Ghana to establish West Africa Hyundai Manufacturing Plant under South Korea partnership – Ablakwa
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has highlighted growing cooperation between Ghana and South Korea.
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Burning waste worsens chronic diseases – Eco Impact Network warns
Open burning of waste can worsen chronic health conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other respiratory diseases, Gifty Ofori-Yeboah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eco Impact Network, has warned.
Tema West MCE tours WASSCE centres, urges candidates to avoid malpractice
The Tema West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Ludwig Teye Totimeh, has toured selected examination centres in the municipality to monitor the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and…
Thomas-Asante takes the 10; Boakye takes 20 – Find out Ghana’s squad jersey numbers for World Cup 2026
Thomas-Asante will don the jersey number which was worn in the past by Stephen Appiah (2006 and 2010) and Andre Ayew (2014 and 2022) as far as the global tournament…
Namibian Police need N$30m to clear DNA backlog
The Namibian Police Forensic Science Institute (NPFSI) is facing a significant backlog of 7 000 DNA cases, which impacts the country’s investigative and judicial capacities. This was revealed by Namibian…
Land, petroleum bills top National Assembly agenda
As the National Assembly resumes today, the long-awaited land bill is expected to take centre stage amid growing public concern over land access and calls for the reform of outdated…
Afenyo-Markin disowns anti-LGBTQ+ bill post, says social media account was compromised
Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has distanced himself from a viral social media post criticising Ghana's Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, stating that the comments were…
Interior Minister calls for support to strengthen national security, combat irregular migration
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on chiefs, religious leaders and community stakeholders in the Volta Region to support efforts to strengthen national security, combat irregular migration and…
Ghana Tourism Federation backs e-Visa rollout, calls for lower processing fees to boost tourism
The Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) has welcomed the government's introduction of an electronic visa (e-Visa) system, describing it as a major step towards modernising Ghana's travel infrastructure and boosting the…
Women manufacturers launch industry lobby group
Takunda Gambiza Herald Reporter THE Government has hailed the launch of Zimbabwe Women in Manufacturing (ZWIM) as a major milestone in promoting inclusive industrialisation, saying women must play a leading…
Black Stars final 26-man World Cup squad analysed: Strengths, concerns and key questions
The Portuguese coach omitted goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the provisional squad named for the pre-World Cup friendlies against Wales and Jamaica [yet to be confirmed by GFA],…
CDD-Ghana urges citizens to strengthen district accountability
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has called on citizens to demand transparency, strengthen accountability and combat corruption in the country.
Parents, partners drive infrastructure development in Ruwa
Peter Tanyanyiwa Herald Reporter A MODERN Early Childhood Development (ECD) block worth US$109 257,73 that was built through contributions from parents and support from development partners was officially commissioned at…
Climate change now a governance, economic issue – Govt, ActionAid
Theseus Mauruki Shambare Herald Correspondent CLIMATE change is no longer just an environmental concern, but a governance, economic and development issue requiring coordinated national action across sectors, the Government and…
Dr Wuaku inspires youth to embrace entrepreneurship as a tool for innovation and social impact
Young people have been encouraged to view entrepreneurship not merely as a pathway to financial success, but as a powerful vehicle for solving societal challenges, creating opportunities and driving positive…
Sports Fund administrator urges youth to build wealth through discipline, innovation and smart saving
Financial literacy advocate and entrepreneur, Dr Wuaku David Kofi, has urged young people to embrace discipline, innovation and consistent saving as the foundation for long-term wealth creation and financial independence.…
New Juaben South MP urges GSA to boost revenue generation
The Ranking Member of Parliament's Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism and Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has called on the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA)…
CAB 3 tabled in Parliament
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has this Tuesday tabled Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 in the National Assembly, marking its formal introduction to…
Government to tie rice imports to local production in major policy shift
The Government of Ghana is preparing to link rice import permits directly to investment in the country’s own rice farms and mills - a policy shift that the Ministry of…
Sinomine offers farm for rent
The Sinomine Tsumeb Community Trust is offering a farm for rent at Stampriet in the Hardap region. The commercial agricultural plot is 12 hectares, and interested parties are invited to…
Afenyo-Markin criticises anti-LGBTQ+ bill, says it criminalises identity and crosses democratic line
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised aspects of Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, warning that legislation which criminalises people based on their sexual orientation risks…
Wales vs Ghana Preview: Queiroz’s first test, final thoughts and the challenge ahead
The Black Stars will face Wales in their next game, as far as preparations for the World Cup are concerned, with the game serving as a real opportunity for the…
Unearthing Namibia’s forgotten genocide
The Namibian genocide was one of the first of the 20th century. Between 1904 and 1908, tens of thousands of Ovaherero and Nama people were killed under German colonial rule.…
Germany gives N$1.9m for sexual health project
The German government has committed about N$1.9 million towards a project aimed at promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights among young people in Namibia’s Kavango, Kunene and Omusati regions.…
Childhood cancer: Late diagnosis , limited access driving worrying trend in Ghana
Country Director of World Child Cancer, Adwoa Pinamang Desu, also emphasised the importance of strengthening clinical guidance in the management of childhood cancer, particularly in radiology. She explained that the…
Ministers from Nigeria, Mali and Ghana to address 19th edition of WAMPEX
Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources confirms endorsement as senior government figures from across West Africa join a high-level speaker lineup for the 19th edition, 3 - 5 June…
Don’t let the 2026 World Cup become a deportation story
As excitement builds ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, many Ghanaians are already preparing to travel abroad, particularly to the United States, which remains the most preferred destination for…
Sex workers applaud the government’s expanded health access, call for an end to GBV
Theseus Mauruki Shambare SEX workers in Zimbabwe have applauded the Government and health sector partners for expanding access to healthcare services for marginalised communities, while also calling for stronger action…
24 companies, two personalities honoured at 10th Ghana Manufacturing Awards in Accra
The 10th Ghana Manufacturing Awards has honoured 24 companies and two industry personalities for excellence, innovation, and outstanding contribution to Ghana’s manufacturing sector. The ceremony, organised by Xodus Communications Limited…
GMTF seeks global backing as Administrator showcases transformative impact at Ghana–UK Investment Summit in London
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has intensified calls for international support to expand access to specialised healthcare, using the remarkable recovery of three-year-old Delshad Alukure as a powerful example…
Zanu PF Youth League deploys teams to assess US$2 million empowerment projects
Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub THE Zanu PF Youth League is this week deploying monitoring and evaluation teams across the country to assess the performance, accountability and impact of youth…
President Mahama engages UK Prime Minister in high-level bilateral discussions
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, June 2, held a high-level breakfast meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at No. 10 Downing Street as part of his…
Ministry of Heath rolls out second round of polio vaccination campaign
Diana Nherera THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has launched the second round of the novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2) campaign, which runs from today until Friday…
AI chatbots enter Zimbabwean villages
Theseus Mauruki Shambare in Mhondoro-Ngezi ARTIFICIAL intelligence-powered chatbots are being deployed in Zimbabwe’s rural farming communities as part of a new digital agriculture drive aimed at improving access to real-time…
GSA calls for investment to boost product testing and meet EU export standards
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is calling for increased investment in product testing infrastructure to ensure Ghanaian goods meet the requirements of international markets, particularly the European Union. The Authority…
UK, Ghana launch £215m Growth Partnership to create jobs, strengthen infrastructure and support skills
The United Kingdom and Ghana have launched a new Growth Partnership to create jobs, strengthen infrastructure, expand trade, and improve access to skills and education.