The Association Natural Rubber Actors of (ANRAG ) has stated that Ghana currently has seven licensed rubber processing factories, alongside numerous licensed traders and aggregators operating in the market.
“A market with multiple process…
The Tema Port remains a critical frontline in Ghana’s efforts to prevent the smuggling of illicit small arms into the country and the wider West African sub-region, Mr Isaac Kofi Adu, Deputy Port Security Manager, Port of Tema, has said.
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The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) recorded a total of 48 disaster incidents in the Bono East Region in 2025, most of which occurred between the second and third quarters of the year.
The incidents included rainst…
Mrs Gifty Ofori-Yeboah, an Environmentalist, has urged young people to take courses in environmental studies, describing such an education field as a critical tool for addressing the growing environmental challenges facing society.
Mrs …
The School of Nursing and Midwifery of the University of Ghana has commended the Social Investment Fund and the African Development Bank (AfDB) for supporting the expansion of its facilities.
Professor Alfred Edwin Yawson, Provost of…
The President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to unite to spark the continent’s renaissance its people have long yearned for.
He said Ghana’s touted economic turnaround would be meaningless if the continent did not see a…
Ghana is set to deepen its trade and investment engagement with China with plans to open a new Trade Office in Nanjing, Shandong Province, in 2026, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced.…
A flight paramedic with no pilot training was forced to take control of a medical helicopter after the pilot suffered a sudden medical emergency mid-flight, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety B…
Ghana is set to expand access to education through Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools developed in local languages, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced.
Sharing updates on Facebook on Friday, January 23, 2026, …
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation has announced a partnership with the Ministry of Education to train at least 400,000 young people under the government’s One Million Coders programme.
Speaking during …
With organisations experiencing an average of 2207 cyber attacks per week according to Check Point's Threat Intelligence Report, cyber security is a major problem facing enterprises, governments, and seasoned professionals.
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The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has commended the Ghana Prisons Service for conducting a well-organised, humane and transparent recruitment screening exercise, describing the process as a clear departure from the…
The Word of Truth and Prayer (TWOTAP) Mission has launched a social intervention programme aimed at supporting underprivileged Christians and non-Christians, with a special focus on widows and orphans.
The initiative, dubbed “Care f…
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening the country’s foundational education system, recognising education from Kindergarten to Senior High School as essential to national development, equity, and …
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has warned against the abuse of judicial power, stating that such conduct erodes public confidence in the Judiciary and crushes the hopes of individuals who seek justice from the courts.
He made thes…
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has commended GHANA for hosting the 2024 Children’s Model Summit of the Future in Accra, where 82 children engaged in policy discussions.
The Committee made the commendation as …
An alarming practice has been observed in some local markets, where fruit vendors wash fruits with soap before selling them to customers.
Checks by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) revealed that some fruits, including African star apple …
A Survey Team Leader at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Samuel Manu, has revealed that concerns illegal mining (galamsey) and unemployment remain prominent despite growing optimism among Ghanaians about the country’s direction…
The government has started building a Catheterisation Laboratory (CATH Lab) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to address the rising cases of heart disease and cardiac arrests.
For 70 years, KATH has operated without a CAT…
Residents of Adidome, in the Central Tongu District, have appealed to the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) to prioritise the rehabilitation of the Adidome township roads in the Authority’s next intervention schedule.
They explained that …
The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) has produced 21 PhD graduates barely five years after its establishment.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Frederick Kwaku Sarfo, announced the…
The government is in the process of recruiting transactional advisors to assess the viability of revamping some defunct State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has disclos…
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to lead a 14-member Commonwealth Observer Group for Bangladesh’s forthcoming parliamentary elections and a nationwide referendum, both scheduled for February 12, 2026.
The announceme…
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced fee increases for some of its services.
In a post on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, January 22, the Authority explained that the price adjustment is aimed at mainta…
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has commended the Electricity Company of Ghana for an improved performance in the Ashanti Region in 2025.
“Last year, power was very stable in Ashanti Region and I must commend all o…
Bigo Live, one of the world’s fastest-growing social live streaming platforms with over 600 million registered users across over 150 countries, has announced the seventh edition of its annual flagship event, the BIGO Awards Gala. Themed “S…
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The 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) will host the largest ever international participation since its inception and convene several landmark forums, underlining its rising global stature and significance.
The roster o…
The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), announced the awardees of its Sixth Cycle research grants. Each recipient will receive up to US$1.5 million over three y…
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The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 today observed a series of announcements aimed at addressing urgent global challenges.
Her Royal Highness Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Ki…
The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has secured over 60 speakers from 20+ countries delivering 45+ hours of strategic content across three days, positioning the event as the region's most inf…
Waterfront properties in Dubai are expected to experience significant appreciation over the next five years, with growth rates reaching as high as 15–20% annually. Leading this momentum is Breez by Danube, a luxury waterfront development…
For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, told the W…
The Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026) has announced the inclusion of the Women in Conservation Forum (WiCF), to be held on Monday, 2nd March 2026 in Nairobi.
This initiative, backed by key government and conservation p…
Africa can learn a great deal from China, not by copying its politics but by understanding how it builds relationships, trust and social harmony. That is the argument made by Dr Casper Lötter, a conflict criminologist at the North-West Uni…
2025 delivered milestone achievements alongside a choppy market. Total crypto market capitalization surpassed $4 trillion for the first time, and Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126,000. At the same time, macro uncertainty – moneta…
The Call for Entries for the World Travel Awards 2026 is now open. Travel and tourism organisations worldwide are invited to submit their entries for the opportunity to win the industry’s most prestigious accolade.
Organisations demonst…
The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa has become the first African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence (AI) policy. The NWU Council approved the policy at its most recent meeting, further cementing the univers…
Parts of Sunyani and surrounding communities have been plunged into power outages following a fault on one of the largest transformers at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) switchyard in the Bono Regional capital.
According to GR…
Parts of Sunyani and surrounding communities have been plunged into power outages following a fault on one of the largest transformers at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) switchyard in the Bono Regional capital.
According to GR…
The Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Abebe Aemro Selassie, has commended Ghana for making tremendous improvements in key sectors, particularly in power accessibility and overall living condit…
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare has accused Ghanaians of acting as enablers of foreigners illegally operating in the country’s retail sector.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesda…
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced the successful completion of critical repair works on a burst 42-inch transmission main, restoring water supply to thousands of residents in Tema and surrounding communities after a period of disru…
The Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, is expected to receive members of the Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Independence Square in Accra, as the pan-African initiative concludes a historic tr…
The government plans to establish garment factories, which are expected to employ approximately 27,000 people, as part of efforts to expand local manufacturing and create employment opportunities, the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and …
ICRISAT, in collaboration with Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through the All India Coordinated Research Project on Pearl Millet (AICRP) centre at the Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI) has developed the multi…
With the theme “Türkiye’s largest agriculture fair and the gateway to global mechanization”, Konya Agriculture 2026 | 22nd Konya Agriculture, Agricultural Mechanization and Field Technologies Fair will take place from April 7–11, 2…
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Volta Region has announced an emergency shutdown at the Kpeve Headworks scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 5:00 a.m., to allow for urgent repair works.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Jan…
The U.S. Embassy in Accra is encouraging Ghanaian football enthusiasts and fans of the Black Stars planning to travel to the U.S for 2026 World Cup to apply early as it opened thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment and sl…
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