7 h. ago Togbe Afede lauded for exemplary leadership during Asogli Yam Festival

The ongoing celebration of the Asogli Yam Festival received a significant boost over the weekend as key personalities and corporate institutions pledged their support for the revered cultural event.

Politics

8 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

13 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 […]

Politics

14 h. ago Village Savings and Loan Groups in Wassa Amenfi West receive financial literacy training

Leaders of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Ghana’s Wassa Amenfi West Municipal have received financial literacy and governance training under a cocoa sustainability initiative aimed at boosting rural livelihoods and promoting responsible sourcing. As part of the ongoing Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative (WACLI), 29 leaders from VSLAs in the municipality completed intensive training in financial management, record-keeping, budgeting, and effective group governance.

Economics

14 h. ago Daniel Ayittah becomes first Ghanaian gospel engineer to join GRAMMY Academy

Daniel Ayittah, founder of Outluk Records, has been named to the Recording Academy’s 2025 New Member Class, becoming the first Ghanaian gospel audio engineer to receive such recognition.

Politics

14 h. ago 19 injured, 4 critical in Central Region crash involving 2 Sprinter buses

Nineteen people sustained injuries, including four in critical condition, following a head-on collision between two Sprinter Benz buses at Awutu Bonsuoku in the Central Region. The critically injured victims have been transferred to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital, while 13 others are receiving treatment at the Hope Christian Hospital in Gomoa Fetteh, and two at the Senya Bereku Polyclinic.

Events

33 h. ago DJ Millzy and El Chapo’s ‘Pine & Jinja Campus Tour’ hits 100,000 students in first phase

DJ Millzy has wrapped up the first phase of the Pine & Jinja Campus Tour, marking a major milestone with over 100,000 students

Events

33 h. ago KNUST SMS, University of Utah mark 20 years of medical partnership with renewed commitment to training and exchange

The KNUST School of Medical Sciences (SMS) and the University of Utah have celebrated 20 years of collaboration in medical education and training, with both institutions recommitting to strengthening student exchanges, research, and clinical learning across borders.

Culture

35 h. ago US Visa Restrictions fuel Ghanaian outrage, stoking economic concerns

A seismic shift in United States visa policy for Ghanaian citizens raises concerns about economic impact, educational dreams, and the very fabric of transnational families. Diplomatic and certain family-based visas continue to provide their multi-entry benefits. However, the new policy is a major setback for the majority, dramatically limiting travel for business, tourism, and especially student travel.

Politics

36 h. ago New RIUC accreditations open door to global opportunities for students

Students at Rosebank International University College (RIUC) in Accra are set to benefit from increased access to international educational opportunities, thanks to a series of new accreditations and partnerships that position the institution as a hub for global learning in Africa. These developments mark a significant milestone in RIUC’s mission to connect students with world-class […]

Politics

41 h. ago UHAS hosts leadership chat to empower oncology nurses for cancer care advancement

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has hosted a capacity-building session for participants of the Oncology Nursing Leadership Programme (ONLEP) and the university’s student body, focusing on preparing nurses to take up leadership roles in specialised cancer care. The event, dubbed the ONLEP Fireside Leadership Chat, was designed to expose oncology nurses to […]

Politics

63 h. ago What Ghana Must Fix: ISSER’s GSDO 2024 report exposes key social gaps in housing, jobs, and governance

Ghana’s housing sector continues to be dominated by self-builders—individuals and households constructing their own homes—who account for 90% of the approximately 45,000 housing units delivered annually. And according to the 2024 Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) report by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, the self-build sub-sector receives limited policy support despite its size and contribution to local economies and employment.

Politics

2 d. ago Minority demands urgent aid for Ghanaian scholarship students facing deportation

A deepening financial crisis affecting Ghanaian students on government scholarships abroad has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Minority in Parliament to issue an urgent plea for immediate government intervention.

Politics

4 d. ago CleanVibeGhana partners with Buzzstop Boys to ignite sanitation revolution through clean

With boots on the ground, brooms in hand, and a clear mission to spark a cultural shift, a group of Master’s students from the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) is taking urban sanitation advocacy to unprecedented heights in Ghana’s capital.

Politics

4 d. ago Npontu, Accra Technical University sign landmark partnership to bridge academia and industry

Npontu Technologies and Accra Technical University (ATU) have officially entered into a strategic partnership following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 9th July 2025, at Npontu’s head office in Accra. The agreement marks a pivotal step toward strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, with a focus on equipping students from the […]

Culture

4 d. ago Yango supports tech innovation and youth empowerment in Ghana

2nd Edition Of Ghana Hackathon Held In Accra The second edition of the Ghana Hackathon, organized by Zindi Africa and powered by  Yango Group,  has been completed in Accra. The urban mobility and data science hackathon took place at The University of Ghana, Legon Campus on Saturday, July 5th 2025. Over 120 data science students […]

Politics

5 d. ago IFMA Ghana launches student chapter at Sunyani Technical University, inaugurates Department of Architecture and Real Estate

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Ghana Chapter has officially launched its Student Chapter at Sunyani Technical University (STU), alongside the inauguration of the university’s newly established Department of Architecture and Real Estate.

Events

5 d. ago TVET no longer the preserve of the less academically inclined – Education Minister

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has said technical and vocational education is no longer a second option for students but a key driver of national growth and job creation.

Politics

5 d. ago Economic Governance Platform suggests 14 measures to enhance Ghana’s debt management

In light of several systemic challenges affecting Ghana's loans and debt management, the Economic Governance Platform (EGP), with support from Open Society Africa, commissioned a comprehensive research initiative to diagnose the root causes of the country's debt distress.

Economics

5 d. ago Nine prison inmates receive scholarships to Jackson University College

Nine inmates of the Manhyia local prison in Kumasi, have been awarded scholarships by Jackson University College, to pursue a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programme on virtual mode. 

Events