Oheneba Poku Foundation (OPF) has warned that illegal mining and increasing encroachment on protected buffer zones are threatening years of environmental restoration efforts around Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region, Ghana’s only natural lake. The Foundation made the…

The Tobacco Tax Advocacy in Africa (TTAA) Phase III Project in Ghana has been launched to strengthen advocacy for effective health taxes, especially excise taxes on health harm products such as tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages. The theme for the launch is, “Strengthening Tobacco…

Mr Christian Ahiawodzi, Agotime-Ziope District Director, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has implored children to utilise online platforms judiciously and refrain from participating in activities that may result in adverse consequences. He stated that although internet platforms serve as potent educational instruments, users must maintain discipline,…

Ghana will not end rice imports with slogans, patriotism, or sudden bans, but by ensuring local rice production matches the high quality that consumers want to eat, Mr Kofi Akuamoah Boateng Baidoo, the Executive Director,…

The National Peace Council (NPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen collaboration between security agencies and communities in the fight against Violent Extremism (VE) through series of civilian-security dialogues. The dialogues, held at Wiesi and Bachonsa in the Builsa South District and Kadema in…

The Ghana Burns Survivors Foundation (GBSF) has called for the designation of June 3 as a National Fire Safety Awareness Day. It said the day should be set aside to promote public education on fire…

Mr Labram Musah, the Executive Director of the Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, Ghana has called on African governments to hold tobacco industry accountable for the tobacco-related deaths in their countries. He said 80 per…

A monitoring report by Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), a policy research think tank, has revealed measurable progress in the implementation of Ghana’s 2025 education policies. The report highlighted improvements in key areas such as the…

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday presided over the Market Open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange, urging global investors to back Ghana’s growth and reap strong returns from the Ghana Stock Exchange. The President officially…

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has commenced a stakeholder consultation on its new Domestic Services Module, an initiative aimed at formalising domestic services through standardised training, certification, and supervision. The programme seeks to establish a centralised placement and support system that would serve as a trusted bridge connecting families and institutions, while helping to shift…

A major road infrastructure project expected to transform transportation and stimulate economic growth within the Anloga District is set to commence. The expected commencement follows a successful stakeholder engagement held at Balmaseda days ago ahead of the construction of…

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called for a renewed social contract that addresses youth unemployment, prepares the country for the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs, and strengthens trust between citizens…

The Trans-Border Business Network, a women-focused trade advocacy group, has intensified efforts to educate cross-border traders in the Ketu South Municipality on compliance with trade regulations and safe business practices. The initiative aims to equip…