The fight against illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’ has received a boost following the procurement and imminent deployment of advanced drone systems by the Minerals Commission. The drones, scheduled to begin operations next week, are expected to provide real-time surveillance data on illegal mining activities across the country to facilitate swift enforcement actions. • … The post Govt

A renewed national mindset and stronger public institutions have been identified as critical to Ghana’s economic recovery and sustainable development at the 15th edition of the Heroes of Distinction Conference 2025 held in Accra. The event, organised on Wednesday by the West Africa International Magazine, brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and development practitioners to deliberate on … The post Experts

The La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly (LaNMMA) has presented start-up packs valued at GH¢169,000 to 49 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality. The items included chest freezers, industrial sewing machines, laptops, electrical equipment, polytanks, as well as welding and construction tools. Other items distributed were hairdressing machines, tables and stands, Braille laptops, gas ovens, … The post 49

Vehicle emissions, open burning, and the near absence of real-time air quality monitoring have been identified as Kumasi’s most urgent pollution challenges at the city’s first air pollution stakeholder engagement, organised by the Clean Air Fund on Wednesday. The forum brought together district chief executives, institutional directors, and researchers to confront what organisers described as … The post Kumasi

Low rainfall and rising temperatures at Peki and surrounding communities are leaving much of the farmland dry and increasingly difficult to cultivate, especially during the dry season. It is against this backdrop that a team of students from Peki Blengo Evangelical Presbyterian Junior High School, one of the beneficiary schools participating in the Telecel DigiTech … The post Telecel

The 8th Annual Synod of the Northern Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church Ghana opened in Accra yesterday, with a strong call on the government to maintain the current structure governing mission schools in the country. Delivering his address, the Diocesan Bishop, Rt Rev. Andrew Mbeah-Baiden, cautioned against adopting proposals from the Constitutional Review Committee … The post Methodist

There are moments when a country quietly turns a corner, and this may well be one of them. For years, Ghana’s battle against illegal mining “galamsey”, has been tough, emotional, and at times frustrating. The damage to rivers, forests and farmlands has been widely documented, and the call for stronger action has never been louder. … The post From challenge to change: Ghana’s

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed stay of execution and notice of appeal against a recent high court ruling that bars it from conducting criminal prosecution without express authorisation from the Attorney-General. This came to light at proceedings against former Minister of Finance, Mr Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, and five others in … The post OSP appeals ruling

The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has announced tougher sanctions for public institutions that misuse state funds and fail to follow spending rules. Speaking at the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department annual conference in Koforidua yesterday, the Vice President said the government was determined to protect public funds through stronger laws, digital systems, … The post Govt

Three million people in Ghana remain vulnerable to food insecurity despite generally stable national consumption levels, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has warned. He explained that although Ghana had not reached a nationwide food crisis, underlying pressures including inflation, climate-related shocks, and global supply disruptions continue to strain vulnerable households unevenly. Speaking at the … The post 3m

The founder and Director of Dominion Paint Manufacturing Industries Limited (DOPAMI), Mr Stephen Komla Adom, is appealing to the government to establish an independent investigation committee to oversee the takeover of his business, a joint venture (JV) with Quick Angels Limited (QAL). He claimed that after submitting several petitions to the Inspector General of Police, … The post DOPAMI

Across Ghana, the stakes of artificial intelligence are not abstract. They are farmers in the Upper East Region, waiting for uncertain rains. A nurse in the Volta Region triaging patients with nothing but experience and exhaustion. A graduate in Kumasi sending out CVs into silence. A trader at Makola calculating margins in her head as … The post ProGhana’s

The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Abena Osei Asare has expressed concerns about the failure of the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Mr. Paul Adjei to honour invitation of the Committee to assist in dealing with abandoned projects cited in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report. She emphasised that some of the … The post Abena

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy continued its oversight responsibilities with a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday. Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, said the visit formed part of efforts to familiarize members with the Authority’s operations and to explore ways Parliament could provide the necessary support. He explained that … The post Parliament

President Mahama will be inspecting progress of work on the Kasoa- Winneba road later today. Update on theDualization of the Winneba Cape- Coast Road Project (km30-km 54) as provided by the Ministry of Roads and Highways last week. The consteuction is dubbed, Project- Lot 2: Dualization Winneba- Mankessim (24km). According to the ministry, work on … The post President Mahama to inspect

Ghanaian film Director and Entertainment analyst Samuel Owusu known as Sammy Rasta has strongly criticized the Ashanti Regional Minister and executives of the Kumawood Ashanti Film Association (KAFA) over what he describes as a persistent misunderstanding of the film industry, particularly the use of Kumawood actors in stage productions. Speaking with Agyeman Prempeh on Power … The post Sammy

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) carried out fire safety education campaigns in Suhum and Kwahu East on April 22, 2026, targeting residents, traders, and business operators. In Suhum, the GNFS Suhum Command, led by GO II Effah, engaged shops, stores, and homes on fire prevention measures and basic emergency response. Participants showed strong understanding … The post GNFS intensifies

Farm 360, a leading Ghanaian agritech company, on Friday, April 17, 2026 commenced a moringa seedling nursery programme in Adelakope, near Shai Hills in the Eastern Region, under itsTree Planting and Land Restoration Initiative. The event brought together 23 women who were trained in best practices for nurturing moringa seedlings, with over 2,500 seedlings nursed … The post Farm

The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), an environmental sustainability organisation, has donated 180 bags of organic compost to more than 100 farmers in selected communities to promote sustainable agriculture and enhance food security. The donation, which forms part of the organisation’s Zero Waste Project, was made yesterday to farmers at Airport Hills and Osu, within … The post GAYO supports

Kpanshegu and Kpaliguni communities in the Salaga North Constituency of the Savannah Region have been connected to the national grid under the Rural Electrification Project (REP). The Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Alhaji Alhassan Mumuni, who inaugurated the project, commended the people for their patience and support throughout its implementation. He explained that … The post 2