The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advisory Unit and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) organised a workshop for key stakeholders to validate Ghana’s Sustainable Ocean Plan (SOP).
The objective of the validati…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has engaged the Special Operations Team deployed to Bole and surrounding areas in the Savannah Region as part of efforts to maintain the peace and security in the area.
T…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said President John Dramani Mahama has directed his appointees to expedite work on the labour mobility agreements with eight countries to enable Ghana export nurses and other p…
Following the earlier announcement on Monday afternoon that Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has been removed from office following the recommendation of the Committee that was set up to probe petitions that cited her for s…
The Electoral Commission (EC) says all was set for Tuesday's by-election in the Akwatia constituency of the Eastern Region.
According to the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, Benjamin Bannor-Bio, all the Biometric Verification…
A former Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Ablema Afeku, has been appointed Brand Ambassador for Africa by the World Tourism Forum Institute.
This appointment is in recognition of her exceptional leadership, global sta…
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Thirty-nine trainees from the James Camp Prison and the Senior Correctional Centre have graduated with National Proficiency I Certificates in garment making as they leave the…
The Director of the Presidential Initiative on Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, has announced that senior high schools (SHS) in Ghana will soon begin cultivating their own farms to address persistent food shortages…
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in partnership with the Ghana National Aquaculture Association, has launched the “Tilapia and Catfish Friday” campaign in Accra.
The initiative is aimed at boosting local fish…
The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) has started moves to revoke the legislative instrument that allows mining companies to prospect and mine in forest reserves.
The Caretaker Minister of Environment, Science an…
A US$3.2 million eco-friendly and community-transformative agenda, the “Improving Resilience of Coastal Communities in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana Project”, has been launched at Whuti in the Anloga District of the Volta Region.
Apart from…
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has issued a directive to ministries, departments and agencies to govern Ghana’s participation at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and all associated events in New York later this month…
WATERAID GHANA, an international not-for-profit making organisation, has pledged sustainability in the provision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure for communities in the Upper East Region.
As part of the impleme…
President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the crucial role of Ghana’s ambassadors, High Commissioners, and envoys in shaping the nation’s influence on the global stage, stressing that Ghana’s international standing must be actively e…
The International Cocoa Organization today releases Issue No. 3 - Volume LI of the Quarterly Bulletin of Cocoa Statistics, for the 2024/25 cocoa year. This issue reflects the most recent information available to the Secretariat as of early…
Stablecoins are no longer a niche concept. They are dominating financial conversations, trending in crypto communities and are even shaping parliamentary discussions across Africa. With regulatory bills emerging on the continent, and the r…
In a continent where the industrial heartbeat has long lagged behind, a breakthrough is quietly emerging, one that could herald a new era of growth and self-reliance. Additive manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, is positioning it…
Today marks the start of Climate Week – a milestone United Nations event to boost real-world climate solutions, and advance crucial climate issues, ahead the COP30 global climate conference in Brazil, this November.
Climate Week will br…
Across Africa, water is too often seen only through the lens of crisis - droughts, shortages, contamination, and municipal failures. Yet water is the bedrock of dignity, resilience, and economic growth.
The newly launched Water …
Medical staff at the University of the Free State (UFS) and the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) at the Universitas Academic Hospital have identified the first case of S. oblongispora mucormycosis in sub-Saharan Africa and among H…
This September, EZVIZ is expanding the scope of its Green Initiative with the announcement of a new global partnership with Plastic Bank, an international social fintech dedicated to reducing plastic waste and uplifting collectors. Buildin…
During the visit to the country, Merck Foundation CEO also met the Mauritius President to share the impact of their 100 Scholarships for Mauritian Doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health.
Dr. Rasha Kelej during her meet…
As global research firms expand access to market intelligence, their role in shaping Africa’s mining sector has become increasingly influential. By providing critical data and insights, these institutions are helping African govern…
The Board Chairman of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr. George Spencer Quaye, has cautioned staff against engaging in corrupt practices, warning that any funds lost through fraud amount to stealing from the state a…
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The 2025 School Placement Portal is expected to open today, September 1, 2025, for candidates who sat for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
According to the Ministry of Education, the portal will remain…
The Sales and Marketing Executive of JL Properties Limited, Juliet Dwamena, has said the company is committed to making luxury living accessible through affordable yet high-quality housing solutions.
She explained that the company’s v…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over ICT and office equipment worth over USD 180,000 to the Legal Aid Commission (LAC) as part of efforts to strengthen access to justice for poor and vulnerable groups across Ghan…
The Unposted Environmental Health Officers and Assistants Association of Ghana has expressed deep concern over the devastating typhoid fever outbreak that has gripped parts of the country since January 2025, claiming several lives in t…
The 2025 Hogbetsotso festival of the people of Anlo was launched at Ohawu in the Ketu North Municipality in the Volta Region last Saturday.
The theme for this year’s celebration is: “Building bridges - From common history to common de…
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo has joined the public debate concerning the proposed substitution of “Akwaaba” with “Oobak?” at the Kotoka International Airport and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
In…
The University of Memphis (UofM) says Ghana has reduced its outstanding tuition debt for students from Ghana studying on campus, lowering the balance to $1.35 million after a recent payment.
The country owed more than $3 million for i…
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, has been elected to the newly formed Interpol Africa Committee.
The Ghana Police Service announced her election in …
President John Dramani Mahama has directed urgent steps to restore calm in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District after violent clashes between Gonja and Brifor groups at Gbiniyiri, which have left six people dead and 18 others injured, forcing h…
The Ministry of Health has announced a 50 per cent reduction in admission fees for students enrolling in Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions from the 2025/2026 academic year.
The intervention forms part of the government’s…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned candidates writing the on- going 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) warning that offenders could be jailed between 12 and 15 years.
Nana Kumi Agyemang, the Do…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has commenced the mandatory registration of excavators and farm equipment at the Tema and Takoradi ports, as part of a strategic national effort to combat illegal mining and environmental…
THE Chairperson of Ghana Association of Female Agricultural and Fish Farmers Award Winners (GAFAFAW), Ms Ernestina Osei-Tutu, has called on the government and institutions to recognise and support rural women farmers.
According t…
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has held a one-day training in Koforidua to enhance the capacity of journalists in the Eastern Region to communicate weather-related information effectively to the public.
The workshop, themed “Adv…
Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, is demanding urgent, targeted interventions to tackle structural weaknesses in Ghana’s labour market despite signs of progress.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra to release th…
Ghana's agricultural transformation requires the full and active participation of rural women, Mr Eric Opoku, Minister of Food and Agriculture, has said.
He noted that women remained the backbone of Ghana's food systems and must be empowe…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media and other platforms suggesting that fixed cut-off points are being used in the ongoing school placement process for Senior High Schools.
In a statem…
Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Acting Minister of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), has urged the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to take a frontline role in combating illegal minin…
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has officially launched its comprehensive Energy Efficiency Awareness campaign programme aimed at reducing the energy consumption and carbon footprint at its head office.
The AMA head office current…
Mr Seidu Issifu, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Office of the President, says climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present reality, reshaping livelihoods and putting immense pressure on Ghana’s W…
The Volta Region has held a Water and Sanitation Dialogue in Ho with a strong call for sustainable solutions to address critical gaps in safe drinking water and improved sanitation across communities.
The meeting, brought together gover…
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reiterated the urgent need to phase out single-use plastics as part of efforts to safeguard the environment and promote a circular economy.
According to the Authority, plastic, which …
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture on Wednesday launched the distribution of agro-inputs for ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ initiative to support smallholder farmers through Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP).
The programme…
The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana) in partnership with AfriYouth, has undertaken series of engagements to establish and strengthen women-led advocacy networks aimed at amplifying the voices of women in agricultu…
Mr Vincent Antwi Agyei, the Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive, says the assembly is finalising modalities for the construction of a model market project to boost the implementation of the government's touted 24-hour economy policy.
He sai…
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