The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled two-day maintenance exercise set to take place on Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The planned works are aimed at improving electricity service reliability and ensuring a more stable power supply in parts of the Greater Accra and Tema regions. According to public…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed cautious optimism about the current state of relative calm in Bawku, attributing the improvement to recent mediation efforts aimed at ending the protracted conflict in the area. As the lead mediator between the warring Kusasi and Mamprusi factions, Otumfuo chaired a series of dialogue sessions from April…
The Ministry of Higher Education of Botswana has commended Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service for its forward-thinking and impactful approach to skills development. In pursuit of best practices, a high-level delegation from Botswana—led by Sector Minister Mr. Prince Maele and a team of education experts—is currently on a week-long visit to…
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban S. K. Bagbin, has called for increased investment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to strengthen healthcare delivery for individuals living with lupus and other autoimmune conditions. Speaking during a meeting with the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation to commemorate World Lupus Day on May 10, 2025, at Parliament House…
Cape Coast Mayor George Justice Arthur has announced a comprehensive plan to restore the long-abandoned Atta Mills Presidential Library, aiming to bring the deteriorating facility back to life through a partnership with the Ghana Library Authority and the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly. Originally commissioned in 2016 to serve as a hub for research, education, and…
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm ultimatum to the leadership of the Volta River Authority (VRA), warning that any recurrence of the catastrophic Akosombo Dam spillage of 2023 will result in their resignation or immediate dismissal. In a televised address on Wednesday, May 7, marking his first 120 days in office, President Mahama…
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has officially inaugurated a new police station on its campus to enhance the safety and security of students, staff, and the surrounding community. The facility, a project initiated by the university’s alumni and led by the Global Alumni President, Francis Dadzie, was inaugurated on Tuesday. It features a…
In a thrilling finale at the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Mfantsipim School clinched their third NSMQ trophy in a nail-biting contest against fierce rivals, St. Augustine’s College and Keta Senior High School. The final showdown left audiences on the edge of their seats, with Mfantsipim, affectionately known as BOTWE, staging a comeback…
A groundbreaking study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a single genetic variant in the APOL1 gene significantly raises the risk of chronic kidney disease, particularly among individuals of West African descent. The study’s findings underscore the urgent need for increased awareness of genetic risk factors and early intervention…
Accra, GHANA – Dintie Tayiru Sule, Executive Director of Sustainable Aid through Voluntary Establishment (SAVE)-Ghana, has been recognized by the United States Government as one of the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Secretary of State’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions (GARC). Sule, the only African awardee, is one of six honorees globally celebrated for their…
