The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Bagbin, has called on African legislators to step up vigilance and strengthen collective efforts in the fight against corruption, warning that the continent continues to lose an estimated $88.6 …
The High Court in Accra will on Thursday hear a bail application filed by the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, after the Attorney-General sought more time to respond to…
The prosecution in the trial of Solomon Asamoah and Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former CEO and Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), has brought its case to a close, after calling three witnesses to firm…
One year after reaching within 250 metres of Everest’s summit but turning back due to congestion, frostbite risk, and limited oxygen, the Bouka family returns determined to raise the Malagasy flag on the world’s highest peak. Led b…
Port Community Systems (PCS) as the crisis backbone: how trade disruption makes digital port infrastructure non-negotiable (By Alioune Ciss)
With PCS, ports can dynamically allocate resources, adjust workflows, and reprioritize cargo …
Millions of women and girls remain without adequate legal protection due to the failure of African governments to enact and effectively enforce national laws and regional agreements, Equality Now (https://EqualityNow.org/) warned a…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (https://AfricaCDC.org/), acting on the recommendations of its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG), has officially declared the ongoing Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease out…
In a historic move set to redefine the preservation and global promotion of Nigeria’s cultural heritage, the Kingdom of Iwopin has entered into a landmark strategic partnership with Digital Transformation Media Limited (DTML) for the digit…
Teachers in South Africa are leaving the profession at an alarming rate, raising urgent questions about their working conditions. How can teaching be regarded as the “mother of all professions” when the system fails to adequately prepare a…
Agility (https://Agility.com), a multi-business operator and long-term investor in global and regional businesses, announced that the Agility Logistics Park (ALP) (https://AgilityLogisticsParks.com) in Tema, Ghana has received EDGE…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) (https://Meltwater.org), has opened applications for the second edition of the MEST AI Startup Program, a fully-funded, immersive experience designed to equip Africa’s most …
Internet pour tous, DE-CIX, and UNITED S.A. power expansion into additional Kinshasa-based OADC data center facility, strengthening regional interconnection, reducing latency and accelerating digital growth across equatorial Af…
A new report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (www.AfricaCDC.org) and Team Europe demonstrates that investing in health research and development (R&D) could generate $668 billion in additional G…
(Why Sustainable Businesses Must Prioritize Responsible Production Systems)
(Miss Agricultue Ghana)
In recent years, sustainability and circular economy conversations have gained significant attention across Africa and the world. Mor…
The Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has defended the Rent Control Department’s decision to halt proposed increases in private hostel accommodation fees, insisting that hostel operators must comply with rent assessment requir…
The Volta River Authority has recognised outstanding staff members at its VRA Day and CE Competency Awards Celebration, honouring employees who demonstrated remarkable commitment and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
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Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has commissioned a number of utility vehicles for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to enhance mobility, strengthen emergency response, and improve operational efficiency across the count…
Ghana will bid a final farewell to industrialist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo, with his funeral and burial rites scheduled to begin on July 30, 2026.
Funeral arrangements released by the Kantanka fam…
The First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has appealed to Ghanaian health professionals and young skilled workers to remain in the country and contribute to national development instead of seeking opportunities abroad.
Speaking at the…
Ghana’s 2026 National AI Strategy signals ambition.
It places the country within the global race for artificial intelligence and positions healthcare as a priority sector.
But ambition alone is not progress.
The real test is w…
The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Samuel Basintale Amadu, has led a delegation of senior GIS officers to meet with the Director of the Central Directorate of Prevention (DCPP) of the Italian Polizia di Stato…
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has stated that the government will not compromise on addressing the critical needs of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) to position the institution to deliver quality higher edu…
The General Director of Ministries of the Methodist Church in Ghana, Very Reverend Emmanuel Kobena Aryee, has cautioned Ghanaian youth against the wrongful use of artificial intelligence (AI).
He said that the abuse of AI and deepfak…
The Ministry of Health has announced the recent outbreaks of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have triggered heightened precautionary measures in Ghana aimed at strengthening the country’s prepared…
Ghana is on high alert following confirmed outbreaks of Ebola in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Health authorities say precautionary measures have been activated nationwide to strengthen the country’s preparedn…
The Ghana Police Service has issued a strong warning to criminals across the country, urging them to lay down their arms as the Service intensifies efforts to combat crime and enhance public safety.
Inspector General of Police (IGP)…
The Supreme Court has given 14 civil society organisations (CSOs) the greenlight to join the suit challenging the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP’s) and its power to conduct prosecutions.
The motion for …
_With a #1 global ranking for faculty diversity and a #24 spot for teaching quality, Henley is delivering the right blend of diverse thought and academic rigour needed to build next-generation African leaders.
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The Ubuntuverse Institute (https://Ubuntuversal.org/) today released The 3 Trillion Corporate Advocacy PlayBook: Africa’s 10× CAMPs Accelerating Just Clean Energy’s Green Industrialisation, a field-defining framework charting how corp…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has doubled the Police Academy intake for the police cadet officer Course 54 to a record number of more than 700 for this year.
The Police Academy has been admitting an a…
Ronald Mlalazi, President of the African Supply Chain Confederation
In an era defined by profound geopolitical volatility and persistent macroeconomic disruptions, the traditional ambit of Supply Chain Management (SCM) has been irrev…
JA (Junior Achievement) Africa (www.JA-Africa.org), with support from the ExxonMobil Foundation, announces the launch of the 2026 ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Program, an initiative designed to equip young Africans with critic…
The Central Regional Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has called for urgent humanitarian intervention for residents affected by a tidal wave disaster at Moree in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District o…
Converge Africa 2026 returned to the CTICC in Cape Town and delivered three packed days of practical, outcomes led conversations about how Africa buys, sells and transacts in a world that is moving fast. The event brought the full …
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany commemorates World Health Day 2026 in partnership with First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foun…
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks ‘World Hypertension Day 2026’ together with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, and their partners Ministries of Health, Medical Societies,…
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that newly recruited health professionals will begin work on July 1, 2026, following the closure of the recruitment portal for applications last week.
According to the ministry, while a mop-u…
The Ministry of Health (MoH) says it is introducing a volunteer programme to serve in rural and deprived areas, especially for more than 6,000 health graduates awaiting employment.
According to the ministry, the volunteer arrangement …
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana lost about US$78 million in health support following cuts to some United States aid programmes, affecting malaria, HIV/AIDS and maternal healthcare services.
He said the reduction in support ha…
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that Ghana is looking inwards to fund its healthcare needs, and announced a series of domestic measures that will move the country away from donor dependency.
He urged member states, especially…
The Ghana Registered Midwives Association (GRMA) has called on the government to prioritise midwifery workforce expansion and improve conditions of service as part of efforts to improve maternal health outcomes in the country.
The Nat…
The Ghana Maritime Authority has joined the global community in marking the International Day for Women in Maritime, celebrating the courage, innovation, and achievements of women across the sector, from seafaring and port operations to …
The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger leadership and urgent reforms to global governance systems, warning that Africa’s progress will remain constrained if developing countries continue to operate u…
The Church of Pentecost has launched the second edition of its medical missions outreach programme at Abesewa in the Ahafo Region, aimed at providing free life-saving healthcare and evangelism services to poor and vulnerable communities.…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has said the government’s Blue Water Guards initiative is yielding positive results in the fight against illegal mining along the country’s rivers and streams.
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President John Dramani Mahama has raised alarm over the wider consequences of the cessation of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) operations, warning that the development could push about 5.7 million Africans in…
The Deputy Head of the German Embassy in Ghana, Sivine Jansen, has visited Nanketewa in Sunyani in the Bono Region to witness firsthand the progress of the world’s first nationwide cocoa traceability system.
Her visit comes at a pivo…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to exit funding support from GAVI, the global vaccine alliance, by the year 2030.
Speaking at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva on Monday, May 18, Pres…
Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2026 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies - apply now at https://apo-opa.co/4eEHRot
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The Africa Forward Summit came to a close in Nairobi Kenya on May 12 with over 30 African Heads of State and Government setting out an actionable framework to advance a renewed Africa–France partnership anchored on parity, mutual respect, …