Nungua residents turn to seawater after month-long water shortage
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Residents of Nungua in the Greater Accra Region are calling on the government and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) for urgent intervention after going more than a month without access to potable water. With taps running dry and water tankers either unavailable or unaffordable, many households have been forced […]
Ministry of Education congratulates UDS football team for reaching World University Games final
By: Kwame Bediako The Ministry of Education has congratulated the University for Development Studies (UDS) football team for their remarkable performance and achievement in qualifying for the finals of the 2025 World University Games in Dalian, China. The Ministry commended the team for demonstrating exceptional qualities that brought them this far in the competition. In […]
U.S. reverses visa restrictions on Ghana, restores five-year multiple entry visas
By Hannah Dadzie Ghanaians can now apply for five-year multiple entry visas to the United States, following the reversal of visa restrictions imposed earlier this year. The decision, which restores enhanced consular privileges, has been described by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as a major diplomatic victory for Ghana. The announcement was […]
Black Starlets reach WAFU U-17 AFCON semi-finals with 3-1 win over Niger
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s U17 team the Black Starlets secured a 3-1 victory against Niger in the WAFU Zone B U-17 AFCON qualifiers, booking their place in the semi-finals. The win highlights Ghana’s continued strength at the youth level and their ambition for continental success. Robinho Yao Gavi was the star of the match, scoring […]
ECG records highest-ever monthly revenue of GH₵1.74 billion
By Ashiadey Dotse The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced its highest-ever monthly revenue collection of GH₵1.74 billion in July 2025. Acting Managing Director of ECG, Julius Kpekpena, disclosed the milestone when he addressed the Energy Committee of Parliament on Friday, September 26, 2025. “This year, in July, we recorded our highest-ever revenue collection, […]
A/R: Traders and squatters to relocate for Asokwa-Santase roundabout dualization project
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has given all businesses and squatters along the Santase Roundabout–Asokwa Interchange road until October 31, 2025, to vacate the area or face the consequences. The relocation will pave the way for the construction of a dual carriageway to improve traffic flow. KMA Chief Executive Richard Ofori Agyemang […]
Galamsey fight: Government declares forests and water bodies ‘security zones’ – Lands Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that all forest reserves and river bodies have been declared security zones to protect them from illegal mining activities. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a week-long training for the National Anti-Illegal […]
Mahama rallies for Africa’s voice and global reset at 80th UN General Assembly
President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations system to give Africa a stronger voice in global decision-making. Addressing the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the Ghanaian leader insisted that Africa’s future demographic and economic weight makes it indispensable to the global order. Tracing Africa’s […]
Mahama hails Ghana’s economic turnaround at UN General Assembly
By Joycelyn Tseyiboe Ama President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted Ghana’s recent economic recovery on the global stage, citing sharp improvements in inflation and currency stability within just eight months of his administration. Delivering his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 25, 2025. President Mahama said his government’s “Reset […]
80 years is enough – Mahama calls for woman to lead the United Nations
President John Dramani Mahama has called for the appointment of the first female Secretary-General of the United Nations, saying that after 80 years of the organisation’s existence, the time has come for a woman to lead. Speaking at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, President Mahama said representation matters and […]
Mahama calls for UN reform, says veto power should not belong to only five nations
President John Dramani Mahama has called for major reforms to the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the power to veto decisions should not be held only by five countries. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, the Ghanaian leader said the current structure, created after World War II, is outdated […]
The crimes in Gaza must stop – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has called for an immediate end to the ongoing violence in Gaza, describing the humanitarian situation as “collective punishment” against innocent civilians. Addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 25, 2025, President Mahama urged world leaders to stop “playing hide and seek” with language and […]
Peter Mutharika, 85, returns to power in Malawi after defeating Chakwera
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Malawi has returned former President Peter Mutharika to power in a dramatic political turnaround, five years after voters removed him from office. The 85-year-old ex-leader secured 57% of the vote in last week’s election, defeating incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, who managed 33%. In a rare show of political maturity, […]
Ghana moves to tackle e-commerce challenges as 26-member steering committee takes charge
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has taken a decisive step to address long-standing challenges in the country’s online trade ecosystem with the inauguration of a 26-member National E-Commerce Steering Committee. The new body is expected not only to position Ghana in the global digital marketplace but also to fix critical bottlenecks such as insecure […]
