The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana (SOGOG) has held its 2026 Annual General and Scientific Meeting in Kumasi with a renewed call to end preventable maternal deaths in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. The theme for this year’s meeting is: “Every Mother Counts: Ending Preventable Maternal Deaths in Ghana in Line with […] The post Obstetricians

The Operation Team of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) with assistance from the military, last Friday carried out a demolition exercise to remove unauthorized temporary structures around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. It is part of ongoing efforts to restore order and enforce the Assembly’s planning and development regulations in the Kumasi Metropolis. The Assembly reiterated […] The post KMA

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has endorsed the 6th Inter-Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) and the 24-Hour Africa Tourism, Agribusiness, Digital Sovereignty and AfCFTA Industrial Acceleration Conference and Investment Programme, slated for October 21 to 23, 2026. The GTA described the event as a strategic platform that aligned with Ghana’s vision of repositioning the country as a […] The post GTA endorses

St Martin de Porres Hospital has launched a natural mineral sachet water venture to diversify its operations, support healthcare delivery, create jobs and improve access to safe drinking water in its catchment area. The hospital, located at Agomanya in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, launched its own brand of natural mineral sachet water as part […] The post Saint

Two VIP JEOUN coaches were attacked by suspected armed robbers in separate incidents on the Accra-Kumasi and Kumasi-Sunyani highways in the early hours of Thursday, leaving five people injured in one of the attacks. According to a statement issued by VIP JEOUN, the first attack occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on July 30, 2026, on […] The post Gunmen Ambush VIP JEOUN Buses on Two Highways,

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has strongly criticised Parliament’s approval of six mining lease agreements, accusing the Majority of reducing the House to a “rubber stamp” in the management of Ghana’s mineral resources. Addressing a press conference in Parliament yesterday, the Ranking Member on the Committee, Hon. Kwaku […] The post Minority

Thousands of mourners from across Ghana yesterday converged at Gomoa in the Central Region to pay their last respects to the late Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo, founder of Kristo Asafo Mission and one of the country’s most celebrated inventors, industrialists and religious leaders. The massive turnout dispelled widespread speculation that the funeral would not take place, […] The post Injunction

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured workers of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) that the government has no plans to sell the company. Speaking during a meeting with management and staff at VALCO’s conference room on July 30, 2026 the Minister dismissed reports suggesting that the company was being […] The post VALCO Not For Sale; Needs

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine,  has announced plans to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision overturning the conviction and 10-year prison sentence imposed on former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Attionu Tamakloe. In a statement issued yesterday, the Attorney-General’s Office said the Director of Public […] The post Uproar

The Mahama administration has endorsed sweeping constitutional reforms that could significantly reshape Ghana’s governance system, including extending the tenure of the President and Parliament from four to five years, electing all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), capping ministers at 60 and separating the Office of the Attorney-General from the Ministry of Justice. Announcing […] The post Government

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with hundreds of candidates sanctioned for various forms of examination malpractice. According to WAEC 620,243 candidates from 20,789 schools sat for the examination across the country. The candidates comprised 304,415 males and 315,828 females. However, 3,601 […] The post Editorial:

Visual Arts is one of the most effective tools for preserving the cultural values, customs, traditions and history of a group of people. Through paintings, pottery, sculpture, textile design, beadwork and other incredible art forms, teachers and learners can easily document the stories of their various communities for future generations. One important thing to note […] The post Visual

The government has been urged to, as a matter of urgency, renew and increase resources for the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area and Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GKMA/GAMA) Project to complement ongoing efforts in the fight against open defecation. The government was also called to extend the intervention to other Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. Mr. […] The post Government

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has outlined a number of major infrastructure and development projects underway across several constituencies in the Ashanti Region. He has described the development as evidence of the government’s commitment to improving livelihoods and accelerating development. The occasion was an engagement with constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress […] The post Regional

Newmont’s Ahafo South mine has successfully commissioned and received Cat® 6040 Next Generation (NG) Hydraulic Mining Shovel from Mantrac Ghana, becoming the first operation within Newmont and one of only three mine sites globally to deploy this advanced loading technology. The introduction of the Cat 6040 NG represents a significant investment in operational reliability, productivity, […] The post Newmont

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners during a major operation at Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region following reports of illegal mining activities taking place close to the community’s police station. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, July 29, followed complaints from residents, traditional authorities and farmers over the […] The post NAIMOS

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that DERRICK VAN YEBOAH, a/k/a “Van,” was sentenced to 85 months in prison for his role in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises. On March 5, 2026, VAN […] The post Ghanaian

The Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate closure of the Nursing Training College at Techiman Krobo in the Bono East Region following prolonged student unrest and what it described as a breakdown in discipline and adherence to the institution’s rules and regulations. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry said the decision takes immediate […] The post MoH

Majority of delegates from the Ashanti Region have endorsed the bid of the former Subin Member of Parliament, Eugene Boakye Antwi, as the next General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Except delegates from 10 constituencies, which primaries are in dispute and 12 constituencies yet to be covered, the delegates, numbering about 500 out of […] The post Ashanti Backs Eugene Antwi

The chiefs and residents of Nkaseim in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region have issued a stern warning to a road contractor (name withheld) to stay away from a community cooperative mining concession expected to be officially launched soon. According to the community, the concession was secured exclusively to benefit the people of […] The post Nkaseim Residents