Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings redefined role of Ghana’s First Lad...

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has described the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, as a trailblazer whose leadership shaped the role and influence of Ghana’s First...

AfroFuture Ghana announces artiste lineup

Culture Management Group (CMG), the visionary collective behind some of Africa’s most celebrated cultural experiences, proudly announces the return of AfroFuture Ghana 2025 on December 28–29, 2025, at El Wak Stadium. Powered by Afreximbank and...

‘Married to Medicine’ Season 12 Trailer Brings Two New Ladies Into The Fold, Teases Drama

Season 12 of Married to Medicine returns to Bravo next month, and there’s two new ladies joining the crew. Returning this season as main cast members are Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Toya Bush Harris, Quad Webb...

Ghana boxing ‘reset’ comeback nears as IMC reviews final medical protocols

The return of professional boxing in Ghana is drawing closer as the Interim Boxing Management Committee (IMC) overseeing the sport’s normalization process reports significant progress. The IMC’s Medical Sub-Committee has finalized and submitted a...

Ghana’s Future at Risk: Poisoned lands, sick children, and a booming illegal gold economy- Minority raises alarm

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the government to move beyond dialogue and take urgent action to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, warning of its severe environmental and health consequences. Addressing...

KAIPTC hosts seminar on galamsey as an existential threat to Ghana

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) convened a pivotal seminar on the growing menace of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), highlighting its devastating effects on the environment, public health, economy, and...

No structural failure recorded at Roman Ridge project site – Devtraco

Devtraco Plus Limited, the construction firm in charge of the collapsed building at Roman Ridge in Accra, has clarified that the occurrence was a temporary formwork failure, not a collapse of the building’s permanent structure. In a statement...

Ghana’s Pension Funds could unlock over $1bn for private investment –Report

A new report released by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) has revealed that Ghana’s pension funds could unlock more than US$1 billion for private sector investment—a shift that could transform domestic development financing. The...

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines

Expert says making active ingredients locally would change this NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population. The...

Low trust could derail Ghana’s fintech revolution

Ghana’s growing digital finance ecosystem is facing a major test of confidence as industry experts warn that low levels of public trust could slow down adoption and undermine the country’s financial inclusion agenda. Speaking at the 2025 Fintech...

EXCLUSIVE: Topicals Turns Five: Olamide Olowe On Building A Cultural Skin Care Powerhouse

Five years ago, Olamide Olowe was a college student with $1,000 dollars, a deep understanding of chronic skin conditions, and a vision to make skincare more inclusive and accessible. Today, she’s the youngest Black woman to raise $15 million...

The Lords Pentecostal Church holds 64th annual meeting in Accra

By Ewurabena Paha The 64th Annual General Meeting of the Lords Pentecostal Church International is underway at the Abundant Life Centre at Kwashieman in Accra. This year’s meeting is under the theme Empowered To Transform. At the opening ceremony,...

PAOG introduces new measures to prevent Hajj fraud, improve pilgrim services

The Director of Communications at the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG), Hon. Alhaji Mohammed Aminu Lamptey Hussein, has assured the Muslim community of enhanced transparency and improved services ahead of the 2026 Hajj. Speaking on Metro...

AfroFuture Ghana 2025 announces lineup of global stars, DJs, and pre-festival events

Culture Management Group (CMG) has announced that AfroFuture Ghana 2025 will take place on December 28 and 29 at El-Wak Stadium, promising another unforgettable cultural showcase powered by Afreximbank and Martell. Leading this year’s lineup is...

Ghanaian scientist pioneers cryogen-free medical imaging breakthrough

A team of researchers, including Ghanaian scientist Joseph Nana Gyesi of Wayne State University, has developed a revolutionary technology that could make advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) more accessible to hospitals across Africa. The...

Feature: Experts Link Rising Breast Cancer in Ghana to Air Pollution, Poor Women Most at Risk

A woman walks through the smoky alleys of Agbogbloshie, where traders struggle to make a living amid pollution and poor sanitation. AGBOGBLOSHIE, Accra –Here in the notorious informal community on the edge of the capital city, Efua Mensah along...

Ghana and Grenada Strengthen Ties at Landmark Political Consultation Meeting

Ghana and Grenada have reaffirmed their shared historical bonds and strengthened bilateral cooperation during the maiden Ghana–Grenada Political Consultation Meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in Accra on...

Trapped in Accra: Study sheds light on harsh realities facing Kayayei

A new study has shed light on the grim experiences of young girls who migrate from northern Ghana to Accra in search of better opportunities, revealing widespread exploitation and poor living conditions among female head porters, known as Kayayei....

Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings left an indelible mark on Ghana’s history — NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed sorrow over the demise of former First Lady and wife of the party’s founder, Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings. Nana Konadu, the country’s longest-serving First Lady, passed away at the Greater...

Smuggled Vegetable Oils Threaten 1.2 Million Jobs in Ghana

Over 1.2 million jobs in Ghana’s palm oil industry are at risk from the persistent smuggling of substandard and untaxed vegetable oils, according to the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG). The association warned that unchecked...