The media and the public have been urged to take a keen interest in the financing of political campaigns to safeguard Ghana’s democratic gains. The Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr George Sarpong, said excessive influence of money in politics could undermine democratic governance and create opportunities for individuals with questionable interests … The post Regulate

The priority of National Information Technology Agency (NITA) is to ensure that technology does not become a lofty pursuit accessible only to a select few, but a tool whose benefits are felt by people across Ghana, the Acting Director-General of NITA, Nana Yaw Amoah-Yeboah, has said. He said NITA was working to ensure that people … The post NITA committed to inclusive digital transformation

With Ghana’s thermal power plants heavily dependent on gas for electricity generation, the PURC is intensifying its scrutiny of the company’s capacity to meet rising industrial and domestic demand.

Ghana have been handed a bye to the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa U23 Cup of Nations, after being named among 14 countries exempted from the opening round based on their points ranking.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has placed Ghana alongside some of the continent's leading U23 sides, including Morocco, Mali, South Africa, Côte dâ??Ivoire and Nigeria, among the teams that will not have to play in the first round.The other exempted nations

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Joseph Antwi-Ababio has retired from the Ghana Police Service (GPS) after 37 years of service. ACP Antwi-Ababio, who was also the Director of the Marine, Ports and Railway Department of the Ghana Police Service, joined the service as a Constable on September 15, 1989, and served in various departments and … The post ACP Joseph Antwi-Ababio

The principal inflation channel is fuel, passing through to transport, electricity, and food costs, and threatening to reignite inflation in Nigeria and Ghana just as the 2024–25 disinflation gains were consolidating

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged persons who have accused him of extortion to report the allegation to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, declaring that he is ready to submit himself to any investigation to clear his name. Mr Afenyo-Markin said: “I expect that if they must have the courage to report that I have […] The post Osahen On Extortion

The Flagbeaerer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed full confidence in Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin and backed the Minority’s decision to pursue accountability over the reported $1.7 billion loss involving GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana. According to Mr Afenyo-Markin in a Facebook Post, Dr Bawumia conveyed the support during […] The post Bawumia To Minority:

Ghana Gas is set to reinvest a significant portion of its improved profitability into expanding its operations, strengthening infrastructure and improving the reliability of gas supplies for power generation and industrial production. The Chief Executive Officer, Judith AdjoaBlay said the company’s priority following its improved financial performance was to move beyond profit-making to sustained expansion […] The post Mahama

Maintaining the momentum for Cote d’Ivoire will require greater resource mobilisation and continued reforms

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Esq., last Sunday visited victims of the tragic fire that engulfed the last floor of a four-storey building situated at AshTown, near the Manhyia Palace, on Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2026. The fire, which caused extensive damage, left eight households devastated and struggling to […] The post Manhyia South MP donates

The newly elected Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chairman Odenebo Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has expressed concern over the growing culture of insults in Ghana’s body politics. According to him, politics of insults is not part of Ghanaian culture, and he appealed to politicians, especially party communicators, to embrace […] The post COKA condemns Politics of Insult 

The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Eric Asibey, has responded to the concerns and complaints contained in a petition against him to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene. The petition was also copied to the NDC Regional Chairman. A group, calling itself ‘The Grassroots Movement’ of the NDC, in the Constituency, claims among other […] The post Kwadaso MCE denies

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has inaugurated a Negotiations Team to lead talks with a strategic investor to modernise and expand the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO). The team has been mandated to negotiate definitive terms of engagement with a credible strategic partner to retool the Tema-based aluminium smelter and restore its operational … The post Team formed to negotiate

Last week, the media landscape was confronted with a disturbing development at the Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School (BOGISS), where two security men were accused of allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old student. The incident, reported by Media Without Borders, an investigative media organisation based in Accra, involved two security guards of the public girls-only school […] The post Editorial:

Dr Jinapor explained that the Master Plan is a critical step towards addressing infrastructure gaps, improving the efficiency and utilisation of existing assets.

Malaria remains one of the major public health challenges facing many countries in Africa, including Ghana. Although the disease is preventable and treatable, delayed diagnosis, inadequate access to healthcare and misconceptions about treatment continue to put lives at risk. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites and is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected female […] The post Malaria

For six months, Emmanuel Etroo has watched life pass him by from a hospital bed at Effia-Nkwanta Government Hospital. The February 15, 2026 began like any other day for the rubber tapper. He was riding his motorbike at Ewusiejoe along the Takoradi-Agona road when, in a matter of seconds, a Sprinter bus crashed into him. […] The post Six Months In A Hospital Bed: Minister Pays Rubber

For many working mothers in Ghana, the joy of welcoming a new baby is soon followed by a difficult race against time: before the baby reaches six months, the mother is expected to return to work, often leaving behind a child who still depends entirely on her breast milk. This painful reality raises a simple … The post Exclusive breastfeeding and the call for a review

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. The deceased was shot in the chest during an attack on his gold buying shop, while the suspects were allegedly attempting to … The post Police arrest 5 over robbery, murder of gold buyer appeared