Category: News

Accra: The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has empowered young people in the Upper West Region to rise against corruption in all its forms to help build an inclusive nation for all through equitable access to resources and opportunities. According to Ghana News Agency, the Coalition observed that corruption continued to undermine Ghana’s development, deepen inequality, and erode public trust in institutions, and young people endured the most of its consequences. “The GACC recognises that empowering youth to stand against corruption is a critical step toward building a fairer, more inclusive Ghana where development benefits all, not just a few,” Mrs.

Accra: The Western Region recorded the highest minimum cost of a healthy diet (CoHD) in Ghana in the first quarter of 2025 at GHS21.29. This cost is GHS11.46 higher than that of the Ahafo Region (GHS9.83), which recorded the lowest CoHD, and GHS6.18 above the national average of GHS15.11. According to Ghana News Agency, the figures were disclosed at a dissemination workshop and launch of quarterly CoHD monitoring by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), in Accra. The Greater Accra Region followed with GHS20.31; Volta Region – GHS20.29; Eastern Region – GHS16.89; and Ashanti Region – GHS15.99, rounding off

London: Bulgarian tennis talent Ivan Ivanov became the second-ever representative of his country to win the Wimbledon Junior Championships. The 16-year-old delivered a flawless tournament without dropping a single set over six matches, as he lifted the trophy on Sunday after a 6-2 6-3 win over American Ronit Karki. According to Ghana News Agency, the only other Bulgarian to ever win the Grand Slam tournament is Grigor Dimitrov, who secured the title in 2008 and is considered the country’s greatest male tennis player. No other Bulgarian has even reached the final. Ivanov arrived in London ranked as world No. 6

Kumasi: A Kumasi Circuit Court has sentenced two persons to 15 years’ imprisonment each in hard labour for robbery and related offences. The convicts, Abass Kasim (26) and Daniel Morro, alias ‘China’ (25), denied charges including conspiracy to commit robbery, unlawful entry, abetment of crime, and possession of firearms without authority. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Atsu Ahianyo, Head of Public Affairs at the Ashanti Regional Police Command, said the Court ordered that all sentences run concurrently. Three accomplices remain at large. DSP Ahianyo said the gang attacked a resident

Accra: The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana has clarified recent reports concerning the progress of the government’s Agenda 111 health infrastructure projects. The Institute emphasized that the projects are at various stages of completion across different sites, contrary to claims that they are 92% complete. According to Ghana News Agency, the clarification was prompted by media reports following the launch of the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024. During the presentation of findings on health sector developments, including updates on Agenda 111, there was a misunderstanding regarding the progress percentage of the

Accra: The Accra Regional Police Command has assured swift action following reports of violence and assault during Friday’s parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North Constituency. According to Ghana News Agency, preliminary police accounts indicated brief disruptions at some polling stations amid an otherwise peaceful electoral process. In a statement, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs, said officers responded promptly to restore calm and allow voting to continue without further incident. ‘The Regional Command is taking steps to identify perpetrators, and anyone found to have engaged in acts of violence, intimidation, or breach of the peace will be arrested and taken

Takoradi: The government has appointed Mr Kweku Kum, a former Information Systems and Quality Manager at the Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL), as a member of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) Board. Mr Kum, who is also the Board Chairman for the Kings Group of Companies in Takoradi, will represent the Association of Self-Finance Outgrowers (ASFRO) on the TCDA Board. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Kum expressed his commitment to supporting the TCDA in its mission to enhance the tree crop sector in Ghana. He highlighted that his prior experience at GREL equips him to contribute effectively to