NEWS

Avoidable death: Committee blames emergency care delays for Charles Amissah’s passing

Probe into Charles Amissah’s death reveals failures in emergency care and preventable medical neglect, prompting reforms and sanctions

Gov’t shifting focus from stabilisation to growth – Adongo

Isaac Adongo says government’s 2025 priority was stabilising Ghana’s economy and tackling inflation, adding that focus can now shift toward supporting businesses, production and economic growth

GES releases 2026/27 academic calendar; BECE set for May 2027

The Ghana Education Service has released the approved 2026/27 academic calendar for Kindergarten, Primary and JHS schools, including reopening dates, vacations and the 2027 BECE timetable

Open Letter: Proposal of innovative funding model to boost Ghana’s schools

A Ghanaian research institute proposes an innovative partnership with the Education Ministry, pledging sustainable funding to improve school infrastructure nationwide

EDITORIALS

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When ‘protocol’ recruitment system hits a digital wall

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Editorial: The controversy over Ghana’s security agency recruitment exposes the entrenched culture of political “protocol” and why merit-based recruitment is long overdue
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

Rally behind Bawumia for victory 2028 …Boakye Agyarko urges

Boakye Agyarko has urged NPP members to unite behind Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 elections, stressing party unity and grassroots welfare.

Chairman Wontumi opens defence: Calls Mireku Duker as key witness in illegal mining trial

Chairman Wontumi has filed witness statements and is set to call former Deputy Minister George Mireku Duker in his illegal mining trial

NDC accuses NPP of spreading falsehoods to tarnish GoldBod operations

NDC has accused the NPP of spreading falsehoods about GoldBod procurement processes to undermine public trust and discredit Sammy Gyamfi

Afoko engages Bawumia, Ken Agyapong, others in rebuilding push

Paul Afoko has intensified talks with top NPP figures to unite, rebuild and reposition the party for a strong comeback in the 2028 elections

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

Ghana becomes Africa’s 8th largest economy as GDP hits $118bn

Ghana has become Africa’s eighth-largest economy in 2026 after GDP rose to $118.29 billion, driven by mining, ICT and financial services growth

Chinese mining giant Huayou moves to acquire Atlantic Lithium in $210m deal

Huayou Cobalt plans a $210m takeover of Atlantic Lithium, a move expected to boost Ghana’s Ewoyaa project and China’s lithium footprint

Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia and others to pilot continental Momo interoperability initiative

Ghana partners Rwanda and Zambia to pilot a digital trade corridor, enabling cross-border payments, mobile money interoperability, and seamless invoicing across Africa

BoG Governor warns Africa’s digital finance risks stagnation beyond payments

BoG Governor Johnson Asiama urges Africa to move beyond payments into advanced digital finance, warning of fragmentation, high costs, and regulatory gaps

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO

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Harry Potter has officially been renewed for a second season by HBO Max , with filming expected to begin later this year as the fantasy series prepares to adapt Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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Parentage, not paternity: Why Ghana must tread carefully on compulsory DNA...

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A proposal to make paternity testing compulsory for all babies born in Ghanaian healthcare facilities is raising legal, ethical and human rights concerns over privacy, family stability, child welfare and the potential criminalisation of mothers

LIFESTYLE

The world’s likely oldest dog finds new home after outliving owner

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A 31-year-old continental toy spaniel named Lazare, believed to be the world’s oldest dog, has found a new home in France after outliving his owner, potentially surpassing historic records

INTERNATIONAL

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

CNN founder Ted Turner, who pioneered 24-hour news and reshaped global media, has died at 87, with tributes highlighting his revolutionary impact on broadcasting and philanthropy

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war

Oil prices fall and global stocks rally as reports suggest the US and Iran are nearing a deal to end the conflict, easing fears over energy supply disruptions

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

US warns shipping firms over Iran toll payments in Strait of Hormuz, raising sanctions risk as tensions disrupt global shipping, oil trade and humanitarian aid routes

Germany says US troop withdrawal ‘foreseeable’ as Nato seeks clarification

US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany spark NATO concerns, as Pistorius calls move foreseeable and urges stronger European defence cooperation