Survey on vaccine perceptions launched to strengthen public trust in Made-in-Ghana vaccines
By: Jones Anlimah Ghana has begun a nationwide effort to deepen public trust in immunisation as the country prepares to finance and produce its own vaccines beyond support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance by 2030. The initiative, led by the National Vaccine Institute Ghana, is a Vaccine Perception Survey covering 55 districts across all 16 […]
Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder
SOURCE: BBC Police in South Africa have arrested the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe, who is facing a charge of attempted murder after a reported shooting at a property in an upmarket suburb of Johannesburg. Bellarmine Mugabe, 28, was taken into custody after a 23-year-old man, believed to be a gardener, […]
NDPC highlights critical role of strategic planning and timely implementation
By: Clara Mlano The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, has emphasised the critical role of strategic planning and timely implementation in advancing Ghana’s national development objectives. Dr. Amoah was speaking during a regional consultative engagement in the Volta Region. She highlighted that, the Commission’s mandate extends beyond advising the […]
We do not have to prove ourselves to anyone – Gifty Anti to women in media
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Prominent Ghanaian media personality Gifty Anti has sparked a powerful conversation on women’s empowerment and representation in the media, calling for unity and boldness among women within the spaces they occupy. In a passionate statement at the Women in Government and Media Forum in Accra on Thursday, 19 February, she emphasised […]
Ghana Health Service mandates strict uniforms and complaint systems to boost professionalism
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued an urgent directive to all Regional Directors, enforcing strict dress code compliance and the establishment of accessible complaint systems across health facilities nationwide. Aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, public trust and patient care quality, the measures target staff professionalism and accountability. The directive insists that […]
National development requires women to shape their country’s direction – Vice President
By Ashiadey Dotse Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has stated that national development requires women to actively shape the country’s direction, whether in cabinet, parliament, boardrooms, newsrooms, production studios, or communities across the country. Speaking at the Forum on Women in Government and Media in Accra on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Vice President stressed […]
We must refuse to be belittled or intimidated, Veep tells women
By Ashiadey Dotse Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged women in leadership and the media to refuse to be belittled, intimidated, or defined by other people’s images, stressing that women must have faith in themselves and stand firm in public life. Speaking at the Forum on Women in Government and Media in Accra on […]
Randy Abbey is the right person for the job; we will not change him – Majority Caucus
By Valentia Tetteh The Majority Caucus in Parliament has raised concerns about the financial condition of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), warning that the institution requires significant working capital to remain operational. Speaking at a press conference in Parliament on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for […]
VP Opoku-Agyemang to women leaders: Reject clickbait, build trust through credible journalism
By: Sarah Baafi Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has emphasised the critical role of women in leadership and the importance of strategic collaboration between women in government and those in media. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang highlighted that trust, credibility, and accountability are central to effective leadership. Speaking at the First Annual National Forum on Women in […]
Burkina Faso terrorist attack raises concerns over Ghana’s national security strategy
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The recent killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso has exposed a dangerous intersection between national security and agricultural dependency. This tragedy is not an isolated border incident but a symptom of a systemic failure to decouple Ghana’s food supply from the volatile Sahel. As extremist violence […]
President Mahama outlines five-point plan to transform Ghana’s mining sector
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a five-point plan to transform Ghana’s mining sector. The President linked the initiative to the broader “reset agenda” aimed at economic growth, adding that the five-point plan reaffirms his government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s mining industry for sustainable and long-lasting growth. Speaking at the opening of […]
Kongo: Infidelity is a threat to the Catholic family – Bishop
By Peter Agengre The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Navrongo–Bolgatanga, Most Rev. Alfred Agyenta, has described infidelity as a major threat to the stability of the Catholic family, warning that unfaithfulness among spouses is destroying many homes. Delivering a sermon during a church service at Kongo Catholic Church in the Upper East Region, […]
Police engage Nigerian Transport Operators to curb human trafficking
By Kwame Amoako The Police have met with executives of the Nigerian Transport Association in Ghana to strengthen collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. In a series of posts on X made by the Police Service’s official account, the Service announced this and highlighted the need for the meeting “The engagement forms part of […]
Artist Sharon Dede Padi launches arts foundation to promote Ghanaian heritage
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Renowned Ghanaian artist and Guinness World Record holder for the largest leaf-print painting, Sharon Dede Padi, has launched the Padiki Golden Stool Arts Foundation to promote arts education and cultural heritage in Ghana. The foundation, launched today, February 19, in Accra, aims to strengthen arts education initiatives while showcasing Ghanaian culture […]
