The MTN Ghana Foundation has awarded scholarships to 500 students under its MTN Bright Scholarship Scheme. This year’s recipients, drawn from 45 public tertiary institutions nationwide, include 300 students and 200 teachers pursuing further studies. They were selected from a competitive pool of 3,691 applicants, with 1,200 shortlisted for interviews. Each scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, … The post MTN

US carrier, Delta Air Lines, has reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana with seasonal daily nonstop service between Accra and Atlanta, beginning December 1, 2025. The move reinforces the airline’s long-standing investment in the market as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Reflecting on a century marked by innovation, reliability, and operational excellence at a press briefing … The post Delta

The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, Most Reverend Anthony Narh Asare, has called on St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Kaneshie, to continue supporting institutions across various sectors to enhance national development. Delivering the homily during a thanksgiving service to climax the church’s 60th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Most Reverend Asare encouraged the church … The post Support

The United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s efforts in building cities that are resilient, inclusive, and responsive to crises. It also pledged to partner with the government and other stakeholders to scale up innovative urban financing, strengthen municipal capacity, and accelerate the localisation of the New Urban … The post Govt,

Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, is set to appear before the High Court in Accra to answer questions related to alleged illegal mining activities. This follows his appearance at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, together with his counsel, … The post Chairman

Universities in Ghana have been urged to take a leading role in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), described by experts as a growing threat to access, participation, and completion in higher education. The call was made at a three-day Gender Justice Hub programme in Accra, which sought to build capacity, knowledge, and strategies to advance gender … The post Lead Campaign Against

The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) has appealed to the government to urgently address the rising cost of utilities, warning that failure to act could compel several local industries to relocate to neighbouring countries. According to the Association, utility tariffs have become unbearably high, while the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana … The post FABAG Calls for Urgent

A recent survey on food prices across major markets in Accra has revealed a worrying picture of continuous inconsistency, unpredictability, and strain on both traders and consumers. From Agbogbloshie through Kaneshie to Anyaa, the trend remains unmistakably the same — food prices are swinging sharply, sometimes within weeks, leaving families and businesses in distress. In … The post Food

Panellists at a discussion on the future of work, Africa’s development, and the youth have called for a complete overhaul of Africa’s educational system to prioritise entrepreneurship and innovation as a means to create sustainable jobs and meet current labour market demands. They noted that the present system, which largely focuses on certificates and degrees … The post We

CHIEF of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has revealed that the state is putting in place measures to prevent unqualified athletes and officials from representing Ghana at upcoming international sporting events. Ghana is set to begin preparations for the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games to be hosted in the city of Glasgow in Scotland next … The post No unqualified athletes, officials

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has officially presented diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians in recognition of their contributions to promoting the country’s image abroad. The gesture, a fulfilment of an announcement made by Mr. Ablakwa on September 17 during the launch of the 2025 Diaspora Summit, forms part of broader … The post Minister

In recent years, Ghana’s health sector has made commendable progress toward universal health coverage. Landmark initiatives such as the expansion of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the deployment of the District Health Information Management System 2 (DHIMS2), and the introduction of e-Tracker platforms signal a clear policy shift toward digital health. However, despite these … The post Digitizing

The Ashanti Regional Parliamentary Caucus of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected claims by Mr. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko that Members of Parliament from the region chose community roads over flyovers, leading to the region’s current infrastructure challenges. In a statement released on Monday, October 6, the caucus described the comments as false, inaccurate, and … The post Ashanti

The United Kingdom branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP-UK) has clarified remarks made by Mr. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko at the party’s Birmingham Chapter event, stating that he never claimed Ashanti MPs preferred community roads over flyovers. This clarification comes after widespread reactions to comments Mr. Otchere-Darko made during an interaction with members of the … The post NPP

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has praised the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Police for arresting 12 people accused of destroying sections of the railway line at Akyim-Bonsawere. Speaking to the the media during a visit to the affected area, the minister said the suspects must be prosecuted quickly to serve as a deterrent to others. He also … The post Western Regional

Former Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed that the government has used more than four billion dollars from the country’s reserves to help stabilise the Ghanaian cedi. He explained that the government released the money onto the market to control the exchange rate and reduce pressure on the local currency. According to him, … The post Government

The Advocacy and Youth Coordinator at Marie Stopes Ghana, Henrietta Kaakyire Ataah has urged young people not to keep their sexual and reproductive health concerns to themselves but to seek help from trusted adults, Ghana Health Service facilities or Marie Stopes clinics where youth-friendly providers are available. At the premiere of the second season of … The post Youth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has called on residents to support efforts to protect the environment by reporting any illegal activities that threaten forests and water bodies. He made the call after a joint task force acted swiftly on a midnight whistle-blower report about suspected illegal mining activities along the Offin river. According … The post Ashanti

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2028 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged delegates not to hold him responsible for the actions of members of his campaign team who may have offended others in the party. Dr Bawumia explained that he had no personal issues with anyone and appealed to delegates … The post Don’t punish me for someone else’s action – Dr Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declined an invitation from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to participate in a public hearing on proposals to increase electricity and water tariffs for the 2025–2029 period. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party explained that there was no justification for any … The post NPP turns down