Some consumers in the Eastern Region have expressed their frustration following the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC)’s approval of a tariff increment for both electricity and water.  They argued that the new charges would heavily affect household budgets and business operations, further compounding the already high cost of living in the country. During a public … The post Address

Ghana risks losing progress made in family planning (FP) if sustainable financing mechanisms are not secured to guarantee the continuous availability of contraceptives and other FP commodities. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, said recent disruptions in external funding underscored the urgent need for stronger domestic investment to protect … The post Ghana

The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) is set to begin revenue operations of the Tema-Mpakadan Railway Services tomorrow. This follows the successful completion of maintenance works on the coaches as well as the correction of defects two weeks ago. The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Dr Frederick Appoh, said this when the Deputy … The post Tema-Mpakadan

 The second edition of the National Boardroom Governance Summit is set to take place in Accra to building on the success of the inaugural 2024 event, which drew just under 1,000 C suite executives and quick­ly became the most celebrated boardroom focused gathering on the continent, Slated for October 14, 2025, this year’s summit is … The post Steering

 The founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Azalix Busi­ness Media, Mr Alqama Arif, has stressed the need for the government to provide farmers in the agribusiness industry with the needed technologies. He said that providing farm­ers with the needed technol­ogies would help enhance the agribusiness industry, improve yields, and ensure food security. Mr Arif … The post ‘Strengthen agribusiness

Multichoice Africa to upgrade customers to the next bouquet offer effective October 1, Minister of Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced. During a press briefing, the minister stated that the committee, which was earlier set up to handle the matter, will reconvene in three months to evaluate the impact of the initiative. This … The post DStv subscribers

Veteran boxer Ayittey Powers has expressed his support for reforms in Ghana’s boxing industry after a meeting with Sports Minister Kofi Adams and National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Powers said he was pleased with the discussions and assured fans that better days are ahead … The post Ayittey Powers

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has congratulated the University for Development Studies (UDS) football team for winning the football competition at the 2025 FISU World University Games. UCC described the victory as a sign of the team’s discipline, determination and resilience. It also noted that the win reflected the strong tradition of sporting excellence … The post UCC

The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, has vowed to continue speaking truth to power despite facing political harassment. He declared that he would openly criticise government without hesitation, even if it means being arrested multiple times. His comments follow his arrest a few weeks ago after a live … The post NPP’s

Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai has explained the background to a case at the Supreme Court about the President’s appointment of a retired police officer to the Police Council. In a post on his official Facebook page, Justice Srem Sai explained that the Constitution requires the President to appoint a representative of the “Retired … The post Retired Senior

Veteran Ghanaian boxer Azumah Nelson has expressed dissatisfaction with the high number of Ghanaian boxers exposed to drugs. Speaking on Original FM, a local radio station in Accra, he stated that 85% of boxers, including his own son, smoke weed. “They consume their drugs before they enter the ring to fight. Even my own son … The post 85 percent of boxers, including my son, smoke

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership is urging the public and its members to ignore comments by Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako and Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC, over allegations of manipulation in the party’s electoral processes. This follows remarks by the two chairmen, which triggered a strong reaction … The post NPP

The campaign team of New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Ken Agyapong is urging the party’s leadership to take swift action against the Ashanti and Bono Regional Chairmen over what it describes as anti-party conduct. According to the team, two videos on social media show Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) and Kwame Baffoe (Abronye) alleging … The post Ken

IMANI Africa and a group of oversight organisations say Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil programme has lost the country billions of cedis through weak controls and possible corruption. In a statement issued in Accra on Monday, the policy think tank said an international forensic review of the scheme found “serious governance failures, fiscal leakages and potential illicit financial … The post IMANI,

Gospel musician and Man of God, Pastor Eric Jeshrun has celebrated his birthday by donating items to the Haven of Hope Orphanage at Medie in Accra. After the donation he expressed happiness about visiting the orphanage in person with his team this year. According to him, the group expanded their support this year through partnerships … The post Eric Jeshrun donates to Haven

Ghana’s University of Development Studies (UDS) emerged winners of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) University World Cup after defeating Brazil’s Paulista University 2-1 at the Suoyuwan Stadium in Dalian, China. The UDS team became the first African university to lift the FISU World Cup trophy after a hard-fought victory over Paulista University, who won the 2023 … The post UDS

Accra Hearts of Oak recorded their second straight win in the three-week-old 2025/26 Ghana Premier League (GPL) with a 1–0 victory over returnees, Eleven Wonders, at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday. The only goal of the game came in the 18th-minute from midfielder Enock Asubonteng, who drove home a left-footed shot past goalkeeper Joseph … The post Hearts ease past Wonders, Aduana silence

This year’s Accra Seniors Open Tennis tournament has been slated for November 24, to December 6, at the Accra Lawn Tennis Club.Registration for the tournament is currently underway with interested players required to pay an amount of GH¢120 and GH¢160, respectively. The registration will be closed on Thursday, November 20. The draws for the tournament … The post Tennis:

The 2025/26 Division One League (DOL) season officially kicked off on Friday at the Tuba AstroTurf in Kasoa with an exciting clash between Attram De Visser and Accra Lions. The opening fixture drew high-profile attendance, led by Ghana Football Association (GFA), President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, and Vice President, Mark Addo. In a symbolic gesture to … The post GFA Pres Okraku kicks

From January next year, all vaccinated dogs and cats in Ghana would be issued with cards as part of measures to enforce mandatory rabies immunisation in the country. The National Pets Vaccination Card (NPVC) to be issued by the Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) will ensure uniformity, proper tracking, harmonised reporting, and reliable national data generation. … The post Mandatory