94 m. ago Second University of Ghana WACCI affiliate wins Africa Food Prize Award

Three years after the Founding Director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the University of Ghana, Professor Eric Danquah, won the 2022 Africa Food Prize, a former student of the Centre has now taken the 2025 honour.

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3 h. ago MFWA says Felix Gyamfi’s defence of flawed NSA platform ‘untenable’

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has welcomed the reassignment of the Acting Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, describing it as a necessary step towards reform.

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9 h. ago BECE scandal: ‘Most BECE decisions rest with GES’, says WAEC’s John Kapi

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on September 8, he explained that while WAEC administers the BECE, key aspects of the process are directly under the control of the Ghana Education Service.

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9 h. ago GES Director requests copy of Joy News’ Dark World of BECE documentary, says John Kapi

The Director of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says that the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially requested copies of Joy News's Dark World of BECE documentary.

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14 h. ago ‘We must dismantle systemic barriers holding young women back’ – Plan International Ghana

The Country Director of Plan International Ghana, Mr. Constant Tchona, has urged bold and deliberate measures to ensure girls and young women are given equal opportunities to participate in political leadership at all levels of governance.

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17 h. ago The big find in the Savannah Region: some of the oldest texts embedded in rocks?

Some ancient artefacts thought to provide proof of human existence as early as the 1500s can be found at Akamade. Did we find the footprint and kneecap? No. Nevertheless, my discovery was satisfying enough to end the day's exploration. 

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19 h. ago Acting National Service Authority CEO, Felix Gyamfi, moved to Finance Ministry

The Acting Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Finance, a move that takes effect immediately.

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20 h. ago HMusic Studio launches in Accra; pioneering music services and studio bookings

Accra has welcomed the launch of HMusic Studio, a cloud-based digital audio workstation (DAW) designed for music creators across the globe which offers real-time collaboration, mastering, publishing, and distribution tools, directly from any browser or mobile device. This is indeed an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize how artistes, producers, and music professionals access music […]

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21 h. ago Societal pressure driving exam malpractice in Ghana – Dr Peter Anti

The Executive Director of the Institute of Education Studies, Dr. Peter Anti, has warned that examination malpractice in Ghana is a deeply rooted problem driven by multiple factors, with societal pressure playing a central role.

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27 h. ago Director leads construction of diagnostic laboratory, disease control unit

Mr Stephen Bordotsiah, the outgoing Bolgatanga Municipal Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), is spearheading the construction of a diagnostic laboratory and disease control unit at the Sumbrungu Health Centre to improve healthcare delivery in the area.

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40 h. ago Security is borderless: LECIAD hosts dialogue on Africa–Europe security interlinkages

The Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Czech Institute Afripoli, convened a high-level dialogue on the theme “Security is Borderless: How Africa and Europe’s Security are Connected.” Chaired by Prof. Peter Quartey, Acting Director of LECIAD, the discussion featured presentations from Dr. Afua Boatemaa Yakohene and Dr Ken Ahorsu (both of LECIAD), Mr Vojtech Bílý of the Czech Institute Afripoli, and Mr Kent Mensah, a Ghanaian journalist well versed in security issues. The session was moderated by Mr Matěj Denk, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Czech Republic.

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55 h. ago Former Dep. MASLOC CEO calls for truce between feuding NPP factions

The former deputy director of MASLOC, Kwabena Asamoah, has issued a strong condemnation of divisive political tactics based on tribal, religious, and factional allegiances, warning that such approaches undermine Ghana's progress and NPP's chances.

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55 h. ago Ghana’s Hidden Health Crisis: Schools Battle Rising Youth Diabetes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-hidden-health-crisis-schools-battle-rising-youth-diabetes/Type 2 diabetes strikes younger as lifestyle changes reshape Ghana’s health landscape Fifteen-year-old Akosua never imagined her frequent thirst and fatigue were warning signs of a disease she associated with her grandmother. When doctors at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital diagnosed her with Type 2 diabetes last year, she joined a growing number of Ghanaian youth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-hidden-health-crisis-schools-battle-rising-youth-diabetes/

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57 h. ago Anloga DCE, chiefs, and health officials vow to sanction sanitation defaulters

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anloga, Mrs. Sandra Seyram Kpedor, in collaboration with traditional authorities and the Volta Regional Environmental Health Directorate, has pledged to crack down on residents who fail to participate in the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise. The warning was issued during the latest clean-up activity in Anloga, where leaders expressed […]

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61 h. ago Activist Demands Galamsey Crackdown One Month After Fatal Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/A prominent civil society leader issued an urgent call to President John Mahama for decisive action against illegal mining exactly one month after eight government officials died in a helicopter crash during an anti-galamsey mission. Nana Yaw Boakye Yiadom Opoku Agyemang, Executive Director of the Let Truth Be Told Alliance, published an open letter Friday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/

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62 h. ago Rising Star Teases Potential Gyakie Feature After Fan Campaign

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-star-teases-potential-gyakie-feature-after-fan-campaign/An emerging Ghanaian artist has sparked widespread speculation about a possible collaboration with established star Gyakie after launching an innovative fan engagement campaign that culminated in direct questions about featuring the popular singer. Rising star Manye Fi has finally dropped a snippet of her upcoming single “Far Gone” after weeks of strategic fan engagement that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-star-teases-potential-gyakie-feature-after-fan-campaign/

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64 h. ago Brain Hills International School Director Mary Anane Awuku wins ultimate award at Forty Under 40, 2025

Mary Anane Awuku, Executive Director of Brain Hills International School, has been named the overall winner at the 9th edition of the Forty Under 40 Awards, held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. She received two top honours on the night, the Best in Education Award and the prestigious […]

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69 h. ago Ghana Activates Emergency Roaming for 3 Million AT Subscribers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-activates-emergency-roaming-for-3-million-at-subscribers/Ghana’s government has successfully migrated over three million AirtelTigo subscribers to the Telecel network through emergency roaming arrangements, preventing a nationwide telecommunications blackout triggered by a $150 million debt crisis. Communication Minister Sam George announced Friday that the National Communications Authority directed the immediate activation of national roaming after tower company ATC Ghana began disconnecting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-activates-emergency-roaming-for-3-million-at-subscribers/

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69 h. ago U.S. Justice Department Considers Gun Restrictions for Transgender Americans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/u-s-justice-department-considers-gun-restrictions-for-transgender-americans/Preliminary discussions follow tragic Minneapolis Catholic school shooting that killed two children The U.S. Justice Department is exploring potential restrictions on firearm ownership for transgender individuals following last week’s deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church that left two children dead and multiple others injured. Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/u-s-justice-department-considers-gun-restrictions-for-transgender-americans/

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3 d. ago Several investors submit proposals for Damang Mines’ takeover – Minerals Commission’s CEO

Acting Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has revealed that several investors have submitted proposals for the possible takeover of the Goldfields Damang Mines.

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