Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.

Child Rights International accuses the GES of prioritizing school reputation over student safety, calling for a complete overhaul of safeguarding policies.

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has offered an intriguing assessment of the Black Stars squad following the teamsâ?? sloppy start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The Black Stars made a disappointing start to the qualifiers, succumbing to a 2-0 away defeat to Ivory Coast before falling short to The Gambia 4-2 at the Accra Sports Stadium.After two matches in Group C, the West Africa football giants find themselves bottom without a single point.However,

Chief Executive Officer of Ghana GoldBoard (GoldBod) Sammy Gyamfi has called on African countries to establish a coordinated continental framework to strengthen mineral sovereignty and governanNEWSe to ensure that more value from the continent’s mineral resources is retained locally.

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes a change in culture, improved organisation and greater transparency are essential to reviving Ghanaâ??s Black Stars following their disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The West Africa football powerhouse endured a difficult opening to their qualifying campaign, losing 2-0 away to Côte dâ??Ivoire before suffering a shock 4-2 defeat to The Gambia at home despite taking a two-goal lead.The

ECG announces a nationwide meter audit to cut commercial losses and curb electricity theft. Customers can verify field staff by dialling *226# or 0302 611 611.

Brandon Thomas-Asante says competing in the English Premier League demands constant concentration, with challenges across the pitch making it essential for players to remain alert throughout matches.The Ghanaian forward made the remarks after Coventry Cityâ??s 3-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night, a result that left his side 17th in the standings.Thomas-Asante assisted Jack Rudoniâ??s equaliser four minutes after half-time, cancelling out James Maddisonâ??s opener

Edo Queens and Ghanaâ??s Ampem Darkoa Ladies will resume their WAFU B Womenâ??s Champions League final on Saturday, October 24, in Burkina Faso, with a place at the continental finals at stake after CAF overturned the Nigerian sideâ??s penalty shootout victory.The match will restart at 2-2 from extra time after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) annulled Edo Queensâ?? 4-1 shootout win on September 5. Officials had proceeded directly to penalties after regulation

Finance Minister Ato Forson tells University of Ghana students every New Economy project must pass five value-for-money tests on jobs, exports and growth.

A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.

The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect. The directive forms part of ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High … The post GES

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has joined the family of the late Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the Ghanaian community in the UK, and other dignitaries for a memorial service in Southwark, UK. In a post, Mr. Ablakwa described the service as deeply moving and unforgettable, held in honour of the late … The post Foreign Affairs Minister

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has admitted clerical errors in the records of 15 out of the 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from the country, following a JoyNews data analysis that raised questions about the dates of birth recorded for some beneficiaries. In a press statement dated October 19, 2026, the High Commission explained … The post Ghana

National Women’s Organiser for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mavis Hawa Koomson, has called on the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to investigate allegations of sexual abuse involving 19 female students of Obuasi Senior High School. She said the investigation must be swift, thorough, independent and transparent to ensure that anyone … The post Hawa

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes Ghana need better organisation and a stronger team culture to get the best out of the talent available in the Black Stars squad.Yorke made the comments in an interview with The Guardian after expressing interest in the vacant Black Stars coaching job.â??From the outside, Ghana sometimes looks disjointed,â? he said, pointing to problems he believes go beyond what happens on the pitch.The Black Stars have struggled for

The embattled Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Mr Zakaria Abdulai, has resigned as the Juaben Constituency Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and withdrawn from the party’s constituency chairmanship race in the Ashanti Region. His resignation follows a directive by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) ordering him to step aside […] The post Embattled

Health officials and stakeholders in the Volta Region have urged government to make menstrual products affordable.

The Western Regional Police Command is leading a search for a fishing canoe, Second Chance, and its seven crew members, who have been missing at sea since the vessel left Sekondi Fishing Harbour more than a week ago.

The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made a dramatic U-turn on its decision to allow the embattled Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Mr Zakaria Abdulai, to contest the party’s Juaben Constituency Chairmanship in the Ashanti Region. Barely 24 hours after announcing that Mr Abdulai would remain in the race despite allegations of […] The post NDC Makes

The NDC has cleared embattled Obuasi SHTS headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to contest the Juaben chairmanship race, citing constitutional rights while investigations into sexual abuse allegations continue.