The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has called for urgent measures to address Ghana’s growing housing and accommodation challenges, particularly among vulnerable and marginalised groups, as the country’s urban population continues to expand. He said nearly 20 million Ghanaians now lived in urban areas, with 30.8 per cent of the urban population residing in slums … The post Ghana’s

GCB Bank PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to improving customer experience and promoting healthy lifestyles among customers and stakeholders through a wellness initiative aimed at strengthening its relationship with the public. The initiative, which formed part of activities to celebrate the bank’s customers and stakeholders, featured the maiden GCB Aerobics Fiesta at the University of … The post GCB

The Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) on Friday engaged 315 students from five schools in the Upper West Region (UWR) as it continues with its nationwide Regional Taekwondo Awareness Campaign that seeks to push the sport closer to schools and communities while promoting discipline, physical fitness and youth development. It was the third edition after previous … The post 315

Michael Carrick does not feel he has just two games left to save his Manchester United job, despite the growing scrutiny on his position ahead of today’s Champions League game against Roma. With United’s results continuing to raise questions over his future, the approaching international break has brought another layer of uncertainty, with just two … The post Carrick dismisses 2-game ultimatum 

Mosisa Siyoum received the harshest punishment, an eight-year ban for evidence tampering, while the International Testing Agency (ITA) announced disciplinary measures against four boxers and one other fighter, all for whereabouts failures. The severe sanction imposed on Siyoum came to light after he tested positive for erythropoietin, a substance that stimulates the production of red … The post 4 Ethiopian athletes

Amid drums, dance and symbols linking generations, the Dakar 2026 Youth Games officially opened on Saturday at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, with a ceremony celebrating the staging of an Olympic event in Africa for the first time. At the 55,000-capacity venue, some 30 kilometres from Dakar, the two-hour spectacle drew on teranga, the … The post Olympic flame lights

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THE Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) has said it is ready to undertake the printing of textbooks for schools under government’s new nationwide free textbook programme. Managing Director of the Company, Nana Kwasi Boaitey, told journalists at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency in Accra yesterday that the investments made in the company has … The post GPCL ready for

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MFANTSIPIM School has honoured distinguished alumni, staff members and corporate partners at an Awards and Fundraising Dinner held as part of activities marking its 150th anniversary. The event, held on Saturday, brought together alumni, invited guests, institutional partners, corporate executives and members of the Mfantsipim community to celebrate the school’s heritage and raise funds for … The post Mfantsipim

Military spokesman says security forces recently recovered 15 guns in Elwelu's possession.

THE Chinese naval hospital ship, 868 PLA Auspicious Ark, has departed Ghana after providing free medical services to thousands of Ghanaians as part of efforts to strengthen medical cooperation and bilateral relations between Ghana and China. The vessel concluded its seven-day humanitarian medical mission in Ghana under China’s Mission Harmony 2026 with a brief ceremony … The post Chinese hospital

An impasse between the US and Russia at the UN means its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years.

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The Mayor indicated that the affected operators had been engaged and given financial assistance to facilitate the relocation of their vehicles.

According to the operational account, the operatives encountered approximately 50 suspected illegal miners actively engaged in mining at the site.