According to the provisional figures, Baba Jamal polled 431 votes, edging out Hajia Amina Adam, who secured 399 votes.The remaining candidates trailed […]
