Global number of malaria cases surged significantly compared to pre-COVID-19 levels in 2022, rising from 233 million in 2019 to 249 million.

African Health Ministers pledge to end malaria deaths

Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria have pledged to take actions to end deaths from the disease.

Ya-Na Abukari II, Overlord of Dagbon
Ya-Na Abukari II, Overlord of Dagbon

Ya-Na raises concerns with proposed renaming of Tamale Airport after Yakubu Tali 

The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, has raised concerns with the proposed renaming of the Tamale International Airport after the late Paramount Chief of Tolon Traditional Area, Naa Yakubu Tali.

Dr George William Vella — President of Malta and his wife
Dr George William Vella — President of Malta and his wife

Malta President arrives for 3-day state visit

The President of Malta, Dr George William Vella, will arrive in the country this evening for a three-day State visit.

Richard Sky — The plaintiff

Constitutionality of anti-gay bill challenged

A Ghanaian broadcaster and legal practitioner, Richard Sky, has filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Human and Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay bill.

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia (right) welcoming President Akufo-Addo to the parade. With them are Samira Bawumia, wife of the Vice-President, and Sam Okudzeto, a member of the Council of State  Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia (right) welcoming President Akufo-Addo to the parade. With them are Samira Bawumia, wife of the Vice-President, and Sam Okudzeto, a member of the Council of State Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

67th Independence Day celebration: Ghana beacon of hope - President

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extolled Ghana’s democratic credentials, citing the country as a beacon of hope amid failing structures in fellow developing economies.

LGBT people are commonly referred to in the local Akan language as "kojo besia", meaning "man-woman"

Ghana's LGBT terror: 'We live in fear of snitches'

Homophobia is not uncommon in Ghana, where gay sex is already against the law and carries a three-year prison sentence, but now the LGBTQ+ community is feeling terrorised.

GES declares Thursday a holiday for school children
GES declares Thursday a holiday for school children

GES declares Thursday a holiday for school children

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that Thursday, March 7, 2024, will be a holiday for all school children across the nation.

Aliko Dangote to name road after business tycoon Herbert Wigwe
Aliko Dangote to name road after business tycoon Herbert Wigwe

Aliko Dangote to name road after business tycoon Herbert Wigwe

On Friday February 9, 2024, the co-founder and Group CEO of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, died tragically with his wife and one of his four children in a helicopter crash in California, USA. 

Justice Getrude Sackey Torkonoo (right), the Chief Justice, administering the oath to the new magistrates. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA
Justice Getrude Sackey Torkonoo (right), the Chief Justice, administering the oath to the new magistrates. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA

Chief Justice swears in 23 magistrates

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has sworn in 23 new magistrates, comprising 11 males and 12 females.

Prof. Esi Sutherland (left), daughter of Efua Sutherland, speaking at the event. With her is the brother, Rlph Sutherland. Picture: ERNEST KODZI
Prof. Esi Sutherland (left), daughter of Efua Sutherland, speaking at the event. With her is the brother, Rlph Sutherland. Picture: ERNEST KODZI

Let’s continue legacy projects of Efua Sutherland — Lecturer

The best honour the nation can give to renowned playwright, Efua Theodora Sutherland, is to continue with her legacy projects in the country, Prof. Esi Sutherland-Addy of the University of Ghana, has said. 

Yoo Naa Abdulai Andani (4th from right) being supported by Steffen Kuhl (5th from right), Managing Director of the IFE, to cut the sod for the project
Yoo Naa Abdulai Andani (4th from right) being supported by Steffen Kuhl (5th from right), Managing Director of the IFE, to cut the sod for the project

German ADB supports establishment of garment factory at Savelugu

A SOD has been cut for the construction of a large-scale apparel manufacturing factory at Savelugu in the Northern Region.

An official of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service enforcing road traffic regulations
An official of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service enforcing road traffic regulations

NRSA rolls out speed limit technology mid-year

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) will roll out traffic tech, a technology-driven road traffic enforcement initiative by the end of the second quarter of this year. 

Mochizuki Hisanobu (right), Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, and Imoro Sanda, District Chief Executive, Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District Assembly, signing the grant. Picture: ERNEST KODZI
Mochizuki Hisanobu (right), Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, and Imoro Sanda, District Chief Executive, Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District Assembly, signing the grant. Picture: ERNEST KODZI

3 Communities get Japan grant for CHPS Compounds

The Embassy of Japan has awarded grants totalling $210,031 to three beneficiary institutions to support the construction of a Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound.

John Nkaw — Country Director of ActionAid Ghana
John Nkaw — Country Director of ActionAid Ghana

Stronger collaboration required to curb modern day slavery

Non governmental organisation (NGO) ActionAid Ghana (AAG), has called for stronger collaboration between state and non-state actors to curb modern day slavery in the country.

Abena Osei-Asare — A Deputy Minister of Finance
Abena Osei-Asare — A Deputy Minister of Finance

Govt allocates GH¢4 billion for depositors of failed AMCs

The government has allocated a total of GH¢4 billion in the 2024 budget to pay the locked-up funds of customers of failed Asset Management Companies (AMCs), a Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei-Asare, has stated.

Participants after the programme
Participants after the programme

FWN creates opportunities for women's businesses

The Fabulous Woman Network (FWN), a Ghanaian non-governmental organisation (NGO) that supports the growth of women leaders and women-led businesses, has held its annual international Fabulous Women’s conference to champion the cause of women in all dimensions of wellness.

Prof. Mike Oquaye (middle), Ambassador Johanna Svanikier (3rd from left), Rev. Johnnie Oquaye (3rd from right), Togbi Goba Tenge (right) and other dignitaries with the graduates
Prof. Mike Oquaye (middle), Ambassador Johanna Svanikier (3rd from left), Rev. Johnnie Oquaye (3rd from right), Togbi Goba Tenge (right) and other dignitaries with the graduates

TAF College graduates 115 students

The African Freelancers (TAF) College, a tuition-free applied business school of creativity and entrepreneurship, has held its maiden graduation ceremony in Accra, during which 115 students graduated.

Kofi Ofori (arrowed), MCE for Ablekuma North Assembly, taking the salute while pupils of Odorkor Maclean Basic School march past
Kofi Ofori (arrowed), MCE for Ablekuma North Assembly, taking the salute while pupils of Odorkor Maclean Basic School march past

Regions mark Independence Day

Ghana’s 67th independence anniversary celebration was held simultaneously across the remaining 15 regions of the country aside from the main national event in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.

Some Agriculture products on display at the exhibition
Some Agriculture products on display at the exhibition

Agriwoman marketplace held in Accra

About 60 women agriculture entrepreneurs have participated in the Agriwoman Marketplace, the 14th monthly edition organised by the Agrihouse Foundation.

Kozue Amemiya, JICA Representative in Ghana
Kozue Amemiya, JICA Representative in Ghana

JOICFP/JICA launches sexual reproductive health for Upper Manya

The Japanese Organisation for International Cooperation for Family Planning (JOICFP), an international non-governmental organisation in collaboration with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has launched a project for promoting access to sexual reproductive health (SRH)) services for young people in the Upper Manya Krobo District at Asesewa in the Eastern Region.

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