34 m. ago Women in PR Ghana Summit 2025 champions ethical storytelling and inclusive representation in PR

Leading voices at the 2025 Women in PR Ghana Summit have called on PR professionals to lead with values, integrity, and intentionality. The call aligns with the message of the 9th summit which centered on ethical storytelling and inclusive representation in the practice of public relations. The two- day summit was held under the theme, […]

Politics

50 m. ago COCOBOD, FAO launch Ghana Cocoa Monitor for sustainable cocoa production

As the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, Ghana plays a crucial role in the global cocoa industry. However, the sector faces complex, interconnected challenges, including climate change, child labour, deforestation, low farmer incomes, market volatility, unsustainable practices and more recently, illegal gold mining. To address these challenges, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), working in collaboration with […]

Politics

2 h. ago CDM demands accountability from Foreign Affairs Ministry over LGBTQ+ vote abstention

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called on the Government of Ghana to provide a full and transparent explanation for its decision to abstain from the UN vote on the LGBTQ+ mandate.

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2 h. ago All mining machinery must be registered with DVLA by August 1 – Interior Minister warns operators

The government has announced a sweeping directive aimed at tightening regulation in the mining sector, mandating that all machinery used in mining activities must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) by August 1, 2025.

Events

3 h. ago Adansi Travels CEO urges Ghana’s tourism industry to target Nigerian market 

Chief Executive Officer of Adansi Travels, Gideon Asare, has called on stakeholders in Ghana’s tourism sector to focus more attention on attracting tourists from Nigeria.

Society

5 h. ago Gov’t begins payment of monthly allowances to Assembly Members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has commenced the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across the country. Each Assembly Member will receive GH₵1,300 per month, the Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced at a press briefing on Monday, July 14. He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader […]

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5 h. ago Education Ministry secures additional $117.1m to expand GALOP interventions

The Ministry of Education has announced the allocation of an additional $117.1 million under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) and its second additional financing (AF2), aimed at expanding targeted interventions in basic schools across the country.

Politics

6 h. ago Prison Service to produce furniture, uniform for schools – Interior Minister 

The Interior Ministry is in talks with the Education Ministry to enable the Ghana Prison Service to produce 30 per cent of all school furniture and 30 per cent of all school uniforms. 

Events

7 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zamerama’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee […]

Politics

7 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zabarma’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

Politics

8 h. ago Essikado MP cautions: Environments that silence dissent kill growth

Essikado-Ketan MP, Prof Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has called for a more respectful and open political environment, warning that any space where people feel unsafe to disagree is not about growth, but about control. Her remarks come in the wake of controversial comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who questioned her recent nomination as […]

Events

9 h. ago “No matter how badly they treat you, never drop to their level”

Essikado-Ketan Member of Parliament, Prof Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has issued what appears to be a pointed response to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s controversial comments on her recent appointment. The Minority Leader suggested in Parliament that the elevation of Dr Grace Ayensu, who has been nominated as a Deputy Health Minister, was for “strange […]

Politics

9 h. ago Ministry of Defence withdraws military protection for ineligible civilians

The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn military protection from all civilians who are not legally entitled to such services, including certain public officials, former ministers, and businessmen.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘SafeCare is Changing Lives’: Gradually redefining quality care in Ghana

But beneath these subtle changes lies a quiet revolution, SafeCare, which is impacting Ghana’s healthcare system—one facility, one worker, one patient at a time.

Politics

12 h. ago NSA Director General graces Teqball National Club Championship, calls for corporate support

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, made a remarkable appearance at the National Club Championship organized by the Teqball Federation of Ghana on Saturday, 12th July 2025. The prestigious event, which brought together teqball enthusiasts, athletes, and stakeholders from across the country, was held at Accra Sports Stadium, […]

Sport

15 h. ago Local Government Ministry pays allowances to over 9000 assembly members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has disbursed GH¢23.6 million out of the GH¢25 million released by the Finance Ministry to settle allowances owed to assembly members.

Politics

25 h. ago DSTV, Market Power, and the urgent case for competition (Antitrust) Law Reset

In March 2025, MultiChoice Ghana, the operator of DSTV, raised its subscription prices, triggering public backlash. Soon after, the Ghanaian cedi appreciated significantly against the US dollar, gaining roughly a third of its value. Despite the change in exchange rate, DSTV did not adjust its prices downward. From basic economics, a firm with no competitive […]

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25 h. ago Galamsey Clampdown: Ankobra River patrol records success, over 150 changfangs destroyed

The Western Regional National Security Liaison Officer, Brigadier General Musah Whajah (Rtd.), has reported a significant reduction in illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Ankobra River, particularly in the Gwira area. This follows a successful joint security operation, during which over 150 Changfang machines were destroyed, alongside the dismantling of makeshift camps and the seizure […]

Sport

25 h. ago NSMQ 2025: St. Charles Minor Seminary brushes aside rivals, calls contest “Too Simple” after winning

St. Charles Minor Seminary SHS cruised to a commanding victory in the second contest of the Northern Regional Qualifiers of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), confidently dismissing their challengers and describing the contest as “too simple.” The Tamale-based Catholic boys’ school finished with an impressive 46 points, far ahead of Vitting SHS, […]

Politics

27 h. ago Francis Doku calls for independent body to publish Ghana’s tourism report

The Chief Executive Officer of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has called for Ghana’s annual tourism report to be produced by an independent institution rather than the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

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