Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has highlighted the importance of sustained investment in healthcare, describing it as essential for economic growth and better health outcomes across West and Central Africa. He made the remarks during the launch of the Regional Health, Nutrition and Population Strategy for West and Central Africa in Accra. The initiative was…
Ghanaian actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey has signed a 12-month brand ambassadorial deal with Robert and Sons Ltd, marking a new step in his expanding influence beyond the entertainment industry. Under the agreement, Nortey will represent the optical services company as its brand face, leading campaigns across digital platforms as well as public engagements and promotional…
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has shared his views on the Ghana national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the team’s past achievements as having come in spite of long-standing administrative weaknesses. Speaking on Luv FM, he acknowledged the quality of newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz, calling him an experienced tactician…
The Ghana Tennis Federation has raised concerns that Ghana could be demoted from the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup if the country fails to participate in the 2026 editions scheduled for Nairobi, Kenya in June and Gaborone, Botswana in July. The federation described the situation as serious, warning that continued absence from the competitions would harm…
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has highlighted the importance of sustained investment in healthcare, describing it as essential for economic growth and better health outcomes across West and Central Africa. He made the remarks during the launch of the Regional Health, Nutrition and Population Strategy for West and Central Africa in Accra. The initiative was…
Ghanaian actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey has signed a 12-month brand ambassadorial deal with Robert and Sons Ltd, marking a new step in his expanding influence beyond the entertainment industry. Under the agreement, Nortey will represent the optical services company as its brand face, leading campaigns across digital platforms as well as public engagements and promotional…
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman, Herbert Mensah, has shared his views on the Ghana national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the team’s past achievements as having come in spite of long-standing administrative weaknesses. Speaking on Luv FM, he acknowledged the quality of newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz, calling him an experienced tactician…
The Ghana Tennis Federation has raised concerns that Ghana could be demoted from the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup if the country fails to participate in the 2026 editions scheduled for Nairobi, Kenya in June and Gaborone, Botswana in July. The federation described the situation as serious, warning that continued absence from the competitions would harm…
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, is set to embark on a six-day working visit to inland fishing communities across Ghana. In a statement released by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the tour—starting Wednesday, May 6, 2026—is aimed at gathering firsthand insight into the condition of the inland fisheries sector, evaluating key…
The Ministry of Health has attributed the prolonged delay in opening the Weija Children’s Hospital to procurement irregularities, funding challenges, and unresolved contractual disputes, despite the facility being structurally completed. The explanation comes amid growing public frustration, following a protest by residents of Weija-Gbawe on May 5, where demonstrators called for the immediate operationalisation of the hospital…
The Government of Ghana has intensified efforts to build its foreign exchange reserves by engaging major mining companies under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP). The high-level meeting was led by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah. It brought together key industry players, including the…
The World Bank has projected a sharp increase in global fertiliser prices in 2026, raising concerns about rising food costs and potential threats to food security worldwide. In its latest Commodity Markets Outlook, the institution forecasts a 31% jump in fertiliser prices, reversing earlier declines. The surge is largely attributed to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted supply…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has disclosed that government will take legal action to retrieve about $30 million from an Indian construction firm, JMC Projects, for allegedly failing to begin work on a road project after receiving mobilisation funds. According to the minister, the company had earlier assured authorities of its financial and technical capability, which contributed to it securing…
Ghana has introduced a nationwide lifeguarding initiative aimed at reducing drowning incidents and enhancing safety at beaches and other water bodies across the country. The programme, launched on April 14, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, is being spearheaded by the National Coordination Board for Drowning Prevention. It is supported by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and…
