16 killed in collision between bus and ambulance on Kumasi-Sunyani Highway

Sixteen passengers have been killed in a fatal road accident involving a Ford Transit bus and an ambulance at Potrikrom on the Kumasi–Sunyani highway in the Ashanti Region. The crash occurred near Mankranso in the Ahafo Ano South East District. The Ford Transit

France reaffirms maritime security commitment to Ghana

The Ambassador of France to Ghana, Diana Dime-Labille, and Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, have jointly reaffirmed Ghana-France maritime cooperation during a strategic visit to the French Navy offshore patrol vessel Commandant Bouan at the Tema Port, in a move

CMF Extends Educational Support to Mepe-Horkpo District Assembly School

Charlotte’s Memorial Foundation has donated educational materials to the Mepe-Horkpo District Assembly School in the Volta Region to equip pupils with essential learning resources and enhance their academic performance for a brighter future. The donation followed an appeal by the Assembly Member of

Mother, three children drown in abandoned galamsey pit at Wassa Dankwa

A 42-year-old woman and her three sons have drowned in an abandoned illegal mining pit at Wassa Dunkwa in the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the family reportedly went to fetch firewood near

Nine reported dead, 4 in critical condition after galamsey pit collapses at Atta ne Atta

Nine young men have died following a galamsey pit collapse at Atta ne Atta in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region. Four others are reported to be in critical condition and are receiving treatment at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hwidiem.

First Lady Lordina Mahama enstooled as Nkosuohemaa of Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area

Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, the First Lady, has been enstooled as the Nkosuohemaa (Development Queenmother) of the Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area in the Oti Region. She was enstooled under the stool name, Nana Oseadeeyo Odamewaa II by Nana Odam Gyamfi III, the Paramount Chief of the Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional

The Blood that Sealed Ghana’s Agitation for Self-Rule

On February 28, 1948, Ghana, then a British protectorate under the name Gold Coast, experienced a significant uprising that would pave the way for a new era of the struggle for independence. Central to this event were the Ghanaian veterans of World War

Galamsey threatens children’s health, society warns

The Paediatric Society of Ghana has warned that illegal mining poses severe and irreversible risks to children’s health and brain development nationwide. The Society urged the Government to treat the situation as a national emergency and take immediate action to safeguard children and

Police arrest seven over fake electronic traffic notices scam

The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects for allegedly circulating fraudulent electronic traffic violation notices to unsuspecting members of the public.  Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director-General of Public Affairs, in a brief, said the Police acted swiftly after the fake notifications began circulating. 

Rural teacher attrition pushing children into child labour

Shortage of teachers in underserved rural schools is pushing some children into economic activities, exposing them to child labour risks. High teacher attrition, driven by poor infrastructure, inadequate social amenities and lack of accommodation in deprived communities, has resulted in low attendance, poor