Director of the Academic Quality Assurance Directorate at the University of Ghana and a professor at the Department of Economics, Professor Daniel Kwabena Twerefou has called for stronger stewardship of Ghana’s natural resources, warning that the country’s long term development will remain under threat if forests, rivers, farmlands and other environmental assets continue to be … The post Prof.

The President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Samuel Afotey Otu, has said the Supreme Court is not made up of (judges) alone, but also the dedicated staff who work behind the scenes to keep the apex court running. Delivering a goodwill message at the Grand Durbar to climax the 150th anniversary … The post Supreme Court not made up

About 36 students from the University of Ghana have embarked on a 3-day, 2-night educational trip to Togo and Benin as part of efforts to deepen cross-border learning and cultural exchange in West Africa.   The students departed the University of Ghana campus Friday morning and are expected to return on Sunday. The trip is being … The post University

Open waste burning caused more than 32,000 deaths in Ghana in 2023, making it the country’s second leading cause of death after high blood pressure, according to the 2025 State of Global Air report. The report indicated that household pollution from solid fuels and waste accounted for about two-thirds of the deaths linked to open … The post Stop burning waste to protect public health –

The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, says Ghanaians should be weary of  human traffickers who are increasingly abandoning traditional recruitment methods for sophisticated online scams, fake job advertisements and social media platforms to lure vulnerable Ghanaians, especially the youth, into exploitation. She said traffickers were exploiting the … The post Beware

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2026 X1 Division One League (DOL) Super Cup has unveiled the fixtures for the tournament, with Debibi United FC set to face Attram deVisser SC in the opening match at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium. The highly anticipated competition will feature eight clubs competing in two groups of … The post DOL Super Cup LOC releases

Ghana Premier League (GPL) champions, Medeama SC, will play their 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at the Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to grant the venue Category 2 Stadium Approval. The landmark approval paves the way for the Mauve and Yellow to welcome continental … The post CAF

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has called on food and agro-processing companies, particularly those operating within free zone enclaves, to take advantage of the abundant raw materials in the cashew sector by establishing processing plants in the country. The move, the authority underlined, would help transform raw cashew apples into value-added products such as … The post Tap

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technologies and Innovation has presented 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana (UG) to support the implementation of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), a flagship government initiative. The latest donation brings the total number of laptops supplied to the university to 2,500, following an earlier consignment of 500 laptops. … The post Ministry

Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal’s pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury. Dutch defender Timber missed most of the final two months of last season due to the injury. He did make a substitute appearance in the Champions League final defeat to PSG, but then missed the World Cup. Timber … The post Injured Timber leaves Arsenal pre-season camp appeared first on

Russian tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court and retired from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to sweltering temperatures. The world No 19 trailed 7-6(7-2) 4-6 5-4 in a match that lasted over three hours against 16-year-old compatriot Kristina Liutova and visibly struggled in 34C heat. As she served to stay in … The post Tennis player collapses in 34C heat

Weeks after Brazil’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Neymar has officially closed the door on his international career. The Santos star confirmed he has played his final match for the Seleção, bringing an end to one of the most remarkable eras in Brazilian football. Neymar’s future with the Brazil national team is … The post Neymar confirms end of Brazil career appeared

Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C match in Morocco. Temwa, who plays for United States club Kansas City Current, scored twice and Tabitha from French outfit Lyon once in one of the greatest shocks … The post WAFCON 2026: Malawi shock holders

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has been urged to strengthen its institutional capacity and embrace innovation to effectively respond to emerging labour challenges driven by artificial intelligence (AI), climate change and digital transformation. The call was made at a stakeholders’ forum held in Accra yesterday to mark the Commission’s 20th anniversary under the theme: “Two … The post NLC

The government has been urged to make sustained investments in the health, education and skills development of young people to enable Ghana harness its demographic dividend and accelerate inclusive economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) said with more than one-third of the country’s population comprising young people, strategic investments were needed to bridge the … The post Govt

Parliament has approved a multi-year expenditure commitment by the government, through the Ministry of Finance, for the development, implementation and deployment of digital and electronic platforms to enhance revenue generation. The approval followed the adoption of the Finance Committee’s reports on Tuesday. Under the arrangement, a service provider would be engaged to support the implementation … The post Parliament

The Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gary Nimako Marfo, has questioned who will bear the cost of conducting presidential and parliamentary primaries following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the party’s delegate system. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Nimako Marfo said he would not immediately comment on the ruling, adding that he … The post Who

The Supreme Court of Ghana has declared the delegate system used by political parties to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates unconstitutional. In a 5-2 majority decision delivered, the Court ruled that the long-standing system violates democratic principles and ordered all political parties to ensure every registered, card-bearing member participates in presidential and parliamentary primaries. The … The post Supreme

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated its National Elections Committee to oversee preparations for the election of the party’s national officers. The committee was inaugurated by the Acting National Chairman of the party, Chairman Butey. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Acting National Chairman, the committee will be chaired by … The post NPP inaugurates

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says a power system disturbance on the national transmission network caused electricity outages in parts of the country in the early hours of Wednesday. According to GRIDCo, the incident occurred at about 3:11 a.m. on July 29, 2026, and led to the simultaneous shutdown of some power generation plants, … The post Power outage hits parts of