Pig farmers in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region are counting their losses following some reported cases of an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the area. Information gathered by 3News.com from the Municipal Vertinary office indicates that more than five communities have so far been affected. Though the Vertinary officers have […] The post Pig

Pig farmers in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region are counting their losses following some reported cases of an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the area. Information gathered by 3News.com from the Municipal Vertinary office indicates that more than five communities have so far been affected. Though the Vertinary officers have […] The post Pig

Education is the bedrock of development, but for pupils and teachers at Famkwa M/A KG and Primary School in a deprived community in the Jaman South municipality of the Bono Region, learning has become a daily struggle. A recent rainstorm has caused severe damage to classrooms for Basic Five and Six, leaving the school in […] The post Bono Region: Famkwa M/A KG

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven suspects for illegal mining activities along the Bonsa river bank in the Western Region. The suspects, comprising seven Ghanaians and four Chinese, were arrested on 31st March 2025 through sustained intelligence-led operations  against illegal mining activities. Five of the suspects, Wei Qinwei, Yao Yongji, Nsoh Oto, […] The post Galamsey:

A suspected case of African Swine Fever has been reported in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region. Samples from affected pigs have been sent to the laboratory for confirmation after pig farmers reported several deaths among their livestock two weeks ago. The Ghana Health Service explains the situation is being closely monitored, while […] The post Suspected case

The Government of Ghana will maintain zero tolerance for using Ghana as a transit or final destination for drugs or drug trafficking, President John Dramani Mahama, has said. He supported his comment by making reference to the fact that the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) made a high-profile bust of drugs last week, with a street […] The post We’ll maintain

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police CID, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the National Security Coordinator to immediately launch investigations into allegations of two suspicious flights arriving at the Kotoka International Airport suspected to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. This was after the Minority […] The post Mahama

President John Mahama has tasked the security agencies to investigate allegation of drug trafficking through the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). This is contained in a post on Facebook on April 1. “My attention has been drawn to allegations made at a press conference by an honourable Member of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, regarding two […] The post Mahama

Five illegal miners have been confirmed dead after a pit they were digging for gold collapsed. Several others have also been trapped, and rescue team are currently working hard to retrieve them. The tragic incident occurred at an illegal mining site in Mpasatia, Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region According to a resident , […] The post Ashanti region: 5 illegal miners dead; others

Bibiani Gold Stars’ fight for this year’s Ghana Premier League title was given a boost after finishing off third-placed Heart of Lions 2-1 in a Matchday 21 outstanding game. Samuel Atta Kumi scored in the 14th minute while Gideon Anaba doubled the lead four minutes to the end of the first half to give the […] The post GPL: GoldStars go top after win

A new study led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and research partners highlights that improving livestock productivity is key to achieving substantial reductions in global antibiotic use. Without targeted interventions, antibiotic use in livestock is projected to rise nearly 30% by 2040. However, the new research, published in Nature Communications, finds that […] The post New

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Fisheries Commission have suspended the fishing licences of four industrial trawl vessels operating within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). A press release issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture said this became necessary due to repeated violations of the Fisheries Act, […] The post Fisheries

RED, the deadly combination of tapentadol and carisoprodol, which is a type of opioid is a drug combination linked to several health risks, including addiction, overdose, and even death. The prevalence of RED drug abuse in Ghana is alarming, prompting government to launch a national campaign against its use. The Executive Secretary of Pharmaceuticals Society […] The post Abuse

Hepatitis B remains a significant public health concern, and the implementation of the birth dose vaccines is crucial in preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus. But for over 2 decades, the country is now preparing to finally roll out the doses to all newborn in few months’ time. In Ghana approximately 2.8 million people are […] The post Hepatitis B

 The Young Urban Women’s Movement in the Upper East Region has issued a call to action, demanding the immediate implementation of the Affirmative Action Law, passed in July 2024. The law, aimed at promoting gender equality, inclusive governance, and social justice, has been hailed as a significant step towards addressing the disparities faced by women […] The post We

As President Mahama approaches his 100 days in office, the Ghanaian business community appears to be highly expectant of the government’s ability to fix challenges facing their operations. Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9 FM in Kumasi with Sir John, the Chief Executive Officer of the Obibini Blackman Company Limited, Dr Thomas Kofi […] The post This

Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi has refuted claims that the Parliament rushed in approving the Goldbod Bill. He was reacting to a press conference by the Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, where he labelled the GoldBod as a “Galamsey Board”. Sammy Gyamfi dismissed the remarks as “a misguided partisan […] The post Goldbod Bill

The Chief Executive Officer of the Obibini Blackman Company Limited, Dr Thomas Kofi Dompem, has expressed grave concerns over the state of businesses in Ghana, particularly in the Ashanti Region during the erstwhile NPP administration. Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9FM in Kumasi with Sir John, Dr Dompem blamed poor governance under the […] The post High

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that Ghana must work to minimise the risk exposure posed by the decisions of the U.S Government led by President Donald Trump. Answering questions about Ghana’s counter strategy against the effects the actions of the US President, during the 123rd Monetary Policy Committee […] The post We have

Aku Addy’s Stories From Accra exhibition explores the unique character of Accra’s neighbourhoods through art, blending humour, culture, and social commentary to spark conversations on business, policy, and change. The post Aku Addy’s ‘stories from Accra’ captures the city’s charm and challenges first appeared on 3News.