The Volta Regional Police Command has intercepted 26 sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp in an America Ford Wagon with the registration number GV 2460-14 with the inscription “Ministry of Health’’, and was driven by Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, 38 years old. The interception followed a tip-off received on January 23, 2026, that a … The post Police arrests MOH driver over suspected

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described as untrue reports circulating in sections of the media alleging that nearly 60 per cent of applicants who recently underwent medical screening for military recruitment tested positive for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The GAF, in a press statement issued in Accra on Monday and signed by … The post GAF rejects 60% HIV claim in recruitment medical

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has terminated its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. This decision according to a statement issued by the Bank yesterday followed a review of the relationship, and its firm belief that the credit rating exercise no longer reflects a good understanding of the Bank’s Establishment Agreement, its mission and its mandate. … The post Afreximbank

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has called on the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to strictly enforce the petroleum price floor and price uniformity policies, warning that weak compliance is undermining the integrity and sustainability of Ghana’s downstream petroleum market. In a statement issued in Accra on Sunday, IES said recent market observations, supported by … The post Strictly

The St. Theresa’s Hospital in Nandom in the Upper West Region is set to receive a major boost in specialised healthcare delivery following plans by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) to donate three dialysis machines to the facility. The development was announced by the Acting Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr Mark Padmore Awudi, during a … The post Nandom Hospital to receive 3 dialysis

More than 400 vulnerable individuals in Accra have benefited from a feeding exercise organised by the Aircraft Accidents and Incidents Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) as part of activities marking its fifth anniversary. The beneficiaries, drawn largely from Agbogbloshie, Madina and surrounding communities, received food packages in what the Bureau described as a deliberate effort … The post Over

Member of Parliament (MP) for Mion Constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Misbaw Adam Mahama, in partnership with the Mion District Assembly last Saturday handed over solar mechanised boreholes to three communities in the district. It is an initiative of the MP and estimated at the cost of GH¢412,000 with the funding from (Strengthening Investments … The post 3 Mion communities

Reconstruction works on the Tema Motorway expansion project in Accra are progressing steadily, with about 35 per cent of the work completed, despite a temporary slowdown caused by funding challenges. The motorway is being reconstructed into a modern facility comprising three distinct carriageways. The existing dual carriageway will be retained and completed with a concrete … The post Tema

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will this year embark on a series of major reforms, including the extensive use of technology to expand and modernise its operations, the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Julius Neequaye Kotey, has announced. According to him, the reforms will begin with the establishment of a cybersecurity department, the introduction … The post DVLA to Implement

President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod at Burma Camp in Accra for the construction of 2,000 housing units for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The project forms the first phase of a planned 10,000-unit housing scheme to be executed over the next five years under an agreement between the Defence Industrial … The post At WASSA 2026: President Cuts Sod for 2,000 Housing

President John Dramani Mahama has called on indigenous companies in Ghana to build their capacity and competence to enable them contribute meaningfully to the country’s gross national product (GNP). He noted that through sustained capacity building and improved competence, Ghanaian companies would be better positioned to compete effectively with international firms across various sectors of … The post First

Cashew Watch Ghana (CWG), an advocacy organisation, has expressed concern over the 20 per cent reduction in cashew prices for the 2025/2026 season, warning that the decision could adversely affect the livelihoods of thousands of smallholder farmers across the country. In December 2025, the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) announced a new floor price of … The post Cashew Price Cut

The disturbing incident at Bepotenten Sukuum in the Jacobu District of the Ashanti Region, where police officers on routine patrol were attacked and a service rifle briefly seized, should jolt the nation out of any lingering complacency about the dangers posed by illegal mining—popularly known as galamsey—and the unchecked spread of firearms into the wrong … The post When Galamsey Arms Itself,

Accra Hearts of Oak recorded their biggest win of the ongoing Ghana Premier League season, cruising to a 3-0 victory over bottom-placed Eleven Wonders in their Matchday 20 encounter at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday. Kumasi Asante Kotoko also secured an emphatic 3-0 win yesterday, thrashing Basake Holy Stars, with striker Albert … The post Hearts, Kotoko Record Big Wins appeared first on

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Hockey teams have enjoyed impressive starts at the ongoing Africa Cup for Club Championship (ACCC) in Harare, Zimbabwe, recording important wins in their opening group games. In the men’s division, GRA showed resilience in a tough opening encounter, edging Hotspurs of Zambia 1-0, with Andy Adjetey scoring the decisive goal. … The post Flying Start for GRA Hockey

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has rolled out a targeted athlete development programme in Europe to support two promising athletes as part of preparations towards the 2028 Olympic Games. Through the Olympic Solidarity programme, judo star Elizabeth Serwaa Oduro has received advanced training in France, while taekwondo athlete Henritta Naa Ayele Armah will train in … The post GOC Offers Scholarship to

The first FIFA-backed U-15 Girls Regional Colts League was officially launched on Friday by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), with the opening matches taking place in the Greater Accra Region. Under the FIFA League Development Programme, the Regional Colts Leagues will be staged across all 10 football regions in the country and are expected to … The post FIFA-Backed U-15 Girls’ Tourney Kicks Off

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, on Friday inaugurated an 11-member Governing Board of the Ghana Sports Fund at the Ministry’s Conference Room, describing the occasion as a major turning point in the financing of sports development in Ghana. The board is chaired by Professor Koryoe Anim-Wright. Other members are Dr David … The post 11-Member Sports Fund Board Inaugurated appeared

The Telecel Ghana Foundation has begun the third cohort of its Digitech Academy, an after-school digital skills programme aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and addressing persistent digital access gaps among young learners. The latest cohort, which runs from January to March 2026, is being implemented across five districts in five … The post 3rd

The Acting Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Dr Abiba Zakariah, has urged players in Ghana’s insurance industry to place Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations at the centre of their operations to ensure long-term business sustainability. According to Dr Zakariah, ESG-related challenges posed significant risks to the insurance sector and must be addressed … The post Insurance