By Kizito CUDJOE The Director-National Metrology Institute of Ghana, Prince Isaac Kingsford Arthur, has called for greater technical preparedness across the continent to support implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the 18th General Assembly of the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS) in Accra, Mr. Arthur said Africa’s integration agenda must go […] The post Africa

The President of the Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA), Stephen Anane Boateng, has expressed deep disappointment over the recent cocoa price announcement, stating that farmers were anticipating a producer price not less than GHS 3,500 per bag. Speaking on GhanAkoma on Akoma 87.9 FM on August 5, Mr. Boateng emphasized that expectations among cocoa […]

Chief Executive Officer of Nations FC, Kennedy Boakye Ansah, has thrown his weight behind plans to extend the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential term limit from two to three terms.The proposal comes after the GFA confirmed it had received approval from FIFA to amend its statutes to align with the practice at both FIFA and CAF level.If adopted, the move could pave the way for current GFA President Kurt Okraku â?? who is in his second term â?? to potentially serve

Police have intercepted and recovered a total of 43 high-end luxury vehicles that were stolen from several countries and illicitly shipped into Ghana between January and July this year. The vehicles, which include Rolls Royce, Audi Q8, Porsche, BMW i7, and Mercedes-Benz V-Class were reportedly stolen from countries such as the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Canada, […] The post Police

The country is the latest African nation to agree to take in migrants from the United States.

El-Fasher, encircled by RSF paramilitary fighters, has not had food deliveries for over a year.

Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Julius Debrah, has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider the creation of a football museum to preserve the industry’s rich football heritage and immortalise legendary personalities. He argued that a Ghana Football Hall of Fame or Museum to showcase iconic moments and memorabilia would be more attractive […] The post Chief

The Minority in Parliament has warned that the new cocoa producer price announced by government could push farmers to smuggle their cocoa across Ghana’s borders in search of better prices. The Minority indicated that the GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag offered for the 2025/2026 cocoa season was too low and did not match the current market … The post New cocoa

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Daniel Kodie has been named the club's assistant welfare manager. The 31-year-old will work with Henry Martey, the welfare manager, joining the the technical bench of the Ghanaian giants.Kodie, who spent most of his career with the Phobians, worked with the club's youth team, Auroras, before his promotion to the senior side.Hearts released a statement confirming his appointment, posting: "Accra Hearts of Oak have confirmed the promotion

By Lady-Ann ESSUMAN & Verissa ODAME-KORANTENG Ghana is six months into the term of a new President elected by the Ghanaian people, and the country continues to navigate its governance landscape. We are also in the season of Board appointments for State-Owned Entities, and there is a need for a reminder of good corporate governance […] The post Overview

The Ashanti Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has intensified its outreach programmes to sensitise the public, especially market women, on the need to ensure food safety and discourage the use of additives in food preservation. Mr. John Laryea Odai-Tettey, Ashanti Regional Head of the FDA, who led the outreach programmes, pointed […] The post FDA intensifies food safety

Prices of vegetables and other consumables have experienced a significant rise in the Takoradi Central market. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) observed during a market survey that prices of some vegetables and plantain among others, had shot up within the past months. Madam Esi Mansa, an onion seller, in an interview with the GNA said the […] The post Prices of vegetables hit the roof in Takoradi

Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Apaak has cautioned teaching and non-teaching staff to uphold the credibility and integrity of the examination process as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) commences today, August 5. A statement issued by the Deputy Education Minister on August 5 said the Ministry is working in close collaboration […]

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to take bold steps in building resilient and self-sustaining health systems across the continent. He made the call at the opening of the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Accra. Addressing the gathering, President Mahama said the time had come for … The post President

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called for a fairer global health system that allows African countries to take full ownership of their health priorities. Dr. Ghebreyesus said sudden aid cuts were causing major setbacks in African health systems, with health workers losing their jobs, clinics shutting down, … The post “Africa

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on African leaders to establish a dedicated health fund to boost the continent’s health security and reduce reliance on foreign aid. He made the call at the African Health Sovereignty Summit held in Accra, where he urged African governments to take bold steps to solve their health challenges … The post Olusegun

The Ministry of Education has issued a strong warning to all teaching and non-teaching staff not to assist students in cheating during the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In an official statement signed by Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry made it clear that any staff member caught … The post Ministry

Reigning CHAN champions Senegal and continental heavyweights Nigeria will lock horns in a mouth-watering Group D opener at the Amani Stadium on Tuesday, with both sides eyeing early control of a tricky pool that also features Congo and Sudan.The clash is expected to be one of the standout games of the group stage as Senegal seek to show their credentials while Nigeria look to make an early statement of intent.Senegal coach Souleymane Diallo believes his side's 2022 title win

Defending champions Senegal begin their title defence at the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a high-profile Group D clash against Nigeria on Tuesday at the Amani Stadium.Head coach Souleymane Diallo says his team feels responsibility, not pressure, as they look to retain the trophy they won in Algeria two years ago. â??Entering this competition as defending champions doesnâ??t add any pressure on us,â? he insisted. â??We feel we have been given a responsibility

The Minority in Parliament has expressed dissatisfaction with the new cocoa producer price of GHC 3,228 per bag announced by the government. The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on August 4, 2025, announced that the government has increased the producer price of cocoa from US$3,100 per tonne to US$5,040 per tonne. The new […]