Last week, Ghana joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day, an occasion that brought to light a deeply troubling reality — suicide deaths in Ghana rose by 40 percent in 2024. This alarming statistic, reported by the Daily Graphic and attributed to Dr. Eugene Dordoye, Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health […] The post Editorial:

Professor Christian Agyare, Provost of the College of Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has called for urgent multidisciplinary collaboration to strengthen Ghana’s health system. He said cooperation across professions, research fields and institutions was critical to bridging the gap between health policy and real impact, stressing that lessons […] The post Multidisciplinary

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has deployed a Search and Rescue Vessel to Kpando Torkor in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region, to enhance emergency response and safeguard lives on the Volta Lake. The vessel, christened MV Matey Korley – GMA AK/003, sailed into Kpando Torkor, after being transported from Tema, launched at Akosombo […] The post Ghana Maritime Authority

 The Minister for Trans­port, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has given the strongest indication yet that govern­ment is working to rid the country’s roads of rickety vehicles. Mr Nikpe said it had been observed that most of the vehicles were not road-worthy and contribute partly to the many road crashes the country records. “Most of the vehicles … The post Ensuring road

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The Noble Order of the Knights and Ladies of Marshall, a Catholic-friendly society, has stressed the need for Ghanaians to see illegal mining not merely as an environmental issue, but as a moral, spiritual, and exis­tential crisis. “The desecration of our rivers, forests, and farmlands is a betrayal of God’s mandate to mankind, to care … The post Illegal mining is an existential threat

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called for calm among all members of the NDC, assuring them that the Mahama administration will create opportunities for all. He said this while speaking during a meeting with branch and constituency executives, ward coordinators, former party officials, cadres, and Assembly members in […]

A private legal practitioner, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has filed a Right to Information (RTI) request with Ghana’s Presidency, seeking access to key documents relating to Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo’s removal. In a letter dated September 8, 2025, Mr Brako-Powers invoked Article 21(1)(d) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 1 of the Right to […]

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo says he is aiming to cement his place in the senior national team, the Black Stars. The 25-year-old, after earning a late call-up for the Matchday 8 games against Mali in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at Accra Sports Stadium earlier this month, put up an excellent display.Sibo's impressive performance against the Eagles earned him praise from the technical handlers of the team and many football fans.Reflecting on his debut for the Black

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo is determined to maintain his focus and work ethic following a standout performance in his Black Stars debut.The 25-year-old impressed alongside Thomas Partey in midfield during Ghanaâ??s 1-0 victory over Mali in the Matchday 8 fixtures of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium earlier this month.Alexander Dijiku scored the decisive goal in a hard-fought win for the senior national team.Sibo earned his opportunity after Elisha

Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku has confirmed that the team is highly motivated ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round clash with Nigerian side Kwara United.The FA Cup champions will begin their 2025/26 continental campaign on Sunday, September 21, hosting Kwara United in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 GMT.Speaking on Asempa FM, Duku expressed confidence in the squadâ??s preparation under head coach

bets on disinflation and strong GDP lowers MPR to 21.5% By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has lowered its monetary policy rate by 350 basis points (bps) to 21.5 percent, the lowest level since 2019, as it signalled confidence that inflationary pressures will continue to ease while economic growth remains […] The post BoG extends easing cycle appeared first on The

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu believes Kwasi Sibo has the qualities to become a big-name player for the Black Stars.The Real Oviedo midfielder made his Black Stars debut against Mali in the Matchday 8 games in the 2026 World Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium in the September international window.Sibo earned praises from many football fans following his excellent performance after Ghana's 1-0 win over the Eagles.Speaking in an interview, the U-20 World Cup

Osman Bukari scored the opener as Austin FC defeated Minnesota United 2-1 on the road on Wednesday to reach the US Open Cup final.The Ghana international struck on the stroke of half-time to send his side into the break with the lead.Bukari used his speed to go past his marker on the right side before entering the box and delivering a low grounder which beat the Minnesota goalkeeper.The hosts levelled after 67 minutes courtesy a Pereyra free-kick but in last minute of extra-time,

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has unveiled the novel Govtech Innovation Challenge, a programme intended to develop innovative digital solutions to enhance effective tax administration in the e-commerce and informal sectors of the economy. Designed to connect government partners with innovative technology companies to address critical public sector challenges, this inaugural initiative […] The post GRA

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) and Trades Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana, in a joint appeal, have urged government to adopt a series of bold and targetted policies that tackle Ghana’s slow economic transformation, volatile macroeconomic ecosystem and unlock sustainable growth. The two social partners emphasised that productivity is central to […] The post Bold

… stands ready to support clients leveraging growth opportunities in the economy. Standard Chartered has convened a high-level Business and Economic Roundtable at its Accra headquarters, bringing together senior government officials, private sector leaders and development partners to discuss opportunities for Ghana’s economic transformation.   The event, held under the theme ‘Road to Transformation: Stability, Strategy […] The post Standard