3 h. ago Rugby Africa’s visit to Uganda sparks excitement for 2025 Rugby Africa Cup

During a three-day visit to Uganda, Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah met with Uganda’s Minister of Sports, Peter Ogwang. Organised by the Uganda Rugby Union, the meeting emphasises the strong commitment from both the Ugandan government and the Uganda Rugby Union, the official governing body of rugby in Uganda, as the country continues preparations for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup.

Sport

15 h. ago One dead, scores injured as deadly explosions rock mining shops in Odumasi

A powerful explosion at shops dealing in mining explosives at Odumasi, near Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has left one person dead and several others injured, including two firefighters. The fire, which broke out in stores selling dynamites and other explosives used by local miners, triggered earth-shaking blasts that […]

Events

17 h. ago Politicians use power to commission projects before state ownership – Dr Asiedu

A fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has criticised the practice of politicians commissioning projects before they are officially transferred to the state.

Politics

18 h. ago AZ Alkmaar eyes partnership with Yorktown FC; club officials set for Ghana visit

Dutch giants AZ Alkmaar have invited the chief executive officer (CEO) of Division Two side Yorktown Football Club, Aruna Abdu, as part of partnership discussions.

Politics

23 h. ago New BoG building: $230m paid to contractor, $31.8m outstanding – Dr Asiama

The new Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has revealed that the state under the previous Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration has paid $230 million to the contractor working on the new BoG building project, with an outstanding balance of $31.8 million still owed to the construction firm.

Politics

24 h. ago FIRE: Heritors Labs and partners equip young minds commercialisation

Heritors Labs Limited, a product development house, software engineering enclave, research center, and innovation services hub, in collaboration with its funding partner RISA Fund and key stakeholders, held the maiden edition of the Future Innovators and Researchers Experience (FIRE) at the British Council Ghana on 28th February,2025 to drive a shift in the mindset of […]

Events

25 h. ago Ashanti Regional Minister sets up committee for Kumawood growth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has constituted a committee to look into factors militating against the growth of the film industry in the region and how to solve them. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr Amoakohene, he wrote: “Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & […]

Politics

25 h. ago Volkswagen Ghana unveils new Touareg, reinforces commitment to local automotive industry

Volkswagen Ghana has officially launched the new Volkswagen Touareg, underscoring its commitment to the Ghanaian automotive sector with a focus on local assembly and long-term investment in vehicle financing to make car ownership more affordable. At the event held last Friday (February 28, 2025) in Accra, Jeffrey J.O. Peprah, CEO of Volkswagen Ghana, outlined the […]

Politics

25 h. ago UniMAC Polcom’25: Progressive Alliance Party launches, pledges to restore hope and drive national progress

The Progressive Alliance Party (PAP), a newly formed political party under the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Political Communication (Polcomm’25) project, has officially launched with a commitment to promoting social and economic justice in Ghana.

Politics

29 h. ago Gideon Boako breaks down Ghana’s debt contribution: NDC 43%, NPP 38%

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has provided a breakdown of Ghana’s total public debt, attributing 43% to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration and 38% to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

Events

32 h. ago Trump’s tariffs risk economic turbulence – and voter backlash

Donald Trump has been threatening major tariffs on America's two largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, for more than a month. It now appears that the day of reckoning is at hand.

Politics

32 h. ago Melania Trump urges lawmakers to sign bill combatting revenge

Melania Trump was on Capitol Hill Monday to urge lawmakers to vote for a bill with bipartisan support that would make so-called "revenge-porn" a federal crime.

Politics

34 h. ago NDC officials resist seizure of galamsey equipment as government team faces hostile reactions

A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western and Central regions as they immobilised and seized equipment.

Politics

37 h. ago Trudeau hits out at ‘dumb’ tariffs as Trump warns of further hikes against Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, calling it a "very dumb thing to do" and vowed to conduct a "relentless fight" to protect its economy.

Events

38 h. ago Zelensky vows to ‘make things right’ with Trump and negotiate peace

Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to work under Donald Trump's "strong leadership" to achieve a lasting peace days after their explosive Oval Office meeting.

Politics

38 h. ago Trudeau says Trump’s tariffs designed to collapse Canada’s economy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, calling it a "very dumb thing to do" and vowed to conduct a "relentless fight" to protect its economy.

Politics

42 h. ago Savannah Minister accuses GTEC and NPP of premature Savannah College of Education absorption claim

The Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has accused both the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the previous administration of prematurely announcing that the Savannah College of Education had been absorbed by the government and had attained public status.

Politics

43 h. ago Find resources and operationalise comissioned Agenda 111 hospitals – Dr Nsiah Asare to Mahama

The former Presidential Advisor on Health under the Akufo-Addo administration, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has emphasised the responsibility of the current government to ensure that hospitals under the Agenda 111 project become fully operational.

Events

45 h. ago Fear grips Bokankye D/A Primary pupils after gunshots fired in land dispute

Fear grips students of the Bokankye D/A Primary and Junior High School in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality of the Ashanti Region after gunshots were fired by a group in a land dispute.

Events

48 h. ago Samuel A. Jinapor: The Gold Board – What ‘creature’ will that be?

The country has followed various statements by Government Officials about the establishment of a Gold Board.

Politics