The founding director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), Professor Eric Y. Danquah, has called for a global research system in which the quality of a scientist’s research questions is not determined by the wealth of their institution. Speaking at the opening of the ninth International Plant Phenotyping Symposium in Accra yesterday, … The post Accra hosts global plant phenotyping

Ghana had substantial accommodation capacity, but demand for rooms weakened between March and June 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The 2025 Accommodation Unit Survey (AUS), captured in the Accommodation Occupancy Report, showed that about five million room-nights were available each month during the period. However, monthly occupied room-nights declined from 2.14 million … The post Hotel

Ghana’s artisanal fishing communities have called for the immediate revocation of offshore gold exploration licences granted to Gold Coast GRC Ghana Ltd, insisting that the government’s suspension of the company’s operations is insufficient to protect the country’s fisheries, marine ecosystems and food security. The demand was made at a press conference in Accra yesterday and … The post Fishers

Bibiani Gold Stars have been fined GH¢5,000 by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee for breaching matchday accreditation and access control rules during their Ghana Premier League (GPL) match against Accra Hearts of Oak. The club was found guilty of allowing its Chief Executive Officer, Kwasi Adu, to enter the inner perimeter without authorisation, … The post GFA

Ghana’s top-ranked table tennis player, James Marfo, is set to begin his professional career in France. He will undergo a one-year training programme at the Hennebont Table Tennis Centre while competing in the country’s league. Marfo, who was named the 2025 Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Table Tennis Player of the Year, is expected … The post Ping-pong star James

The head of English football’s independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over the future of Manchester City. As chairman of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), David Kogan has the power to assess the suitability of club owners and executives. If an independent commission’s findings that the club broke Premier … The post Regulator would quit

President John Dramani Mahama has told the newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC) that he expects no preferential treatment from the Commission for himself, his party or his government. “As President, I expect no preferential treatment from the Electoral Commission for myself, my party, or my government. I expect an institution that … The post Pres Mahama charges

The Board of Directors of the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers, has invited the Minister for Government Communications, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, to the launch of the corporation’s 70th anniversary celebrations. The board also used the meeting to formally introduce its members to the minister and discuss … The post NTC Board meets

President Mahama has urged chiefs to back the fight against galamsey, citing resistance to NAIMOS operations and the need for alternative livelihoods.

Former gang boss Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.

From October 15, 2026, banks will collect a 20% tax on Netflix, Spotify, ChatGPT and other cross-border digital services paid for with Ghana-issued cards.

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected calls for his removal over alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for supporters and officials ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that his ministry was unaware of the process until May.The Buem MP's response follows demands by the Minority in Parliament for his dismissal and prosecution over the alleged arrangements, which have come under scrutiny following the suspension of National Sports Authority

Hurricane Simon pounded western Mexico with more wind and rain Monday after tropical weather systems caused five deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts. The eye of the Category 2 hurricane remained offshore as its outer bands of winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the Pacific Ocean near Puerto … The post Storms kill 5 in Mexico as US flood risk eases

The committee also evaluated their impact on affected communities, and examined measures to strengthen flood resilience and disaster preparedness

It also instructed Takoradi Hospital to reinstate dental surgeon Dr Esenam Mockshell Sunu, pay her outstanding entitlements and post her to a location suitable for her circumstances.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says some Ghanaians ignored repeated warnings against paying individuals who promised to facilitate visas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.Mr Adams said information gathered after the tournament suggested that some applicants had paid individuals, including people allegedly holding official positions, without the Ministryâ??s knowledge.The Buem MP told Citi News that he had repeatedly cautioned the public against handing money

The Majority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has mounted a vigorous defence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, over allegations of financial impropriety in the government’s GH¢49.7 million evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, declaring that “not a cedi is missing” from the said operation. Addressing a news conference in […] The post GH¢49.7m

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has paid a GH¢10 million dividend to the Ministry of Finance for the Consolidated Fund. This payment marks a significant milestone in the Authority’s efforts to strengthen financial accountability and enhance its contribution to national development. The NLA team was led by Board Chairman Mr Frederick Amissah, who informed the […] The post NLA

Quantity surveyors in Ghana have been urged to uphold professional integrity, strengthen cost controls and promote accountability to ensure that public funds invested in infrastructure projects deliver maximum value for money. Chairman of the Quantity Surveyors Division of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS), Surveyor Nana Nuamah Kyei-Bafour, made the call at the division’s 2026 […] The post Quantity

Nineteen people have been arrested in Ghana in an international crackdown on online scam networks, with authorities identifying 117 Nigerian nationals suspected of being victims of human trafficking. The operation in Sasaabi, an Accra suburb, also led to the seizure of 303 electronic devices and the identification of 89 victims of online scams who reportedly […] The post US, UK join Ghana, Nigeria in