GHANA has called for stronger efforts to translate China-Africa green development commitments into bankable projects, mobilised financing and tangible development outcomes as countries seek to accelerate climate action and sustainable investments across the continent. The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, made the call on Wednesday during the opening of a … The post At

THE Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) to strengthen its role in developing ethical leaders and improving public sector efficiency through digital transformation. He said the institution must go beyond training people to occupy leadership positions and equip them with the skills to address governance … The post Asantehene

The head teacher of the school has been arrested to assist police investigations.

FOR the second time in as many games, Ghana’s representative at the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Elite 16 stage, Spintex Knights, has missed out on a win. Knights lost 84-89 to JCA Kings of Côte d’Ivoire after losing 94-80 to Stade Malien in the opening game of their campaign in the knockout phase. The closely … The post Spintex Knights lose again in B’ball Africa League

Mercury concentrations in sampled waters of Ghana’s Pra and Ankobra rivers are more than 55 times the average levels recorded in streams in the United States, a baseline study by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has found. The study also found mercury concentrations in river sediments between two and 25 times higher than the […] The post Galamsey

Defending champions, Bulls RLFC, retained their Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) Men’s 13s Championship title with a 24–10 victory over Dragons RLFC in the final played at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium.The victory marked Bulls’ fourth championship triumph, following their previous successes in 2019, 2024 and 2025.A spirited Dragons side started the game on … The post Bulls

President John Dramani Mahama has urged 11 newly accredited ambassadors and high commissioners to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations with Ghana, calling for partnerships that translate into tangible benefits for citizens. The President made the call when he received Letters of Credence from representatives of South Africa, Nigeria, India, Lebanon, Australia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Finland, […] The post Mahama

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been appointed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lead its Election Observation Mission for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential elections. A delegation from the regional bloc visited the former President’s office at 4 p.m. to formally inform him of the appointment. Mr Akufo-Addo will lead the […] The post Nigeria Election:

The government has launched a 14-year national foundational learning agenda aimed at improving literacy and numeracy among Ghanaian children, in a renewed effort to address weaknesses in basic education and ensure pupils acquire essential skills from their early years of schooling. The agenda, covering 2026 to 2040, seeks to ensure that every child develops the […] The post Government

MAURICIO Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach. United have opened talks with the Argentine about him potentially replacing Michael Carrick, who is expected to be relieved of his duties in the next 48 hours. Once Carrick’s future is clarified, sources have told BBC Sport that … The post Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer appeared

PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a US$137 million floating dry dock facility at the Takoradi Port to position Ghana as a major ship repair and maintenance hub in West Africa. Being undertaken under a 25-year concession, the project is expected to be completed within 18 months to provide ship … The post Takoradi to become ship repair

A child's growth depends on more than age. The food they eat, the nutrients they receive and the conditions in which they live all influence their physical development. When access to adequate nutrition is limited over a prolonged period, the consequences can affect a child's growth and development. The post The fight against child stunting

THE Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG) has launched this year’s Prematurity Awareness Month with a call for urgent efforts to strengthen newborn referral systems across the country to improve the survival of premature babies. It warned that delays, inadequate transportation and the lack of specialised equipment at health facilities continued to put the lives of … The post Strengthen referral

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Investigations into the alleged GH¢38.4 million National Service Authority (NSA) scandal have established that 63,673 names submitted for payment of allowances during the 2023 and 2024 service years were fictitious. This was disclosed yesterday by the fourth prosecution witness, Detective Sergeant Collins Woode, when he testified before the High Court in Accra. He told the … The post Gifty