Ghanaian-Polish philanthropist Omenaa Mensah has been recognised internationally as a Global Woman of Impact during the Super Bowl Charity Fashion Show in San Francisco. The award, presented by Off The Field, celebrates women who have shaped philanthropic initiatives that bridge continents and cultures through education, empowerment, and social change. Founder of TOP CHARITY — one…
Speaker Backs $200M Du Bois Centre Redevelopment to Boost Pan-African Culture Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has thrown his support behind an ambitious US$200 million redevelopment project for the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Accra. Unveiled on 9 February 2026, the project aims to transform the historic site into…
Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd (CBG) has rolled out the first leg of its Health Train initiative, a community health outreach campaign offering free health screening and education services across selected districts. Launched on 9 February 2026, the programme aims to promote preventive healthcare and raise awareness of basic health issues among vulnerable populations. The flagship…
Major concerns have been raised about the Greater Accra Regional Hospital’s readiness to deliver essential services ahead of the planned April 2026 rollout of the Mahama Cares Ghana Medical Trust Fund. An inspection tour revealed that the facility lacks critical diagnostic machines including CT scans, MRI, mammogram, and even basic X-ray equipment, despite serving nearly…
Ghanaian-Polish philanthropist Omenaa Mensah has been recognised internationally as a Global Woman of Impact during the Super Bowl Charity Fashion Show in San Francisco. The award, presented by Off The Field, celebrates women who have shaped philanthropic initiatives that bridge continents and cultures through education, empowerment, and social change. Founder of TOP CHARITY — one…
Speaker Backs $200M Du Bois Centre Redevelopment to Boost Pan-African Culture Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has thrown his support behind an ambitious US$200 million redevelopment project for the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Accra. Unveiled on 9 February 2026, the project aims to transform the historic site into…
Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd (CBG) has rolled out the first leg of its Health Train initiative, a community health outreach campaign offering free health screening and education services across selected districts. Launched on 9 February 2026, the programme aims to promote preventive healthcare and raise awareness of basic health issues among vulnerable populations. The flagship…
Major concerns have been raised about the Greater Accra Regional Hospital’s readiness to deliver essential services ahead of the planned April 2026 rollout of the Mahama Cares Ghana Medical Trust Fund. An inspection tour revealed that the facility lacks critical diagnostic machines including CT scans, MRI, mammogram, and even basic X-ray equipment, despite serving nearly…
Ghana’s senior women’s football team, the Black Queens, will begin their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by participating in the Pinks Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The invitational event, scheduled from 28 February to 6 March, will feature competitive match-ups involving national teams from around the world —…
The World Bank has underscored the urgent need for Ghana to address logistical bottlenecks at its ports to unlock broader business and trade opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). During a high-level working session in Accra, Subika Farazi, Senior Economist at the Bank’s Business Ready Unit (B-READY), revealed that export clearances in…
The Ayawaso Council of Zongo Chiefs has issued a stern warning to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over plans to annul the parliamentary primary result in the Ayawaso East Constituency, suggesting that such a move could trigger unrest in the area. The caution comes after Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed was declared winner of the February…
Ghana and Zambia are preparing to strengthen bilateral ties through the signing of eight Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), one of which is a historic visa waiver agreement allowing citizens of both countries to travel visa-free. The announcement was made by President John Dramani Mahama during a three-day state visit to Lusaka. The visa waiver pact…
Ghana’s Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, has emphasised the critical role national parliaments must play in translating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement into actionable domestic law if the continent’s integration agenda is to succeed. Appiagyei made the remarks at the closing session of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 held in Accra, where…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to introduce a new law before Parliament designed to regulate the sale, transfer, and privatisation of state-owned properties and lands in a bid to protect public interest and strengthen accountability. During remarks in Lusaka, Zambia, on the sidelines of a state visit, President Mahama explained that the Divestiture…
