The revelation that Ghana performs only about 10 per cent of the cataract surgeries required annually should alarm all who care about public health and social progress. Cataract, a condition easily treatable through surgery, has become the leading cause of blindness in Ghana, accounting for more than half of all cases of blindness nationwide. According … The post A call for urgent action on

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has raised concern over the prolonged delays in the completion of capital projects across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). According to the Commission, several projects have exceeded their planned completion timelines by years, leading to a major escalation in costs. The 2024 National Annual Progress Report, launched in Accra … The post NDPC

Young researchers from CAMFED Ghana and the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana have called on government to adopt a strong Green Jobs Policy to support young people in accessing decent and sustainable employment while protecting the environment. Speaking in Accra yesterday, the researchers said green jobs could … The post Adopt

Osu Tenashie Oldies continued their fine form as they swept aside La Old Stars 6-1 in their Match Day 11 clash of the Retired National Footballers Association of Ghana (RENFAG) Oldies League. Touted as a cliffhanger, the match failed to live up to its billing as the La Oldies, led by former Power FC and … The post RENFAG League: Osu Tenashie trounce La Old Stars appeared first on Ghanaian

The Asanteman Council is set to reconvene on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The meeting, which will be held under the authority of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, is expected to bring together all members of the Asanteman Council, divisional heads, and traditional leaders from across Asanteman. According to … The post Asanteman council to resume sitting on

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested twenty-one (21) traders for displaying and selling their wares on open drains at the Agbogbloshie Market in violation of the city’s sanitation and public health regulations. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, was led by Public Health Officers from the Assembly as part of ongoing efforts to … The post AMA

Ghana will host the 2025 Triennial of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) in Accra from October 29 to 31, 2025. The major continental event will take place at the Labadi Beach Hotel. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced that the conference will bring together education experts, policymakers, and partners from across … The post Ghana to host

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on the Multimedia Group to withdraw and apologise for a false statement attributed to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Ministry described as “fabricated and misleading” a quote widely circulated across Adom TV, … The post Sports Ministry demands

Management of Asempa FM has issued a public apology to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Kofi Adams, after wrongly quoting him in a recent publication about the selection of players for the Black Stars. In a statement released by the station’s management, Asempa FM admitted that a quote card shared after Kofi Adams’ … The post Asempa FM apologises to Sports Minister Kofi Adams appeared

Adiza Ibrahim was honoured bythe Overlord of Dagbon Kingdom, His Majesty Ndan Yaa Naa, for her influence as a bridge between business leadership and social responsibility. His Royal Majesty commended her for being a model of how successful corporate leaders can merge business excellence with compassion, cultural pride, and community service. The Dagbon Overlord commended … The post Adiza Kuburah honoured

The Minority in Parliament is calling on government to take urgent steps to pay the salaries of thousands of health workers who have not been paid for months. Ranking Member on the Health Committee, Dr. Ayew Afriyie, expressed disappointment in the Ministry of Health for failing to resolve the issue, even though funds had already … The post Minority demands immediate action

Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has explained that the state broadcaster gives priority to government programmes because it is mandated by the Constitution to do so. He said this during a courtesy call on GBC Management by the leadership of the People’s National Convention (PNC). Prof. Alhassan noted that some … The post GBC

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Haudjeto, has outlined innovation, inclusivity, and impact as the three main pillars that will guide activities for December in GH 2025. Speaking at the launch of the event, Mrs. Haudjeto explained that December in GH has grown beyond being a festive calendar into … The post GTA CEO outlines three key pillars

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on Ghanaians to exercise patience as the government continues efforts to control illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He compared the process of restoring the country’s forests and rivers to the natural time it takes for a woman to give birth, saying, “However … The post Asiedu

Thirteen-year-old British-Ghanaian author and philanthropist, Sarah Afua Kittoe, has been nominated among 22 British children from across the UK for this year’s British Citizen Youth Award (BCyA), slated for October 30, 2025, at The Palace of Westminster. The highly coveted BCyA Medal of Honour is reserved for a small number of exceptional young individuals aged … The post Kid

Investigations have uncovered that a former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, allegedly used ghost names to secure a loan of over GH¢31 million from the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). According to investigators, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) began probing the case in February 2025 after receiving reports of corruption, … The post Former

Investigations have uncovered that a former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, allegedly used ghost names to secure a loan of over GH¢31 million from the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). According to investigators, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) began probing the case in February 2025 after receiving reports of corruption, … The post Former

Former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has officially begun his nationwide campaign to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections. According to a statement from his campaign team, the tour will start on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, covering all 276 constituencies across the country. The campaign … The post Dr. Bawumia

Thirteen communities in the Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency of the Savannah Region have been connected to the national grid under the Expansion Electrification Project. The beneficiary communities are Zomlape, Nikpegu, Torooe, Dokope, Kpatiyan, Darivogupe, Bagpe, Dawunipe, Diwuripe, Larigbani, Mammudupe, Sankara and Nyinyape. The project was initiated and funded by the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Yapei-Kusawgu … The post 13

Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has underscored the vital role of smallholder farmers in global food production, emphasising the need for greater recognition and support for producers along the agricultural value chain. Delivering an address at the Third General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) in Rome, Italy, the … The post Agric