Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, engaged in high-level discussions with the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, in a bid to strengthen parliamentary collaboration between the two countries. The discussions focused on enhancing legislative cooperation, knowledge exchange, and capacity building within parliamentary institutions. The dialogue […]
Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to play after the […]
The Secretariat of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), in collaboration with the Minerals Commission, has begun a nationwide registration of small-scale miners. The exercise, piloted in the Western and Western North Regions, seeks to formalise and regulate the small-scale mining sector to promote accountability and environmental responsibility. A statement issued by […]
Ghana is pressing ahead with a new sliding-scale gold royalty regime aimed at increasing the country’s share of mining revenues as global bullion prices surge, despite opposition from some foreign governments and major mining companies. The new policy, which takes effect on Tuesday, replaces the current flat five per cent royalty rate for gold mining […]
The Embassy of Ghana in Qatar has directed Ghanaian nationals living in Doha to submit the biodata pages of their passports by Tuesday, 17 March 2026, as part of preparations for an optional evacuation from the country. The directive follows an earlier communiqué issued on 2 March 2026 urging Ghanaian residents in Qatar to register […]
Health experts have raised alarm over the growing burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Ghana, revealing that about 13 per cent of the adult population, an estimated four million, are living with the condition, many without knowing. Dr Mensah Amoah, a Physician Specialist and Nephrology Fellow, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Friday, said the disease was increasingly becoming a […]
The Lordina Foundation has renovated and equipped the Anyima Health Centre in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region to improve maternal and child healthcare delivery in the area. Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, Founder and President of the Lordina Foundation, commissioned and handed over the facility to the community. The project brings to […]
Kente cloth and beads have long been symbols of Ghanaian culture, telling stories of many ethnic groups and traditions. In recent times, artisans have begun blending Kente fabric with colourful bead embroidery, adding a touch of elegance and modern creativity to traditional outfits such as ‘kaba and slit,’ especially for brides during traditional marriage ceremonies. Madam Olivia Worname, a bead embroidery […]
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has stated that the Government of Ghana is adopting a comprehensive diaspora engagement policy to ensure that the country’s historic ties with its global diaspora community translate into strategic investments and national development. Speaking at a ceremony in Accra where citizenship was conferred on 150 members of the African diaspora, […]
Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim has revealed that she remains open to remarrying someday, despite the challenges she has faced in past relationships. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s show Showbiz A-Z, the actress responded positively when host Kwame Dadzie asked whether she would consider marriage again following her divorce and previous relationship experiences. “Yes, […]
