The Ghana Police Service is stepping up enforcement and monitoring of armoured bullion vehicles (ABVs), with motorists also being urged to cooperate with operators of the specialised vehicles to improve safety on the roads. Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, said road users should exercise patience and give way when they encounter bullion vehicles, stressing that the safe movement of the vehicles was important to protecting their crews, police pers

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria, who was captured in a widely circulated video allegedly assaulting a suspect. Zakaria is currently in police custody and is assisting with investigations into the incident. He is expected to be arraigned before the court following the completion of the necessary investigative processes. The Police Professional Standards Bureau has also commenced investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The P

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has sanctioned the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) and Purpleline Solutions Limited Company for breaches of Ghana’s cybersecurity regulatory requirements. The sanctions follow the Authority’s determination that the ORC engaged Purpleline Solutions, a company that was not licensed by the CSA to provide cybersecurity services, while Purpleline had commenced providing such services without first obtaining the mandatory licence. Accor

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted four police personnel in recognition of their exceptional contribution to an intelligence-led operation that resulted in the dismantling of an armed robbery syndicate in the Upper West Region. The officers who have been elevated to their next ranks are General Corporal Mortsi Kwashie Divine, Detective Corporal Salifu Ishmael Aketisiwin, General Lance Corporal Ernest Ameyaw Akumfi, and General Lance Corpo

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) , Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted 25 police officers for their exceptional performance in a series of successful operations that led to the interception of suspected cocaine and the arrest of 10 persons in separate criminal cases. The Ghana Police Service announced the promotions on Monday, citing the officers’ professionalism, courage and commitment to fighting crime. Addressing journalists, Director-General of Public Affairs, Ghana

About 200 Ghanaian entrepreneurs are taking part in a two-day entrepreneurship workshop in Accra focused on artificial intelligence (AI), digital payments, logistics, access to finance and export readiness, as the International Trade Centre (ITC) SheTrades Initiative partners with UPS, Visa and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to strengthen women-led businesses. The free training, held on 6 and 7 August at Accra City Hotel, brings together established business owne

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has appealed to the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company Limited, Judith Adjobah Blay, to support the construction of a modern science laboratory for Odorgonno Senior High School as part of the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The appeal was made when the CEO, accompanied by the executive management team of Ghana Gas, paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse at his palace in Accra. Welcoming

The Government of Ghana has taken another step towards improving living conditions for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) with the commissioning of the newly completed Butler Barracks at Burma Camp. The new residential complex, designed to accommodate more than 2,000 military personnel, is expected to ease the persistent accommodation challenges confronting the Armed Forces. The facility is already housing officers and soldiers relocated from El-Wak Barracks as part of

Associate Professor of Wireless Communication Networks and Vice President of the University of Ghana Chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UG-UTAG), Prof. Kofi Sarpong Adu-Manu, has urged journalists to strengthen cybersecurity measures at every stage of the news production process to protect the credibility of their work and safeguard sensitive information. Speaking on the second day of a Cybersecurity Training for Media in Accra, Prof. Adu-Manu cautioned

The Northern Regional Police Command has launched investigations into the death of two women whose bodies were discovered in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in the Gbewa Residential Area of Tamale. In a statement signed by Mr. Wisdom Lavoe (DCOP), Northern Regional Commander, the Police said the incident occurred on Monday, August 3, 2026, after the hotel management alerted officers to the presence of the bodies. According to the statement, Police officers who responded to th

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, Esq, has described the partnership between the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment (MYDE) and the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) as “a strategic investment in Ghana’s future,” stressing that equipping young people with relevant skills and opportunities is critical to the country’s industrialisation and long-term economic transformation. Speaking at the signing of a three-year Memorandum of

The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Divine Selase Agbeti, has underscored the critical role of community media in strengthening Ghana's cybersecurity landscape, describing journalists as frontline partners in the fight against cybercrime. Speaking at the launch of the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project (NCMCCBP) in Accra on Monday, Mr. Agbeti said Ghana's rapid digital transformation has created immense opportunities for economic

The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has described cybersecurity as the cornerstone of Ghana's digital transformation agenda, saying the country's ambition to build a thriving digital econoy depends on citizens' confidence in the safety and reliability of digital systems. Speaking at the launch of the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project in Accra, Mr Sukparu said digital transformation is not me

The Africa Centre for Digital Transformation (ACDT), in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the Government of the Czech Republic, and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has launched the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project to equip journalists and media practitioners with the knowledge and skills to effectively report on cybersecurity issues. Speaking at the launch, Emmanuel Agyare, Board Chairman of Africa

The Government of Ghana has presented assorted food items, beverages and a cash donation to the Ga Traditional Council in support of the 2026 Homowo Festival, reaffirming its commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of the Ga people while promoting peace, unity and development. The presentation was made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama by a delegation led by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, during a courtesy visit to the

The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has issued a strong warning that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) will strictly enforce the upcoming National Sanitation Day exercise, declaring that authorities will show no leniency to individuals and businesses that fail to comply with the directive. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Ga Traditional Council ahead of the 2026 Homowo Festival, the Mayor stressed that maintaining a clean city is crucial to the success

The Member of Parliament for the Odododiodio Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Hon. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, has called on the youth to abstain from the use of illicit drugs. According to the MP, the abuse of illegal substances often leads young people into acts of indiscipline and criminal behaviours. Hon. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie made the appeal on Thursday at the Ga Traditional Council after presenting assorted items together with Linda Ocloo, Greater Accra Regional M

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has firmly dismissed claims that the government has sold the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), assuring workers and the public that no such decision has been taken. Addressing management and staff of the company during a visit to the smelter, Mr. Buah said the government's sole objective is to revive the struggling state-owned enterprise by attracting strategic investment to modernise its operations and re

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has urged Ghanaian youth to combine knowledge, talent and innovation with discipline and strong moral values to drive sustainable national development. Speaking at the official launch of the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration, Mr. Ayariga cautioned that intellectual ability and technological advancement alone cannot transform society without integrity, responsibility and patriotism. H

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, Esq., has reaffirmed government's commitment to empowering Ghanaian youth through digital skills development, employment creation and value-based leadership, declaring that the country's future depends on a generation equipped with both technological competence and strong moral principles. Speaking at the official launch of the 2026 National Youth Month Celebration in Accra, the Minister said the month-lon