Every gram will be tracked – Gold Board unveils traceability push to deal with illegally-mined gold

The CEO of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has outlined sweeping measures to ensure all small-scale gold purchases in Ghana are traceable and responsibly sourced. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition recently, he said the initiative is anchored on strict licensing,

Trade Ministry intervenes to stop sachet water price increase, talks set for Wednesday

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced that the price of sachet water will remain unchanged, following the suspension of a planned increase that was expected to take effect on Monday, April 6. In a press statement, the Ministry commended the

German FA to cooperate with Otto Addo’s anti-racism group Roots

The German Football Federation (DFB) is expanding its engagement against discrimination of all kinds in a cooperation with anti-racism group Roots which is led by former Bundesliga player and former Ghana coach Oddo Addo. The DFB said on Thursday that racism was not

Condom shortage hits Kwahu Obomeng as health officials intensify STI prevention campaign

A shortage of condoms has been recorded at Kwahu Obomeng during this year’s Kwahu Easter festivities, as health officials intensify efforts to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among revellers. With thousands of visitors thronging Kwahu for the annual celebrations, demand for condoms has

100 new buses arrive to ease transport challenge

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced the arrival of a new fleet of buses intended to ease road transport difficulties across the country. In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 5, the minister said the deliveries form part of

Ghana’s declining fish stocks: Why marine protected area could be a game changer

At dawn, fishermen at Apo community in the Shama Municipality of the Western Region push their wooden canoes into the sea with hope and increasing uncertainty. For them, the sea that once guaranteed bumper catch now offers dwindling returns after a long fishing

7 reported dead, several injured in accident in Kintampo

A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of seven people, with several others sustaining injuries near Babatokuma in the Kintampo Municipality. Adom News’ Wiafe Akenten reported that the incident occurred in the early hours of Good Friday, April 3, 2026. The crash

Ghana to grant free visas to all Africans from May 25 – President Mahama announces

Ghana is set to deepen its commitment to continental integration with the introduction of a free visa regime for all African nationals, as President John Dramani Mahama moves to expand mobility and economic cooperation across the continent. The policy, which will take effect

Six arrested over Nkwanta communal violence

The Regional Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service in the Oti Region has announced a breakthrough in the ongoing investigations into the recent communal violence at Nkwanta South.  A statement signed and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) by the Deputy Superintendent

Autism awareness event held to mark world autism day

The Liztino Centre for Children with Special Needs, championed by autistic advocate Young Phil Bertino, has held an Autism Awareness Event at the St. Peter’s Senior High School, as part of activities ahead of this year’s World Autism Day, observed annually on April 2.  The programme, which marked