Gender-based violence – a silent nightmare of many women and girls 

Her incessant cries for help went unanswered over decades of marriage, as her husband turns the home into a boxing arena.  Amina (not her real name) couldn’t leave her marital home because her separation or divorce wasn’t just a failure, however, a break

2025 International Day of PwDs: Dr Prempeh urges improved welfare for nation’s PwDs

Dr Freda Prempeh, a former legislator has called on the nation to do more to improve the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for them to live dignified lives. As the nation join the rest of the world to mark the 2025 International

Ghanaians urged to prioritize locally produced foods 

Madam Matilda Odonkor, the Ayawaso West Municipal Director of Agriculture, has urged Ghanaians to prioritise local produce in all aspects of their food transaction.  Speaking at the 41st Farmer’s Day celebration held at the Dzorwulu Junior High School, she said, “When we choose

Let’s treat Persons with Disability right – Director urges GHS staff

Dr Caroline Reindorf Amissah, the Acting Deputy Director-General, Ghana Health Service (GHS), has advised staff of the Ghana Health Service to treat all clients right with particular attention to persons with disability (PWDs).  She said there were attitudinal barriers among health workers regarding persons with disability, a situation

Ghana’s Black Stars draw England, Croatia and Panama

Ghana’s Black Stars have been drawn in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will face England, Croatia and Panama. The draw, staged at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., placed Ghana in a group that combines European heavyweights

Woe fisherfolks experience bumper harvest of grey mullet

Fisherfolks at Woe Light House beach in the Anloga District of the Volta Region have experienced a bumper harvest of grey mullet, a type of fish that is highly valued in the district for its nutritional and economic importance.  The abundant catch has

President Mahama hands over 40 operational vehicles to Police

President John Dramani Mahama has handed over 40 operational vehicles to the Ghana Police Service, declaring an unwavering commitment to protect every citizen and secure the nation’s peace. At a ceremony at the Police Headquarters in Accra, the President noted that the procurement

Ghana charges African countries to unite to end AIDS by 2030

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman, the Vice President has charged African countries to bring to the fore unity, consistency and the courage to prioritize sustainable solutions over short-term fixes to ensure the continent ends AIDS by 2030.  “The next five years are the critical

Ghana’s forests under threat: Report reveals deforestation polluting water sources, putting millions at risk

A new report by WaterAid, in partnership with Tree Aid, has revealed that deforestation is driving widespread water loss across West Africa, with Ghana among the hardest hit. The groundbreaking research shows that as forests disappear, so does access to safe drinking water,

Government allocates 50,000 training slots for PWDs under One Million Coders Programme

The Government has allocated 50,000 training slots for persons with disabilities (PWDs) under the national One Million Coders Programme, in a major move to expand digital inclusion and empower PWDs with globally recognised ICT skills.  The training allocation, fully funded, is intended to