The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has named Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto, the institution’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, as Interim Vice-Chancellor following a directive from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
The appointment was announced after an emergency meeting of the University’s...
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that the government plans to designate all forest reserves and water bodies across Ghana as national security zones.
This move forms part of intensified efforts to tackle...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has completed the vetting of five presidential hopefuls, taking a major step toward selecting its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.
The exercise, held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the party’s national headquarters in...
A major step in the fight against HIV/AIDS has been announced: a powerful new HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, will be made available at a much lower cost in over 120 low and middle-income countries by 2027.
Currently, Lenacapavir costs around...
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Tamale Central Constituency.
The declaration, made on Monday by Tamale Metropolitan EC Director Muniru Musah —...
The Presidency has commended the long-standing service of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing him as a jurist who has demonstrated “diligence and integrity” throughout his judicial career.
The praise was part of an official communique released on Tuesday, which also confirmed...
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2025, effective October 1, 2025.
Water tariffs, however, will remain unchanged during the period. In a statement issued on Tuesday,...
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has donated GH₵2 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as “MahamaCares,” in a significant gesture aimed at strengthening the country’s response to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
The donation, announced at a brief ceremony...
The UK’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, arrived in Ghana on Monday, September 22, for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade and investment relations between the United Kingdom and Ghana.
The visit comes at a strategically...
Ghana recorded 112,000 passenger arrivals in August 2025, marking one of the strongest performances for the country’s travel and tourism sector in recent months and underscoring its continued post-pandemic recovery.
The figure, released through the High-Frequency Economic Indicators, reflects sustained...
