May 06
Ghana: Government Treasury Bills Experience Slight Over-Subscription
Accra Time
Government borrowing through treasury bills has slowed down since the beginning of the second quarter, yet demand for the bills seems to have also decreased. Read more »
Ghana: Ga Traditional Council Places Ban On Noise Making From May 6
Accra Time
The Ga Traditional Council has also imposed a ban on organizing funeral rites and related activities for the duration of the ban. Read more »
Ghana: We'll Provide Free Tertiary Education for PWDs
Ghanaian Times
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has unveiled a ground-breaking educational policy aimed at supporting persons with disabilities (PWDs). Read more »
Ghana: Private Media Outlet Class Media Group Firebombed in Ghana
CPJ
Authorities in Ghana should swiftly and comprehensively conclude their investigation of the April 25 firebomb attack on Class Media Group's office, hold those responsible to… Read more »
Ghana: LEAP to Increase Grant 100% By End of Year - Ministry
Ghanaian Times
The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme will by the end of this year increase cash grant to beneficiaries by 100 per cent to support efforts in order to reduce… Read more »
Ghana: Coldwater Foundation Inaugurates $1.8m Multi-Purpose Retreat Centre in Accra
Ghanaian Times
A new multi-purpose Christian retreat centre in Accra has been inaugurated by the Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. Read more »
May 05
Ghana: Ghanaian Couple Living in Queens Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Accra Time
The little boy was beaten and suffered for days at the hands of the defendants, one of whom was his own mother, until he, unfortunately, succumbed to his severe and extensive… Read more »
May 03
Ghana: 54% Ghanaian Workers Stressed at Work - New Gallup Report
Accra Time
Young workers and those in exclusively remote or hybrid work locations experience greater levels of stress Read more »
West Africa: WPFD2024 - Govts Must Ensure an Open Civic Space for Environmental Journalists, Activists in West Africa [press release]
MFWA
The celebration of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2024 is under the theme "A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis". The global event to mark the… Read more »
Ghana: Two Off-Duty Police Killed At Trassacco, Police On Man Hunt for Gun Men
Accra Time
The Ghana Police Service has reported that two off-duty officers were shot by unknown gunmen at Trassacco Valley. Read more »
Ghana: GJA Takes 2024 World Press Freedom Day Celebrations to Koforidua
Accra Time
World Press Freedom Day is also marked at a time when attacks on press freedom have intensified Read more »
May 02
Ghana: Government Ready for Chinese Investment in Improving Green Mineral Development - Lands Minister
GhanaToday
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the Chinese government and businesses to partner in the sustainable development of Ghana's green… Read more »
Ghana: Police Arrest One Suspect Over Killing of Military Officer in Kasoa
Accra Time
The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting the Ghana Police Service as they investigate the incident. Read more »
Ghana: Soldier Shot Dead At Kasoa Millennium City Over Land Dispute - GAF Condemns Act
Ghanaian Times
Lance Corporal Enoch Danso of the Ghana Armed Force (GFA), was on Tuesday shot dead in front of Kasoa Millennium City Police Station, in the Gomoa East District of the Central… Read more »
Ghana: Man Accused of Gh¢65,739 Police Recruitment Scam Granted Bail
Ghanaian Times
The Circuit Court in Dansoman has granted GH¢70,000 bail to 33-year-old unemployed man, accused of collecting GH¢65,739 under the guise of recruiting two people into the… Read more »
May 01
Ghana: 'Greater Co-Operation Key to Safeguarding Maritime Domain' - Pres Akufo-Addo
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for greater levels of co-operation and collaboration amongst the broad spectrum of global maritime… Read more »
Ghana: Surgery Cases Were Cancelled Due to Limited Space, Not 'Dumsor' - Korle Bu
Accra Time
The national referral hospital assured their patients and the general public that they will prioritize their care and will continue to work to provide excellent services to address… Read more »
April 30
Africa: New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana's Health System in Response to Climate Change [press release]
World Bank
new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana's health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report,… Read more »
West Africa: Liberians Homeless in Ghana Over Demolition of Refugee Camp
New Dawn
---Rights group says Read more »
April 29
Ghana: NPP Presidential Candidate Dr Bawumia Begins Nationwide Campaign
Ghanaian Times
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his campaign team are promising an issues-based campaign as he begins his nationwide… Read more »
Liberia: Ameu Signs MOU With Heritage University in Ghana
New Dawn
The Administration of African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Heritage Christian University College (HCUC) in Ghana.… Read more »
April 28
Ghana: Margaret Busby - How a Pioneering Ghanaian Publisher Put African Women's Writing On the Map [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Published in 1992, Daughters of Africa is a groundbreaking volume of writing by women of African descent. It was followed by an expanded second edition, New Daughters of Africa, in… Read more »
April 26
Africa: AHAS 2024 - Technology is a key part of Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach, according to Dr Kgosi Letlape [interview]
allAfrica
The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health, this year's theme was " Advances in Public Health-Tackling… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana and Uganda Echo Each Other's Clamp Down On Gay People [analysis]
ISS
Ghana's anti-gay bill passed this year has been widely condemned as 'brutal, harsh and unjust.' Read more »
Ghana: Negotiation for Funding Underway to Complete Sekondi Interchange - Roads Minister
GhanaToday
Government is negotiating with its creditors in a bid to secure funding to restart and complete the PTC Interchange Project in the twin-city of Sekondi-Takoradi. Read more »