The 58th training programme for journalists across Africa, organised by the Union of African Journalists (UAJ), in partnership with the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) of Egypt, has commenced in Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
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The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) will not tolerate any act of unprofessionalism ahead of the 2024 general election, the President of the association, Albert Dwumfour, has said.
Speaking at the anniversary launch of the associatio…
The Ghana Chapter of World Child Cancer, a not-for-profit organisation has organised a radiology training for healthcare professionals across the country.
Through collaborations with the Radiology Departments in Korle Bu and Komfo Anoky…
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II has encouraged governments and business leaders to decentralise their operations to accelerate development.
He said this when the senior management team of Telecel Ghana, a leading telecommunic…
Dr. Alfred Gardemor, Vice President of the Ghana Optometric Association, has called for the government’s intervention to subsidise the cost of glaucoma treatment to mitigate its impact.
Ghana is facing a significant public health challe…
Seventy senior high schools (SHSs) from all 16 regions of the country are expected to compete for the ultimate prize in this year’s National Cybersecurity Challenge (NCC).
The participants would be exhibiting their skills and knowledge …
Ghana will host the 14th Regional Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of heads of anti-corruption agencies in Commonwealth Africa.
The programme, which would be held in Accra from May 6 to 10, seeks to promote collaboration amo…
The Vice-President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has through the head of operations at his office, Alhaji Ismaela Ibrahim, donated sets of neatly sewn dresses worth GH¢25,000 to 85 orphans drawn from the various Zongo vicinities at Akyem …
Over the years, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has realised that the number of females recruited and enlisted into the GAF does not commensurate with the national population of females.
That, according to GAF, was also against the United …
The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC), in partnership with the Ghana Navy (GN), has carried out the third Maritime Boundary Inspection (MBI) exercise along the Western Frontiers of Ghana’s maritime domain.
This four-day MBI exercise, whi…
The UG-SRC under the leadership of 2023 -2024 led by Frank Tsikata, in collaboration with Global Entrepreneurship Network-Ghana (GEN-Ghana) will host the cohort 2 of, UG-SRC Skill-UP for Jobs Bootcamp which is slated for July - August 2024…
As part of the ongoing efforts to address infrastructural challenges within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the Chief of Staff (COS), General Headquarters (GHQ) – Major General (Maj Gen) Joseph Prince Osei-Owusu, presided over a groundbreaki…
Professor Grace Nkansa Asante has shattered a glass ceiling in Ghanaian academia, becoming the first woman in the country to be conferred the prestigious title of Professor of Economics.
This landmark achievement comes after her promot…
The country plans to establish an Accra World Book Capital (AWBC) legacy centre, following the successful hosting of its year-long role as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Book Capital.
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the headquarters of the Cote d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Co-operation Initiative (CIGCI).
The facility which was inaugurated in Accra last Thursday, is situated at the Roman Ridge, a suburb…
Nestle Ghana Limited says it does not add sugars (sucrose and glucose) to infant formulas for children in the country.
“Like everywhere in the world, in Ghana, we do not add sugars (sucrose and glucose) to Infant Formulas for children a…
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year’s general election.
Director-General of the CSA, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, said the aut…
Members of the Ghana Network on Environment, Society, Corporate and Accountability (GHANESCA), have undergone a two-day capacity building training in Kumasi to sharpen their advocacy skills to effectively reach their audience.
Represent…
There must be a conscious effort to build the capacity of the youth, especially the leaders to enable them to become effective agents of change in the education sector.
That would also help prepare them to take over as leaders of tomorr…
Professor Emmanuel Arhin, a geoscientist, has urged government to leverage the expertise of geoscientists and academia to address the increasing prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country.
He stated that NCDs were bec…
The International Justice Mission (IJM), in its efforts to improve rescue operations and protect children who have survived trafficking, has assisted the Gomoa East and Ekumfi District offices of Department of Social Welfare with logistics…
Security personnel and experts in the maritime sector have expressed worry over the prevalence of transnational organised crime in the Gulf of Guinea.
They attributed the menace mainly to the lack of political will of States to prioriti…
Zenith Global Health is to host the 4th Africa Healthcare Awards and Summit (AHAS 2024) in Accra.
A statement by the Organisation indicated that, the Summit would take place at the Accra International Conference Centre from April 22, 20…
As the global population living with glaucoma surpasses 70 million, with over six million individuals blind from the condition, the situation in Ghana mirrors this alarming trend.
Over 700,000 Ghanaians live with glaucoma, and 45,000 pe…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has eulogised one of Africa's eminent philosophers, Emeritus Professor Kwame Gyekye, saying his advocacy for "African solutions to Africa's problems" ought to be upheld.
The thoughts and works of th…
Reconstruction works have begun on the 23-kilometer Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta dual carriageway in the Western Region.
The project, which is part of the National Highway (N1H1), involves the construction of four major bridges including t…
The Ghana National Association of Poultry Farmers (GNAPF) says the industry needs a $100 million capital injection to be revitalized.
According to the association, the funds will go toward the purchase of modern technology and services …
Chief Dr. Doli-Wura, Chairperson of the Africa Union Interfaith Dialogue Forum Steering Committee (AU-IFDF) has reiterated the pivotal role the play in bridging divides and promoting dialogue in their pursuit of peace and unity.
He said…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has re-affirmed its preparedness to work with the Ghana Immigration Service and other sister security agencies in the fight against any emerging threats, particularly at the country’s borders.
The Chief of D…
The ECOWAS Court will organize a training programme for lawyers and law students from Sierra Leone on the margins of its 2024 international conference to deepen their knowledge of the Court for improved practice, the President of the Court…
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period.
Similarly, 3,823 others suffered various injuries as against 3,747 last year, …
The Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) has started moving Burkinabe asylum seekers to the designated settlement it has put up at Zini in the Sissala West District in the Upper West Region.
It said although the settlement, located at Zini in the…
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is donating 100,000 doses of the anthrax vaccine in support of the Government of Ghana and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s (…
Colonel Dr. Mohammed Wumbei, Command Logistics and Gender Advisor at the Army Training Command, has underscored the Ghana Armed Forces' (GAF) loyalty in upholding the Ghana Gender Policy.
He said because of the policy enacted in 2015, t…
Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé is being criticized for adding sugar to its baby food in some countries, according to analysis by an organization which campaigns for the observance of human rights by Swiss-based companies.
Developi…
The Ghana Army Headquarters has received an undisclosed consignment of Personnel Body Protective armour from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence through its High Commission in Ghana.
The equipment include several boxes of bullet p…
Mr Kwaku Ampratum-Sarpong, a Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, and Madam Nguyen Minh Hang, the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tuesday held discussions in Accra to promote bilateral cooperations be…
The Ministry of Works and Housing has called on private investors who are interested in assisting the government to complete and operationalise the Saglemi affordable housing project to submit their proposal.
Proposals are expected betw…
The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has suggested that the National Security apparatus should immediately act on vile speeches and slander of some social media users.
He said although such persons had resorted to insults on so…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has said it has handed over individuals suspected to be involved in the alleged theft of the missing five laptops, which were part of the Biometric Voters Registration (BVR), kits to the police.
The Directo…
The Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, has urged past students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School to be intentional in carrying forward the school’s values.
She mention…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) launched its second Food Price Variability report today at the Accra Technical University (ATU), revealing significant differences in food prices across the country.
The report, which tracked prices f…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the first phase of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) at Anwomaso in the Oforikrom Municipality in the Ashanti Region, with a call on the private sector to make use of government…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a cautionary statement regarding the use of chemicals to accelerate the ripening of mangoes, citing potential health hazards.
Released on April 17, 2024, the FDA expressed concern over a vir…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD has taken a pivotal step forward in promoting intra-African trade through its latest initiative, the Absa Export Advantage Forum. This event, held under the theme “Promoting Ghana’s Intra-Africa Export & Unlocking New E…
The Ghana chapter of Women in Aviation, has celebrated the achievements and contributions of women in the aviation industry to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day.
The day was celebrated with speeches, panel discussions and interact…
The Ghana Prisons Service says it is actively pursuing the Chinese convict who absconded from custody after deceiving two prison officers with a KFC meal and soft drinks.
CCTV footage showed that the prison officers accompanied the Chin…
Food security is the focus of every country since food is a matter of security concern.
The popular saying that a hungry man is an angry man is a truism of the practical situation on the ground.
Consequently, every country strives to…
National Peace Ambassador, Clemence Gyato, has launched the project known as “Boame Ghana Foundation” in Accra to empower the less privileged in pursuit of giving them a bright and more sustainable future.
The foundation aims to address…
The lack of integration between birth records and national identity platforms opens up a variety of potential problems and risks which impact national security, voter registration, social services delivery and overall governance, the Vice-…