Ghana has expressed interest in exploring gene drive technology as a new approach to combatting malaria. The country is open to adopting technology that is cost-effective, efficient, harmless and has the potential to significantly reduce…

The Central Region recorded a dramatic rise in new HIV infections in 2024, with 3,803 new people contracting the virus, the Regional Health Directorate has reported. This is a 45.3 per cent rise from the…

Suspected cholera cases in the Central Region have reached 3,028 with 290 of them confirmed and 19 deaths. Dr Mrs Agnes Achiamaa Anane, the Acting Regional Director of Health Service who announced this on Wednesday…

Mr. Ebo Quayson, the Executive Director of Retail and Commercial Banking at Prudential Bank has called for stronger collaboration between traditional banks and FinTechs to achieve stronger financial inclusion for Ghanaians. He said even though…

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr Jacob Paarechuga Anankware, a renowned entomophagical entomologist as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). A statement issued by his office and copied to…

Golden Star Wassa Limited (GSWL) has officially handed over several development projects valued at US$1.6 million, to nine communities within its operational catchment areas. The beneficiary communities are Akyempim, Brofuyedru, Akosombo, Kubekro, Odumasi, Accra Town,…

Teachers and school children in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti region have been urged to learn and identify themselves with their culture and traditions. This will help them to understand their origin, history…

The media is a critical stakeholder in advocacy and the fight against the proliferation of illicit small arms, light weapons, ammunition and explosives in Ghana. It is, therefore, important for media practitioners to get a…

President John Dramani Mahama has held bilateral talks with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, President Dr Julius Maada Bio in Freetown. During the talks, both leaders agreed to establish a Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation between…

Dr Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, has stressed the need for all stakeholders to support the government to implement various initiatives aimed at providing financial resources to promote women businesses in the country. He said…

Mr Enoch Kwame Ofori, a 45-year-old professional electrician, has been enstooled as Odikro of Diaso in the Denkyira Traditional Area of the Central Region. Mr Ofori, also the Chairman of the Upper Denkyira West and…

The Ada West District Education Directorate has refuted claims that expired flour has been used in feeding students of the Ada Senior High Technical School (ASTECH) at Sege. The directorate noted that the expiring dates…

The Government has disbanded all Community Mining Schemes with immediate effect. Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, announced this during a news briefing in Accra on Wednesday. The Minister said…

The Government has revoked all small-scale mining licenses issued after December 7, 2024, by the immediate past government. Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, who announced this during a news…