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Forestry Commission arrests Chinese and Ghanaian nationals in major anti-galamsey raid in Yakombo Forest Reserve

A joint operation led by the Forestry Commission and security forces has resulted in the arrest of several suspects including foreign nationals suspected of...

Bongo DCE calls on GES to appoint new leadership for Gowrie SHTS amid water crisis

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Bongo Municipal Assembly in Ghana’s Upper East Region has formally appealed to the Ghana Education Service (GES) to...

DVLA to re-register over 4 million vehicles under new number plates by 2027

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has launched a sweeping reform of Ghana’s vehicle registration system, a project that will see over four...

Black Queens making progress despite England loss says coach Kim Bjorkegren

The head coach of Ghana’s women’s national football team, Kim Bjorkegren, has expressed optimism about the team’s future, despite their recent defeat to England....

NPP accuses NDC government of judicial capture after Chief Justice removal

Political tensions in Ghana’s judiciary have escalated following the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, a decision that the ruling National Democratic Congress...

Technical university administrators launch indefinite strike over unpaid research allowance in Ghana

Senior administrators of Ghana’s Technical Universities, under the umbrella of the Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG), have declared a nationwide indefinite...

Ghana to Introduce Comprehensive Lithium Mining Guidelines as Lands Minister Confirms 5% Royalty

Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed government’s decision to impose a fixed 5% royalty rate on all...

Cabinet Reviewing AT Ghana–Telecel Deal for Final Approval, Says Communications Minister

Ghana’s Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that the agreement involving AT Ghana and Telecel is currently before Cabinet for...

EC Postpones District Assembly and Unit Committee By-Elections Citing Operational Adjustments

Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the postponement of the scheduled District Assembly and Unit Committee by-elections. The decision, according to the Commission, is...

PURC Approves New Utility Tariffs: Electricity Up 9.86% and Water Up 15.92% Starting January 2026

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced new utility tariff adjustments that will take effect from January 2026, increasing electricity tariffs by 9.86%...

One Confirmed Dead After Tragic Accident at Adansi Akrokerri Junction, GNFS Reports

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that one person has died following a fatal road accident at the Adansi Akrokerri junction. The...

Ghana’s reference rate for November rises marginally to 17.93% amid economic caution

As Ghana navigates a challenging economic environment marked by inflationary pressure and global uncertainty, the national reference rate for November has been adjusted upward...

Talensi DCE pledges government support for dam rehabilitation and desilting to aid dry season farming

In a renewed push to boost agricultural productivity and food security, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Talensi District has pledged full government support...

Half of NSS personnel yet to report despite postings – Registration system to close soon

The latest update from the National Service Authority (NSA) reveals that roughly 50% of graduates assigned to national service this cycle have yet to...

New Juaben South supports persons with disabilities with life-changing donations

Ghana’s commitment to inclusive development received a boost this week as the authorities of the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly (NJSM) distributed essential items...

Otumfuo calls for unity and peace amid Bawku conflict between rival factions

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has appealed to the factions involved in the long-running Bawku chieftaincy conflict to commit themselves to lasting peace,...