The Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has assured the public of progressive improvement in water supply during the Christmas and New Year festivities. This follows recent challenges affecting some communities, particularly in the Greater Accra Metropolis. The company said it was aware of public concerns over intermittent supply and had intensified corrective measures to stabilise production […]
New district-level data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed wide disparities in excessive alcohol consumption among men across the country, with some districts recording prevalence rates exceeding 60 per cent. Speaking to journalists on the findings, Mr Peter Yeltume Mwinlaaru, a Data Scientist at the Ghana Statistical Service, said the estimates were generated using Small Area […]
Detty December, a popular term for Ghana and Nigeria’s end-of-year party season, can have “negative connotations”, Ghana’s official for diaspora affairs has said, adding that he does not want the label linked with his country. “On a personal level I don’t want the word ‘detty’ to be associated with anything Ghana… that’s something I’m not […]
Five people have died in a road accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon, at Ayensudo on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway. Divisional Officer II Abdul Wasiu Hudu, the Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), told the Ghana News Agency that the Service received a distress call at 09:26 hours. He said its rescue team from the Komenda Fire Station was quickly dispatched to the scene but upon their arrival, the crew found five lifeless, partially […]
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson has visited Zipline’s distribution center in Omenako, Eastern Region, to observe American innovation delivering life-saving medical supplies to hard-to-reach communities in Ghana via cutting-edge drone technology. The visit highlighted the enduring U.S.-Ghana collaboration in health security and technological advancement, exemplified by Zipline, an American robotics company designing, manufacturing, and operating […]
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has held discussions with a delegation from Japan’s University of Tokyo on a proposed artificial intelligence and data science training programme for Ghanaian students. The discussions focused on the Resource Development in AI/Data Science for Africa’s Economic Growth Initiative, led by the Matsuo Laboratory of the University of Tokyo. The initiative […]
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be played every four years starting in 2028, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe said on Saturday. The decision by CAF’s Executive Committee means that after the 2027 edition in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, the four-year cycle begins in 2028, with the next edition to […]
The Dodowa Parents and Caregivers Association, an NGO, has welcomed the formation of the National Association of Parents and Caregivers of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and expressed strong interest and support for its coordinating activities for members. The Association said it was ready to join the activities of the National Association and share its data […]
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang says the African diaspora is central to Ghana’s economic recovery, historical justice and long-term transformation agenda. She urged sustained collaboration and concrete action as she officially closed the 2025 Diaspora Forum. The Vice President, speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Diaspora […]
Morocco is buzzing with anticipation as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with the host nation promising a vibrant cultural display before the first whistle. From jerseys and paraphernalia lining the streets to fan parks ready for action, the atmosphere in Casablanca and other host cities reflects […]
