The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has shut down the Enchi Government Hospital mortuary and the Agyapa Funeral Home in the Aowin Municipality of the Western Region. This comes after inspections uncovered operational conditions considered unsafe for the preservation of human remains and the protection of staff and surrounding communities. The action forms part […]

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has officially declared his commitment to represent Austria at the international level.The decision makes the 22-year-old eligible to feature for Austria in their upcoming international friendly against Ghanaâ??s Black Stars scheduled for March 27.Chukwuemeka, who is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund from Chelsea, previously represented England at the youth level before opting to switch his international allegiance to Austria.Although

Hohoe United duo Maxwell Agyemang and Francis Odoom have been named in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League Team of the Week (ToTW) after starring in the teamâ??s Week 25 victory over league leaders Medeama SC.The pair played key roles as Hohoe United produced a strong display to defeat Medeama, earning recognition for their contributions in the latest Team of the Week selection.Agyemang was included among the defenders after delivering a solid performance at the back to help his

The international pressure now surrounding Ghana’s gold policy is remarkable not because foreign governments are expressing concern—that is routine whenever major resource contracts are threatened—but because of how unusually coordinated that concern has become. When the United States, China, and several Western governments all signal discomfort at the same moment, seasoned observers of African political […]

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that from end of March, planned power disruptions will occur to facilitate the installation of 1,500 new transformers across the country. The initiative is aimed at reducing network overload and minimizing frequent outages. The announcement was made during the launch of the Electricity […]

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has opened up about his journey with the national team, describing his current role as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream that he never imagined would include the captaincy.Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, the Leicester City forward reflected on his longevity and unexpected rise to leadership within the squad.Ayew, who has become a cornerstone of Ghanaâ??s attack, admitted that leading the four-time African champions was never a personal

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has credited a unified team spirit for the Black Stars' successful quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that collective effort was the catalyst for their triumph.In an interview with Asempa FM, Ayew reflected on the arduous journey the national team faced during the qualifying campaign.The veteran striker, who led the side to the top of Group I, emphasized that their success was not the result of individual brilliance but a synchronized

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has voiced opposition to making significant changes to the Black Stars squad, insisting that the current group of players has earned the right to lead the nation into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Asempa FM, the veteran forward praised the resilience of the team following a successful qualification campaign.Despite the teamâ??s failure to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Ayew believes the squad has turned a corner under head coach Otto Addo,

Two Police officers have died in a motorbike accident at Ofoase in the Ofoase-Ayirebi District of the Eastern Region. The officers who were off duty, ran into a stationary tricycle while returning from Ayirebi, where they had gone to purchase chicken. Preliminary reports indicate one of the victims was riding the motorbike, while the other […]

Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) successfully holds the African Women’s Health and Wealth Conference (AWoHW) with a call for research and investment into women’s healthcare. It also called for robust financial systems and encouraged women to generate wealth as well as prioritise their health. The conference held at the Shippers House in Accra on Thursday, … The post WiSA

The Football Association, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, is supporting the Ayensuano District Basic Schools Sports Festival, a three-day sporting event aimed at nurturing young talent and empowering students through sports and education. The festival, scheduled to take place from March 9 to March 13, … The post GFA

The Member of Parliament for Kintampo South, Felicia Adjei, has made a statement in Parliament on the importance of proportional representation in promoting gender equity in governance. Speaking in parliament yesterday, she noted that the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121) was a bold step toward encouraging women’s participation, but laws alone cannot … The post Promoting

The University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) was the crowned winners of this year’s Commonwealth Day National Debate under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities Together for a Prosperous Commonwealth. UniMAC was represented by Titus Owusu Darko and Precious Agrobesa Akos, who put up a strong showing to wrestle the title and bragging rights from the … The post UniMAC

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Justin Kodua Frimpong, will, in the coming days, unveil an online registration system to support the ongoing membership registration exercise of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The introduction of the online platform follows a review meeting by the National Secretariat of the party after assessing the first … The post NPP

The Minority in Parliament has dismissed claims by the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, that the government has paid GH¢2.6 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025 to clear outstanding claims and debts owed to health service providers. The Minister made the assertions in a question posed by Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin […]

The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has announced that Ghana is leading efforts at the United Nations to have the transatlantic slave trade formally recognised as one of the greatest crimes against humanity. She made the remarks while serving as Guest of Honour at a citizenship ceremony organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office … The post Ghana

Ghanaian media personality, entrepreneur and Convener for Women In Sustainability Africa (WiSA), Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong has advised women to build their capacity to make money, but must not do everything for it. According to her, this will cater for their needs and rather than making them dependent on others. In doing so, she advised … The post Make money, but don’t do

The final batch of 51 continuing tertiary students from Takoradi Technical University are among 250 beneficiaries of the Obaatanpa Scholarship Initiative, supported by Prof. Grace Ayensu Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan. The students, alongside peers from University of Mines and Technology, University of Education Winneba, and University of Development Studies, University of Development studies, University Cape […]

The induction of Eric Joseph Eduam as a Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors is more than a ceremonial honour. For Ghana’s construction and infrastructure industry, it is a signal of how professional value is being redefined in a sector under increasing economic, regulatory, and investor pressure. At a time when project delays, cost […] The post Raising the bar in the construction

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] www.pefghana.org Gold has shaped the history, economy, and global identity of Ghana for centuries. In 2023, Ghana produced over 4 million ounces of gold, and by 2025 output was estimated at approximately 6 million ounces, consolidating its position among Africa’s top producers. Annual export earnings have ranged between 8 billion […] The post Turning gold into growth