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President John Mahama has announced plans to expand piped water networks in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo as part of efforts to address infrastructure deficits and support economic development in northern Ghana.

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Ashanti Region has shut down an alcoholic beverage manufacturing facility at Senfi in the Bekwai Municipality for allegedly operating illegally in an unhygienic environment.

The East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation has opened a learning farm at the University of Ghana in Accra to provide students and local farmers with practical training in vegetable production and give partners an opportunity to observe its work.

The East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation is training smallholder farmers across five regions in vegetable production to improve their incomes and promote farming as a profitable business.

The Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF) has called for justice, accountability and stronger safeguards for students following allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).

Every October, breast cancer campaigners repeat the same message: the disease is treatable when caught early, but fear, stigma and misinformation keep many women away from hospitals until it is too late.

Residents in parts of Kpone-Katamanso, Tema and Ashaiman are expected to receive water on scheduled days under a rationing programme Ghana Water Limited (GWL) plans to introduce within two weeks.

There are stories that remind us of the extraordinary achievements of human beings.

Banks operating in Ghana wrote off GH¢1.86 billion as bad debt as of August 2026.

Admission World Fairs has brought Edu-Fair Classic 2026 to a successful close at Tang Palace Hotel in Accra, marking the fifth anniversary of its flagship international education fair and reinforcing its commitment to connecting African students with inst…

I wish to commend Manasseh Azure for his documentary, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, which has brought renewed attention to the disturbing reality of sexual abuse in our secondary schools.

As this column has echoed consistently, the application of learning to the real world is by far more valuable than theory.

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has revealed how a senior airport security officer allegedly exploited his position to help a drug trafficker bypass security screening at Ghana’s airport.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is expected to award a contract for its gold traceability system next week, paving the way for licensed small-scale miners and companies to be onboarded onto the platform before the end of 2026.

Ghanaian gospel singer Lady Kesewaa Kessy has released her first single of 2026, titled ‘Jesus Endorsement’, under Media Excel Productions.

Producer Price Inflation (PPI) rose to 4.8% in September 2026, up 0.4 percentage points.

IGNITE Social Enterprise has announced the expansion of its lifestyle and wellness product ecosystem alongside the official unveiling of its Global Advisory Board, featuring Ghanaian media icon and CEO of EIB Network Group, Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi, po…

The Producer Price Index (PPI) for September 2026 increased to 4.8 percent from 3.3 percent year on year.

Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has openly confirmed his interest becoming the next Black Stars head coach.

The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, has described the conditions under which some prison officers work as “hell”, appealing for welfare interventions, including a contagious disease allowance, to improve their working

If the IMF commends Ghana for its economic recovery, such recognition should not automatically be interpreted as praise for the NDC government alone.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to commence a nationwide meter audit exercise across all its operational areas to reduce commercial losses, improve revenue assurance and combat electricity theft.

The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, says he will devote his attention and resources to clearing his name following allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at the school.

The chief football scout at Swedish football side AIK, Herish Sadi, has arrived in Accra for the West Africa Ralent Hunt tournament.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect as investigations continue in…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is undertaking geological investigations in parts of the country to reduce investment risks and position Ghana to secure stronger equity stakes in future mining projects, Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has announced.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has highlighted the scale of gold trade leakages Ghana faced before the introduction of reforms to formalise the artisanal and small-scale mining sector.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is procuring a blockchain-based tracking system to improve gold traceability, strengthen responsible sourcing and curb illegal trading and smuggling.

The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, has identified family neglect, social exclusion and limited employment opportunities as key factors contributing to the return of former inmates to prison.

The Western Regional Marine Police Command is coordinating a multi-agency search for a missing fishing canoe, Second Chance, and its seven crew members after the vessel failed to return from a fishing expedition off Axim.

The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, has resigned as Juaben Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and withdrawn his candidature for the constituency chairmanship, amid allegations of sex…

When the ASWAJ Islamic Senior High School opened its doors in 2024, it made history as the first and only public Senior High School in the Bono East Region.

Ghanaian international Brandon Thomas-Asante says he wants to be among the best-performing players at the end of the season as he targets more goals and assists.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed Zakaria Abdulai, the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), to step aside from the Juaben Constituency Chairmanship race pending an investigation by the Criminal Investigatio…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) will introduce an Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Formalisation and Financing Support Programme in 2027 to improve productivity, create jobs and reduce the environmental impact of mining.

The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) has warned individuals involved in producing fake versions of Ghana’s laws and manipulating gazetted documents that they risk arrest and prosecution.

Montenegrin coach Predrag Jaredic has resigned from his position as head coach of Vision F.C, the club has announced.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says its institutional, licensing and value addition reforms have created 4,866 direct jobs in less than two years, as Ghana seeks to expand local participation in the gold industry.

The Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC) has announced plans to honour teachers in the Ashanti region for their immense and selfless contribution to education and national development.

For seven days, Caleb Nii Okai pushed through pain, exhaustion and challenging weather to complete a 240-kilometre run from Accra to Kumasi, carrying a message about breast cancer awareness and the importance of early screening.

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has called on the government to strengthen enforcement of laws against illegal mining, known as galamsey, and deploy more security personnel and resources to protect water bodies and farmlands.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is working towards ending Ghana’s export of raw minerals by 2030, as part of efforts to retain more value from the country’s gold resources through local refining and processing.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has aggregated and exported 85.4 tonnes of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold valued at US$11.6 billion between January 1 and October 20, 2026, Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has announced.

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Ghana to move beyond economic stabilisation and pursue policies that address the underlying challenges facing the economy and support long-term growth.

The Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II, has pledged not to compromise the peace and reconciliation process initiated by his late father, Ya-Na Abukari, assuring that he will strengthen the process to safeguard peace in the kingdom.

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has announced plans to deploy more military personnel to the Western Region as it seeks stronger collaboration with traditional authorities and local government officials to combat illegal m…

Ghana and Burkina Faso are exploring ways to deepen cooperation in petroleum transportation and supply following a meeting between the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, and a delegation from Burkina Faso’s national petrole…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the infrastructure deficit in northern Ghana, describing peace and reliable public infrastructure as the two key drivers of private investment and sustainable job creation for the r…

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has launched its 2026 Mobile Service Week (MSW) in Techiman, the Bono East Regional capital, with a renewed commitment to bringing pension services closer to members and the general public.

The National Apprenticeship Programme has pledged to support graduates of Ask Media Training School with tools to establish their own businesses, urging them to turn their practical skills into sustainable livelihoods.