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Greater Accra Market Association Backs AMA’s Decongestion Drive in Accra’s CBD

Accra, Ghana – May 20, 2025 The Greater Accra Market Association has thrown its weight behind the Accra Metropolitan Assembly's (AMA) ongoing decongestion exercise aimed...

Resign honourably! UTAG-UG to Auditor-General over “unethical” audit report

Lecturers at the University of Ghana are calling for the resignation of the Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, following a recent audit report that accused...

Majority of Ghanaians support Chief Justice suspension – Global Info Analytics survey

A new nationwide poll conducted by Global Info Analytics has revealed that a majority of Ghanaians support the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo...

We will not sell any SSNIT asset – Director General assures

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced a major shift in its investment strategy, disclosing that it will no longer proceed with the...

FDA Issues Public Alert on 2 Alcoholic Drinks Containing Marijuana Extracts

Kings Orange Liqueur and Jupiter 1990 Declared Unsafe The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a strong public warning against the consumption of two...

Ga Traditional Council Summons 15 Churches for Violating Noise-Making Ban

The Ga Traditional Council, in a  move to preserve cultural heritage and enforce traditional customs,  has summoned 15 churches in Accra for allegedly flouting...

YEA Partner Ghana Police to Recruit 12,000 Youth Nationwide as Community Police Assistants

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), led by CEO Malik Basintale, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Police Service. The partnership...

Court of Appeal Bars Peter Amewu from Holding Hohoe MP Status Pending Appeal

The Court of Appeal sitting in Koforidua has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining John Peter Amewu from presenting himself as the former Member of...

GPRTU, Transport Unions Announce 15% Reduction in Fares Effective May 25

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), in partnership with other major transport unions, has announced a 15% reduction in transport fares, a move...

AMC & TICON Africa conferences set to deliver insightful sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities

Conference Themes: Driving Africa’s Digital & Business TransformationExclusive experiences beyond the conferenceLooking aheadAbout the African Marketing Confederation (AMC)About Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) AMC...

Ghanaian economy has not realised the full benefit of our gold resources – Ato Forson laments

Accra, May 19, 2025 — Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that despite the country’s position as one of the world’s leading gold...

Residents blame poor drainage planning for deadly Lakeside floods

Residents of Lakeside in the Adentan Municipality are reeling from a devastating flood that swept through the area on Saturday, May 18, claiming at...

No Casualties Recorded in Sunday’s Flooding – NADMO

Swift Response Helped Contain Disaster, Says NADMO The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that no casualties were recorded following Sunday’s torrential rains that...

Ghana Water Limited to Venture into Bottled Water Production – MD Adam Mutawakilu

State Utility Eyes Commercial Expansion The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has announced plans by the state utility company to begin...

British National, Ghanaian Customs Officer, and Airport Porter Arrested for Smuggling 53.6kg of Cannabis at Kotoka

International Drug Syndicate Foiled at Kotoka Airport Authorities at Kotoka International Airport have intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt involving a British national, a Ghanaian...

INTERPOL Collaboration Leads to Arrest of Fugitive Suspect in Lomé

Togolese Police Capture Suspect with INTERPOL Support On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Togolese Police successfully arrested a high-profile suspect in Lomé following an intensive...