Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged contractors working on the La General Hospital project to accelerate construction works to ensure the facility is completed ahead of its scheduled commissioning in January 2028. Speaking during an inspection of the project site, the Minister acknowledged the progress made so far but stressed the need...
Russia has expressed strong support for Ghana’s application to join BRICS as a partner country, a move that could strengthen the country’s engagement with emerging global economies. The announcement was made by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, during a breakfast meeting with African foreign ministers on the sidelines of the ongoing Russia-Africa Summit in...
Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has been recognised for his contributions off the pitch after receiving the Community Impact Award at the Best of Africa Awards held in London. The award celebrates individuals who have made a positive difference in their communities and recognises efforts that extend beyond professional achievements. Issahaku, who has earned praise...
About 92% of businesses in Ghana operate informally, despite a near tripling of business establishments over the past decade, raising concerns about job creation and the growth of small businesses. Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, disclosed this at the launch of the ‘Ghana in Numbers 2025’ publication by the Ghana Statistical Service in Accra. According...
President John Dramani Mahama joined fellow African leaders in Moscow for the official welcome ceremony of heads of delegation attending the Third Russia-Africa Summit, underscoring Ghana’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation and engagement with global partners. The ceremony brought together African heads of state, government officials and senior representatives from across the continent alongside Russian...
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has commenced the construction of permanent housing units for victims of the recent Kofikrom fire disaster, with work progressing steadily on site as part of efforts to provide safer accommodation for affected residents. The project, located at Kofikrom in Avenor, is being executed on a 24-hour basis, with 10 single-room...
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Ghana and China while pursuing greater collaboration in the development of the country’s road infrastructure. He made the remarks when a joint delegation from the Jiangxi Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and...
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has launched the Cabinet-approved Ghana Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Policy, a strategic initiative aimed at boosting local medicine production, creating skilled jobs and positioning Ghana as West Africa’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. Speaking at the launch in Accra on Wednesday, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said the...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has filed a suit at the Supreme Court seeking an interpretation of the constitutional provisions governing presidential term limits. The writ of summons and statement of case, dated July 28, 2026, were filed by the party’s solicitor, Godfred Yeboah Dame of Dame & Partners, with the Attorney-General named as the...
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured Ghanaians that the country is fully prepared to detect and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak, despite recording no confirmed cases of the disease. The Minister gave the assurance during an inspection of screening and emergency response measures at the Accra International Airport, where he assessed the...