64 h. ago Shun electoral violence to safeguard human rights and democracy – Kumawu MP appeals

The Chairman of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee, Ernest Yaw Anim, has called on Ghanaians to eschew all forms of electoral violence and election-related malfeasance in order to safeguard the country’s democratic gains, uphold human rights, and achieve sustainable development.

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3 d. ago Flush the Crisis: Why Ghana can’t wait until 2103 to Fix the Toilet crisis

President John Dramani Mahama's declaration that "it is unacceptable that in 2025, open defecation persists in parts of Ghana" is a stark reminder of one of the country’s most persistent public health and development challenges. Speaking at the launch of Ghana's 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), President Mahama called for a firm crackdown on building permits issued without toilet facilities, arguing that the country’s sanitation crisis is less about awareness and more about gaps in investment, enforcement, and community engagement.

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3 d. ago JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Administrative Officer, Receptionist at Onesta Ghana Limited

Job Advertisement Onesta Profile: Onesta Ghana Ltd. is an agro-industrial company specialising in oil palm development, processing, and trade facilitation. The company recently launched “Redgold Oil Palm Plantation (ROPP)”, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) aimed at developing a sustainable, fully integrated oil palm value chain in Ghana to transform the country into a major player in […]

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4 d. ago Tackling inequality must be Ghana’s topmost development priority – Dr Emmanuel Akwetey

The Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, has called on policymakers and the wider Ghanaian society to make social inequality the foremost challenge to tackle in the country’s development agenda. With just five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, Dr Akwetey warned that Ghana faces a critical crossroads in its development path. He made this call during his review of the 7th edition of the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, published by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), at its official launch in Accra on Thursday.

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6 d. ago Phase 1 of ‘Big Push’ infrastructure programme to begin this month

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has revealed that the government will commence Phase I of its ambitious ‘Big Push’ infrastructure programme this month. The initiative, which forms a key part of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s policy agenda, is designed to accelerate infrastructure development, boost economic growth, and create sustainable jobs nationwide.

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7 d. ago Africa set to advance cancer care as UHAS launches postgraduate certificate programme

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), in collaboration with its partners, has launched the Oncology Nurse Leadership Programme (ONLEP) – a postgraduate initiative aimed at enhancing cancer care across the African continent. The launch affirms the University’s commitment to promoting healthcare in Africa and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3. […]

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1 week ago AI Collective launches first African Chapter in Ghana to advance inclusive AI development

The AI Collective has officially launched its first African chapter in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s global expansion. The newly formed AI Collective Ghana Chapter aims to promote responsible and inclusive adoption of artificial intelligence for social impact, economic growth, and sustainable development across Ghana and the wider region.

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2 w. ago SG Ghana champions ocean sustainability with ‘Move for Ocean’ clean

Societe Generale Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a hands-on beach clean-up exercise recently at Kumasamba La Bamba Beach, Accra. The event, dubbed Move For Ocean, brought together SG Ghana employees, local community members, and environmental partner Plastic Punch Ghana, in support of global Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and […]

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2 w. ago Wassa Damang chief calls for promotion of community cooperative mining in Ghana

Nana Enimere Kwaw II, Chief of Wassa Damang in the Western Region, has made a strong appeal to the Government of Ghana to promote community cooperative mining as a strategic tool for inclusive, responsible, and sustainable local development. He emphasized that cooperative mining, when managed by local communities with appropriate regulation and support, can empower […]

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2 w. ago West African gov’ts must push for harmonised visa regimes, cross border connectivity – GTA 

Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), says West African governments must push for more harmonized visa regimes, improved cross-border connectivity, and strong linkages between their destinations.

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2 w. ago I’ll be a coward if I heed to threats to back off galamsey fight – Dr. Hanna Bissiw

Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund, Dr. Hanna Bissiw-Kotei, says she remains resolute to sustain her fight against illegal mining, despite threats on her life.

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2 w. ago (Photos): Asantehene hosts King Mswati III in spectacular Manhyia banquet

The Manhyia Palace in Kumasi was the scene of an extraordinary display of African heritage and unity on Friday evening, as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, hosted King Mswati III, the absolute monarch of Eswatini, at a lavish grand banquet. The regal event, steeped in rich cultural traditions, marked a significant moment of high-level […]

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2 w. ago Nana Oye Bampoe Addo celebrates Ghanaian diaspora and cultural heritage in Vienna

Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has congratulated Asanteman Austria and their newly enstooled Ohemaa, emphasising the importance of leadership, unity, and service within Ghanaian tradition. At a special event held at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria, on 14th June, 2025, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, in the margins of the First Resumed […]

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2 w. ago See the colourful ceremony of Eswatini King Mswati III’s visit to Manhyia Palace

It was a majestic scene at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Thursday, June 26, as King Mswati III of Eswatini and his spouse were received in grand style at a durbar of chiefs held in his honour.

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2 w. ago Let’s modernise and codify culture to strengthen governance – King Mswati III urges

The King of Eswatini, Mswati III, has urged the modernisation and documentation of cultures to strengthen their roles in governance and public administration.

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2 w. ago King of Eswatini pushes for strong collaboration between political and traditional leadership for sustained development

The King of Eswatini, King Mswati III, has admonished political leaders to leverage on the peaceful co-existence with the chieftaincy institution to develop the country. To him, the lifetime tenure of the chiefs should aid continuity in development by governments whose power is transient. “Traditional leadership is a birthright, you are for everyday, it means […]

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2 w. ago Former Colombian Minister calls for system change ahead of COP30 in the Amazon

Former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Susana Muhamad, says it is contradictory to protect the Amazon rainforest while also using it for fossil fuel production. She believes real climate progress requires a complete shift in the global economic and power systems.

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3 w. ago Stakeholders advocate professional development for teachers in the standards

Stakeholders in the education sector have called for sustained professional development training for basic school teachers to effectively implement the standards-based curriculum. According to the Ho Municipal Director of Education, Dr. Esther Yeboah-Adzimah, many learners are struggling to grasp subjects under the new curriculum, particularly due to its emphasis on critical thinking. Speaking to the […]

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3 w. ago VRA reaffirms commitment to sustainable community development across operational areas

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the sustainable development of communities within its operational zones, emphasising its role as a responsible corporate institution.

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3 w. ago NPP no longer upholds its tradition of firm leadership – Patrick Boamah observes

Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Yaw Boamah has expressed deep concern over what he sees as a significant decline in the strength of leadership within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

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