Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has questioned why Ghana continues to import toothpicks despite having the resources to produce them locally. Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Iddrisu, who previously served as Minister for Trade and Industry, said he feels ashamed that the country still depends on imports for such a basic product. “I have been Minister … The post Ghana should not

New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications officer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged GH¢55 million case, insisting that no such issue was raised during his detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). In a Facebook post after his release from EOCO custody, Mr Aboagye stated that at no point … The post There

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has announced that Cabinet has directed the immediate revocation of Executive Instrument (E.I.) 144, as amended by E.I. 234, to restore the original status of the Achimota Forest as a Forest Reserve. According to the minister, the decision will ensure that the Achimota Forest … The post Cabinet

Wisdom Ledi, a Ghanaian civil engineer, construction entrepreneur and member of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, is building a career around infrastructure development, community empowerment and public service. A native of the Agotime-Ziope Constituency, Mr Ledi has combined his professional background in engineering with an interest in leadership and development issues affecting communities. He had … The post Wisdom

Alhaji Ibrahim Abdul Jalil, widely known as “Director Arisky has declared his intention to contest the position of Northern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Might Construction Limited and a committed supporter of the NDC is known for his strong backing of youth, women and grassroots initiatives … The post Top Businessman eyes NDC Regional

Emmanuel Senyo Amekplenu has announced his intention to contest for the position of Volta Regional Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) when nominations are officially opened. In a declaration of intent, Mr. Amekplenu said his decision followed extensive consultations with party stakeholders, his family, close associates, and party members. He explained that his … The post Emmanuel

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has criticised the government over what he describes as the slow implementation of its flagship 24-Hour Economy Programme. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah argued that nearly two years after the government assumed office, there is little evidence that the programme is … The post Kojo

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has sworn into office the newly elected Bantama Constituency Executive Committee and urged its members to unite the party ahead of the 2028 general elections. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony on Tuesday morning, Chairman Wontumi congratulated the … The post Chairman

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has questioned why Ghana continues to import toothpicks despite having the resources to produce them locally. Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Iddrisu, who previously served as Minister for Trade and Industry, said he feels ashamed that the country still depends on imports for such a basic product. “I have been Minister … The post Ghana should not

The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, has donated GH¢100,000 to the Dialysis Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra to support the treatment of kidney patients and improve renal care delivery. The amount, released from offerings collected during this year’s National Day of Prayer … The post Presidency donates

The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, has donated GH¢100,000 to the Dialysis Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra to support the treatment of kidney patients and improve renal care delivery. The amount, released from offerings collected during this year’s National Day of Prayer … The post Presidency donates

Stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector have urged the adoption of professionally managed water services. They are of the view that the current volunteer-based system was no longer reliable for delivering safe drinking water to hard-to-reach communities in the Savannah Region. The call was made at a learning and stakeholder engagement session … The post Experts

The maiden edition of the Women Democracy Cup will be held on Friday, July 31, at the McDan Park in La, Accra. The match, which will be played between the two top women club in Ghana, is part of the Democracy Cup Project initiated by the Parliament of Ghana, under the leadership of Mr Alban … The post Women Democracy Cup 2026 fixed for July 31 appeared first on Ghanaian

A former Ghana U-17 and U-20 captain, Emmanuel Toku, is eyeing an invitation to the senior national football team, the Black Stars. But that, he said, it can be possible through determination, discipline and hard work, virtues he was pursuing to realise that dream. Speaking to the Times Sports, the attacking midfielder admitted that he … The post Former Black Starlets, Satellites

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced Gold Fields Ghana Limited as the new Headline Sponsor of the Ghana Women’s Premier League (WPL). The partnership represents a significant investment in the women’s game and underscores the GFA’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the Women’s Premier League through strategic collaborations that enhance its competitiveness, visibility, and long-term … The post GFA

Police in South Africa are investigating the death of World Cup footballer Jayden Adams, whose body was discovered at a property in Cape Town over the weekend. The 25-year-old’s passing comes just two weeks after he helped the national team reach the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time. Authorities have not … The post Police probe Adams death appeared first on Ghanaian

Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup following a police investigation in the UK. Dieperink had been selected to be a video assistant referee (VAR) official at this summer’s tournament, but was removed from FIFA’s list of World Cup officials in May. The 38-year-old … The post Dutch referee dies weeks after World Cup

England are bidding to end Lionel Messi’s dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they renew their old rivalry with holders Argentina today in a seismic semifinal showdown. An England team which has been dragged to this stage by the brilliance of Jude Bellingham take on Messi’s … The post England bids to end Messi’s World Cup dream

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) maintained its impressive performance in June 2026, with both the equities and fixed income markets recording strong growth as investor confidence continued to strengthen. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI), which measures the overall performance of listed equities, closed the first half of the year with a year-to-date return of 67.89 … The post GSE

The outgoing Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ms Berenice Owen-Jones, has described Ghana as a resilient democracy whose warmth, determination and people have left a lasting impression on her after four years of service. As she prepares to end her tour of duty, Ms Owen-Jones said Ghana had given her “more than I expected”, adding … The post Ghana remains stabilising force