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...

Reintegration brings hope, but delayed Anti-Witchcraft Bill hinders lasting change -Shawana Yussif writeh

After years in exile, women once branded as witches are finding their way home. But as Ghana’s Parliament delays a law to end witchcraft accusations, the fragile hope of freedom and safety still hangs in the balance. Once labelled a witch and...

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...

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...

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...

Curbing Fraud and Abuse in Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme: The urgent reforms needed

For more than two decades, Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has been a beacon of social protection, ensuring that millions of citizens access basic healthcare without facing financial catastrophe. Yet, beneath this achievement lies...

Declining condom use among youth alarming – Ghana AIDS Commission

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has raised alarm over the declining use of condoms among young people, attributing the trend to a reduced fear of HIV and AIDS infections. Mr Isaiah Doe Kwao, Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at GAC,...

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...

Grenada and Ghana sign landmark health cooperation agreement

The governments of Grenada and the Republic of Ghana have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the health sector through the temporary deployment of Ghanaian registered nurses to...

President Mahama pledges Catholic university, regional hospital for Damongo

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish two major projects, the Catholic Science and Technology University and a regional hospital in Damongo in the Savannah Region. The President announced a courtesy call by the Catholic...

Double Jubilee of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese to Highlight Years of Faith and Service: Local Ordinary

The Eucharistic celebration will bring together over 10,000 faithful and about 350 Priests. “We shall thank God for 75 years of His goodness to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Coast and the entire Church in Ghana,” he said. At the end of the...

2 immigration officers hospitalised after armed ambush in Tempane

Two officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) were ambushed and shot by unidentified gunmen on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Nagani in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region. According to a report by myjoyonline.com, the incident...

WAJSIC organises psychological counselling for threatened journalists, activists 

By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu, GNA Accra, Nov. 03, GNA – The Whistleblowers, Activists and Journalists Safety International Centre (WAJSIC) has organised a psychological counselling programme for journalists, whistleblowers and human rights defenders...

Ghana Christian University College accreditation revoked

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) of Ghana has revoked the professional accreditation of Ghana Christian University College, located along the Amrahia-Dodowa Road, citing multiple regulatory violations. The withdrawal, which took effect in...

2025 MLS playoffs Round 1 preview, predictions: Can anyone stop Philly? – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Open Extended Reactions The 2025 MLS Cup playoffs kicked off on Wednesday with the Wild Card round, which saw the ninth seeds from both the East and West get knocked out, leaving the Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers to move on. Their reward?...

Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture participates in 2025 World Food Prize Summit in Iowa

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Oppoku, is participating in the 2025 World Food Prize Summit taking place in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The annual event, officially known as the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, brings...

Ghana Stock Exchange Dips Slightly as Trading Activity Surges

The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded mixed signals during Tuesday’s trading session as the benchmark GSE Composite Index slipped 21.76 points while trading volume exploded to levels rarely seen on the Accra bourse. The 7,075th trading session in GSE...

14 seriously injured in dawn collision on Kumasi-Accra highway

A devastating traffic accident involving a commercial Sprinter bus and a stationary tipper truck has left at least 14 people seriously injured in the early hours of Saturday, October 25, 2025. The crash occurred on the notoriously hazardous...

How Mastercard Foundation Is Empowering Next-Gen Health Innovation

1 Across Africa, a new generation of innovators is transforming how we prevent, detect, and manage health challenges. From AI-powered diagnostics to malaria-fighting soap, youth-led ventures are proving that bold ideas can save lives — and scale...

Ghana launches national e-waste collection drive to promote circular economy

By Albert Oppong-Ansah Accra, Oct. 21, GNA – Ghana has launched a national e-waste collection drive to promote responsible disposal and support the country’s transition to a circular and sustainable economy. The initiative aims to provide safe and...