The August 6 helicopter crash that claimed eight lives revealed Ghana’s deep vulnerabilities—from illegal mining and weak emergency systems to military asset gaps and reliance on foreign forensic support.

The Accra High Court has dismissed an application for interlocutory injunction by Action Peoples Party (APP) against the Akwatia by-election slated for September 2. The party challenged the Electoral Commission’s disqualification of its candidate, David Ankomah, indicating that the EC notified him on short notice to present a tax clearance certificate. But in court on […]

The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with the Oti Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and under the leadership of the Ministry of Health, has deployed the National Case Management Rapid Response Team to the Oti Region following a reported surge in typhoid fever cases. The affected districts include Biakoye, Krachi East, Krachi West, and Krachi […]

Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram - which has since been deleted.

Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE), Benjamin Nsiah has cautioned that Ghana’s planned electricity-for-gas barter deal with Nigeria may struggle due to weak infrastructure across the sub-region. Government has announced intentions to leverage Nigeria’s abundant gas reserves by supplying electricity in exchange for natural gas. But in an interview […]

By Konrad K. DJAISI Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Aygeman will join African Trades Union – under the banner of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) – together with other civil society organisations for an historic Pan-African rally for Debt cancellation and Trade Justice on August 29 in Accra. The rally […] The post CSOs

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo has given the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) a two-week ultimatum to repair all damaged streetlights in their jurisdictions. The Minister gave the directive during a media briefing in Accra on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She disclosed that her office and the Ministry of Energy […]

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said that it expects the cedi to move in line with economic fundamentals. Governor of the BoG, Dr Johnson Asiama, said they welcome the Cedi’s natural fluctuations within that framework. Asked whether the government has taken a policy decision to maintain the USD/GHS exchange rate above GHS10, during the […]

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued an alert to motorists and the public using the Konkonuru to Aburi road in the Eastern Region to be cautious, as adverse weather conditions pose a serious threat to road safety along that corridor. In a statement issued by the NRSA on August 28, 2025, the Authority […]

The alumni of KPMG, together with the firm, have announced plans to support the Paediatric Oncology Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital with a Digital Pain-Free Venipuncture Unit. The facility is expected to ease the experience of children undergoing cancer treatment and other procedures that often involve repeated and painful injections. The commitment was made […] The post KPMG

The exchange rate is an endogenous variable, influenced by market forces, and is allowed to fluctuate freely, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said. Dr Asiama stated that it’s important to view the current exchange rate dynamics in the proper context. Asked whether the government has taken a policy decision […]

By Ben BRAKO Throughout history, societies have risen and fallen, but one constant has been the reverence that descendants owe to their ancestors. Our ancestors, through resilience, wisdom, and communal struggle, shaped systems of survival, meaning, and belonging that carried us for centuries. Yet today, in our time, we must pause and ask ourselves a […] The post Are we cursed?: appeared first on The

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that with the right interventions, the influence of black market operations in Ghana can be significantly reduced. Asked whether black market practice is considered illegal or whether it has simply become normalised, during the 125th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press conference on July […]

 FirstBank Ghana is set to host its flagship annual staff engagement event, the MD’s Roadshow on Saturday. This signature event, now in its sixth year, brings together staff from all branches and departments under one roof to reflect, reconnect, and re-energize as the Bank strengthens its drive to remain focused on its strategy and customer … The post FirstBank prepares for 2025 staff engagement

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has denied allegations that it substituted an Akan and Ewe inscriptions on the welcome signs at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra with a Ga greeting. Social media reports indicated that the Ga term “Oobak?” has replaced the Akan pleasantries “Akwaaba” and “Woezor” (Ewe). The allegations came after some Ga […]

The Executive Secretary-Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Shafic Suleman, has emphasised a need for effective stakeholder collaboration in addressing challenges in the utility sector to promote national development. Dr. Suleman made this call during his nationwide tour of both the Commission and utility service providers’ regional offices, which concluded in Techiman, Bono East Region. […] The post PURC

Former Asante Kotoko forward Charles Taylor has urged the club to step up their preparations as they gear up for next monthâ??s CAF Confederation Cup campaign.The Porcupine Warriors have been drawn against Nigerian side Kwara United in the first preliminary round, with the first leg scheduled for Kumasi between September 19 and 21, before the return fixture in Ilorin from September 26 to 28.Taylor, however, has voiced concerns about the teamâ??s readiness, citing their uninspiring

Ghana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground.

The conversation on societal progress misses an essential element when it overlooks the growing significance of young people as active drivers of change and transformation. Recognizing this, the UN General Assembly in 1965 began emphasizing the need to empower young people. This commitment was further strengthened in December 1999 when the UN established International Youth […] The post Empowering

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has applauded the organisers of the Democracy Cup, describing the timing of this yearâ??s edition as ideal for his sideâ??s preparations.The Phobians are scheduled to face city rivals Great Olympics on September 5 at the University of Ghana Stadium in the second edition of the annual fixture, which is held to celebrate Ghanaâ??s democratic credentials.The game comes just a week before the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season kicks