Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central and flagbearer hopeful on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has withdrawn from the party’s "Thank You" tour with immediate effect.
Mr Agyapong announced the decision when the tour arrived in Kumasi. This, he said was because of some disagreements and disturbances during the ongoing tour.
The Ghana Gold Board has agreed with nine large-scale mining companies to retain 20 per cent of their gold output in the country.
The arrangement was announced in a Facebook post on April 30, 2025, by the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Mr Sammy Gyamfi. It follows negotiations with companies that are not part of the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has called on employers to invest in safety technologies and involve workers in their implementation.
Early exposure of children to electronic and digital screens distorts their development in speech and other behavioural actions.
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF), Vincent Mensah, has called on farmers to embrace sustainable farming practices amid increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
The government last year received the second highest yearly petroleum revenue since oil production in the country began in 2010.
The Methodist Church of Ghana has urged Ghanaians to preserve the environment by planting trees and putting a stop to illegal mining activities, otherwise known as galamsey, in the country.
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured members of the public and businesses that steps are being taken to address challenges facing the country’s energy sector to ensure a reliable and affordable power supply.
The government will construct a 3.6-kilometre bridge over River Afram in the Eastern Region, along with approximately 100km of road network.
A portal to actualise the policy of absorbing the admission and facility user fees has been launched in Accra.
The Christ Power for All Nations Ministry in Ho has urged the public to join the crusade to support the well-being of convicted criminals as they serve their time behind bars with sustained efforts to provide some of their basic needs.
Plan International Ghana has commended the government for the historic allocation of GH¢ß₵292.4 million in the 2025 Financial Budget to distribute free sanitary pads to female students in primary and senior high schools.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is committed to deepening collaboration in higher education with Africa to transform graduate programmes into a powerful engine for sustainable development and shared prosperity.
The double standard of delayed marriage, where women face more stigma than men, stems from deeply ingrained societal expectations and gender roles.
This year’s “This nonsense must stop crusade’ spearheaded by international evangelist, Dr Lawrence Tetteh, has been scheduled to take place at the Miracle Centre, Christian Village, behind the Achimota Golf Course from May 1 to May 11, 2025.
A comprehensive three-year research project has been launched to reduce lead poisoning in locally produced cookware and cosmetics.
The French government has reiterated its commitment to empower women entrepreneurs in Ghana to enable them to expand their ventures and contribute meaningfully to national development.
The Chief Inspector of Mines at the Minerals Commission, Richard Kofi Adjei, has underscored the critical role of education and awareness in preventing workplace accidents, particularly in high-risk sectors such as mining.
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has confirmed that it is actively investigating a cybersecurity breach affecting approximately 5,700 customers of MTN Ghana.
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has appealed to organisations in the public and private sectors to devote a portion of their annual social investments to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, otherwise known as the MahamaCares Initiative.
