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Mahama Cares: Full List of enrolled hospitals and step-by-step guide on how to apply for patient support
Posted on with No CommentMany Ghanaians have expressed concerns about how to access support under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) prompting government officials to clarify the full application process, eligibility criteria and how patients can benefit from the programme. The initiative is designed … Read more →
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Korle-Bu Doctors announce industrial action over patient safety concerns
Posted on | CommentDoctors at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have withdrawn their services, citing concerns over patient safety and professional standards. In a notice issued by the Korle-Bu Doctors Association (KODA), the group confirmed that the industrial action took effect from May 2. … Read more →
Ghana at risk of running out of potable water – Former GWL MD warns
Posted on | CommentDr. Clifford Braimah, former Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, has warned that Ghana risks a severe shortage of potable water if urgent measures are not taken to curb pollution of the country’s water bodies. Ghana Investment Report Speaking in … Read more →
Interior Minister declares May 1 a public holiday
Posted on | CommentInterior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak has declared 1st May as a public holiday. In a statement, he urged all to observe the day as such through the country. The day has been set aside to commemorate Workers Day celebration. In … Read more →
Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
Posted on | CommentDonald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Further security talks took place between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a … Read more →
Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
Posted on | CommentThe man arrested after shots were fired inside the hotel where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was being held on Saturday night has been named by law enforcement officials as Cole Tomas Allen. The 31-year-old suspect is from Torrance in … Read more →
Banks in Ghana record GH¢2.5bn profit as of February 2026
Posted on | CommentBanks operating in Ghana recorded a profit-after-tax of GH¢2.5 billion as of the end of February 2026. This is compared with GH¢2.0 billion in the same period a year earlier, a 24.1% increase in growth year-on-year. Similarly, profit-before-tax (PBT) recorded … Read more →
Mali defence minister killed
Posted on | CommentMali’s defence minister has been killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near the capital Bamako. Multiple news outlets reported the death of Sadio Camara, part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists … Read more →
World-Meets-in-Ghana gala spotlights Asantehene’s legacy and honours top figures
Posted on | CommentThe Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has honoured a distinguished group of political leaders, traditional rulers and business figures at the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Gala, held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The high-level event brought together key national and international … Read more →
Fire deaths drop by over 50% but road crashes surge — GNFS report
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported gains in fire prevention and emergency response for the first quarter of 2026, with notable reductions in fire outbreaks, fatalities and prank calls. According to the Service’s quarterly report released on April … Read more →
GRIDCo CEO asked to step aside after Akosombo fire disrupts power supply
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has directed the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Ing. Mark Awuah Baah, to step aside pending investigations into a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Power … Read more →
Global gold rankings 2026: This is where Ghana stands among top producers
Posted on | CommentGhana has secured its place among the world’s top gold producers, ranking 6th globally in 2025. The latest data highlights the country’s growing influence in the global gold market, alongside industry giants like China and Russia. Today, gold continues to play … Read more →
75% of diseases come from animals – Doctor raises alarm
Posted on | CommentA senior officer at the Veterinary Services Department, Dr Benjamin Kissi Sasu has warned that food from animals in Ghana may be exposing people to hidden health risks. Speaking on Bullet TV and monitored by MyNewsGh ahead of World Veterinary … Read more →
US charges 6 over car theft ring shipping stolen vehicles to Ghana
Posted on | CommentSix individuals have been charged in the United States over an alleged international car theft syndicate that smuggled stolen vehicles to Ghana, following a year-long investigation by federal authorities. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, … Read more →
GTEC names 62 unrecognised institutions, warns public against fake certificates (LIST)
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has published a sweeping list of 62 institutions that are not recognised in Ghana, warning the public to exercise due diligence with regard to any certificates issued by these entities due to various quality … Read more →
Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data
Posted on | CommentMeta is installing new tracking software on U.S.-based employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes for training its artificial-intelligence models. This is part of a broad initiative to build AI agents that can autonomously perform work tasks, the company … Read more →
Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Posted on | CommentThe war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research. The report, from the consultancy … Read more →
My wife brought me food daily – Tsatsu Tsikata on surviving prison
Posted on | CommentLegal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has disclosed how he survived an alleged plot to poison him while he was in prison in 2008, revealing that his wife was warned not to allow him to eat food served there. Speaking in an … Read more →
GES announces instalment plan to clear teachers’ salary arrears
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the government has approved the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to newly recruited teachers under the 2024 financial clearance. The approval, according to the Service, was granted by the Ministry of … Read more →
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus named successor
Posted on | CommentTim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple in 2026, with John Ternus set to take over. The leadership transition marks a major shift for the tech giant after over a decade of growth under Cook. Apple has announced … Read more →
Asantehene destools his linguist Kyeame Kofi Nti over multiple allegations
Posted on | CommentThe Asantehene, Otumfour Osei Tutu II, has destooles his linguist Kyeame Kofi Nti following a decision taken during a meeting of the Asanteman Council held at Manhyia Palace. The decision was made after several allegations were brought against him, raising … Read more →
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