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By Philip Antoh President John Dramani Mahama’s confidence that Ghana is on a good path to elect it first female President has generated fresh debate in the country and within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) party as some personalities within have already shown interest in their bid to succeed him. At the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, President Mahama said base on the fact that Ghana has gotten it first female vice President, it will not be out of place to say the nation has laid the foundation to elect its first female President, citing the…

By Gideon Amuah | Email – gideon.amuah@gmail.com Every morning, Ghana’s bustling urban markets spring to life. Trucks arrive from the hinterlands loaded with tomatoes from Navrongo, plantains from Akyem, and yams from Techiman. Hawkers shout, traders’ bargain, and customers move through narrow aisles stacked with food. By evening, the same markets tell a different story—heaps of unsold, spoiling food tossed into drains and piles of refuse. Amid this daily spectacle of abundance and decay lies one of Ghana’s most overlooked threats to food security: food waste. It is estimated that Ghana loses between 30 and 50 percent of the food…

By Philip Antoh The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has impounded 10 trucks filled with diesel in a significant operation that saved the state an estimated $2.3 million in tax losses. At a press conference in Accra, Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the Commissioner-General of the GRA, revealed that the trucks which were carrying around 540,000 litres of automotive gas oil (AGO) were captured through a collaborative effort between the Customs Preventive Unit and the National Security. The interception took place between the night of October 7 and the early morning of October 8, 2025, after receiving intelligence that the so-called “export”…

 …as Tourism Reset Gains MomentumBy Prince AhenkorahIn a move to reposition Ghana as Africa’s premier festive destination, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, flanked by officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Ghana Tourism Authority, officially launched the “December in Ghana” initiative at Jubilee House on October 13.The programme, which aims to boost tourism, celebrate Ghanaian culture, and attract global attention, is being touted as a strategic reset of the country’s tourism sector. Debrah, speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, described the initiative as a cornerstone of Ghana’s post-pandemic economic recovery and cultural diplomacy.“Ghanaians are…

By Prince Ahenkorah President John Dramani Mahama used the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration to reassert Ghana’s commitment to gender equality and to urge global leaders to accelerate efforts to empower women. Speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing on 13 October, Mahama framed gender equity not only as a moral imperative but as a strategic necessity for national development.The President’s remarks were delivered against the backdrop of persistent global inequalities and waning momentum in implementing the Beijing Platform for Action. Mahama warned that structural barriers continue to impede progress and called for renewed urgency, innovation,…

Victory meant the Blue Sharks secured top spot in their qualifying group and a place at the 2026 finals ahead of continental heavyweights Cameroon. Dailon Livramento opened the scoring for the hosts in Praia, turning home a loose ball inside the six-yard box early in the second half, and Willy Semedo volleyed in a second soon afterwards. Veteran defender Stopira added the third in stoppage time before the full-time whistle sparked joyous scenes of celebration at the 15,000-capacity National Stadium. An archipelago of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, with a population of just under 525,000 according to the latest…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set for a press conference ahead of the international friendly between the Black Queens of Ghana and the Lionesses of England. The event is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Asante Hall of the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The press conference will shine a spotlight on the big game, discuss the future of women’s football in Ghana, and highlight preparations for the 2025/26 Women’s League season. Key Officials to grace the program include: Ama Brobey Williams, GFA Dept General Secretary (Administration)- Lydia Donkor, Director General- Ghana Police CID, Hon…

Black Stars captain, Jordan Ayew, has indeed expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians for their unwavering support after the team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America. In his message, Ayew thanked his teammates, coaching staff, the Ghana Football Association, the Government of Ghana, and the people of Ghana for their support throughout the campaign. Ayew expressed sincere gratitude to fans for their unwavering support, saying their presence at matches fuels the team’s determination to succeed. He commended his teammates and technical staff for their resilience and unity throughout the qualification journey…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global film industry, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), a leading pan-African film and TV production academy, recognises the transformative potential of AI in empowering the next generation of African storytellers. Besides being a sustainable, impactful talent pipeline, MTF is a flagship MultiChoice CSI initiative, with the goal of ensuring that Africa’s next generation are not just consumers, but active shapers of the technology evolution. As storytellers, they are also equipped to make use of technology, leverage AI to enhance African creativity and drive industry growth on the continent.…

The Office of the Attorney-General has filed charges against two former top directors of the National Service Authority (NSA). This comes on the back of the corruption scandal that allegedly defrauded the country of about GH¢653 million. In two separate court documents filed at the High Court in Accra, the state accuses the former Executive Director, Osei Assibey Antwi, and the former Deputy Executive Director, Gifty Oware-Mensah of orchestrating two distinct schemes that siphoned public funds through “ghost” service personnel and fraudulent bank loans. The Executive Director’s Alleged GH¢615 Million Scheme Osei Assibey Antwi faces a staggering fourteen counts for…