Empowering women through African designs

Mrs Josephine Ofori, a Ghanaian fashion designer, says African wear is increasingly becoming a powerful medium through which women reconnect with their cultural heritage, challenge narrow beauty standards and assert their identity.  Mrs Ofori explained that African designs not only celebrated colour and craftsmanship but also promoted diversity, dignity and confidence

Okada Bill sparks mixed reactions among riders, usersĀ 

The approval of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by Parliament has generated mixed reactions among commercial motorcycle riders and users in Tema and Ashaiman.  Parliament passed the Bill on Wednesday, December 10, officially legalising the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, a move

Five police officers interdicted over misuse of uniform on social media

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted five officers for alleged acts of misconduct involving the unauthorised use of police uniforms on social media platforms. The affected officers are No. 45545 G/Sgt Samuel Agbemanyale, No. 50300 G/Cpl Isaac Mpere, No. 51816 G/Cpl Samuel Agbo,

Solar-powered water project puts smiles on the faces of beneficiaries

Residents of Aperekukrom, Buffuorkrom, Pepease, and Anwerese in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region could not hide their joy when Forsports Foundation inaugurated a new solar-powered water-well facility to provide them clean and reliable water. The foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation in

CDS announces major housing and retooling support for GAF

Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has announced government approval for a major housing and retooling programme for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).  Addressing officers, soldiers, civilian staff and families at the GAF End‑of‑Year Religious Parade at Burma Hall in

Mahama to be conferred Prestigious Yoruba title

President John Dramani Mahama is set to be conferred with a prestigious traditional Nigerian title by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. The honour, ā€œAare Atayeto Oodua,ā€ translated as ā€œA President who reorganizes the global space

No $300 daily allowance: GAF explains real UN peacekeeping pay

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed claims that the United Nations pays Ghanaian peacekeeping troops $300 per day, describing the assertions as a deliberate attempt to incite personnel against the military high command. Speaking at a press conference in Accra today, the

Gastro Feastival 2025 wraps up with food, music and mastery

Ghana’s biggest food festival, Gastro Feastival 2025, has successfully been staged with a two -day culinary showcase, live entertainment and agribusiness dialogue at The Palms Convention Centre in Accra. Organised by Charterhouse to coincide with Farmer’s Day Weekend, the event drew thousands of

Absent wife, defiant fans: Kumasi gives Daddy Lumba a farewell to remember

As thousands of mourners converged on the Heroes Park in Kumasi to bid farewell to legendary highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, the absence of his first wife, Madam Akosua Serwaa, stood out conspicuously.  Although some of her children,

Joshua and Fury being lined up for long-anticipated fight in 2026

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, are being lined up for a long-anticipated fight, as part of Riyadh Season in 2026, the Press Association understands. PA understands nothing has yet been finalised but there is growing confidence that a fight, will take place and