UNESCO-FCDO Sankore Project closes with call to unlock value from Ghana’s research outputs
By Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Incoom Ghana’s long-standing challenge of translating research into tangible economic value may finally be within reach, as stakeholders at the close of the UNESCO-FCDO Sankore Project called for urgent action to commercialise research outputs across the country. At the closing event of the Sankore Project in Accra, policymakers, development partners […]
Ghana losing culture of caring for aged – Philanthropist laments
A 90-year-old retired public servant, Madam Adelaide Wood, has called for renewed national attention to elderly welfare, citing declining care and support systems for older people. She expressed concern over what she described as the erosion of societal values that upheld respect, care and communal responsibility for the aged, leaving many vulnerable. Madam Wood raised […]
Nora Häuptle resigns as Zambia women’s national team head coach
By Kwame Bediako Former Black Queens head coach Nora Hauptle has resigned as Zambia women’s national team coach, citing deep management flaws and structural woes in a bombshell statement. The Swiss tactician, who swapped Ghana for the Copper Queens role last year, confirmed she’s stepped away entirely, skipping Zambia’s upcoming FIFA Series in Brazil. Her […]
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
Justin Bieber made a nostalgia-fuelled return to the major stage as Coachella’s much-anticipated headline act. The 32-year-old spent much of Saturday night’s gig sitting in front of a laptop and singing to YouTube music videos of his older hits, such as Baby and Never say Never – delighting the crowd in an apparent tribute to […]
IEAG declares full support for Publican AI port system
By Magdalene Andoh The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has clarified its position on the controversial Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) system, expressing full support for the initiative following earlier concerns. In a press statement released on 9 April, the association dismissed claims that it remains opposed to the system, describing such reports as […]
EU Ambassador leads 800km cycling challenge to tackle climate change
By Murtala Issah Team Europe has embarked on an 800-kilometre bicycle journey from Tamale to Accra in a bold move to raise awareness about climate change and environmental sustainability, with the EU Ambassador revealing that the initiative underscores the bloc’s commitment to Ghana beyond trade. The initiative, led by EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, […]
Dr. Maame Tekyiwa Botchway Leads HOPE for Little Lives Fundraising Event to Bridge the Surgical Gap
By Sharon Zoe Williams In the sterile, quiet environment of an operating theater, a diagnosis like hypospadias or a ventral hernia is a routine hurdle—a surgery that, in many parts of the world, is completed before a child’s first birthday. But in the rural heartlands of Ghana, these medical terms are often “life sentences.” Not […]
Samson Lardy Anyenini slams EOCO over disregard for court order in Council of State Member Case
Renowned legal practitioner and host of Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has backed the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in its call for the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to strictly adhere to the rule of law in its ongoing dealings with a Council of State member. Speaking on the matter, Anyenini did not mince […]
Bundesliga welcomes first female head coach as Eta takes the helm at Union Berlin
By Kwame Bediako Marie-Louise Eta has shattered the glass ceiling, becoming the first woman to manage a men’s team in Europe’s top five leagues as Union Berlin’s interim head coach. Sacked Steffen Baumgart after a humiliating 3-1 loss to bottom-feeders Heidenheim, the club turned to their trailblazing 34-year-old. Sitting 11th but winless in 12 of […]
Sentebale charity files defamation lawsuit against Prince Harry in London
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Duke of Sussex faces a significant legal challenge from the very organization he helped establish nearly two decades ago. Sentebale, a charity founded by Prince Harry to support vulnerable youth in southern Africa, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him in London’s High Court. The litigation marks […]
Sports Minister congratulates Black Damsels for U15 African title defence
By Belinda Nketia Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has congratulated the national U15 girls’ team, the Black Damsels, for successfully defending their title at the CAF African Schools Football Championship. In a statement issued on April 11, 2026, and shared on his social media platforms, he said: “I warmly congratulate our U15 […]
Solomon Owusu blames Akufo-Addo, Bawumia for ongoing LGBTQ+ debate
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Director of Communications for the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has blamed former President Akufo-Addo and former Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia for the continued national debate on LGBTQ+ issues. Speaking on Prime Insights on April 11, Mr Owusu argued that the matter would not still be dominating public discourse if decisive action had […]
Global energy security at risk as no agreement reached after marathon US-Iran peace talks
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent High-level U.S. and Iranian delegations departed Pakistan early Sunday without reaching a formal agreement to end the ongoing war, following a grueling 21-hour diplomatic marathon in Islamabad. The sessions, held under total military lockdown in the Pakistani capital, represented the most significant direct engagement between the two nations […]
Mfantsipim at 150: Vice-President hails school’s legacy and leadership
By Sharon Zoe Williams Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched the 150th anniversary celebrations of Mfantsipim School in Accra on April 11, describing the institution as a “cornerstone” of Ghana’s intellectual and leadership identity. The event brought together alumni, educators and students, with the Vice-President reflecting on the school’s long-standing contribution to national development. […]
