69 m. ago Kusaug NDC executives threaten to withdraw from campaigns over Bawku insecurity

NDC constituency executives in the Kusaug Traditional Area have expressed deep frustration with the government’s handling of the Bawku conflict, revealing that their own safety is now at risk.

Events

77 m. ago West African leaders launch Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance

Demand Africa-centered governance models over western imports Africa can no longer wait to be included in the global governance conversation—it must now assert its place as a co-architect of governance systems that are ethical, contextually relevant, and future-ready. This was the prevailing message from the inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance in West Africa, convened […]

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1 hour ago Government sets 2028 target for universal electricity access – Energy Minister

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that the government is intensifying efforts to extend electricity to every rural community in the country.

Politics

2 h. ago Ghana Para Athletics launches nationwide talent hunt in Kumasi

The Ghana Para Athletics Association, in collaboration with the National Paralympic Committee (NPC-Ghana), has successfully kick-started its National Talent Identification Program with a vibrant event at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

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2 h. ago Government agencies join forces to implement School Farms Presidential initiative

The Directorate for Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), the Ghana Education Service (GES), and the National Service Authority (NSA) to roll out the School Farms Presidential Initiative across senior high schools nationwide. The MoU, signed on June 19, […]

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3 h. ago Time to correct History: Rename KIA after Kwame Nkrumah – Vitus Azeem

Anti-corruption campaigner Vitus Azeem has called on the government to rename the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in honour of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, arguing that national monuments should reflect the country’s founding history and democratic ideals. Mr Azeem said it is historically and morally inappropriate for a major national asset to bear the […]

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4 h. ago NSMQ 2025: Ghana SHS reinstated into North East qualifiers after Sakogu withdrawal

Ghana Senior High School (Ghana SHS) has been given a second chance in the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) qualifiers following the withdrawal of Sakogu Senior High Technical School from the North East Regional contest. Ghana SHS, based in Tamale, was initially set to miss out on the national championship for the first […]

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4 h. ago Interior Minister charges new Fire Service Council to drive legal and operational reforms

The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has tasked the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to prioritise a comprehensive review of the Fire Service Act to reflect the evolving demands of modern fire and rescue services. The 11-member council, chaired by President’s nominee Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, […]

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6 h. ago Importers and Exporters Association applauds appointment of women to GMA board

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has extended congratulations to Mesdames Jemilat Jawulah Mahamah and Esther Gyebi Donkor following their appointments to the Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA).

Politics

7 h. ago Cedi confidence and the cost of complacency: What the BoG Governor’s speech reveals

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Pandit Johnson Asiama's speech at the Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday, July 15, on the theme “Sustaining Forex Gains: Business and Economic Impact”, offers a timely and comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s evolving macroeconomic environment.

Politics

8 h. ago Government committed to honouring sacrifices of veterans – Defence Minister

Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of the nation’s veterans, describing their current plight as “disheartening.”

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Empty promises, failing policies’ – Amin Adam blasts NDC’s ‘fanciful governance’

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has attacked the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing its leadership as “fanciful” and detached from the reality facing Ghanaians.

Sport

11 h. ago ‘Empty promises, failing policies’ – Dr Amin Adam blasts NDC’s ‘fanciful governance’

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has attacked the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing its leadership as “fanciful” and detached from the reality facing Ghanaians.

Sport

19 h. ago Ho West MP secures 100 international scholarships for constituents

The Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Bedzrah has announced securing 100 international educational scholarships for his constituents. He said that the scholarship with, being issued by his Russian partners aimed to produce a science and technologically inclined human resource to help develop his constituency. Mr. Bedzrah said the initiative aims to harness the […]

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19 h. ago Expert wants gov’t to extend NSS allowance beyond service period

Local governance expert, Amon Kotei has urged the government to extend the payment of allowances to National Service personnel even after they complete their mandatory one-year service, until they secure permanent employment. His comments follow an announcement by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, who disclosed at a press conference […]

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20 h. ago Ennobled Foundation webinar empowers Ghanaian youth to leverage international experience for career growth

The Ennobled Foundation has hosted a transformative virtual webinar themed “Leveraging International Experience for Career Growth,” bringing together global professionals, aspiring leaders, and young change-makers in an engaging digital event. The session underscored the power of global exposure, mentorship, and continuous learning in building career excellence, even from within local environments. Founder of Ennobled Foundation, […]

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21 h. ago Western North: Mahama promises cocoa farmers 70% of world market price

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to ensure cocoa farmers receive a fairer share of global prices, promising that farmers will be paid 70% of the world market price for their cocoa.

Economics

22 h. 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 […]

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22 h. ago Korea will continue to initiate programmes to empower Ghanaian youth – Ambassador

The Korean Ambassador to Ghana, Park Kyongsig, has pledged his country’s commitment to developing and implementing initiatives that will help empower the Ghanaian youth.

Politics

22 h. ago COPEC lauds fuel allowance cut for political appointees, urges broader reforms

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers-Ghana has welcomed the government’s decision to immediately scrap all fuel allowances for political appointees, describing the move as “commendable and forward-thinking,” while emphasising that further measures are needed. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, the group noted that fuel allowances have, over the years, been enjoyed […]

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