News

Washington, DC – September 26, 2025 Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy after announcing his intention to move 2026 World Cup matches out of any U.S. cities he deems “unsafe” — a move that could potentially upend FIFA’s logistical plans for the historic 48-team tournament. The United States is set to host 78 of the 104 matches in …

Accra, Ghana – September 26, 2025 The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially appointed Desmond Ofei, former head coach of the Black Satellites and current assistant coach of the Black Stars, as the new head coach of the national U23 team, the Black Meteors. Ofei takes over from Kassim Mingle, who has been reassigned as head coach of the Black …

Gomoa East, Ghana – September 25, 2025 The Gomoa East District Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has categorically denied media reports suggesting that 20 cases of diarrhoea have been recorded in a coastal community within the district, allegedly linked to an ongoing water supply crisis. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Directorate said a thorough audit …

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has issued a stark warning about the potential collapse of the country’s local pharmaceutical industry due to the devastating impact of illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking at a public health forum in Cape Coast on Thursday, PSGH President Dr. Samuel Kow Donkor stated that the contamination of water bodies and plant …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has confirmed that the Deloitte audit report on the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) will be formally submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for potential legal action. The move, he said, marks a decisive step toward restoring public trust and institutional integrity at the state-backed lender. The decision follows consultations with major development partners — …

A new National Summary Report released by Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revealed widespread contamination of food and cosmetic products with dangerous heavy metals, raising urgent public health concerns. The nationwide assessment, conducted with support from UNICEF, tested samples from all 16 regions for lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg). The products analyzed included turmeric, cereal mixes …

Source: GNA The Government of Ghana has officially inaugurated a 26-member National Technical Steering Committee for E-Commerce, marking a decisive step towards building a resilient and inclusive digital trade ecosystem that aligns with national development goals and global best practices. The Committee, launched on Wednesday, comprises representatives from key sectors, including government ministries, the private sector, logistics, healthcare, and technology. …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a significant improvement in revenue mobilisation, recording its highest-ever monthly revenue of GH₵1.74 billion in July 2025. Briefing Parliament’s Energy Committee on the utility’s performance and ongoing reforms, acting Managing Director, Engineer Julius Kpekpena, said the milestone is the result of deliberate internal measures aimed at tightening financial controls and plugging revenue …

The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the National Communications Authority (NCA), has intensified its regulatory enforcement efforts to ensure that only authorised and operational broadcasting stations remain on air. Delivering remarks at the “Broadcasting at the Crossroads” forum organised by the Africa Media Bureau in Accra on Friday, September 26, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey …

The World Bank has advised the Government of Ghana to shift its financing strategy by relying more on concessional external funding—particularly from the International Development Association (IDA)—rather than continuing to depend on high-cost domestic borrowing to fund capital projects. Speaking at the launch of the World Bank’s 2025 Policy Notes: Transforming Ghana in a Generation in Accra on Wednesday, September …