The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has commenced the demolition of temporary and encroaching structures around the North Industrial Area in Accra to create crucial access routes for firefighters battling a major blaze at Duraplast Ghana. The fire, which broke out earlier in the day, quickly escalated due to the high concentration of combustible industrial…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for equal and mutually respectful partnerships between Africa and the rest of the world, stressing that the continent is seeking cooperation rather than charity. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the President warned that Africa would not accept a return to a colonial-style model of…
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased its equity stake in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36 percent, reinforcing its commitment to strategic investments that safeguard and grow national pension assets. The institutional shareholding expansion reflects SSNIT’s broader asset allocation strategy aimed at securing sustainable, long-term returns through high-performing financial sector equities. By…
The Executive Director of CAMFED Ghana, Fairuza Abdul-Rahman Safian, has raised concerns about persistent social barriers that continue to affect girls’ ability to complete their education, particularly in rural and deprived communities. She said while access to education and gender parity at the basic and secondary levels had improved, girls continued to shoulder a disproportionate…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has commenced the demolition of temporary and encroaching structures around the North Industrial Area in Accra to create crucial access routes for firefighters battling a major blaze at Duraplast Ghana. The fire, which broke out earlier in the day, quickly escalated due to the high concentration of combustible industrial…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for equal and mutually respectful partnerships between Africa and the rest of the world, stressing that the continent is seeking cooperation rather than charity. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the President warned that Africa would not accept a return to a colonial-style model of…
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased its equity stake in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36 percent, reinforcing its commitment to strategic investments that safeguard and grow national pension assets. The institutional shareholding expansion reflects SSNIT’s broader asset allocation strategy aimed at securing sustainable, long-term returns through high-performing financial sector equities. By…
The Executive Director of CAMFED Ghana, Fairuza Abdul-Rahman Safian, has raised concerns about persistent social barriers that continue to affect girls’ ability to complete their education, particularly in rural and deprived communities. She said while access to education and gender parity at the basic and secondary levels had improved, girls continued to shoulder a disproportionate…
Ghana is set to make history as the first African nation to host the World Assemblies of God Congress in the 115-year history of the global fellowship, scheduled to take place in Accra from October 14 to 16, 2026. The 10th Triennial World Congress will gather over 10,000 international delegates, including church leaders, pastors, and…
Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has reported himself to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following a High Court order authorizing his arrest. The lawmaker’s decision to present himself to law enforcement comes shortly after an Accra High Court issued a warrant granting EOCO legal backing to apprehend him….
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) will meet with teacher unions on Tuesday, October 6, to resume negotiations on their collective agreement and conditions of service. The announcement follows a meeting between the government team and representatives of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate…
The Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Organisation Committee, Anthony Karbo, has dismissed assertions that the party’s upcoming national executive elections will produce a slate of officers aligned with flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Addressing concerns over factionalism ahead of the scheduled polls in Kumasi, Karbo insisted that delegates must evaluate aspirants based strictly on…
The assistant coach of the Gambia national football team, Abdul Jammeh, has brushed off concerns surrounding Ghana’s extensive injury list ahead of their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter in Accra. Speaking ahead of the fixture, Jammeh addressed media inquiries regarding the absence of key Black Stars personnel, asserting that the Scorpions…
Ghana’s domestic fisheries sector is facing severe economic distress following the total collapse and grounding of 20 local hook-and-line tuna fishing vessels, leaving hundreds of workers unemployed and threatening the broader seafood supply chain. Stakeholders within the industry attribute the crisis to a combination of skyrocketing operational costs, dwindling fish stocks in territorial waters, high…
