High-Level Dialogue: Mahama urges African leaders to move from rhetoric to reality
By Hannah Dadzie President John Mahama has called on African leaders to institutionalise democracy in ways that reflect the lived experiences and expectations of their people. Speaking at the opening of the African Union’s 13th High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights in Accra, President Mahama said democratic institutions must engage citizens in languages […]
Galamsey under NDC worse than ever – Justin Kodua
By Ashiadey Dotse The General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has described the current state of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration as the worst Ghana has ever experienced. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Mr […]
Suspension of Chief Justice an attempt to cripple judiciary – Frimpong Kodua
By Ashiadey Dotse The General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration of attempting to undermine the independence of the judiciary by suspending the Chief Justice. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Mr Kodua described the […]
CAF confirms preliminary round draw dates for 2025/26 Champions League and Confederation Cup
By Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the preliminary round draw for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup will be held on August 12, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The eagerly awaited draw will set the stage for the first matches of Africa’s premier club competitions, […]
Ghana to host Zone III Club Volleyball Championship for the first time in 2026
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana is set to make history as it prepares to host the Zone III Club Volleyball Championship for the first time ever in 2026. The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3 has officially endorsed Kalibi Volleyball Club as the host of the highly anticipated tournament, which will feature both men’s and […]
GBC launches policy book to drive ethical reform and governance excellence
By Belinda Nketia The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has launched a consolidated policy book aimed at strengthening ethical governance, transparency, and institutional accountability within the state broadcaster. The event was held on July 29, 2025, at GBC’s headquarters in Accra as part of activities marking the Corporation’s 90th anniversary. Speaking at the launch, the Chair […]
Inaki Williams sheds light on brother Nico’s failed transfer to Barcelona
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian international Inaki Williams has shed light on the unsuccessful transfer saga involving his brother, Nico Williams and Spanish giants Barcelona during the ongoing transfer window. Despite interest from the Catalan club, Nico turned down Barcelona’s advances for the second consecutive time, choosing instead to extend his stay at Athletic Bilbao with […]
Minority disputes Finance Minister’s claims on Ghana’s forex reserves and cedi stability
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minority in Parliament has disputed claims made by the Finance Minister in the mid-year budget review regarding Ghana’s foreign exchange reserves and current account performance. On the issue of Ghana’s currency stability, the Minority raised concerns over ongoing dollar shortages, contrary to claims by the Finance Minister and the Governor of […]
Adu-Boahene trial: Court rejects part of disclosure request
By Ashiadey Dotse The High Court in Accra has rejected parts of a request made by lawyers for two accused persons in the ongoing National Signals Bureau (NSB) trial, stating that the documents requested were either not relevant or not in the possession of the prosecution. Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea, who represents Kwabena Adu-Boahene and […]
Clinical psychologist appeals to President Mahama to revive Quality Grains project
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Clinical psychologist Daniel Bruce has appealed to President John Mahama to revive the Quality Grains project, emphasizing its potential to boost rice production in Ghana. “I would like to appeal to the President to revive the Quality Grains project. It is a huge area for rice production, and I believe if […]
Democracy cannot thrive without press freedom, protection of youth, women and marginalised groups – Mahama
By Kwame Bediako President John Mahama officially opened the 13th African Union (AU) High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights, Governance, Peace and Security on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre. The event brought together leaders, experts, and civil society representatives from across the continent to discuss urgent challenges and strategies to […]
President Mahama urges African leaders to unite for justice and reparations
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah President John Mahama has emphasized that “democracy cannot thrive in the presence of fear or repression,” during his keynote address at the African Union (AU) High-Level Dialogue on July 29, 2025. His remarks come at a time when calls for justice, opportunity, and inclusivity are growing across the continent. Addressing the […]
DVLA goes fully digital with sticker-only ‘Drive from Port’ numbers from August 1
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that, effective 1 August 2025, it will discontinue the issuance of aluminium ‘Drive from Port’ (DP) number plates at Ghana’s ports. Instead, only digital DP stickers will be issued to vehicles cleared at ports of entry, including Tema and Takoradi. The move follows a successful pilot […]
Stakeholders gather in Accra for ETHOCON 2025 cyber security conference
Stakeholders in Ghana’s digital and cybersecurity space have gathered in Accra for the Ethical Hacking and Offensive Cybersecurity Conference (ETHOCON 2025) to deliberate on safeguarding the country’s digital systems amid growing technological advancement. Themed “Cyber resilience for Ghana’s digital leap,” the high-level event is being organized by the Ethical Hacking and Offensive Security Centre (Ethosec), […]
