The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Taskforce has arrested an American citizen, Smart Philander, a Moroccan national, Nina Elfseky, and four Ghanaian accomplices for engaging in illegal gold trading without a licence. The Ghanaians included Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Sowa Elisha, Evans Arhin, and Arnold Otutey. The arrests took place at the SSNIT Emporium, near Marina … The post GoldBod Taskforce

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy remains resilient, with growth projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent in 2024. This acceleration reflects easing inflationary pressures and a modest recovery of investment despite persistent global economic uncertainty. The number of countries experiencing double-digit inflation has fallen sharply—from twenty-three in October 2022 to ten in July … The post Sub-Saharan

A Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiative has been launched in the Bongo District to improve access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene practices in the Upper East Region. The project, estimated at GH¢600,000.00, is designed to provide inclusive WASH solutions in three sub-basins across five climate-vulnerable districts in the region, … The post GH¢600,000

In their efforts to reduce the impact of climate change on food security in Ghana, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) has provided hundreds of farmers in three districts of the Upper East Region with some climate resilient crop varieties. The new crop varieties on tomato, okra, and amaranth come with … The post CSIR-CRI provides

Gomoa Fetteh, Oct. 7 — The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) has called for increased investment in specialist training to strengthen the country’s health system and enhance access to quality healthcare. The call was made at the opening of the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 5th Scientific Conference of the College, held … The post Increase Investment in Specialist Training

African football boss, Patrice Motsepe, said on Monday he is “absolutely confident” that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will go ahead in Morocco, despite the country witnessing daily anti-government protests for more than a week. Young Moroccans took to the streets on Sunday for a ninth straight night of demonstrations, calling for an … The post CAF Confident AFCON

The Chief of Katamanso, Tatse Nii Laryea Akueiteh X, has rejected claims made in two Ghanaian Times publications from September 2025 suggesting that New Legon residents and estate developers were being harassed by landguards and that some of these landguards had been arrested. The Ghanaian Times, in its September 16, 2025 edition, published a front-page … The post We’re not land guards…Chief

The Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, Mrs Kafui Danku-Pitcher, has been inaugurated as the Chairperson of the Ahoe Community Development Project in Ho, pledging to lead with integrity and commitment towards the completion of the initiative. Speaking at the event attended by traditional leaders, dignitaries, and residents, Mrs Danku-Pitcher expressed deep gratitude to … The post NFA

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has carried out a significant operation in the Western Region, targeting notorious galamsey hideouts. On Monday, October 5, 2025, the Task Force stormed “Gangway,” a crime-infested community in Aboso, Prestea-Huni Valley District. Key Highlights: Makeshift Structures Destroyed*: Several makeshift structures serving as hideouts and drug bases … The post NAIMOS

When truth becomes a spectator in public debate, credibility collapses, and nations quietly lose their moral balance. INTRODUCTION: THE CALL FOR CALM AND FACTUAL CONVERSATION Ghana stands at a delicate crossroads where facts must reclaim their rightful place above factions. Over the last fourteen months, our national dialogue, especially around some state institutions such as … The post Ghana

Firefighters from the Buduburam Fire Station swiftly responded to a vehicular fire at Breku along the Accra–Cape Coast Highway in the early hours of Monday, October 06 2025. The incident involved a TATA bus (GM 2889-14) that had been parked by the roadside for nearly two weeks. Upon arrival, the crew found the vehicle engulfed … The post Swift response by GNFS prevents Highway Disaster appeared

The Black Stars will depart Casablanca for Meknes on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic. The team has been based in Casablanca since Sunday, preparing for the match. Ghana trained at the Mohammed V Sports Complex as part of their preparations. The Black Stars will face the … The post Black Stars depart Casablanca for Meknes today appeared

The State Transport Company (STC) plans to procure at least 500 new buses by 2028, out of which 430 will be electric. According to Mr. Alhassan Ligbi, the Managing Director of the company, this move forms part of a broader strategy to modernise STC’s fleet and lead Ghana’s transition to green transport. “By 2028, we … The post STC to introduce green transport by end of year – MD

Liebherr, Newmont’s onsite contractor, in partnership with the Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation (NADeF), has awarded scholarships to three science students pursuing undergraduate programmes from its Ahafo Mines host communities. Each beneficiary student received GH¢15,000 to cover their bursaries for the remaining years of their studies. The Liebherr/NADeF scholarship scheme, instituted 13 years ago, has so … The post Liebherr,

The MTN Ghana Foundation has awarded scholarships to 500 students under its MTN Bright Scholarship Scheme. This year’s recipients, drawn from 45 public tertiary institutions nationwide, include 300 students and 200 teachers pursuing further studies. They were selected from a competitive pool of 3,691 applicants, with 1,200 shortlisted for interviews. Each scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, … The post MTN

US carrier, Delta Air Lines, has reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana with seasonal daily nonstop service between Accra and Atlanta, beginning December 1, 2025. The move reinforces the airline’s long-standing investment in the market as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Reflecting on a century marked by innovation, reliability, and operational excellence at a press briefing … The post Delta

The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, Most Reverend Anthony Narh Asare, has called on St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Kaneshie, to continue supporting institutions across various sectors to enhance national development. Delivering the homily during a thanksgiving service to climax the church’s 60th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Most Reverend Asare encouraged the church … The post Support

The United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s efforts in building cities that are resilient, inclusive, and responsive to crises. It also pledged to partner with the government and other stakeholders to scale up innovative urban financing, strengthen municipal capacity, and accelerate the localisation of the New Urban … The post Govt,

Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, is set to appear before the High Court in Accra to answer questions related to alleged illegal mining activities. This follows his appearance at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, together with his counsel, … The post Chairman

Universities in Ghana have been urged to take a leading role in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), described by experts as a growing threat to access, participation, and completion in higher education. The call was made at a three-day Gender Justice Hub programme in Accra, which sought to build capacity, knowledge, and strategies to advance gender … The post Lead Campaign Against