2026 World Cup qualifiers: Ghana gets tricky opponents
By Seli Baisie During the 45th CAF Ordinary Congress held in Ivory Coast on July 13, Ghana have been drawn in Group I for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars will face tough competition from Mali, Madagascar, Central African Republic, Chad, and Comoros. With Africa allocated nine slots, the group’s top team […]
‘Education for her provided the fastest route out of poverty’- President Akufo-Addo in last respect to Ama Ata Aidoo
The remains of the late Professor Ama Ata Aidoo was on Thursday, July 13, laid in state at the State House, Accra, as Ghanaians paid their last respect to the celebrated playwright and author. The state-organised funeral had in attendance President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former President John Dramani Mahama, members of the Diplomatic Corps, […]
Bill to prohibit witchcraft accusations progresses to consideration stage in Parliament
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is currently before Parliament at the consideration stage which is seeking to amend the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) to prohibit the practice by any person as a witch doctor or a witchfinder; to proscribe the declaration, accusation, naming or labeling of another person […]
Dampare takes ‘quality of service tour’ to East Legon, Legon, and Airport Police stations
By Seth Ayiah The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has been on a working tour to assess the quality of service the public receives from the Police at the East Legon, Legon, and Airport Police stations. The tour, which began last week at Amasaman, is to enable the IGP to gather on a […]
Protect legacies of Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo- Naa Darkwa appeals to stakeholders
By: Roberta Gayode Modin It was an atmosphere of sorrow and celebration at the forecourt of State House as Professor Ama Ata Aidoo was laid to rest today. The sorrow of saying goodbye to one of Ghana’s mighty fallen trees and the celebration of the legacy and achievements of Prof. Aidoo. The occasion was graced […]
Some Ghanaians kick against Minority’s decision to boycott sitting
By Raphiatu Musah Buluk and Erica Baffloe Some Ghanaians have expressed dismay over the decision by the Minority in Parliament to boycott sitting to solidarize with their colleagues in Court. They said over politicization of issues that borders on criminality is detrimental to national progress. They contended the MPS have a duty to their constituents […]
Ghana has made progress in human trafficking prosecution– Gender Ministry
A Member of the Human Trafficking Management Board, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Professor Angela Ofori-Atta, says Ghana has made steady progress in the fight against Human Trafficking. The Clinical Psychologist, during the commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Person (Blue Day), noted that the progress made in fighting transnational crime […]
Benonita Bismarck Honoured by Glitz Africa for ‘Excellence in Public Service’
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Ms. Benonita Bismarck has been recognized for her outstanding contribution to the maritime industry. She was honoured by Glitz Africa, a premier lifestyle brand with the ‘Excellence in Public Service’ award, for her exemplary leadership and dedication to transforming the shipping sector in Ghana. […]
Inmates to be given entrepreneurial & Innovation skills
By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds Inmates at the various Prisons across the country will now be empowered to rebuild their lives, support their families, and contribute positively to their communities when they are released from Prison. This will be made possible under the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training Programme (NEIP) for the prisons launched in Accra on […]
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to get ultra modern kidney transplant facility
By: Sarah Ofori Soon, patients requiring life-saving kidney transplant will no longer run around in circles, in search of resources and a facility. On Wednesday in Accra, the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital disclosed plans to establish an ultra-modern kidney transplant Centre by end of the year. This facility to be solely funded by First Sky Group would provide a […]
