The government in the next few months will develop an indige­nous framework to manage nat­ural resources exploration in the country, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. This comes on the back of government’s deci­sion not to renew Goldfields’ Damang mines deal following the expiration of its 30-year lease. Speaking at a four-day ministerial retreat in … The post Localising

After the fu­neral Mass, Pope Francis’ mortal remains were carried through Rome to the Ba­silica of Saint Mary Major, where he was laid to rest near the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani. After a solemn but beautiful Requiem Mass, Pope Francis’ mor­tal remains made their way across the Eternal City to his final resting … The post Pope Francis’ remains buried in Santa Maria Maggiore

 Calm has been restored at the Tamale Teaching Hospi­tal (TTH) following days of disruption caused by an industrial action by the Doctors’ Associa­tion of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH). The doctors withdrew their ser­vices on April 23, 2025, in protest against perceived disrespect, poor working conditions, and logistical challenges, following a confronta­tion between a senior doctor … The post Crisis

 A new chip-em­bedded polycar­bonate passport with unique se­curity features to enhance broader security, reduce identity fraud, and streamline international travels for Ghanaians is being rolled out today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The security features of the chip-embedded passport include a nanotechnology and micro radio frequency identification (RFID) chips and a state-of-the-art multi-layer compressed … The post Foreign

 Ghana’s U-15 girls’ team etched their name into the history books on Saturday by capturing the 2025 African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Uganda at the University of Ghana Stadium. Belinda Kpentey and Daniella Abass were the heroines of the day, each finding the net to cap off a … The post Ghana U-15 girls

 Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Aduana Stars 1-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium yester­day to close the gap on leaders, Bibiani Gold Stars. The 26th minute strike from Kwame Poku handed newly ap­pointed coach, Abdul Karim Zito, his first win as he returned the Por­cupine Warriors to winning ways. The forward shot from close range to … The post Karim Zito chalks first win for Kotoko appeared first on

A Consulting Part­ner at Deloitte Ghana, Serwa Atiase Dzogbe­nuku has stated that the 10 per cent tariff imposed by the US government presents an op­portunity for Ghana to emerge stronger and bigger. According to her, the tariff would not have a significant im­pact on the Ghanaian economy since the US was not a major trading … The post US 10% tarrif presents opportunity

 The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has held a high-level meeting with the Managing Director of the In­ternational Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr Makhtar Diop, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with the global development finance institution. During the meeting held at the just ended World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington … The post Finance

 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has apprehended a 34-year-old man in connection with the murder of a woman at Domi­nase in Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Robert Kwabena Boamah was arrested at his hideout in Namong, near Offinso, on Wednesday, following investiga­tions into the death of 23-year-old Dorothy Owusu Annor, also known as Maa … The post Man arrested over murder

The Management of Woodfields Company Limited, a real estate com­pany, has denied engaging land guards and police to terrorise the Boteyfio family of Borteyman in the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The company has given the assurance that as a law abiding entity, it would not harass resi­dents of any community. The Director … The post Woodfields coy denies terrorising Boteyfio

In the heart of Ghana’s traditional culinary prac­tices lies a little-known but nutritionally potent delica­cy – Akokono, the larvae of the African palm weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis). While it has long featured in the diets of rural communities and certain ethnic groups, its wider acceptance has been limited due to stigmas as­sociated with insect consumption. Yet, … The post Akokono:

 A Former General Secretary of the Ghana Olympic Com­mittee (GOC), Mr Richard Kofi Akakpovi, returned to mainstream administration when he was voted into office as President at the Committee’s Elective Congress held on Saturday at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). After an intense campaign peri­od, Akpokavie emerged a convinc­ing winner of a two-horse race … The post Akpokavie gets nod

After weeks of agita­tion and tension, calm has at last returned to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), following the timely and measured intervention of stakeholders, mainly the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty, Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II. To begin with, the unrest stemmed from a confronta­tion between the hospital staff and the Minister of Health, … The post Resolution of

Ghana’s high malaria burden, the country has the potential to elim­inate malaria, Professor Fred Binka, a renowned professor of clinical epidemiology, has said. He said that with the right resources and commitment, Ghana could join the ranks of countries that have successfully eliminated the disease. “The main challenge facing Ghana’s malaria elimination efforts is the … The post Observing

 The govern­ment says it has reached an ami­cable agreement with Goldfields Ghana Limited for a transitional plan for the Damang Mine. A statement, signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, explained that the operational modalities of the transition involved issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending … The post Gov’t,

THE Girls U-15 division of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 got off to an exciting start on Wednesday, 23 March at the Uni­versity of Ghana in Accra. Tournament hosts, Ghana got off to a positive start with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Morocco, while defending champions South Africa suffered a narrow 1-0 … The post CAF African Schools Football Championship

 Samsung says it remains com­mitted to delivering intelligent, intuitive, and seamless screen experiences to Ghanaian homes and businesses, earning its title as the unrivalled Global No. 1 TV brand for 19 consecutive years. A statement issued by the company in Accra yesterday said “Staying true to its history of excellence and continuing its legacy of … The post Samsung

 Absa Bank Ghana, through its Marketing & Corpo­rate Affairs, Corporate Real Estate Solutions (CRES), Procurement teams has donated mathematical sets, exercise books, and other learning materials to two Junior High Schools in Apirede, a community in the Eastern Region. The gesture forms part of the bank’s citizenship and colleague volunteerism agenda, which supports academic development … The post Absa

 The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) must be re­formed to align with Africa’s industrial goals as it nears expiration in 2025, the Governor of the Bank of Gha­na (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama has stated. According to him, the new AGOA should “ensure rules-based access and embed incentives for value- added exports.” AGOA was created … The post AGOA must

 The Ghana Journalists As­sociation (GJA) has called for the provision of adequate security for journalists who reported on illegal small-scale mining related issues from min­ing sites in the country. The President of the GJA, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, made the call at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday on national issues and issues related … The post Provide security for