The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called for intensified efforts by sports stakeholders, governments and leadership to integrate issues of climate change into policies to save the environment. He emphasised that sports was universal, encompassed political, religious or ethnic affiliations, and as such was a useful tool that must be explored to…
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has admonished the government and its appointees, Members of Parliament (MPs) as well as other policymakers to be guided by the recent happenings in faraway Kenya. He explained that the recent youth reprisal attacks in Kenya must serve as a wake-up…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent expansion of internet access across Africa, emphasising its critical role in bridging the digital divide and driving prosperity on the continent. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025, President Mahama urged African leaders to prioritize investments in digital infrastructure, citing the transformative impact it could have on…
President John Mahama has begun consultations with the Council of State following the submission of three petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. According to a statement from Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the three petitions have been forwarded to the Council of State, in line with the constitutional…
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Luanda, Angola, as they prepare for a pivotal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match scheduled for Friday, November 15, 2024. The team touched down on Wednesday night after completing three rigorous training sessions in Accra, ready to face the formidable Angolan side. This match is crucial…
The Ghana AIDS Commission has indicated that approximately 55% of the over 151, 000 persons living with HIV and AIDS may lose their lives due to a lack of funds to support their treatment. In an interview with Channel One News, the Director General, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, expressed concern over the lack of commitment toward…
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., a Chinese multinational mining firm, has officially completed the acquisition of the Akyem Gold Mine Project in Ghana from US-based Newmont Corporation. The $1 billion transaction marks a major shift in ownership of one of Ghana’s most prominent gold-producing assets and aligns with Zijin’s aggressive strategy to expand its global…
The Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Hon. Mohammed Issah Bataglia, says investments in healthcare infrastructure within the municipality are intended to prepare health facilities for possible future upgrades. Speaking at the commissioning of new laboratories at Nabulo and Kulfuo, the MP said the intervention was part of a broader effort to address infrastructure gaps…
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has mandated the parliamentary leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to nominate the Right Honourable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin as Speaker of the 9th Parliament of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. The directive, according to a press release signed by Mahama’s Special Aide, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, followed consultations with the NDC’s National…
James Kwabena Bomfeh, former CPP General Secretary, has taken a swipe at the Mayor of Kumasi over his resolve to flog traders in the central business district of Kumasi.The Mayor has issued a two-week ultimatum to the traders on the pavements to vacate the area in line with his decongestion exercise.According to the Mayor, Richard…
