Founded in 2013, Phoenix Health Insurance Ltd has grown into one of Ghana’s leading healthcare financing institutions with a clear purpose to make quality healthcare accessible, affordable and dependable for all. Through a robust network of hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across the country, Phoenix Health delivers comprehensive medical coverage that ensures every member receives quality […] The post Health

France saw a record surge in homeless deaths in 2024, with 912 people dying while living without stable housing, according to figures released Thursday by the collective Les Morts de la Rue. The organisation described the toll as “an appalling new record” and called for urgent government action to address poverty and homelessness. The figure represents a sharp […] The post France

A fire that broke out at discount shop in Mexico has killed at least 23 people and injured 11 others, local officials say. The blaze broke out on Saturday in the centre of the north-western city of Hermosillo at a branch of Waldo’s – Mexico’s largest discount chain. Multiple local authorities described the incident as […] The post Fire at shop in Mexico kills 23, officials say

President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.

Two Ghana Immigration Service personnel were shot and severely injured late Sunday night (October 3, 2025) in an ambush at Nagani, Tempane District, Upper East Region, while returning from duty.

Aduana FC sit proudly atop the Premier League table, Medeama trail closely, Kotoko remain unbeaten and Hearts of Oak have reignited their campaign after matchday 8 of the Ghanaian top-flight concluded on Sunday November 2, 2025. Aduana FC 1-0 Eleven Wonders Aduana FC climbed to the summit of the Premier League table after a hard-fought […]

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said that the bond between Ghana and Germany is about to get even stronger and more beneficial to the citizens of the two countries. He said this when he welcomed the President of Germany, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to Ghana on behalf of His Excellency John Dramani […]

Aduana FC Chief Executive Officer, Collins Attah Poku, has outlined the clubâ??s ambitions for the 2025/26 football season, revealing that their primary targets are a top-four Premier League finish and a maiden FA Cup triumph.The two-time Ghana Premier League champions have made a strong start to the campaign, sitting atop the league table with 18 points after eight matches.Speaking on Asempa FM, Attah Poku said the management has set clear objectives for the team, aiming to

The Vice-President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called for a renewed commitment to fiscal discipline, agricultural value addition and the empowerment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as key reforms necessary to sustain the recovery of the Ghanaian cedi and strengthen the economy. Speaking at the 14th Business and Financial Times (B&FT) Business and Economic […] The post VEEP

By Dr Dan Vincent Armooh, PHIS Rep on CIIG Council LinkedIn: darmooh Ghana’s private health insurance sector plays a vital role in the country’s healthcare system, complementing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and expanding access to quality medical care. Despite growing demand and increasing awareness of health insurance benefits, the industry’s growth has been […] The post Building

Fire has gutted part of the Kwapong Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region. Preliminary investigations have shown that the fire started in one of the rooms on the first floor of a one-storey dormitory block and spread to six other rooms on the same floor. The blaze … The post Fire destroys part of Kwapong Nursing, Midwifery

The former Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mr Osei Assibey Antwi, is yet to meet the GH¢800 million bail condition granted by High Court in Accra on October 30. Consequently, the accused who pleaded not guilty to causing financial loss, stealing, and money laundering, would remain until he satisfies the conditions. As part … The post Former

A devastating fire has gutted the warehouse of the newly opened China Mall at Santasi in the Kumasi Metropolis, destroying goods and property estimated to be worth several millions of Ghana cedis. The blaze broke out around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky, which triggered panic among residents … The post Goods worth millions destroyed in China

The Provost of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Professor Alfred E. Yawson, has called for psychological counselling and intense community engagement for breast cancer patients to help them confront the challenges associated with the disease. “Pragmatic measures which seek to assist patients to confront breast cancer with dignity, strength, and hope must be deployed … The post Stigma

Legal practitioner Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi is worried about the practices where holding duty bearers accountable only happens when government changes. He wondered whether sitting governments are complicit in the alleged ransacking of the state by some heads of State-owned enterprises (SoEs) for which they are unable to keep them accountable while in government. His […]

CLIMATE change is reducing the chances of runners breaking marathon records, new research claims. The study, external by US-based non-profit organisation Climate Central said rising temperatures “have made record-breaking runs in some races nearly impossible.” The Berlin Marathon was raced in an unseasonal 24C in September, while Tokyo and London – also among the seven … The post Climate

President John Mahama   His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has commended Victory Bible Church International for four decades of steadfast faith, visionary leadership, and transformative impact on Ghana and beyond. Read More... The post Mahama

Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Opong Nkrumah, is questioning the sustainability of the appreciation of the Cedi against the major trading currencies, especially the Dollar. He makes the point that the current appreciation, as witnessed by Ghanaians, is due to heavy market intervention by the government and the Bank of Ghana (BoG). In […]

British police said on Sunday that a knife attack on a train which put 11 people in hospital was not a terrorist incident, adding that two men — both British nationals — had been arrested. Counterterrorism police had helped with the initial investigation after the mass stabbing of passengers on a train in eastern England … The post Mass stabbing on train not terrorist incident — UK

The University of Ghana’s Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) has launched an edited volume that provides an in-depth and data-driven analysis of the country’s demographic evolution and its implications for sustainable development. The publication, titled Ghana’s Demography: Evolution and Implications for Development, was released in September 2025 by Springer, one of the world’s leading … The post RIPS