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President Mahama to Address FT Africa Summit 2026 in London

President Mahama to Address FT Africa Summit 2026 in London

October 21, 2026

Tamale to See Improvement in Water Supply by November – President Mahama

Tamale to See Improvement in Water Supply by November –...

President Mahama Assures Dagbon of Fair Share of Development Projects

President Mahama Assures Dagbon of Fair Share of Development Projects

President Mahama Warns Against Mineral Agreements that Weaken Africa’s Bargaining Power

President Mahama Warns Against Mineral Agreements that Weaken Africa’s Bargaining...

President Mahama Urges African Countries to Translate Agenda 2063 and AfCFTA into Mining Investments

President Mahama Urges African Countries to Translate Agenda 2063 and...

Regional

NRCC Urges Health Service Administrators to Strengthen Primary Healthcare

NRCC Urges Health Service Administrators to Strengthen Primary Healthcare

October 22, 2026

KMA Completes YCAF 2.0 Grant Interviews to Identify Youth-Led Climate Solutions

KMA Completes YCAF 2.0 Grant Interviews to Identify Youth-Led Climate...

Kwadaso Assembly Launches Tree Planting Exercise to Promote Environmental Sustainability

Kwadaso Assembly Launches Tree Planting Exercise to Promote Environmental Sustainability

𝗡𝗥𝗖𝗖 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣-𝗙𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙, 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗙 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚

𝗡𝗥𝗖𝗖 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣-𝗙𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙, 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗙 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗘...

AMA Holds Management Meeting to Review Key Priority Actions Towards Updating Climate Action Plan 2050

AMA Holds Management Meeting to Review Key Priority Actions Towards...

Finance

NDPC Director Calls for Action on Human Capital Policies.

NDPC Director Calls for Action on Human Capital Policies.

October 21, 2026

NDPC Calls for Greater Use of Evaluation Evidence in Development Planning

NDPC Calls for Greater Use of Evaluation Evidence in Development...

NPC Calls for Nationwide Implementation of Reproductive Health Education Guidelines

NPC Calls for Nationwide Implementation of Reproductive Health Education Guidelines

National Population Council Considers Age Four for Reproductive Health Education

National Population Council Considers Age Four for Reproductive Health Education

NDPC Engages Botswana Delegation on National Planning and Budgeting Systems

NDPC Engages Botswana Delegation on National Planning and Budgeting Systems

Education

Ghana, Germany Explore Stronger Partnership in Technical Education

Ghana, Germany Explore Stronger Partnership in Technical Education

October 19, 2026

Education Minister Charges Defence University Council to Uphold Merit and Academic Excellence

Education Minister Charges Defence University Council to Uphold Merit and...

Education Minister Commissions Multipurpose Hall at Forces Senior High Technical School

Education Minister Commissions Multipurpose Hall at Forces Senior High Technical...

West Africa Urged to Prepare Education Systems Before Crises Strike

West Africa Urged to Prepare Education Systems Before Crises Strike

UCC Moves to Ease Student Accommodation Pressure with 28,000-Bed Project

UCC Moves to Ease Student Accommodation Pressure with 28,000-Bed Project

Health

NHIA Cracks Down on Illegal Charges at Health Facilities in Bono East Region

NHIA Cracks Down on Illegal Charges at Health Facilities in Bono East Region

October 22, 2026

Ghana Steps Up Ebola Surveillance After Cases Reported in Kenya, Nigeria

Ghana Steps Up Ebola Surveillance After Cases Reported in Kenya,...

NHIA Urges Oti Region to Close Membership Gap

NHIA Urges Oti Region to Close Membership Gap

Health Minister Inspects System to Tackle ‘No Bed Syndrome’

Health Minister Inspects System to Tackle ‘No Bed Syndrome’

Ghana Health Service, Partners Step Up Efforts to Prevent Childhood Obesity and Chronic Diseases

Ghana Health Service, Partners Step Up Efforts to Prevent Childhood...

Interior

Interior Minister Calls for Stronger Partnership with Traditional Leaders on Security

Interior Minister Calls for Stronger Partnership with Traditional Leaders on Security

October 22, 2026

NACOC Calls for Stronger Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Cooperation Against Drug Trafficking

NACOC Calls for Stronger Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Cooperation Against Drug Trafficking

Search Ongoing for Missing Fishing Canoe, Seven Crew Members

Search Ongoing for Missing Fishing Canoe, Seven Crew Members

NACOC, Postal Regulator Strengthen Ties to Curb Drug Trafficking

NACOC, Postal Regulator Strengthen Ties to Curb Drug Trafficking

Deputy Interior Minister Urges Early Action to Prevent Security Threats in Volta

Deputy Interior Minister Urges Early Action to Prevent Security Threats...

Defence

Defence Minister Praises Ghana-Denmark Cooperation on Maritime Security

Defence Minister Praises Ghana-Denmark Cooperation on Maritime Security

October 19, 2026

Ghana, France Explore Deeper Defence Cooperation

Ghana, France Explore Deeper Defence Cooperation

Defence Minister Calls for Unified African Response to Maritime Security Threats

Defence Minister Calls for Unified African Response to Maritime Security...

CDS’ Burma Camp, El-Wak Redevelopment Project Receives GH¢100,000 Boost

CDS’ Burma Camp, El-Wak Redevelopment Project Receives GH¢100,000 Boost

Defence Minister Tasks National Defence University Council to Develop Future Military Leaders

Defence Minister Tasks National Defence University Council to Develop Future...

Foreign Affairs

Ghana Makes Progress in Talks for IELTS Exemption for Students, Professionals

Ghana Makes Progress in Talks for IELTS Exemption for Students, Professionals

October 22, 2026

ECOWAS Takes Regional Integration Campaign to Makola Traders

ECOWAS Takes Regional Integration Campaign to Makola Traders

Ghana Calls for Permanent African Seat on UN Security Council

Ghana Calls for Permanent African Seat on UN Security Council

Ghana High Commission In South Africa Admits Errors in Evacuation Records

Ghana High Commission In South Africa Admits Errors in Evacuation...

Mampong To Get Second Passport Application Centre By 2027

Mampong To Get Second Passport Application Centre By 2027

Communication

Ghana Loses GH¢209.7 million to Cybersecurity Incidents in Nine Months

Ghana Loses GH¢209.7 million to Cybersecurity Incidents in Nine Months

October 22, 2026

Communication Minister Urges Africa to Build Its Own Technology

Communication Minister Urges Africa to Build Its Own Technology

DPC Raises Privacy Concerns Over Publication of Evacuees’ Records

DPC Raises Privacy Concerns Over Publication of Evacuees’ Records

Communication Minister presents 200 laptops to UHAS under One Million Coders Programme

Communication Minister presents 200 laptops to UHAS under One Million...

Cyber Security Authority Calls for Stronger Collaboration in Fight Against Cybercrime

Cyber Security Authority Calls for Stronger Collaboration in Fight Against...

Gender, Children, and Social Protection

Ghana Pushes Financial Reforms to Boost Women’s Economic Participation

Ghana Pushes Financial Reforms to Boost Women’s Economic Participation

October 22, 2026

Ghana Pushes for Greater Access to Finance for Women at AU Dialogue

Ghana Pushes for Greater Access to Finance for Women at...

Gender Ministry Moves to Strengthen Child Protection in Schools

Gender Ministry Moves to Strengthen Child Protection in Schools

Stakeholders Review National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking

Stakeholders Review National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking

Gender Ministry Offers Free Breast and Medical Screening for Pink October

Gender Ministry Offers Free Breast and Medical Screening for Pink...

Environment, Science, and Technology

Climate Change Minister Calls for Stronger Parliamentary Oversight to Drive Climate Resilience

Climate Change Minister Calls for Stronger Parliamentary Oversight to Drive Climate Resilience

October 15, 2026

Environment Minister Urges Unified National Position Ahead of COP31 Climate

Environment Minister Urges Unified National Position Ahead of COP31 Climate

West Africa Seeks Increased Climate Finance Ahead Of COP31

West Africa Seeks Increased Climate Finance Ahead Of COP31

Climate Minister Calls for Fairer Climate Finance for Vulnerable Economies

Climate Minister Calls for Fairer Climate Finance for Vulnerable Economies

Environment Minister Pledges Support for Science Agencies to Strengthen National Development

Environment Minister Pledges Support for Science Agencies to Strengthen National...

Energy and Green Transition

Energy Minister Calls for Balanced Approach to Africa’s Natural Gas Development

Energy Minister Calls for Balanced Approach to Africa’s Natural Gas Development

October 15, 2026

Energy Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Investor Confidence in Petroleum Sector

Energy Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Investor Confidence in Petroleum...

Energy Minister, Italian Ambassador Discuss Investment Opportunities in Ghana’s Energy Sector

Energy Minister, Italian Ambassador Discuss Investment Opportunities in Ghana’s Energy...

Energy Minister inspects emergency restoration of damaged Tema–Achimota transmission line

Energy Minister inspects emergency restoration of damaged Tema–Achimota transmission line

Energy Minister Charges Institutions to Align Programmes with Clean Energy Agenda

Energy Minister Charges Institutions to Align Programmes with Clean Energy...

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Five-Member Audit Committee Inaugurated to Strengthen Accountability

Five-Member Audit Committee Inaugurated to Strengthen Accountability

October 12, 2026

Fisheries Minister Explores Austrian Partnership to Boost Aquaculture and Create Jobs

Fisheries Minister Explores Austrian Partnership to Boost Aquaculture and Create...

Fisheries Minister Calls for Safer Fish Processing to Protect Public Health

Fisheries Minister Calls for Safer Fish Processing to Protect Public...

Fisheries Minister backs Greater Role for Women in Fisheries Sector

Fisheries Minister backs Greater Role for Women in Fisheries Sector

Blue Economy Commission Bill undergoes final stakeholder validation

Blue Economy Commission Bill undergoes final stakeholder validation

Food and Agriculture

Ghana Targets Rice Self-Sufficiency by 2028 – Food and Agriculture Minister

Ghana Targets Rice Self-Sufficiency by 2028 – Food and Agriculture Minister

October 8, 2026

Agric Ministry Calls for Support as 2026 National Farmers’ Day Approaches

Agric Ministry Calls for Support as 2026 National Farmers’ Day...

Ghana Targets 25,000 Pets in Nationwide Rabies Vaccination Drive

Government Set to Launch Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative

Government distributes fertiliser, improved seeds to support farmers

Government distributes fertiliser, improved seeds to support farmers

Lands and Natural Resources

Lands Minister Urges Five Mining Cooperatives to Restore Mined Lands

Lands Minister Urges Five Mining Cooperatives to Restore Mined Lands

October 19, 2026

Jimi Reclamation Project Targets 153 Hectares of Mining-Damaged Land

Jimi Reclamation Project Targets 153 Hectares of Mining-Damaged Land

Three Mining Cooperatives Launched in Nzema East to Promote Responsible Mining

Three Mining Cooperatives Launched in Nzema East to Promote Responsible...

Government Launches rCOMSDEP in Ahanta West, Mpohor Fiase to Promote Responsible Mining

Government Launches rCOMSDEP in Ahanta West, Mpohor Fiase to Promote...

Lands Minister Assures Nzema Chiefs of Government’s Commitment to Adamus Resources Revival

Lands Minister Assures Nzema Chiefs of Government’s Commitment to Adamus...

Labour, Jobs, and Employment

Ghana Deploys 61 Nurses to Grenada Under Labour Exchange Programme

Ghana Deploys 61 Nurses to Grenada Under Labour Exchange Programme

October 14, 2026

Labour Minister Seeks Support from SOEs for Independent Public Emoluments Commission

Labour Minister Seeks Support from SOEs for Independent Public Emoluments...

Ghana, France Deepen Cooperation on Youth Empowerment

Ghana, France Deepen Cooperation on Youth Empowerment

Ghana Steps Up Inter-Agency Action Against Child Labour and Human Trafficking

Ghana Steps Up Inter-Agency Action Against Child Labour and Human...

Government Pledges Improved Welfare for Judicial Service Staff

Government Pledges Improved Welfare for Judicial Service Staff

Roads and Highway

DVLA Warns Against Fake SMS Fine Scams

October 22, 2026

DVLA To Introduce Demerit Points System for Traffic Offenders

DVLA To Introduce Demerit Points System for Traffic Offenders

DVLA to Introduce RFID-Enabled Smart Number Plates Nationwide in 2027

DVLA to Introduce RFID-Enabled Smart Number Plates Nationwide in 2027

DVLA Introduces Driver’s Licence Tests in Six Ghanaian Languages

DVLA Introduces Driver’s Licence Tests in Six Ghanaian Languages

Students Gain Field Experience on Kumasi Outer Ring Road Project

Students Gain Field Experience on Kumasi Outer Ring Road Project

Sports and Recreation

Ghana, Hyundai Explore Partnership to Revive Grassroots School Sports

Ghana, Hyundai Explore Partnership to Revive Grassroots School Sports

October 20, 2026

Ghana, UK Explore New Partnership to Transform Sports Development

Ghana, UK Explore New Partnership to Transform Sports Development

Sports Minister Backs Ghana Amputee Football Team’s World Cup Ambition

Sports Minister Backs Ghana Amputee Football Team’s World Cup Ambition

Ghana, U.S. Deepen Sports Cooperation Ahead of LA28

Ghana, U.S. Deepen Sports Cooperation Ahead of LA28

Sports Infrastructure Key to Ghana’s Development Agenda — Sports Minister

Sports Infrastructure Key to Ghana’s Development Agenda — Sports Minister

Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts

Tourism Minister Calls for Stronger Ghana-EU Film Collaboration

Tourism Minister Calls for Stronger Ghana-EU Film Collaboration

October 8, 2026

Ghana to Mark World Tourism Day with Eastern Expo in Koforidua

Ghana to Mark World Tourism Day with Eastern Expo in...

Film Can Preserve Ghana’s History, Shape Identity -Tourism Ministry

Film Can Preserve Ghana’s History, Shape Identity -Tourism Ministry

Ghana To Boost Heritage Conservation With 3D Technology and Digital Mapping

Ghana To Boost Heritage Conservation With 3D Technology and Digital...

We Must Be Deliberate in Teaching Youth, African Descendants Our True History- Tourism Minister

We Must Be Deliberate in Teaching Youth, African Descendants Our...

Trade, Agribusiness and Industry

Afienya Industrial Park to Boost Ghana’s Industrial Capacity, Create Jobs

Afienya Industrial Park to Boost Ghana’s Industrial Capacity, Create Jobs

October 16, 2026

Trade Minister Calls for Replication of Afienya Industrial Park Model Across Ghana

Trade Minister Calls for Replication of Afienya Industrial Park Model...

Trade Minister Urges Employers to Drive Ghana’s Shift to Production-Led Growth

Trade Minister Urges Employers to Drive Ghana’s Shift to Production-Led...

Trade Ministry Backs Creative Arts as Tool for Prison Inmates’ Rehabilitation

Trade Ministry Backs Creative Arts as Tool for Prison Inmates’...

MoTAI Sensitises Businesses on Trade Standards to Boost Market Access

MoTAI Sensitises Businesses on Trade Standards to Boost Market Access

Transport

Takoradi Port Deepens Collaboration to Facilitate Transit Cargo

Takoradi Port Deepens Collaboration to Facilitate Transit Cargo

October 22, 2026

Ghana Maritime Authority Confirms Rescue of Seven Missing Fishermen

Ghana Maritime Authority Confirms Rescue of Seven Missing Fishermen

Transport Minister Calls for Practical Solutions to Streamline Vessel Clearance

Transport Minister Calls for Practical Solutions to Streamline Vessel Clearance

Ghana Shippers’ Authority to Convene Stakeholder Forum on Clearance Delays and Shipping Costs

Ghana Shippers’ Authority to Convene Stakeholder Forum on Clearance Delays...

NRSA Leads Stakeholder Discussions on Rising Road Crashes

NRSA Leads Stakeholder Discussions on Rising Road Crashes

Works, Housing, and Water Resources

GWL to Introduce Water Demand Management Programme for Eastern Accra Communities

GWL to Introduce Water Demand Management Programme for Eastern Accra Communities

October 21, 2026

Works and Housing Minister Calls for Innovative Housing Finance

Works and Housing Minister Calls for Innovative Housing Finance

Works and Housing Minister Calls for Stronger Revenue Mobilisation at Ghana Water Ltd

Works and Housing Minister Calls for Stronger Revenue Mobilisation at...

Work and Housing Minister Engages Construction Industry on Sustainable Financing

Work and Housing Minister Engages Construction Industry on Sustainable Financing

National Homeownership Fund Set to Drive Housing Innovation

National Homeownership Fund Set to Drive Housing Innovation

Youth Development And Empowerment

YEA Targets Domestic Services, Delivery and Agriculture Jobs in 2027

YEA Targets Domestic Services, Delivery and Agriculture Jobs in 2027

October 21, 2026

YEA Recruits 100,628 Beneficiaries, Achieves 76% of Annual Target

YEA Recruits 100,628 Beneficiaries, Achieves 76% of Annual Target

YEA Raises Beneficiary Allowances by 60%, Pursues Long-Term Jobs

YEA Raises Beneficiary Allowances by 60%, Pursues Long-Term Jobs

Youth Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Young People in Digital Age

Youth Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Young People in Digital...

Government receives GHC 500,000 to support Youth Anti-Substance Abuse Campaign

Government receives GHC 500,000 to support Youth Anti-Substance Abuse Campaign

Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs

128 Vehicles to Boost Monitoring and Service Delivery In Local Assemblies – Mr. Mahama Ayariga

128 Vehicles to Boost Monitoring and Service Delivery In Local Assemblies – Mr. Mahama Ayariga

October 21, 2026

New 24-Hour Market to Boost Trade and Jobs in Weija-Gbawe

New 24-Hour Market to Boost Trade and Jobs in Weija-Gbawe

Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Local Governments for Sustainable Water and Sanitation

Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Local Governments for Sustainable Water...

Government Unveils New Urban Policy to Tackle Housing, Infrastructure Challenges

Government Unveils New Urban Policy to Tackle Housing, Infrastructure Challenges

Deputy Minister of Local Government Calls for Stronger Professional Administration in Chieftaincy Institutions

Deputy Minister of Local Government Calls for Stronger Professional Administration...

Presidency

Africa Must Pull Itself Up by Its Own Bootstraps as Aid Era Ends, President Mahama Declares

Africa Must Pull Itself Up by Its Own Bootstraps as Aid Era Ends, President Mahama Declares

January 22, 2026