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The W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture sits on First Circular Road in Cantonments, a short walk from the United States Embassy. Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois lived there during the last years of his life, and he is buried here alongside the ashes of his wife, Shirley Graham Du Bois. Du…

MTN Ghana has indicated it will soon roll out 5G services after it receives the spectrum license from the National Communications Authority (NCA). This is coming after the telecom giant announced that the NCA has notified the firm of the award of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3 GHz bands, following…

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Organisation Committee Chairperson, Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, says between 3,000 and 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to provide security for the party’s National Delegates Conference and national elections in Kumasi. He said the personnel would be responsible…

Lawyer for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed disappointment over the continued detention of his client by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), saying the MP will spend another night in custody. Mr Akyea said this followed about five hours of…

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has, in a statement issued by its Board of Trustees, explained its decision to seek the removal of structures and unauthorised occupants from the beachfront adjoining the Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The…

The APSU Secretariat has congratulated the St Augustine’s College team for successfully defending the National Investment Quiz trophy, following its victory in the 2026 competition. In a statement, the Secretariat described the back-to-back victories in 2025 and 2026 as a source of pride, noting…

Renewed government intervention at Mallam Junction is raising hopes among residents, motorists and businesses of a lasting solution to the recurring flooding that has affected the area. The latest efforts form part of a broader government response to the landfill, drainage and environmental…

Four schools walked into the grand finale of the 2026 National Investment Quiz, but only one walked out with the trophy, and it is the same school that lifted it last year. St Augustine’s College, known as Augusco, successfully defended the title, beating back stiff competition from Mfantsipim…

Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources and Member of Parliament for Banda, Ahmed Ibrahim, says the government’s investment in educational infrastructure is critical to developing the human capital needed to drive sustainable development in the district. According to him, the expansion and…

A meeting between the government and the leadership of the striking teacher unions over the ongoing nationwide strike ended inconclusively on Friday, October 2, with new proposals expected to be considered by the unions on Tuesday, October 6. The meeting brought together representatives of the…

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, says the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department is validating data on up to 51,000 teachers as the government works to pay outstanding promotion arrears. He said the validation exercise will inform a supplementary payment schedule for one category…

Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) is pleased to announce a transition in its Board of Directors leadership. Kwabena Boamah has been appointed as the new Board Chair, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience in asset management, pensions, and investment management to support the…

The government says the striking teacher unions will return to the negotiating table with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) on Tuesday, October 6, to begin discussions on their expired conditions of service. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the Chief Executive of the FWSC has…

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) says it is working with the Attorney-General’s Office to bring Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah before a weekend court following his voluntary surrender to the agency. In a statement issued on Friday, October 2, EOCO said the move is in line…

Duraplast Limited says the fire that broke out at one of its facilities on Thursday, October 1, has been brought under control, with no further threat to its operations. In a public announcement, the company expressed gratitude to the various emergency and security agencies that responded to the…

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has appealed to the three teacher unions to consider calling off their nationwide strike, assuring them that the government will honour its commitments on outstanding issues affecting teachers. Mr Iddrisu said the government’s immediate priority was to…

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, says the government has established a committee to validate data and determine which teachers qualify for the proposed 20 per cent deprived-area allowance. He said the committee includes representatives of the teacher unions and the Ghana Statistical…

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have agreed to constitute a five-member Technical Search Committee to scout for and recommend a new head coach for the Black Stars. The committee is expected to submit its report by Friday, October 9, 2026 , following a…

As Ghana prepares to join the world in marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2026, the Breast Society of Ghana has called on women across the country to prioritise breast screening, stressing that early detection can significantly improve survival outcomes. The Society’s Pinktober 2026…

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has announced plans to adopt the MATCO Mango Plantation in the Upper West Region as its model farm for the northern sector to spearhead commercial mango cultivation, train young people and women, and accelerate agricultural industrialisation. The Chief…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman aspirant Paul Afoko says his campaign to unite the party is gaining traction among delegates. He believes the positive reception to his message signals a growing appetite for reconciliation within the opposition party. Mr Afoko insists that without unity,…

From abroad, I have followed with considerable interest the keenly contested national elections within our party. The intensity of the campaign reflects the passion of our members and the importance of the choice before us. All the candidates have offered valuable ideas and deserve commendation for…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has detailed the circumstances surrounding the detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah after he voluntarily reported himself to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). According to Mr Afenyo-Markin, the MP arrived at EOCO at 10:47 a.m.…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) decision to search the residence of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, claiming the court order obtained by the agency was specifically for a search of his law firm. Mr Afenyo-Markin said…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says between 3,000 and 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to provide security for its National Delegates Conference and elections at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Chairperson of the party’s Organisation Committee, Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, said the…

The KGL Foundation has announced a commitment of $200,000 to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as part of its support for juvenile football. The financial commitment is set to last for the next two years, starting with the launch of the 2026 KGL U-17 Inter-regional Colts Championship. The launch…