A delegation of traditional leaders from the Dagbon Kingdom has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, following his recent accident.
The delegation, sent at the instance of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa…
The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that government will introduce a new Loans Act to strictly regulate how borrowed funds are used.
On his facebook page, he explained that the new law will ensure that every lo…
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is intensifying its public education efforts by urging passengers to speak up against reckless and unsafe driving behaviours.
This call formed a key part of a sensitisation exercise conducte…
Uber is buying Berlin-based startup Blacklane, which provides on-demand, black-car chauffeur services, as the ride-hail giant expands deeper into luxury and executive travel services.
It’s a notable exit for Blacklane, which was found…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will officially launch the Free Primary Health Care Programme on April 15, 2026.
The initiative aims to remove financial barriers to basic health care, expand access a…
S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that Ghana’s sovereign credit rating could come under pressure over the next 12 to 18 months if fiscal reform momentum weakens or external conditions deteriorate.
In its latest assessment, the agency…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is to undertake a major transformer replacement and upgrade exercise in selected parts of Accra.
The exercise, which will be undertaken across three days next month, forms part of ongoing effort…
President John Dramani Mahama has received the letters of credence of five envoys assigned to Ghana for diplomatic duties.
They are Diarra Dime Labille, Ambassador of France; Rui Orlando Ferreira De Ceita Da Silva Xavier, Ambassador o…
Ghana has stepped up efforts to attract strategic investment from the United States, hosting a high-level investor roundtable in New York aimed at showcasing opportunities across key sectors of its economy.
The 7th Ghana Investor Ro…
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in the Eastern Region, Prof. Edward Wiafe Debrah, has officially admitted 421 fresh students, reminding them that the institution is not an abstr…
Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online.
It follows lengthy negotiations within the conservative-led three-…
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the government is intensifying the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, while calling for stronger collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
Speaking …
Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated 50 laptops to the University of Ghana in support of the University’s “One Student, One Laptop” initiative, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to advancing digital access and strengthening collaboration be…
GHANAIANS should brace for extreme heat conditions in the coming years as climate change is expected to push temperatures higher, a new Climate Atlas by the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned.
The report, which projects cli…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the government’s plans to decentralise the recruitment and posting of teachers as part of efforts to address the uneven distribution of educators across the country.
Speaking during his en…
President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is expected to arrive in Ghana on Wednesday, April 1, for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
A statement issued by the Government …
Up to 155 newly qualified lawyers have been enrolled at the Bar in Accra, with a call on them to resist the temptation of making unrealistic promises to their clients.
The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, said resisting such a tempt…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified its nationwide public safety campaign in the Eastern Region, with renewed emphasis on fuel siphoning, petroleum product quality, and the use of the 10-litre standard measuring can as…
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has defended the country’s core interests as leader of Ghana’s delegation to the 14th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14) at the second Mi…
Architects in Ghana are calling for mandatory structural audits of long-abandoned buildings and the deployment of qualified professionals to district assemblies, warning that persistent regulatory gaps continue to fuel building collaps…
The Ameer and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, has expressed strong confidence in the leadership credentials of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu.
He outlined Mr Iddrisu’s quali…
With just two weeks to go before the start of the event, WTM Africa 2026 is calling on travel and tourism professionals across the continent and beyond to secure their place at this year’s show. Three days, 70+ sessions, and the full bread…
Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) is urging private-sector leaders and investors across Africa to integrate public attitude data into their decision making, as citizen perspectives are essential to building resilient, competiti…
As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seeks partners to unlock its $24 trillion in untapped mineral resources, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), scheduled for October 14–16, 2026 in Cape Town, will feature a dedicated se…
A Law Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Dr Edmond Nelson Amasah, has recommended the establishment of an independent insurance ombudsman to protect insurance policyholders.
“A…
Women, Financial Services, Telco and Southern African CMOs dominate the list of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Brand Builders
Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business magazine, MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent…
The coalition poised to challenge Nigeria's president in next year's election has received a major boost after prominent opposition figure Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso announced that he was joining.
Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano …
Around 30,000 people are seeking safety in Nyatim, South Sudan, following recent violence in Lankien and Pieri.
In Nyatim, people are exposed to the elements and living without basic essentials, such as adequate food and clean…
In the Hodh El Chargui region in eastern Mauritania, where mental health services were previously limited, a listening and psychosocial support space has gradually been established in Timbedra town’s health centre. Today, it offers…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully concluded a new three-year Dual Tranche Syndicated Term Loan Facility totaling US$2 billion equivalent (raising US$1.73 billion and €228 million in US$…
The National Football League (NFL) (https://NFL.com/International), in collaboration with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), hosted a four-day series of flag football development clinics in Ghana, bringing to…
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has reported a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, posting a 36.1% year-on-year growth in total revenue, as the company continues to solidify its position as a key driver for Ghana’s digital an…
Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise.
But perhaps it shouldn't.
The head of its armed forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is in US President Donald Trump's favour. The US leader frequently refe…
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has inaugurated a seven-member committee to steer the process of reorganising the party’s structures across the country.
This is to help reposition the party towards winning political power in Ghana…
The Government has initiated moves to procure 13 tonnes of different varieties of tomato seeds for distribution to tomato farmers across the country.
The seeds are improved varieties with an improved yield profile and an extended shel…
The government has set an initial pricing guidance of 12 to 12.5 per cent for its new seven-year cedi-denominated bond, signalling a potential decline in borrowing costs as it returns to the domestic debt market.
The range, announced …
Rosebank International University College (RIUC) has inaugurated a new Governing Council as part of efforts to strengthen oversight, improve accountability and position the institution for growth within Ghana’s competitive higher educati…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for restraint and dialogue in the ongoing national debate on LGBTQ+ issues, stating that while the subject is important, it is not the country’s most pressing priority.
Speaking during a Presid…
Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6, 2026, have been declared statutory public holidays by the government to mark the Easter celebrations.
A statement issued on March 30 and signed by the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mu…
The Ghana Prisons Service has launched a Prisons Service Medicine and Equipment Bank to improve access to essential drugs and medical supplies for inmates nationwide.
The bank will serve as a central system for mobilising, storing a…
As companies face increasing pressure from investors, regulators and ESG commitments to reduce their carbon footprint, corporate travel is emerging as an area where small operational changes can deliver measurable impact. New insights from…
Helen McIntee-Carlisle is the President of African Marketing Confederation
For decades, the narrative of African trade was written by others. The continent was primarily a supplier of commodities – the ingredients for global brands t…
The Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has today called on Commonwealth leaders, governments and sporting institutions to ensure that the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow deliver a lasting legacy of hope and opportunity for you…
Cameroon's Minister of Trade Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, the Chair of MC14, said ministers worked to conclude as many issues as possible across the various areas of negotiation during the four-day meeting. He thanked the minister…
SAS AI offerings are developed, deployed and maintained in a responsible, transparent and ethical way.
Monday, 30 March 2026 - Chartis Research has named SAS a category leader in the Chartis RiskTech Quadrant® for AI Governance Solut…
Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) celebrates the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort (http://apo-opa.co/4tfdwkb), marking the company’s highly anticipated debut into Cape Verde. Situated above Laginha …
Across Africa, scientists are exploring new tools to reduce malaria, a disease that continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
At this year’s 39th African Union Summit in Ethiopia, African Heads of State and Governments …
For the first time, Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders will convene in Nairobi, with a bold mandate to unlock domestic capital and turn the continent’s industrial ambitions int…
Ghana, like many countries in the WHO Africa Region, remains vulnerable to public health emergencies due to underlying vulnerabilities and challenging health systems. Between 2022 to 2025, the country has responded to several disea…
On Friday, 27 March 2026, Ministers in charge of Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Digitalisation from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Freetown for their …
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