The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana’s efforts to strengthen secondary education and phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs) by 2027. The funding will support the implementation of the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) Project. The initiative is aimed … The post World

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will conduct a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign against three Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) from June 20 to July 3, 2026. The exercise is expected to reach nearly eight million eligible people with preventive medications for onchocerciasis (river blindness), lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) and schistosomiasis (bilharzia). Under the exercise, 86 onchocerciasis … The post GHS

Patience Abbah has been crowned Mama G 2026 at Geisha's inaugural campaign finale, winning a Zanzibar trip and GH¢30,000 for her selfless act of kindness.

England’s World Cup build-up has taken a sharper turn after Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Bukayo Saka is still managing an Achilles injury. Ahead of the matches, interest in betting grows, and fans often join affiliate initiatives such as Afropari partners while following odds, fixtures and squad news before the tournament begins. The Arsenal winger remains … The post England prediction waits on Saka appeared

Ghana’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) increased to 5.8 percent in May 2026, up from 2.7 percent recorded in April, according to the latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service.

The Director of Communications of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has rejected suggestions that the party has failed to produce former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta to face prosecution by state authorities on alleged corruption charges.

Efforts to harmonise engineering standards and strengthen professional integration across West Africa are set to gain renewed momentum, as stakeholders intensify calls for closer collaboration to support the region’s development agenda. The move is expected to enhance cooperation among engineering institutions and promote common standards needed to drive infrastructure development, energy expansion, digital transformation and … The post Stakeholders

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

The Secretary to the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs Lucille Hewlett Annan, has assured Ghanaians that the NCCE would continue to educate the vulnerable in society on issues that promote growth. Mrs Annan said the issues of vulnerability were no longer limited to women, girls and children but also included men and boys, … The post NCCE to intensify education for

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has firmly denied claims that convicted former MASLOC Chief Executive, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, is serving her sentence under house arrest, insisting that she remains in the lawful custody of the Ghana Prison Service.

Artificial Intelligence and the New Leadership Imperative THE rise of artificial intelligence has intensified the urgency of this discussion. AI is already influencing education, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, governance, finance, media, and labour markets. It offers extraordinary opportunities, but also raises significant concerns regarding bias, ethics, surveillance, labour displacement, and digital dependency. African youth cannot afford … The post Why

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The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a truck carrying a large quantity of plant material suspected to be Indian hemp and arrested two persons in connection with the operation. According to a press release signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs at the Tema Regional Police Command, the operation was carried out … The post Police intercepts truckload of Indian hemp at

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called reports of a leaked memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran “false” and said the U.S. would not be giving Iran any money as part of the ceasefire framework. Asked by Fox News’ Peter Doocy about reports of a $300 billion investment and reconstruction fund funded by Gulf […] The post Trump

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has promised to proceed uninterrupted with the absolute ban on single-use styrofoam food packaging, popularly known as ‘take away’. The environmental regulator therefore urged industry to view the ban as an opportunity for green innovation. Speaking at the Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS 2026) organised by Business […] The post EPA

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Gold Fields Ghana has secured approximately US$107million in environmental reclamation bonds to guarantee the restoration of mined lands, reinforcing its commitment to responsible mining and environmental stewardship. The company said the bond, submitted in line with regulatory requirements, serves as a financial assurance mechanism to ensure adequate funding is available for […] The post Gold

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his sideâ??s composure and intelligence after they edged Panama 1-0 in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener in Toronto.The Black Stars endured a difficult evening at BMO Field on Wednesday, struggling to impose themselves as Panama controlled long spells of the match and limited Ghanaâ??s attacking rhythm.However, the game turned dramatically in stoppage time when Caleb Yirenkyi struck the decisive goal to seal all three points

Black Stars winger Antoine Semenyo has called for calm and focus despite Ghanaâ??s dramatic late victory over Panama in their opening Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at BMO Field in Toronto, where Caleb Yirenkyi struck in stoppage time to secure all three points after a tightly contested encounter that appeared destined for a goalless draw.The result gave Carlos Queirozâ??s side a winning start, but Semenyo insisted

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew credited patience and perseverance after the Black Stars secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Caleb Yirenkyi emerged as the hero for Ghana, scoring deep into stoppage time after Brandon Thomas-Asante surged forward and delivered a low cross into the six-yard area.The result rewarded a disciplined Ghana performance in which the four-time African champions spent long periods defending against an energetic