4th edition of ‘Women of Valour’ – London 2026 launched
By Sharon Zoe Williams The Women of Valour initiative, a brainchild of Ghanaian media personality Nana Aba Anamoah, took a significant stride forward with its launch at the residence of the British High Commissioner in Ghana on the evening of February 17, 2025. The event brought together a diverse gathering of women, girls, and men, […]
President Mahama visits Burkina Faso attack survivors at 37 Military Hospital
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, visited two survivors of the recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso who are receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital. The survivors were among a group of Ghanaian tomato traders travelling on a truck that was ambushed by armed bandits. The attackers reportedly lined up the […]
Samini hints at leadership role in Upper West Region
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian reggae and dancehall icon Emmanuel Andrews Samini, known by his stage name Samini, has hinted at a possible venture into politics, expressing willingness to serve in his hometown in the Upper West Region, citing it as one of the country’s most deprived areas. “Where I come from, Upper West is […]
Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen
SOURCE: BBC NEWS A gold rush has gripped an informal settlement east of the South African city of Johannesburg, after reports spread a few days ago about the discovery of some gold particles. A resident in a poor neighbourhood of the former mining town of Springs claimed to have found several nuggets while digging at […]
Ghana activates INTERPOL, engages Russia over cross-border cybercrime case
By Sarah Baafi The Government of Ghana has activated diplomatic and international law enforcement mechanisms, including engagement with INTERPOL, following the cross-border nature of an alleged cybercrime case involving the circulation of illegal digital material. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, authorities confirmed that relevant security agencies have […]
Government puts measures in place to scale up mining sector in global value chain
By Amoako Kwame President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that government is putting measures in place to move the country higher up the value chain of the mining sector. The President indicated that although Ghana is prolific in producing and exporting minerals, the country is still low on the global value chain due to limited […]
Government moves to end enclave mining, pushes strong Ghanaian ownership
By Sarah Baafi The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called for a decisive shift toward deep Ghanaian participation in the mining sector, insisting that the era of enclave-style extraction must give way to inclusive, partnership-driven industrial growth. Speaking at the 2026 Mining Sector Local Content Summit held on Tuesday at […]
Ghana, regional leaders push for 50/50 gender parity and youth inclusion
By Edith Atiaka Eshun Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to expand political space for women and young people as it hosts the ECOWAS Regional Consultation on Political Participation and Leadership of Women and Young People in West Africa in Accra. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa […]
Social media suspended in Gabon for ‘spreading of false information’
Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, saying online content has fuelled conflict and deepened divisions in the country. In a televised statement on Tuesday evening, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) cited the “spread of false information”, “cyberbullying” and the “unauthorised disclosure of personal data” as reasons […]
New Hajj Village to transform Pilgrims’ exeperience at Kotoka International Airport
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghanaian Muslims undertaking the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia are set to benefit from improved comfort and streamlined travel arrangements as work progresses on a new Hajj Village at the Kotoka International Airport. The Board Chair of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, James Agalga, has expressed satisfaction with the progress […]
We do not need to borrow abroad to buy our own cocoa; BoG can fund it – Prof. Oquaye
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, says Ghana does not need to borrow money from foreign banks to purchase its cocoa, stressing that the Bank of Ghana has the capacity to finance cocoa purchases if the government decides to act.Speaking in an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show on Wednesday, […]
Student Loan Trust Fund opens new office in Tamale to expand tertiary financing access
By Murtala Issah The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has inaugurated a Northern Zonal Office in Tamale, a move aimed at deepening access to financing for tertiary education while strengthening accountability and loan recovery across Northern Ghana. The new office is expected to serve the growing concentration of universities, technical institutions and colleges of education […]
Ghana Para Swimming makes history with first-ever World Para Swimming Series participation
The Ghana Para Swimming Association is proud to announce a historic milestone for para sports in Ghana. For the first time, through the tremendous leadership and dedication of the Association’s President, Madam Farida Idriss, Ghana will be represented by two para swimmers at the World Para Swimming Series in Australia. The athletes, Promise Wonder Atsu […]
Chief Justice rejects petitions to remove EC Chair, Deputies and Special Prosecutor
By Sarah Baafi The Chief Justice has ruled that petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission’s chairperson, her Deputies, and the Special Prosecutor do not establish a prima facie case, effectively bringing the bid to an end. A statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday said the decision followed the submission of seven petitions […]
