The government in the next few months will develop an indige­nous framework to manage nat­ural resources exploration in the country, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. This comes on the back of government’s deci­sion not to renew Goldfields’ Damang mines deal following the expiration of its 30-year lease. Speaking at a four-day ministerial retreat in … The post Localising

After the fu­neral Mass, Pope Francis’ mortal remains were carried through Rome to the Ba­silica of Saint Mary Major, where he was laid to rest near the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani. After a solemn but beautiful Requiem Mass, Pope Francis’ mor­tal remains made their way across the Eternal City to his final resting … The post Pope Francis’ remains buried in Santa Maria Maggiore

 Calm has been restored at the Tamale Teaching Hospi­tal (TTH) following days of disruption caused by an industrial action by the Doctors’ Associa­tion of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH). The doctors withdrew their ser­vices on April 23, 2025, in protest against perceived disrespect, poor working conditions, and logistical challenges, following a confronta­tion between a senior doctor … The post Crisis

 A new chip-em­bedded polycar­bonate passport with unique se­curity features to enhance broader security, reduce identity fraud, and streamline international travels for Ghanaians is being rolled out today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The security features of the chip-embedded passport include a nanotechnology and micro radio frequency identification (RFID) chips and a state-of-the-art multi-layer compressed … The post Foreign

 Ghana’s U-15 girls’ team etched their name into the history books on Saturday by capturing the 2025 African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Uganda at the University of Ghana Stadium. Belinda Kpentey and Daniella Abass were the heroines of the day, each finding the net to cap off a … The post Ghana U-15 girls

 Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Aduana Stars 1-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium yester­day to close the gap on leaders, Bibiani Gold Stars. The 26th minute strike from Kwame Poku handed newly ap­pointed coach, Abdul Karim Zito, his first win as he returned the Por­cupine Warriors to winning ways. The forward shot from close range to … The post Karim Zito chalks first win for Kotoko appeared first on

A Consulting Part­ner at Deloitte Ghana, Serwa Atiase Dzogbe­nuku has stated that the 10 per cent tariff imposed by the US government presents an op­portunity for Ghana to emerge stronger and bigger. According to her, the tariff would not have a significant im­pact on the Ghanaian economy since the US was not a major trading … The post US 10% tarrif presents opportunity

 The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has held a high-level meeting with the Managing Director of the In­ternational Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr Makhtar Diop, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s partnership with the global development finance institution. During the meeting held at the just ended World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington … The post Finance

 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has apprehended a 34-year-old man in connection with the murder of a woman at Domi­nase in Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Robert Kwabena Boamah was arrested at his hideout in Namong, near Offinso, on Wednesday, following investiga­tions into the death of 23-year-old Dorothy Owusu Annor, also known as Maa … The post Man arrested over murder

The Management of Woodfields Company Limited, a real estate com­pany, has denied engaging land guards and police to terrorise the Boteyfio family of Borteyman in the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The company has given the assurance that as a law abiding entity, it would not harass resi­dents of any community. The Director … The post Woodfields coy denies terrorising Boteyfio

In the heart of Ghana’s traditional culinary prac­tices lies a little-known but nutritionally potent delica­cy – Akokono, the larvae of the African palm weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis). While it has long featured in the diets of rural communities and certain ethnic groups, its wider acceptance has been limited due to stigmas as­sociated with insect consumption. Yet, … The post Akokono:

 A Former General Secretary of the Ghana Olympic Com­mittee (GOC), Mr Richard Kofi Akakpovi, returned to mainstream administration when he was voted into office as President at the Committee’s Elective Congress held on Saturday at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). After an intense campaign peri­od, Akpokavie emerged a convinc­ing winner of a two-horse race … The post Akpokavie gets nod

After weeks of agita­tion and tension, calm has at last returned to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), following the timely and measured intervention of stakeholders, mainly the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty, Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II. To begin with, the unrest stemmed from a confronta­tion between the hospital staff and the Minister of Health, … The post Resolution of