President John Dramani Mahama has announced a high-level panel of the Accra Reset Initiative tasked with reforming the global health architecture and governance system.
The eighteen-member panel will be co-chaired by four distin…
Ghana has taken a major step toward preventing and controlling cholera by identifying high-risk districts for targeted, multi-sectoral interventions. With technical support from the World Health Organization and funding from Global…
Ghana has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health security with the completion of its National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) Prioritisation Workshop. The exercise, led by the Ministry of Health and the Ghan…
The Ghana China Friendship Association (GhaChiFa) on Tuesday held a forum on China’s zero-tariff policy, with a call to support the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to reduce non-tariff barriers to African exports.
Dr Samuel…
A study by the African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) has revealed that decent and high-quality jobs remain limited across Africa despite employment growth.
Mr Habtamu Edjiu, Economist with ACET, presented the findings at an …
The Design and Technology Institute (DTI) has held a landmark groundbreaking ceremony at Berekuso in the Eastern Region for the construction of its $28 million Multi?Skills Campus, a facility projected to become one of Africa’s foremost Ce…
Dr Freeman Samson Samani, the Bono East Regional Director for Health Services has expressed satisfaction about improved ante-natal and postnatal care attendance in the region.
He said presently nine out of 10 pregnant women in the reg…
Stakeholders across government, civil society, academia, media and community leadership have been mobilised under a new national initiative aimed at addressing the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation in the country.
The…
The Ghana Evangelism Committee (GEC), the umbrella body of all churches in Ghana, is set to commence the National Church Survey (NCS) on April 13, 2026.
In line with its core mandate of conducting mission research, the GEC is collabora…
President John Dramani Mahama has summoned an emergency Cabinet meeting to confront the sharp rise in fuel prices, as global tensions linked to the Middle East conflict continue to push up the cost of petroleum products in Ghana.
An…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is to pursue legal and innovative measures to boost participation in its Annual General Meeting (AGM) after repeated failures to meet quorum.
The move follows the adjournment of this year’s AGM, a…
Mr Sampson Opare-Agyemang, President, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Ghana Chapter, has urged stakeholders within the built environment to prioritise the issuance and enforcement of Certificates of Occupancy before pe…
Ghana has signalled its readiness to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool to deliver quality public service, as the country prepares to launch its IA Strategy in April 2026.
Mr Samuel Nartey George, the Ministe…
Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, has urged African leaders to invest in value addition to natural resources to create jobs and drive growth.
“As a continent, we must take absolute control over our natural…
Madam Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, Deputy Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, has called on industries to be more intentional about treating their wastewater to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.
She s…
Ghana, Japan and the UNICEF on Thursday launched a US$2.3 million public-private partnership to combat child labour in key sectors of the economy.
The 12-month initiative, led by UNICEF Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labou…
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that there is no immediate risk of fuel shortages despite rising tensions in the Middle East, stating that the country has sufficient petroleum reserves to last for at least six weeks…
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Krachi East Mr Safo Nketia, has spearheaded a massive lakeside cleanup exercise, mobilising residents and stakeholders to tackle pollution and safeguard water resources in the municipality.
The in…
The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) in Ghana, has awarded grants totaling GH? 1.1 million (USD 100,000) to four Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the Volta Region.
This assistance is under the Community Development an…
The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama, his team of experts and officials, and the government for leading the successful passage of a United Nations resolution on reparative just…
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has intensified public education on rainfall patterns and safety measures to enhance preparedness.
The initiative formed part of the Agency’s awareness campaign on the theme “Observing Today, Prot…
Government is preparing to roll out nationwide digital maps as part of a broader effort to modernise Ghana’s land administration system, improve transparency, and eliminate longstanding inefficiencies in the sector.
Mr Jones Ofori Boad…
The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation has initiated discussions with the Ministry of Health to revive Ghana’s long-standing health sector devolution agenda.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, forms part of…
The Information Services Department (ISD) has organised a series of activities to promote social cohesion, teamwork and cultural awareness among its staff as part of the Heritage Month celebration.
The programme, held on Friday, March …
GHANA’S digital economy is at risk as damage to submarine cables continues to rise, threatening over 95 per cent of the country’s international communications.
Industrial fishing activities, including trawling and anchoring, have been…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has procured four motorized boats to transport staff across Volta Lake, aiming to improve access to healthcare in island and hard-to-reach communities.
Each of the four regions border…
The Paramount Chief of Asokore in the Ashanti Region, Nana Susubribi Krobea Asante, has urged the youth to follow the “straight and narrow path” and avoid the rush for quick wealth as they make efforts to succeed in life.
He said the …
A high-yielding hybrid maize variety that is tolerant to maize diseases prevalent in the Ghanaian farming environment has been launched to shore up maize production in the country.
The variety, known as CRI-Nkomo hybrid maize seed, …
A five-day capacity-building training programme for boat owners and operators aimed at combating rising inland water accidents ended at Dambai in the Oti Region last week.
The programme, organised by the Ghana Life Saving and Diving …
The Nsowah-Nuamah Statistics and Artificial Intelligence Institute (NNSAII) has inaugurated a seven-member governing board to spearhead the adoption of artificial intelligence and data science in education, policy development and industr…
Government has commenced a nationwide assessment of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme as part of efforts to undertake major reforms.
According to the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr.…
Casual staff at the Northern Regional Hospital, also known as Tamale Central Hospital, have for the third time embarked on a sit-down strike over the delayed payment of five months’ salary arrears.
The orderlies, who called off an e…
Children and Youth in Broadcasting (CYIB), widely known as Curious Minds, has officially launched its 30th anniversary celebration at the British Council in Accra, marking three decades of amplifying the voices of young people and shap…
The President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has hailed Ghana’s historic contribution to his country’s liberation struggle, describing it as pivotal to Zimbabwe’s independence.
Speaking at a State Banquet hosted in his honour by P…
The government has announced plans to recruit at least 7,000 teachers nationwide as part of efforts to address staffing shortfalls in schools and improve access to education, particularly in underserved communities.
The Minister for E…
The West African Examinations Council has released the provisional results for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series.
The examination, conducted earlier this year, …
Ronald Mlalazi, President Africa Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON)
The war involving Iran has moved from a geopolitical story to a supply chain shock—and fast.
At the centre of it all is the Strait of Hormuz. In normal times, r…
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has demanded immediate action by President John Dramani Mahama to fight the insidious illegal mining activities that continue to wreak havoc on the country’s land and water resources.
Acc…
With about 200 pregnant women attended to each month in only one delivery room, Gbrumani Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in the Tolon District of the Northern Region struggles to meet demand for delivery serv…
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) and the public to actively defend and preserve the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to ensure its survival and effectiveness in the fight agains…
The Coalition of Teshie Associations (COTA) has called for peace, unity, and youth empowerment in the Teshie community, while pledging to address leadership disputes and social vices affecting residents.
The community-based group said i…
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) last Friday launched its 65th anniversary celebration in Accra, with a call on management to focus on its mission to address national needs.
The Minister for Local Go…
THE National Theatre of Ghana has held a stakeholders’ meeting ahead of the launch of its newly developed four-year strategic plan starting from 2026-2030.
The meeting brought together institutional partners, industry players, corpora…
The Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mohammed Baalbaki, together with a Lebanese businessman and philanthropist, Mohammed Raii, have donated a variety of items to the Ghana Police Service to support its operations and enhance public safety.…
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has intensified efforts to ratify the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (No. 185), a move expected to eliminate longstanding travel bott…
Ghana has signed its 11th bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with EXIM India.
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, described the agreement as a critical step in consolidating gains under the country’s broader debt r…
The 1985 and 2000 year groups of Akosombo International School Old Students Association (AISOSA) have handed over a refurbished ICT Laboratory, and an Archway and Gatehouse as their legacy projects to their alma mater in commemoration of…
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…
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…
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…
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