A nine-member committee has been constituted by the management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to investigate the death of a Level 300 student at the university’s swimming pool. The committee is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of David Osei Agyapong, a third-year Chemical Engineering student who reportedly drowned […] The post 9-member

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has called for greater transparency, independent oversight and financial accountability in GoldBod’s operations, while expressing support for the national objectives underpinning the institution. The Council said domestic gold purchasing, formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining, improved foreign-exchange management and increased local value addition were legitimate national objectives that deserved […] The post Christian

The Senate has pledged a 100 million naira reward for the under-17 women’s national football team (the Flamingos) following their historic triumph at the FIFA under-17 Women’s World Cup. The pledge followed a motion moved by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Sen. Abdul Ningi, who congratulated the players for their outstanding performance […] The post Senate Pledges N100m Reward For

Ghana has become one of West Africa’s most active betting markets. Most players bet on their phones, football is the main driver of activity, and casino-style games have grown into a large part of what local operators offer. For operators, the key question is no longer whether to add casino content. It is how to … The post Ghana’s iGaming Market Is Maturing.

THE Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Eric Opoku, on Monday launched the $18.8 million Regional West African Resilient Rice Value Chain Project (REWARD) to increase rice production, strengthen food security and reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported rice. Supported by a grant from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the project is expected to benefit more … The post $18.8m project

Six hundred pupils from three basic schools in the Ashaiman Municipality of the Greater Accra Region were on Saturday sensitised to drug abuse and cybercrimes to prevent them from falling prey to these and other anti-social vices. Held on the theme, “Securing Our Future: Say No to Drug Abuse and Cyber-crimes,” the programme was attended … The post 600 pupils sensitised to drug abuse,

The government has earmarked GH¢500 million for the construction of silos at strategic locations across the country to strengthen food storage capacity and address post-harvest losses especially during periods of bumper harvest. Mr Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture, who announced this, said the move was to enable the country to store excess agricultural […] The post Government

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has stated that the focus of the government New Economy is to employ about 1.3 million Ghanaians. He said for the nation to become prosperous, job creation is going to be central for the government, and the economy must give that first chance. Growth must be based […] The post Government’s Focus Is To Employ 1.3m Ghanaians –

Stanbic Bank Ghana is set to launch a product capable of changing the business landscape in Ghana and on the international market forever. The product, according to the bank, will allow individuals to buy, import and pay for services in China without going through difficulties. The Managing Director for Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, made […] The post Stanbic Bank facilitates payments

US general warns the Sahel model-like security deal with Russia could lead to greater instability in Africa.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has returned to the club’s training ground for the first time since he collapsed during practice last month. Bayern also revealed he suffered a shoulder injury. The 40-year-old Kompany had medical treatment scheduled at the Säbener Strasse complex as he took another step toward his planned return after the international … The post Bayern

Cooking for a large gathering requires strict temperature control, separate preparation surfaces and licensed caterers under Ghana's public health rules.

BBC Sport charts Jarma Mohamed's surprising football journey from Premier League academies to the Somalia national team, via an app and Jersey Bulls.

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, had dismissed claims that traders are struggling to sell their goods due to weak consumer demand, describing such assertions as propaganda not supported by economic data.

Ghana needs to strengthen its heat surveillance and establish early warning systems to protect vulnerable populations from the threats posed by rising temperatures, an environmental health expert at the University of Ghana, Professor Mawuli Dzodzomenyo, has urged. He said although the country had made progress in addressing climate-related health threats, heat surveillance remained weak, with … The post El

Nearly 64,000 people have fled northern Nigeria for neighbouring Niger this ?year, escaping attacks by Islamist militants and armed gangs and adding to mounting humanitarian needs in one of the world’s poorest countries, the UN refugee agency said. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said the influx is stretching resources in Niger, which already … The post Thousands flee Nigeria violence

The Governor said the future will belong to institutions that combine innovation with prudence.