Category: News

Kumasi: The E-Learning Center at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has opened a week-long awareness week with a call on users to leverage technology responsibly. According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, KNUST Vice-Chancellor, emphasized the importance of the responsible use of digital tools. “You don’t try to solve problems by creating another; it is the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), immersive technologies we hammer on,” she stated. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 E-Learning Week at KNUST, she noted that the University had chosen to navigate the transformation

Accra: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, under the leadership of Abla Dzifa Gomashie (MP), has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to mentorship, youth empowerment, and knowledge-sharing within Ghana’s creative industries. The Ministry continues to champion collaboration in photography, cinematography, and storytelling, encouraging seasoned professionals to support and uplift the next generation. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministry emphasized its dedication to youth empowerment through arts training, mentorship, and community engagement while cautioning against the culture of ‘gatekeeping’ in the industry. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie underscored this during a meeting with the delegation from Ghana’s recent participation in

Accra: Ghana’s total public debt has declined by GHS113.7 billion during the first half of 2025, marking a significant fiscal turnaround. Addressing Parliament during the Mid-Year Budget Review, Mr. Cassel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, attributed the development to prudent fiscal measures, debt restructuring, and currency appreciation. According to Ghana News Agency, the country’s public debt fell from GHS726.7 billion at the end of December 2024 to GHS613 billion as of June 2025. ‘For the first time in Ghana’s history, there is a negative 15.6 percent rate of debt accumulation,’ Mr. Forson stated. Dr. Forson reported that Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio

Accra: Eight people die daily from road crashes in Ghana, with young males comprising the majority of fatalities. According to Ghana News Agency, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) disclosed this information during a media engagement in Accra on the role of advocacy in promoting road safety. Mr. Dennis Yeribu, Principal Planning Manager at the NRSA, reported that from January to June 2025, Ghana recorded 7,289 road crashes involving 12,354 vehicles. These incidents resulted in 1,504 deaths and 8,364 injuries, with 1,301 pedestrians being knocked down. He highlighted that the 1,504 lives lost in just six months exceeded Ghana’s total

Accra: One of Ghana’s most promising rap voices, Kwesi Amewuga, has dropped his debut album, ‘Ghetto King’ telling the story of everyday life on the streets. According to Ghana News Agency, the 12-track album demonstrates Kwesi Amewuga’s versatility and dedication to tackle personal and street issues through his music. Kwesi Amewuga, who is progressively emerging as one of Ghana’s top rappers known for his ruthless lyrical prowess, dazzles on his current project, which combines genres ranging from trap to hiplife. The album opens with ‘Fighter,’ a hard-hitting track that displays the perseverance and grit of today’s youth, as well as

Accra: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ghana has commended the government for fulfilling its 2025 co-financing obligation of $24.5 million for vaccines. This achievement is seen as a crucial step in sustaining progress in protecting children’s health and mitigating the risk of vaccine shortages. According to Ghana News Agency, the timely payment signifies a significant milestone in Ghana’s return to pre-pandemic financing performance. The country had consistently met its vaccine financing obligations until 2022, when economic challenges arising from the post-COVID-19 era, increased co-financing requirements, and limited fiscal space due to Ghana’s transition from Gavi support led to delays.

Accra: Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, announced the signing of agreements with two of the country’s bilateral creditors. This move is part of Ghana’s efforts to advance towards the fifth review of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan-supported program, scheduled for September 2025. The announcement was made during the presentation of the 2025 Mid-year Budget Review to Parliament, highlighting the government’s intention to reopen the domestic bond market to address the budget deficit. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Forson emphasized the readiness to sign agreements with two countries, with an expectation to finalize four agreements by