More than a limb: Amputee’s fight for prosthetics and livelihood
By Dzifa Tetteh Tay Tears streamed down the face of 52-year-old Zumenyo Amegashie, a woman who lost her entire right arm in a harrowing circumstance 20 years ago. She had just been told by a limb technician, after an evaluation, that the nature of her amputation did not make prosthetic fitting feasible. She could not […]
Debt must not erode our dignity or delay our development – President Mahama rallies Africa to rethink debt at AU Conference
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has made a compelling call for a unified African response to the continent’s growing debt crisis, urging that debt must fuel opportunity, not perpetuate dependency. Speaking at the First African Union Debt Conference in Lomé, Togo, President Mahama declared that “Debt must not erode our dignity or delay […]
We must take responsibility for the debt trap – President Mahama tells African leaders
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to take bold ownership of the continent’s debt crisis, describing it as both self-inflicted and unsustainable. Speaking at the African Union High-Level Conference on Debt in Lomé, Togo, the Ghanaian leader stressed the need for accountability, transparency, and a shift in debt governance, […]
Mahama leads national push to curb illegal mining, restore forests and water bodies
By Celestine Avi Protecting Ghana’s environment has become a renewed national priority under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama. As part of his commitment to sustainable development, the President has unveiled bold initiatives to curb illegal mining, safeguard forest reserves, and restore polluted water bodies. “Protecting our environment, especially from the threat of illegal […]
Domestic football in Volta Region gains momentum with grassroots focus
By Tilda Acorlor Domestic football in the Volta Region is experiencing a remarkable surge, driven by efforts to align with modern standards and ignite grassroots development. It was a landmark moment for the Adaklu District Football Association (ADFA) over the weekend when they crowned third-division side, Top Talent Football Club from Adaklu Ahunda, as it’s […]
Climate Change: Mahama advocates scaling up of green/blue bonds across Africa
As part of efforts to address climate change, President John Dramani Mahama has advocated for the scaling up of green and blue bonds across the continent to finance environmental protection, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture. Ghana is exploring these financing options alongside broadening the tax base, digitizing revenue collection, and enhancing domestic capital markets to […]
EU, Member States inject over €800 million into Ghana’s infrastructure development
The European Union (EU) and its Member States, under the Global Gateway initiative, have committed more than €800 million, approximately GH₵13 billion, to major infrastructure projects across Ghana’s energy, health, and transport sectors, the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Irchad Razaaly, has announced. The investment includes €55 million to support local vaccine production, €62 million […]
First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan
The first group of 49 white South Africans to be granted refugee status by President Donald Trump‘s administration are due to arrive shortly in the US. On Sunday, they boarded a flight from Johannesburg which is due to land in Washington DC later on Monday. Relations between South Africa and the US have been tense […]
Apple considers raising iPhone prices, WSJ reports
Apple is weighing price hikes for its upcoming fall iPhone lineup but is keen to avoid linking any increases to U.S. tariffs on imports from China, where most of its devices are assembled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The technology giant’s shares were up 7% in premarket trading, tracking gains in the wider market […]
Power supply will improve by end of May – Energy Minister assures Ghanaians
By Ashiadey Dotse As Ghana implements measures to enhance electricity supply and eliminate power disruptions, Energy Minister John Jinapor has assured that the country’s power supply will stabilize by the end of May 2025.He made this statement in response to growing concerns from the public about the recent frequent power cuts, commonly called “dumsor.”Speaking in […]
Free passport delivery service commences
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commenced a home and office passport delivery service for applicants, in collaboration with Ghana Post and local courier firm, Troskit. The initiative, which forms part of the six new policy initiatives outlined and implemented by the ministry this year, officially took off last Friday, with the Minister of Foreign […]
Israel asks ICC judges to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant
Israel has asked judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw arrest warrants against its prime minister and defence minister while the ICC reviews Israeli challenges to its jurisdiction over the conduct of the Gaza war. Documents published on the ICC website late on Sunday also show Israel has asked the court to order […]
Lordina Mahama marks Mother’s Day, pays bills for 224 mothers at Korle Bu
By Celestine Avi First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, commemorated this year’s Mother’s Day with a heartfelt gesture of compassion and solidarity, spending the day with mothers at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital instead of a private celebration. On Sunday, May 11, Mrs. Mahama visited the maternity block of Ghana’s premier health facility, where she presented […]
Mahama marks Mother’s Day with message of support for women and families
President John Dramani Mahama has shared a heartfelt message to celebrate mothers across the country, showing appreciation for their hard work and promising continued support for women and families. In a statement, he said, “Happy Mother’s Day to all the hardworking mothers who are doing their best every day to give their children a brighter […]
