The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a directive with immediate effect prohibiting the fabrication, importation, sale, and use of “Chanfan” machines without an EPA permit. According to the EPA, the ban has become necessary as the use of chanfan in mining operations within rivers has caused severe environmental destruction, including the pollution of water […]

Black Queens head coach Kim Björkegren believes Ghana’s women’s national team now boasts the best high-pressing defense on the continent. The Swedish tactician has overseen a remarkable transformation since taking charge, guiding the team to a bronze medal at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and securing back-to-back qualifications for the tournament after […]

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has praised captain Portia Boakye for her leadership, consistency, and enduring influence on Ghanaâ??s national womenâ??s team.Boakye, one of the most experienced players in the current Black Queens squad, remains central to the teamâ??s revival under the Swedish coach.Her leadership was vital as Ghana clinched bronze at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations and recently sealed qualification for the next edition with

Residents of Atimatim Chairman and Bronkong New Site in the Afigya Kwabre South Municipality of the Ashanti Region are facing severe transportation challenges due to a halt in the construction of a bridge for almost a year. The bridge, whose construction started in 2024, has been left in a state of disrepair, disrupting daily activities, […]

The Office of the Special Prosecutor’s asset recovery and management team has seized several items, including luxury vehicles, jewellery, weapons, and documents relating to landed properties from the Trassaco residence of CEO of Goldridge Company Limited, Nana Yaw Duodu, also known as Dr. Sledge. The OSP seized the items after a search was conducted at […]

LEGAL MP REPLIES MINORITY A member of the constitutional and legal affairs committee, Philip Fiifi Buckman, has said the Minority’s motion seeking to halt the vetting of Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice is dead on arrival. According to the Kwesimintsim lawmaker, the NPP MPs are just playing political gymnastics with the issue because there is […]

Sports Minister Kofi Adams supports Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosuâ??s call for equal pay for men and womenâ??s national teams, according to his aide Wonder Mandel Sitsofe.Mandel said the minister agrees that female athletes deserve fair compensation comparable to their male counterparts.He cited Adamsâ?? advocacy for higher bonuses for the Black Queens as evidence of his commitment to bridging the gender pay gap in sports.â??Hon. Ofosu Kwakye's

Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu says the government has a duty to guarantee smooth visa processing for Ghanaians traveling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP stated that authorities are determined to ensure as many supporters as possible can attend the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.His comments follow Ghanaâ??s qualification for the tournament and recent meetings between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the

RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.

The Diaspora Affairs Office under the Office of the President has issued new directives to guide all public engagements, particularly those related to the Diaspora Citizenship Drive and other related initiatives. In a public notice signed by the Deputy Director, Nana Kyere Agyemang, the office cautioned that all inquiries regarding the citizenship drive must be … The post Diaspora

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has conducted searches at the Trassaco residence of businessman Nana Yaw Duodu, popularly known as Dr. Sledge, and at the East Legon offices of Goldridge Company Limited. The searches, carried out on Wednesday, formed part of ongoing investigations into suspected corruption and corruption-related offences linked to the Minerals … The post OSP

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

By Samuel SAM The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) at Tamale Technical University (TaTU) has held its 17th annual exhibition and practical projects fair to showcase the creativity and entrepreneurial skills of its final-year students. The event, themed “Sustainable Hospitality: Green Today, Thriving Tomorrow,” was held at the University restaurant and brought together […] The post TaTU

Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has credited the recent appreciation of the cedi to disciplined economic choices and sound policies implemented by the Bank of Ghana. Speaking at the 14th Ghana Economic Forum held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, the Vice President said Ghana’s economy is gradually regaining … The post Cedi

Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem has urged development partners and investors to move from traditional donor support to a model of co-investment in Africa’s education sector. He believes this approach will promote sustainability, shared responsibility, and stronger ownership of the continent’s development goals. He made the call at the 2025 Association for the Development … The post Deputy

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has launched the Ananse Heritage Project, an innovative cultural initiative aimed at reviving Ghana’s legendary folklore hero, Kweku Ananse, through animation and digital storytelling. The project, spearheaded by Parables Animation Studio, seeks to reconnect Ghanaian youth with traditional values while promoting creativity and cultural … The post Abla

By Evelyn ARTHUR Ghana has been urged to prioritise French language education as a means to drive economic consolidation and enhance human capacity development. Despite sharing borders with three Francophone West African countries, studies show that Ghana’s French-speaking population remains minimal — a situation advocates say is hindering economic progress and limiting opportunities for the […] The post Leverage

A year after its launch, Adiza Ibrahim’s highly-anticipated book, “Hey Diamond!” , Becoming An Intentional Young Lady” as envisaged by the author has become a powerful go-to resource for women and young girls’ empowerment. Driven by the support of the Kuburah Diamonds Foundation, Adiza who is known to many as Kuburah Diamonds is not just … The post One Year of Impact:

A Circuit Court in Cape Coast has sentenced 49-year-old fisherman Samuel Armah, also known as ‘Kofi Nyan’, to 10 years in prison with hard labour. He was convicted after pleading guilty to defiling a 13-year-old girl at Mumford in the Central Region. According to the press release issued by the Central Regional Police Command on […]

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of three armed robbers who attacked and robbed people on the Jacobu-Anwiankwanta road. On October 27, 2025, the Bekwai Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Mr. Appiatu, sentenced Peter Boadi (alias Kwao Ziggy), Daniel Kwaku Owusu, and Eric Kwaku Danso to twenty years imprisonment … The post Three arrested for Armed