Accra came alive on December 9 as more than 300 health leaders—including ministers, investors, global CEOs and innovators—converged for the WHX Leaders Africa Summit under the theme “Catalysing Africa’s Health Revolution.” The atmosphere brimmed with optimism as continental and global stakeholders gathered to chart a new course for Africa’s health sector. Addressing participants, President John Dramani Mahama called for a decisive shift in Africa’s approach to healthcare, urg

The Dean of the Defence Press Corps, Mr. Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alorgbey, has cautioned journalists against excessive negative reporting on the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), stressing that such narratives have the potential to erode public trust and jeopardize national security. Addressing participants at the 2025 Defence Press Corps Annual Fun Games and End-of-Year Get-Together at Burma Camp in Accra, Mr. Gold-Alorgbey underscored the crucial role the media plays in shaping publi

Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has underscored the need for sustainable and innovative financing to strengthen Ghana’s national data ecosystem. He made the call at the inaugural 2025 Annual Forum for Data Producers, Users and Enhancers, held at the Alisa Hotel to commemorate African Statistics Day. Addressing participants, the Deputy Minister said the forum marked an important milestone in efforts to position high-quality data

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has formally received Nii Okanta Ankrah II into the Ga Traditional Council at a colourful ceremony held on Monday at the Council premises. Speaking at the event, Lawyer for the Ga Traditional Council; Nii Oto Blafo II, explained that the ceremony formed part of long-standing traditional protocols to introduce newly elevated chiefs to the Ga Mantse. “We are gathered here this morning to introduce Nii Okanta Ankrah II

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to protect both citizens and security personnel, as he handed over 40 operational vehicles to the Ghana Police Service at a ceremony in Accra on Thursday. The new fleet—comprising 15 armoured pickups, five Cobra-4s and 20 Cobra-3 special armoured vehicles—forms part of a broader government effort to retool and modernise the country’s security architecture. Addressing officers at the Police Headquarters,

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a bold redevelopment of the Agbogbloshie market into a modern commercial hub befitting the nation’s capital. “Let us transform Agbogbloshie market into a modern market,” the King said, urging government collaboration to deliver a facility that will address congestion, support livelihoods and restore order to Accra’s public spaces. He made the appeal when the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Oclo

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has paid a special courtesy call on the Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse. The visit formed part of the King’s personal outreach to national figures and was aimed at wishing the Chancellor well after her recovery from a brief illness. The moment was warm and dignified, reflecting the deep mutual respect between the Ga State and the eminent Ghanaian stateswoman. Mrs. Chinery-Hesse—an accomplished internatio

Ghana’s inflation rate has continued its downward trend, hitting 6.3% in November 2025, the lowest level recorded since the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was rebased in 2021. The announcement was made by the Government Statistician, Dr. Iddrisu Alhassan, during the release of the latest CPI and inflation figures on Thursday. According to Dr. Alhassan, the November outturn marks the 11th consecutive month of decline, reinforcing signs of a steadily stabilizing economy. "Year-on-y

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, Esq., has unveiled the Youth Explorer App and the National Youth Tracker—two major digital tools designed to broaden young people’s access to skills, training, and economic opportunities. Speaking at the launch, the minister said the new platforms form part of a coordinated national effort to tackle youth unemployment and reposition agriculture as a viable pathway for wealth creation. He noted that despite

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., has received the prestigious Suma Adinkra Sword, the highest honour conferred by the Suma Traditional Council of the Gyaman Kingdom. The award, presented by the Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, celebrates distinguished leadership and national service. The centuries-old honour—instituted nearly 470 years ago—originally recognised men of exceptional strength. S

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has outlined significant progress made within the health sector under the #MahamaCares initiative, highlighting major policy gains, expanded healthcare coverage, and renewed infrastructural commitments for 2026. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, the Health Minister announced that the #MahamaCares programme is now fully operational, with a GHS 2.259 billion allocation in the 2026 budget dedicated to the trea

GoldBod Jewellery Ltd has unveiled its new e-commerce website, Jewellery.goldbod.gov.gh , marking a major step toward transforming Ghana’s gold and jewellery industry. The platform, which operates 24/7, gives customers in Ghana and abroad easy access to a wide range of locally made gold products—from handcrafted jewellery to investment-grade gold tablets. Customers can browse items, make purchases, and choose secure delivery or pickup options directly through the portal. Spea

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has started a nationwide blood donation exercise to help restock Ghana’s National Blood Bank. Their goal is to collect over 2,500 pints of blood. The 2025 edition was held at the FDA Headquarters in Accra. It is part of the Authority’s effort to support the health needs of the country. Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Health, Products and Technologies, Seth Kwaku Seaneke, explained why donating blood is

Ghana will have strong representation at one of the world’s most demanding motorsport events as seasoned rally driver Paul Edward List and his co-driver Johnny Jakobsen gear up for the 2025 East African Safari Classic Rally. The celebrated duo, supported by the renowned BMA Autosport team, will compete in a specially prepared Porsche 911 Carrera SC Safari when the iconic race roars to life in Kenya from December 5 to 13, 2025. The Safari Classic Rally, often described as the

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has praised Comsys Ghana Limited for its outstanding contributions to Ghana’s technological advancement over the past 25 years, describing the company as a “beacon of Ghanaian potential and integrity.” The King delivered the message through Justice Julia Naa-Yarley Adjei-Amoah, Chief of Staff at the Office of the Ga Mantse, who read the speech on his behalf at the company’s 25th anniversary celebration held in Accra

Ghana’s ambitious move to digitise healthcare delivery has entered a decisive phase as the government accelerates the rollout of the Ghana Health Information Management System (GHIMS) across major teaching hospitals and frontline facilities in the Greater Accra Region and beyond. A fact-finding exercise at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), and the Adabraka Polyclinic confirms that the facilities have begun live operations on GHIMS, with

A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, paid a working visit to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra as part of a study tour of key governance and accountability institutions in Ghana. The nine-member delegation, made up of five Members of Parliament, officials from Eswatini’s Ministry of Justice, the Eswatini Commission on Human Rights, and the Ministry of Public Service, was received by the Executive Director o

Ghana’s Ministry of Health has initiated major accountability measures after a forensic audit uncovered extensive lapses in the $100 million national electronic medical records project awarded to Lightwave E-Health Solutions. The project, launched under the previous administration, was intended to digitalise medical records in more than 900 health facilities nationwide. But after years of funding and extensions, a significant portion of the system remains non-functional — and

Dr. Wisdom Atiwato, Director of Research, Statistics and Information Management at the Ministry of Health, has outlined the Ministry’s key priorities in leveraging digital technologies—particularly artificial intelligence (AI)—to strengthen Ghana’s health system. He delivered the remarks during a press briefing ahead of the Future of Digital Countries (FDC) Summit held in Accra on Wednesday. According to Dr. Atiwato, Ghana’s digital health journey began as far back as 2005, w

The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, has praised the Africa Frontex Intelligence Community (AFIC) for its instrumental role in advancing intelligence-led border management as Ghana hosts the 2025 AFIC Plenary Workshop in Accra to mark the organisation’s 15th anniversary. The three-day workshop has brought together delegates from AFIC member states, representatives of the European Union and Frontex, Ghana’s national security agencies, and s