FDA launches digital regulatory platform at 2024 stakeholder meeting
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has unveiled a new digital platform to modernise public health regulation in Ghana and strengthen its leadership across Africa. The platform, known as the Ghana Electronic Integrated Regulatory System (GhEIRS), was launched during the FDA’s 2024 Annual Stakeholder Meeting in Accra. It is designed […]
Sex not prohibited during pregnancy – Midwifery Officer urges men to support partners
By Ruth Serwaa Asare Principal Midwifery Officer at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Felicia Martey Dodoo, has advised men to play an active role in supporting their wives during pregnancy and after delivery. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on the topic “Pregnancy, Delivery and Postnatal: The Role of Men,” she emphasized that male involvement […]
When you invest in Ghana, you invest in the gateway to Africa – Ablakwa
By Belinda Nketia Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Japanese businesses to channel their investments into Ghana, describing the country as both a stable democracy and the gateway to Africa. Speaking at the Yokohama Investment Forum in Japan, the minister underscored Ghana’s role as host of the African Continental Free […]
UE/R: M-CODE and Street Janitors clean market, sensitise traders on open defecation
By Gladys Apuweni Members of Media Coalition Against Open Defecation (M-CODE) in Upper East Region joined forces with the Street Janitors, a voluntary group of young men and women, to undertake a massive clean-up exercise in the Bolgatanga Central Market. The group swept, desilted, and cleared refuse from various sections of the market, a gesture […]
Government to introduce performance targets for diplomats- Ablakwa
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the John Mahama-led government will roll out performance targets for all Ghanaian ambassadors and diplomats to boost economic diplomacy. He explained that the initiative will define the scope of work and expected outcomes for each diplomat, marking a historic first for the country. […]
Unauthorized billboard at Flowerpot Interchange to be removed- Roads Ministry
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ministry of Roads and Highways has raised concerns over the installation of an unauthorized billboard at the Flowerpot Interchange in Accra. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Ministry explained that the billboard was erected without approval and violates the Ghana Standards Authority’s regulations on outdoor advertising, […]
Indonesia at 80: A journey of freedom and friendship
By H.E. Paskal A.B. Rois, Honorary Consul of Indonesia in Ghana Indonesia yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of its independence, a historic moment that recalls the proclamation of freedom on August 17, 1945, by President Soekarno and Dr. Mohammad Hatta. The day is celebrated as a sacred occasion, symbolizing the nation’s triumph over colonial rule […]
NPP’s Kamal-Deen Abdulai questions value of academic titles
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kamal-Deen Abdulai, has questioned the relevance of academic titles in Ghana, arguing that they have contributed little to national development. “I’ve always asked myself this question: why do we need these titles? People have titles which are needless. What has your […]
IGP vows tough action against troublemakers in Akwatia by-election
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has cautioned individuals or groups planning to foment trouble before, during, or after the Akwatia by-election to desist, warning that the police will act decisively against anyone who breaches the law. The by-election is scheduled for September 2, 2025. Mr Yohuno assured the […]
Solid Waste Association hosts first ISWA Africa conference to tackle waste challenges
By Alex Adi The Solid Waste Association of Ghana (SWAGH), under the auspices of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), has hosted the maiden ISWA Africa conference to address waste management challenges across the continent. According to Ernest Kusi, President of SWAGH, Africa needs homegrown solutions to solve its sanitation challenges. “We need African solutions […]
Finnish politician dies in parliament in Helsinki
A politician in Finland has died in the country’s main parliament building in the capital, Helsinki. Eemeli Peltonen, 30, who was an MP for the Social Democratic Party, is believed to have taken his own life in the building and was found on Tuesday morning, local media reported. His sudden death has shocked Finland, with […]
Macroeconomic stability has been restored; Ghana is no longer a bankrupt country – Ablakwa
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has declared that the country’s economy has turned a positive corner, stressing that “macroeconomic stability has been restored and Ghana is no longer a bankrupt country.” He made this statement on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Yokohama Investment Forum in Tokyo, Japan, where […]
Invest in Ghana with as little as $50,000 – Mahama unveils new reforms
By Celestine Avi Speaking at the Presidential Investment Forum on the sidelines of TICAD 9 in Yokohama, President John Dramani Mahama announced sweeping reforms aimed at making Ghana one of the most attractive investment destinations in Africa. Addressing Japanese businessmen and investors, he said the government has reviewed the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act […]
President Mahama courts Japanese investors: “Ghana is open for business 24 hours a day”
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has used the global stage of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) to pitch Ghana as the ultimate gateway for Japanese businesses seeking to enter Africa’s fast-growing markets. Speaking at the Presidential Investment Forum on the sidelines of the TICAD 9 Conference in Yokohama, […]
