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In line with its core values, particularly safety and care, Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributors and marketers of Shell branded fuels and lubricants, continues to pioneer initiatives that create real impact for its people, customers and the communities it serves. Anchored on these values, Vivo Energy Ghana, has launched the maiden edition of She’llFix, an industry-first initiative designed to equip female drivers with essential car maintenance skills. The launch took place at the Shell Airport City service station in Accra and attracted female drivers, partners, industry stakeholders, and the media from all across the country. The launch of She’llFix…

Healthcare workers dressed in red bands filled Accra’s streets Thursday, demanding payment for months of work without pay in a dispute that threatens to worsen Ghana’s already strained public health system. The Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives staged the protest on October 2, 2025, with nearly 7,000 members who have been working without salaries for close to 10 months. The march began at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park and ended at the Finance and Health Ministries, where demonstrators delivered petitions demanding urgent intervention. Stephen Kwadwo Takyiah, the coalition’s convenor, described the frustration of professionals who went through official recruitment processes…

The venue to host Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team’s penultimate 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Central African Republic (C.A.R.) has been confirmed. The Black Stars will officially take on C.A.R. on October 8 at the Stade d’Honneur de Meknes in Morocco with the game taking place at the neutral venue due to the absence of a CAF approved venue in the C.A.R. later this month. Ghana head into the game in pole position to qualify to next year’s World Cup that will take place in the United States of America, Mexico and Canada. The Black Stars have 19 points,…

Award-winning Ghanaian actress Gloria Sarfo has vowed to continue advocating for change in the country’s struggling film industry. Speaking on Daybreak Hitz with Doreen Avio and Kwame Dadzie, the outspoken actress said although some of her colleagues criticise her for being vocal about the state of the industry, she will not relent. She stressed that her commitment is for the benefit of younger actors entering the field. “I used to say the Ghanaian film industry is not worth dying for but I have changed my mind. Because I think that I am fighting for the next generation of film makers.…

In a recent announcement from the Government of Ghana, Sir Benedict Batabe Assorow and Alhaji Haruna Attah have been appointed as Ambassadors of the Republic of Ghana to key diplomatic posts. The Private Newspapers and Online Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has extended its warmest congratulations to the newly appointed diplomats. Sir Benedict Assorow, a well-respected former Editor of the Catholic Standard newspaper, has been designated as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Vatican. On the other hand, Alhaji Haruna Attah, known for his significant contributions to the Daily Mail newspaper, will be serving as Ghana’s Ambassador to Namibia. Both Sir Assorow…

By Philip Antoh The Ministry of Education has announced the introduction of subject-specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications for Senior High Schools (SHS) across Ghana to enhance the teaching and learning of the new SHS curriculum. The initiative will support more than 68,000 teachers in delivering lessons to over 1.4 million students, while promoting innovation in education without compromising Ghana’s ethical and cultural values. The AI apps were co-created by the Ghana Education Service (GES), NaCCA, NTC, NaSIA, and CENDLOS, with technical input from Playlab AI and support from Transforming Teaching, Education and Learning (T-TEL) and the Mastercard Foundation. According to…

The Human Security Research Centre, Ghana (HSRC-Ghana), has advised President Mahama against declaring a state of emergency on galamsey due to potential risks to vulnerable citizens and human insecurity.Despite not receiving an official invite to the high-level dialogue on illegal mining, HSRC-Ghana has shared strategic recommendations to address the issue. They propose designating forest reserves and riverine landscapes affected by galamsey as protected security zones to preserve ecosystems and prohibit destructive mining.The organization emphasizes the importance of empowering local communities through alternative livelihoods, youth employment programs, and community-led environmental initiatives. They advocate for collaborative efforts between government, civil society, traditional…

President John Dramani Mahama, has sworn into office eleven (11) new Ghanaian envoys to represent the country in missions abroad. The 11 included former publisher and editor-in-chief of the defunct Accra Daily Mail newspaper, Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Harruna Attah, as High Commissioner to Namibia; who previously served as Ghana’s ambassador to that country under the president first term. Another interesting personality on the list is South Korea born naturalized Ghanaian and business man, Kojo Choi, who is being sent back to that Asian country to represent Ghana. The programme, held at the seat of government yesterday, Wednesday October 1, 2025, forms…

By Philip Antoh President John Mahama has committed to enhancing cooperation with international partners to ensure that both citizens and foreigners involved in romance scams and other types of cybercrime are held accountable under the law. During the launch of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month and the establishment of the Joint Cyber Security Committee, the President stated that romance scams and financial crimes will not be accepted, regardless of whether they are perpetrated by Ghanaians or foreigners. “Some are romance scams, and we have recently been working with our international partners, and we will keep collaborating with all our…

Sold to citizens as a revolutionary solution to stabilize the cedi and lower fuel prices, Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil (G4O) program accomplished neither objective and served primarily to inflate the market share of state-owned Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) by over 500%. In his latest analysis, Bright Simons., the Honorary Vice President of IMANI Africa revealed that six months after the programme’s termination in March 2025, “life goes on as normal. No shortage at the pumps, no crazy hikes in the dollar.” Simons’ presentations demonstrate that “G4O’s only impact was to increase BOST’s market share by over 500% (even so,…