April 26
Africa: AHAS 2024 - Technology is a key part of Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach, according to Dr Kgosi Letlape [interview]
allAfrica
The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health, this year's theme was " Advances in Public Health-Tackling… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana and Uganda Echo Each Other's Clamp Down On Gay People [analysis]
ISS
Ghana's anti-gay bill passed this year has been widely condemned as 'brutal, harsh and unjust.' Read more »
Ghana: Negotiation for Funding Underway to Complete Sekondi Interchange - Roads Minister
GhanaToday
Government is negotiating with its creditors in a bid to secure funding to restart and complete the PTC Interchange Project in the twin-city of Sekondi-Takoradi. Read more »
Ghana: Another Scientist Testifies in Gh¢271m Cocobod Financial Loss Case
Ghanaian Times
A witness, Mr Jerome Agbesi Dogbatse, yesterday told the Accra High Court that scientists tested and completed work on lithovit fertiliser before he joined the Ghana COCOBOD on… Read more »
Ghana: IGP Urges Ghanaians to Exhibit Maturity, Patriotism Ahead of 2024 Polls
Ghanaian Times
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has admonished Ghanaians to exhibit high sense of maturity, patriotism and love for humanity as the 2024 election… Read more »
Ghana: Preach Against Hate Speech, Violent Behaviour ...Peace Council to Stakeholders
Ghanaian Times
The National Peace Council, has urged stakeholders to preach against all forms of violence and hate speech ahead of the December elections. Read more »
April 25
Ghana: The Civil Service Supports Government's Effort to Maintain Peace and Security - Head of the Civil Service
GhanaToday
The Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has emphasized the civil service role in supporting government's efforts to maintain peace and security within the… Read more »
April 24
Ghana: Brawl Over Increase in Transport Fares
Ghanaian Times
There was near brawl on some commercial vehicles (trotro) from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Station to Ablekuma when passengers were informed of a sudden increase in transport fare… Read more »
Ghana: 3 Scientists Receive $35,000 to Research Into Vaccines to Combat Emerging Diseases
Ghanaian Times
As part of Ghana's post COVID-19 recovery process, the government has awarded a $35,000 grant to three scientists to research into possible vaccines to combat emerging infectious… Read more »
Ghana: Journalists Urged to Be Abreast of Public Sector Emolument Negotiations
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Mr Benjamin Arthur, has stressed the need for journalists to be abreast of public sector salary… Read more »
April 23
Ghana: Ghana Has Made Notable Strides in the Fight Against Human Trafficking in Recent Years - Human Trafficking Secretariat
GhanaToday
The Head of the Human Trafficking Secretariat at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Madam Abena Annobea Asare disclosed this, at a 3-day… Read more »
April 22
Ghana: Ghana's Cocoa Farmers Are Losing, Despite Record Prices
DW
The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are struggling to make ends meet. In countries like Ghana, the local pricing system… Read more »
April 19
Ghana: 609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024
Ghanaian Times
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period. Read more »
Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai
Ghanaian Times
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Wins Preliminary Ruling in Cassius Mining $300 Million Int'l Arbitration
Ghanaian Times
An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be… Read more »
Ghana: 30 Percent Media Outlets Collapse Due to Financial Constraints - Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Information designate, Fatimatu Abubakar, has asserted that nearly 30 per cent of radio stations established in the country collapsed within six months of… Read more »
April 18
Ghana: Ghana Accused of Expelling Fulani Asylum Seekers From Burkina Faso
The New Humanitarian
'We know we are not wanted in Ghana, but they will kill us in Burkina Faso.' Read more »
April 17
Ghana: Ghana's Road Safety Drive - Throwing a 'Headlight' On Private Vehicle Crashes
Ghanaian Times
On the Ghanaian road safety scene, the last half-decade, spanning from 2019 to 2023, has witnessed a marginal decline in road crashes and deaths, igniting hopes for a significant… Read more »
Ghana: Former Masloc CEO Jailed 10 Years in Absentia - Head of Operations Gets 5 Years
Ghanaian Times
The Accra High Court yesterday sentenced the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Ms Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, to 10… Read more »
Ghana: 'MOH Committed to Improving Adolescent Well-Being'
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Health (MoH) says it is commitment to harness resources and expertise to improve adolescents health and wellbeing, a Programme Officer, Abena Kumiwaa Osae has… Read more »
April 16
Ghana: Assessing the Economic Impact of Akosombo, Kpong Dams Spillage
Ghanaian Times
An estimated GH¢1.6bn agricultural livelihoods were lost due to the Akosombo/ Kpong dams spillage that affected eight districts in the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Launches 10-Year National Service Policy
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Monday, 15th April, 2023 launched a new policy document that sets out the broad framework for transforming the… Read more »
Ghana: We've Not Agreed On Transport Fare Increase - Transport Ministry
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Transport says negotiations with the various transport operators in the country for a possible increase in public transport fares have not been concluded and no… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Has Done Little to Improve Our Condition of Service - Teachers Union
Ghanaian Times
The three teacher unions in the country say they are disappointed about the lacklustre attitude of the government towards the negotiation with teachers for better conditions of… Read more »
April 15
Ghana: Two Dead, Three Injured in Navy, Kplejoo Group Clashes in Tema Newtown
Ghanaian Times
Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival. Read more »