One significant change that has happened in Ghana since independence is the dramatic demographic shift from rural to urban areas. “We are about 80% rural and 20% urban in 1960, but now the urban population in Ghana is over 52%, …

The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) of Ghana will host a Capital Market conference in the capital, Accra. Capital market operators, regulators (both local and foreign) as well as policy makers, parliamentarians, academic think tanks and financial journalists will participate …

The Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) on Tuesday organized a stakeholder’s forum to outdoor the design and construction works of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange. The project to be executed through the Department of …

China’s official aid to Africa reached $75 billion within a decade between 2000 and 2011, a new study has identified based on reported figures gathered from the media. According to a dataset in a joint aid paper published April 29, …

A Tarkwa Circuit Court has granted Daniel Njoku, a Nigerian GH¢ 5,000 bail with two sureties, for allegedly stealing two mobile phones, an Ipod, and a cash of GH¢400. He was also accused of stealing a wallet containing Guarantee Trust …

Super Middleweight boxer, Bastie Samir has set sights on the World Boxing Organization (Africa) title at the end of the month. The 26-year old nicknamed “Beast” told GNA Sports he is looking forward to his decoration as the best in …

Madam Victoria Anaba Ayinpoka, a 42- year-old woman living with HIV/AIDS, on Monday appealed to Ghanaians to work collectively to prevent the spread of the disease. She made the call when she sensitised students from second cycle institutions in the …

Mr Alexander Ayattah, Northern Regional Director of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), has urged drivers to regard pedestrians as the most valuable road users to ensure their safety. “Most drivers refuse to stop for pedestrians to cross the road …

Ghana is on the brink of missing out on a maiden appearance at the African Beach Soccer Championship due to financial constraints. The national beach soccer team are scheduled to make a historic appearance at the continental championship fixed for …

The National Council of Zongo Chiefs, on Tuesday announced the death of Alhaji Mahama Salifu, Chief of the Gonja Community in Greater Accra, and President of the National Council of Muslims Chiefs. A statement signed by Chief Alhaji Imoro Baba …

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah – Ghana’s first president The National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) on Tuesday said it would honour the Revered Dr Chris Hesse, Ghana’s foremost cinematographer and personal photographer of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President. The event, …

Global Water Partnership (GWP), West Africa, today began its Assembly of Partners (AP) meeting in Accra with the theme: “Water cooperation in West Africa: Meeting the challenge of commitments.” According to the organisers, the theme is taken from the General …

A new remittance software known as SelfServ has been developed by the New York listed NCR Corporation that will enable customers of Barclays Bank Ghana to send money through ATMs to their friends and relatives. According to the American company, …

Mr Francis Asante-Mensah, Eastern Regional Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has urged Ghanaians to erase the negative perception by some members of the public that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was collapsing. He said contrary to …

Ghana’s gas processing plant project at Atuabo would be completed before its deadline this year, Mr. Samuel Agyemah, official of the Ghana National Gas Company, has said. He said construction of “shallow rafts and pile foundation to carry the gas …

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is planning to raise about $1 billion yearly from global green or climate bonds. The funds will be used to support private sector investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other climate-friendly sectors. “Proceeds from …

In response to the complaints of mining companies in Ghana over the increase in mining taxes, the government of Ghana has strongly indicated that, it is prepared to reduce taxes on mining if world gold price falls. Speaking exclusively to …

Akwasi Opong-Fosu – Minister For Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Ghana’s Minister For Local Government and Rural Development, has lamented that in spite of efforts made in achieving the country’s water Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target, diarrhoea …

Some participants About 70 participants from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and The Gambia are meeting in Accra, Ghana, for three days of deliberations on household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) strategies for the West African sub-region. Participants are …

John Powers The Chairman of Right to Dream (RtD) USA, John Powers is confident the new RtD Girls programme has a 100% chance of success. RtD will launch the first residential Girls Academy in Africa next month, following the successful …