2 h. ago Rugby Africa’s visit to Uganda sparks excitement for 2025 Rugby Africa Cup

During a three-day visit to Uganda, Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah met with Uganda’s Minister of Sports, Peter Ogwang. Organised by the Uganda Rugby Union, the meeting emphasises the strong commitment from both the Ugandan government and the Uganda Rugby Union, the official governing body of rugby in Uganda, as the country continues preparations for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup.

Sport

13 h. ago One dead, scores injured as deadly explosions rock mining shops in Odumasi

A powerful explosion at shops dealing in mining explosives at Odumasi, near Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has left one person dead and several others injured, including two firefighters. The fire, which broke out in stores selling dynamites and other explosives used by local miners, triggered earth-shaking blasts that […]

Events

16 h. ago Politicians use power to commission projects before state ownership – Dr Asiedu

A fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has criticised the practice of politicians commissioning projects before they are officially transferred to the state.

Politics

16 h. ago AZ Alkmaar eyes partnership with Yorktown FC; club officials set for Ghana visit

Dutch giants AZ Alkmaar have invited the chief executive officer (CEO) of Division Two side Yorktown Football Club, Aruna Abdu, as part of partnership discussions.

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18 h. ago Sekondi Nursing and Midwifery College introduces new programmes as it targets autonomous university status

The Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) at Sekondi in the Western Region is aspiring to become an autonomous University. Established in 1954, the Nursing Training College has produced quality human resources for the country’s health sector. Consequently, the College now intends to step out of its current position, as a Nursing Training College and […]

Events

19 h. ago Eni Ghana, OCTP Partners, Vitol and GNPC, promote inclusive economic development in Western Region

Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The projects include the […]

Politics

22 h. ago Health Ministry sets the record straight on Agenda 111project

The Ministry of Health has strongly refuted claims made by former Minister of Finance, Dr Amin Adams, regarding the status of three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project.

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22 h. ago Health Ministry sets the record straight on Agenda 111 hospital projects

The Ministry of Health has strongly refuted claims made by former Minister of Finance, Dr Amin Adams, regarding the status of three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project.

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23 h. ago Teenager arrested for allegedly shooting ‘Okada’ rider to death at Adugyama

A teenage boy is alleged to have shot dead a motorcycle ‘Okada’ rider at Adugyama in the Ahafo Ano South-East District of the Ashanti Region.

Events

23 h. ago Yango Delivery organizes free health screening for partners’ couriers

Yango Delivery, a part of global tech company Yango Group, organized a free health checkup for partners’ couriers that included hearing and eye medical examination. The event was one of Yango Delivery’s initiatives to support partners’ couriers focused on health and safety and it brought together 100 top performing couriers and cargo drivers of Yango […]

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23 h. ago Gold Smuggling and Revenue Loss: Can the Ghana Gold Board fix it?

Ghana is the leading gold producer in Africa and one of the top gold exporters in the world. However, despite this status, the country continues to lose billions of dollars annually due to illicit gold trade and smuggling.

Politics

23 h. ago Ashanti Regional Minister sets up committee for Kumawood growth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has constituted a committee to look into factors militating against the growth of the film industry in the region and how to solve them. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr Amoakohene, he wrote: “Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & […]

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23 h. ago Ghana’s economic performance over 2 decades has been “a tale of highs and lows” – ACET

“Recovery has since been constrained by a challenging macroeconomic environment, rising debt, and the effects of illegal mining. Despite episodes of growth, economic transformation has not met expectations. Industrial competitiveness, particularly in manufacturing, remains weak due to an unfavorable business environment and limited integration with other sectors”.

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23 h. ago Volkswagen Ghana unveils new Touareg, reinforces commitment to local automotive industry

Volkswagen Ghana has officially launched the new Volkswagen Touareg, underscoring its commitment to the Ghanaian automotive sector with a focus on local assembly and long-term investment in vehicle financing to make car ownership more affordable. At the event held last Friday (February 28, 2025) in Accra, Jeffrey J.O. Peprah, CEO of Volkswagen Ghana, outlined the […]

Politics

23 h. ago UniMAC Polcom’25: Progressive Alliance Party launches, pledges to restore hope and drive national progress

The Progressive Alliance Party (PAP), a newly formed political party under the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Political Communication (Polcomm’25) project, has officially launched with a commitment to promoting social and economic justice in Ghana.

Politics

26 h. ago We can’t underestimate impacts of Covid–19 and Russian/Ukrainian War on Ghana’s Economy – Dr. George Domfe

The Executive Director at policy think tank, the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, IERPP, Dr. George Domfe, has dismissed claims that Ghana’s economy was not adversely impacted by the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the war Russia waged on Ukraine.

Events

32 h. ago NDC officials resist seizure of galamsey equipment as government team faces hostile reactions

A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western and Central regions as they immobilised and seized equipment.

Politics

42 h. ago Find resources and operationalise comissioned Agenda 111 hospitals – Dr Nsiah Asare to Mahama

The former Presidential Advisor on Health under the Akufo-Addo administration, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has emphasised the responsibility of the current government to ensure that hospitals under the Agenda 111 project become fully operational.

Events

44 h. ago 66 galamseyers arrested in joint operation at Tilli forest reserve in Upper East

About 66 illegal miners have been apprehended in a joint military and police operation at the Tilli Forest in the Upper East Region.

Events

44 h. ago None of the Agenda 111 hospitals is operational; $1.4b needed for completion – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has observed that some Agenda 111 hospital projects inaugurated by the erstwhile government are still under construction, emphasising that none of the 111 facilities is completed at the moment.

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