Ghana has called for a new approach to international mining cooperation, stressing that future partnerships must prioritise local mineral processing, technology transfer and skills development rather than the export of unprocessed natural resources. The position was presented by the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Mr Isaac Tandoh, who spoke on behalf of the Government of Ghana at the Ministerial Roundtable of the Second Russian-African Raw Materials Dialog

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater public access to Ghana’s political history, emphasising that preserving the experiences of political parties is essential to understanding the country’s democratic development, governance institutions and constitutional evolution. She made the call on Tuesday, when she officially launched the Six Historiographies of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in Accr

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a newly constructed 85-bed Christian Tetteh Yohuno complex ward at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra, as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare for police officers, their dependants and the public. At the ceremony, the President reiterated his administration’s intention to bring the hospital’s outstanding expansion project to completion. The project is expected to increase the hospital’s bed capacity by 106 and in

A landmark partnership brings comfort, protection and renewed support to nurses, midwives and community health workers serving communities across Ghana. In a significant boost to frontline healthcare delivery in Ghana, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has secured a donation of 80,000 pairs of specialised medical footwear from World Shoes Limited and Samaritan’s Feet, with funding support from Sanford Health, to support health w

Active membership under Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has increased from 56.3 per cent in 2024 to 70 per cent as of August 2026, Health Minister, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced. The Minister said the growth reflected government’s ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare and strengthen the financial sustainability of the NHIS. Speaking at a Health Sector Update Engagement with the media and key stakeholders, Mr. Akandoh attributed the incre

Twenty-two Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCOPs) in recognition of their dedication, hard work and contributions to the Ghana Police Service (GPS), particularly in the fight against crime. The officers, who had each served in the rank of ACP for a minimum of four years, were promoted on the recommendation of the Police Council and with the approval of the President. They were decorated with their new

The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to making essential eye care accessible to all citizens by integrating primary eye health services into routine primary healthcare. Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, said the move was necessary to address preventable vision impairment and ensure that people did not lose their sight simply because basic eye services were unavailable, unaffordable or too far from their communities. She made

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has called on its staff to prioritise improved patient experiences by strengthening communication and showing greater empathy towards patients and their families. Chief Executive Officer of UGMC, Dr. Abdul-Samed Tanko, said quality healthcare should not be measured only by the medical treatment provided but also by how patients are received, treated and supported throughout their care journey. He made the remarks on Tuesday at the

A delegation from the Ministry of Roads and Highways, led by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza (MP), has paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, and members of the Ga Traditional Council as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry and the traditional authorities on infrastructure development in the Ga State. The engagement provided an opportunity for the Minister to brief His Royal

The Government of Ghana says it is advancing plans to transform the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) into a fully-fledged Ghana Space Agency as part of efforts to position the country to take advantage of the emerging global space economy. The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanator Agyeman-Rawlings, said the initiative forms part of Government’s broader strategy to make science, technology and innovation central to national developmen

A feature on Africa’s changing cybercrime landscape, digital evidence, public safety and the future of policing Africa is going digital at extraordinary speed. Criminals are moving just as fast. More than 1.1 billion mobile subscriptions were recorded across Africa in 2025, according to INTERPOL. Phones now carry our money, conversations, businesses, identities and access to public services. This transformation is opening enormous opportunities. It is also creating a crime sc

Ignite Social Enterprise is an independently owned corporate enterprise with no parent-subsidiary relationship, franchise arrangement, joint venture or shared ownership with any Ghanaian company, Member of the Ignite Global Advisory Board, Mr Nathan Kwabena Adisi (Bola Ray), has clarified. According to him, Ignite operates as a separate business entity, with no Ghanaian company having no control over its operations. Mr Adisi made the clarification during a Zoom briefing with

Samuel Nartey George, MP has called for a complete overhaul of Ghana football, including the dissolution of the Black Stars and the removal of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) leadership. The Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister made the call after Ghana suffered a second successive defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, losing 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Black Stars appeared to be in control after Ernes

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three people over the suspected kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old phone dealer, Nana Yaw Kyere, whose disappearance was reported on September 22, 2026. The suspects are Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, Sarah Osei Adams and Josiah Obodai. The arrests followed investigations by the Police Missing Persons Unit into the disappearance of the victim, who reportedly left his residence at Kokomlemle in Accra on September 19 in his Honda Civic but never

Ghana’s building cost inflation rose to 4.6% in August 2026, from 4.0% in July, driven largely by higher prices of construction materials and continued pressure from plant and equipment costs. The Government Statistician, Dr. Iddrisu Alhassan, disclosed this at the release of the August 2026 Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). According to Dr. Alhassan, building costs increased by 4.6% year-on-year in August 2026, while prices recorded a m

The Government of Ghana through Ministry of Health has launched the 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a renewed call for Ghanaians to seek prompt medical attention for breast abnormalities, warning that delays in diagnosis and treatment can cost lives. Launching the month-long campaign in Accra on Tuesday, Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Grace Ayensu Danquah, said the theme, “Early Action, Better Outcomes,” must translate public awareness into timely access to di

Dr. David Ofosu-Dorte, Senior Partner of AB & David Africa, has called for renewed attention to the safety and protection of auditors as they carry out their statutory responsibilities in scrutinising public accounts and financial transactions. He said the effectiveness of the audit function could be undermined if auditors were exposed to threats, intimidation or other forms of interference while performing their duties. Dr. Ofosu-Dorte made the remarks at the 2026 Financial

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairperson, Madam Abena Osei-Asare (MP) has called for a stronger culture of accountability across Ghana’s public institutions, stressing that accountability must be embedded in the daily operations of institutions rather than begin only when auditors arrive. She made the call at the 2026 Financial Year Audit Launch, held on the theme “Strengthening Accountability Oversight in Public Institutions: Building Trust through Collaboration and A

Presidential Advisor on the National Anti-Corruption Programme, Professor Francis Dodoo, has challenged the Ghana Audit Service to move beyond identifying financial irregularities and ensure that public funds found to have been misappropriated are effectively recovered. He said auditors must remain committed to protecting the interests of the wider community rather than shielding individuals whose actions had caused financial losses to the state. Professor Dodoo made the call

The Auditor-General of the Ghana Audit Service, Dr. Pamela Graham, has called for stronger accountability, timely action and closer collaboration among public institutions to improve governance and restore public confidence in the management of state resources. Dr. Graham said the Audit Service was repositioning its approach to public sector auditing to ensure that audit findings translated into concrete action and measurable improvements. She made the call at the 2026 Financ