The Director of Education for the Ledzokuku Municipality, Mrs Theresa Tetteh, has advised teachers to take a keen interest in their capacity building to enhance their work. She explained that, now that Information Technology (I T) has taken centre stage in every facet of life, there is a need for all teachers to leverage I […] The post Teachers urged to take keen interest in capacity building

A major fire has destroyed several commercial shops at Kantamanto Tazani Lane near Ecobank in Accra. The fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The Ghana National Fire Service in a Facebook post said it received a distress call at 1:31 a.m. and the first fire appliance arrived at the […]

Ghana’s healthcare system stands at a turning point. Despite major strides in access and infrastructure, gaps remain. Shortages of skilled health workers, fragmented data systems, and deep urban–rural divides continue to hold the system back. Digital innovation offers a direct way forward, improving quality, efficiency, and equity in healthcare delivery. Around the world, technology is … The post Smarter

Ghana has intensified efforts to transition from a linear to a circular economy through a national capacity-building initiative aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing waste. The post

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

Eleven men, including a Customs officer, have been arraigned before the Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by His Honour Jojo Amoah Hagan, for allegedly defrauding a Sri Lankan Member of Parliament, Dr. Muhammed Hizbullah of US$2,000,000 under the pretext of selling him a quantity of gold. The accused persons — Abdul Rauf Adam, Alhmamoudi […] The post Custom officer, others in court

Heartburn is an irritation of your esophagus, the tube that connects your throat and stomach. This leads to a burning discomfort in your upper belly or chest. It’s caused by acid reflux, which is when your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle doesn’t close properly, letting stomach acids back up into your esophagus. You’ve probably had heartburn, […] The post Heartburn: Causes, Symptoms,

A two-day ELIGREEN Women and Youth Agribusiness Exhibition Summit (EWAYES 25) has been held in Accra on the theme: “Breaking Barriers; Securing Market Access for Women and Youth in the Agribusiness Sector.” It attracted participants from research and academic institutions, food producers and processors in the value chain, including Naha Organics, Gablin Foods, Peggy’s Granola, … The post ELIGREEN

The Techiman Municipal Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in the Bono East Region has received 81,000 hybrid coconut seedlings from the Coconut Federation of Ghana (COCOFEG) for distribution to farmers. This forms part of the government’s effort to scale up agribusiness, improve the livelihoods of Ghanaian farmers in the coconut sector, … The post COCOFEG presents

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has welcomed lawmakers as Parliament is set to reconvene today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, for the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament. A notice on the Parliament official Facebook page said, “All set for the commencement of the 3rd Meeting of 1st Session of the 9th […]

WAFAD Group, an agribusiness enterprise in Ghana, in partnership with Hubbard Breeders and with the support of the Gates Foundation, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to uplift rural communities through sustainable dual-purpose poultry production. The landmark five-year programme, part of the Gates Foundation’s broader effort to strengthen inclusive poultry systems across sub-Saharan Africa, aims to … The post Wafad

The West African oil and gas market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5 per cent from 2025 to 2033, Deloitte’s new report has revealed. The report, titled “Shaping Opportunity from Complexity in West Africa’s Oil and Gas Market,” said the sector worth approximately $80 billion was demonstrating strong … The post Deloitte forecasts $80 bn

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has amended the charges in the high-profile corruption case involving former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others, increasing the counts from 25 to 54, following the discovery of new evidence. The amended charge sheet details 54 criminal counts against officials … The post OSP

The International Centre for Public Development (ICPD) has raised concern over the growing wave of financial irregularities within Ghana’s public sector. According to the Centre, the GH¢18.4 billion financial leakages threaten economic stability and undermine the government’s flagship programmes across the country. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Coordinator of … The post ICPD

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The election took place on October 19, 2025, during the ongoing 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. His victory places Ghana at the centre of continental and global parliamentary diplomacy. … The post Speaker

Former Vice President. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been told to rest assured that he will not be held liable for the infractions some appointees of the past NPP government. Bawumia, who is on a national campaign tour for the NPP presidential primaries, visited three constituencies, Banda, Tain and Wenchi, in the Bono Region yesterday, and […]

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is doing well after his surgery in the United States of America (USA), Lawyer Frank Davies has said. Frank Davies says Ofori-Atta is being kept by the Good Lord. “Why? A wanted man cannot fair well? He is good; he is sustained by the Good Lord every day. He has […]

The alarming state of the water channel that conveys excess water from the Weija Dam into the sea is a stark reminder of the deepening environmental neglect and institutional failure that continue to plague the country’s flood management system. The channel, now heavily choked with aquatic weeds, plastic waste, and silt, has become a disaster … The post Act now to save Weija channel and lives appeared

The recent state visit of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama to the People’s Republic of China on October 11, 2025, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, signifies not merely a ceremonial diplomatic engagement but an epochal moment in the annals of Ghana–China relations. This high-level visit represents an affirmation of Ghana’s strategic orientation … The post President