Infrastructure deficit hits Takpo SHS in Upper West region
Story by Dennis Bebane and Jacob Booyere Management of Takpo Senior High School in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region has expressed worry over poor infrastructure at the school. The 16-year-old school is still operating in an old Junior High School (JHS) 6-unit classroom block without a dormitory, forcing management to convert the […]
Ghana pushes stronger legal frameworks for digital innovation at TechLaw Conference 2026
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening legal and policy frameworks to support the country’s growing digital economy. The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, made this known on Thursday, January 29, 2026, while speaking on behalf of the sector minister, Samuel […]
Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, scaling back news coverage
The Washington Post has announced it is laying off one-third of its workforce, sharply scaling back the paper’s coverage of sports and foreign news. The cuts, announced on Wednesday, will impact employees across departments with roles in the newsroom’s sports, local and foreign sections hit particularly hard. It marks the latest upheaval for the leading […]
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe is latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files
Zimbabwe’s ex-President Robert Mugabe may have had financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the latest batch of files related to the convicted US sex offender. In an email exchange from 2015 with Japanese entrepreneur Joi Ito, the disgraced financier suggested they approach then-President Mugabe to provide Zimbabwe with a new currency after the local […]
Ghana, Zambia to sign eight MOUs including visa waiver agreement
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Lusaka, Zambia – President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana and Zambia are set to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the signing of eight Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), including a landmark visa waiver agreement between the two countries. According to the President, the visa waiver agreement will allow Ghanaians to travel […]
Court convicts lotto writer over cannabis possession
An Accra Circuit Court has convicted a 30-year-old lotto writer for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. Caesar Dzantor admitted possessing 18 compressed pieces of cannabis weighing 9,381.68 grammes and was convicted on his own plea. The sentence has been deferred to February 4, 2026. ASP Issah Achiburi said Police personnel at the V.I.P Bus Station […]
Consider performance contract as internal management to track progress – Lwanga Puozuing
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, has admonished Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) not to view the performance contract as an external requirement imposed by the central government, but rather as an internal management tool to guide planning, track progress, and improve performance. He made the observation during the […]
Ghanaian community in Zambia hails Mahama as ‘beacon of hope’ during state visit
By Sarah Baafi The President of the Ghanaian community in Zambia, Williams Aidoo, has showered glowing praise on President John Dramani Mahama, describing him as a “leader extraordinaire” whose legacy continues to inspire Ghanaians both at home and abroad. Mr. Aidoo made the remarks during an opening address at a gathering held in honour of […]
Gunmen kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
SOURCE: BBC Dozens of people have been killed in a ferocious shooting attack on two villages in Nigeria’s western state of Kwara, according to authorities and rights groups. The attackers also set fire to shops and homes, along with the residence of the traditional leader, forcing the residents of Nuku and Woro to flee, local […]
AI replays, drones, and transparent torches: The tech transforming the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Innovations at Milano Cortina 2026 include AI everywhere and drones. From first-person drones that will race alongside the athletes to AI-powered replays that freeze images mid-air, the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics are going to showcase many technologies. Organisers say tech will radically change how fans watch the events from their televisions, through AI-powered chatbots, or […]
Bible Society of Ghana launches app to expand scripture access and promote ethics
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) has launched a new Bible App at its 2026 Bible Week Symposium in Accra, as part of efforts to expand access to Scripture and promote ethical values in national life. The launch was a major highlight of the symposium, which was held under the […]
NPP Presidential Election Committee Chair commends police for ensuring peaceful primaries
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), today received the Chairman and members of the New Patriotic Party Presidential Election Committee at the Police Headquarters; where the Chairman, Mr. Joseph Osei Owusu, formally expressed appreciation to the Ghana Police Service for its central role […]
DVLA releases 2026 DV plates to vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and garages
By Angela Adu-Asomaning The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) says it has released and allocated the 2026 Trade Licence Plates, known as DV Plates, to garage operators, vehicle manufacturers and vehicle dealers who applied for them. In a statement, the Authority said each DV plate was issued at a cost of four hundred and […]
‘Woe betide you’: President Mahama warns heads of state-owned enterprises over audit delays
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Lusaka, Zambia – President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to chief executives of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), saying strict sanctions will apply to any head who fails to complete outstanding audits and submit annual reports by the end of April. Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian […]
