Hearts of Oak reignited their title push with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Young Apostles at the Accra Sports Stadium, bringing an end to a five-game winless streak in the Ghana Premier League. The Phobians approached the game with urgency and discipline, determined to return to winning ways, but it was Young Apostles who created the first real threat early on. Claude Bortey nearly stunned the home side inside three minutes, but his header from a corner was brilliantly cleared off the line by Kelvin Osei-Asibey.
Iran’s Top University Bombed As US, Israel Intensify Attacks; 34 killed
At least 34 people have been killed, including six children, as the United States and Israel carried out massive attacks across Iran, targeting a top university as well as residential areas, after US President Donald Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Tehran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its power plants and bridges. The Fars news agency reported on Monday that an air attack killed 23 people, including four girls and two boys aged below 10 years, in Tehran province’s Baharestan County. At least five people were killed in an attack on a residential building in the...
Kaneshie footbridge: No trading after repairs – AMA
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that no trading activities will be permitted on the Kaneshie footbridge once planned rehabilitation works are completed. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on April 6, Gilbert Nii Ankrah, Head of Public Affairs at AMA, confirmed the Assembly’s plans to permanently remove traders from the bridge. He emphasised that authorities have prepared alternative arrangements for the traders displaced by the restriction. “I can assure you that when the bridge is completed, we will not allow traders on it as before. The Mayor has personally engaged with the traders and supported their...
Ghana Waives Visa Fees for African Nationals
Beginning May 25, 2026, African nationals visiting Ghana will no longer be required to pay visa application fees, following a landmark policy announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Grounded in the spirit of Pan-Africanism, the measure underscores Ghana’s commitment to enhancing mobility, fostering economic cooperation, and promoting people-to-people exchanges in line with the continent’s integration agenda. The new policy will be supported by the launch of a modern e-visa platform, designed to streamline application processes and improve efficiency for travelers worldwide. Despite the waiver of fees, officials emphasized that all applicants will continue to undergo full security screening in...
Mahama Launches Global Panel Under Accra Reset Initiative
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a high-level panel under the Accra Reset Initiative, a bold African-led agenda designed to advance health and economic sovereignty. The move signals Ghana’s growing leadership in shaping a more equitable global system. The panel, made up of 18 distinguished global leaders, is tasked with driving actionable reforms to reshape global health governance, placing the Global South at the center of decision-making. It will be co-chaired by renowned figures including Peter Piot, El Hadj As Sy, Nisia Trindade, and Budi Gunadi Sadikin, who will lead efforts to deliver concrete proposals for transforming the global health...
Sachet Water Price Remains Unchanged as Ministry Commends Industry Cooperation
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry has assured the public that the price of sachet water will remain unchanged, following the suspension of a planned price adjustment by producers. In a statement issued Monday, the Ministry commended the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) and the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) for their cooperation in halting the increase. “This decision reflects our commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring market stability,” the Ministry noted. Consumers can therefore continue to purchase sachet water at the current price. The Ministry further announced that it will meet with GPMA and...
President Mahama to Visit France for One Health Summit
President John Dramani Mahama will embark on an official visit to France today at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit will see President Mahama participate in the 2026 One Health Summit in Lyon before holding bilateral talks with President Macron at the Elysée Palace in Paris. President Mahama, founder of the Accra Reset Initiative, is set to co-chair the High-Level segment of the Summit alongside President Macron on Tuesday. The gathering will bring together world leaders, health ministers, and global health experts to deliberate on strengthening global health systems, advancing sustainable food production, and developing joint strategies...
Governor Asiama Highlights Ghana’s Economic Stability at Kwahu Business Forum
Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama of the Bank of Ghana underscored the country’s economic resilience during the Governor’s Roundtable session at the Kwahu Business Forum, assuring the business community of continued stability in the financial markets. Reflecting on Ghana’s economic performance in 2025, Dr Asiama pointed to strong macroeconomic indicators, including a stable exchange rate. “The Cedi is stable and under control,” he affirmed, adding that central banks operate in a unique space where decisions are shaped by trade-offs. “The work we do is always about trade-offs… trying to strike the right balance,” he explained. The Governor emphasized the importance of...
100 New Buses Arrive to Ease Transport Challenges
The government has announced the arrival of 100 new 29-seater buses, part of a broader effort to address recent public transport challenges across the country. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Sunday, April 5. He explained that the buses form part of a total of 300 procured to strengthen the public transport system. According to the Minister, another batch of 100 buses is expected to arrive in August, with the final consignment of 100 scheduled for November. The phased delivery is intended to ensure a steady expansion...
Government Moves to Equip Health Facilities for Free Primary Health Care Delivery – 24,534 Pieces of Equipment Procured
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has inspected a consignment of 24,534 medical equipment earmarked for distribution across the country in preparation for the rollout of the government’s free primary healthcare initiative. The equipment, procured by government, is expected to strengthen service delivery and improve access to essential healthcare nationwide. Items include baby incubators, radiant warmers, oxygen concentrators, X-ray machines, vital sign monitors, glucometers, patient monitors, infusion devices, laboratory analysers, delivery beds, hospital beds, and ultrasound machines. Speaking during the inspection, Hon. Akandoh emphasized that the distribution exercise is aimed at retooling government hospitals and enhancing their capacity...