Ghana to Mandate RFID-Enabled Plates for All Vehicles Starting April 1, 2026

Ghana will overhaul its vehicle registration system by requiring all vehicles to transition to RFID-enabled number plates beginning April 1, 2026. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority announced the phased rollout, which represents one of the...

Ada Songor: A Political Pawn? How Ghana’s Salt Lagoon Became...

The Ada Songor Lagoon is one of Ghana’s greatest natural resources. For centuries, it has sustained lives, shaped culture, and produced the country’s salt. But instead of being managed as a cultural and ecological heritage site, Songor has often...

Boiled Eggs with Ground Chilli Pepper & Onions: Ghana’s Fier...

In every corner of Ghana from Accra’s busy markets to roadside vendors in Kumasi one street snack remains simple, satisfying, and unforgettable: boiled eggs served with ground chili pepper and onions. It's not just a quick bite; it’s a taste of...

Ghana signs MoU to send nurses to Grenada  

By Iddi Yire Accra, Oct. 18, GNA – Ghana and Grenada, a Caribbean Island nation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the recruitment of Ghanaian nurses in Grenada. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidency in Accra during a...

How hidden sugars are fueling Ghana’s diabetes crisis and what your doctor isn’t telling you – Abigail Arthur writes

Diabetes is no longer a condition reserved for the elderly or the wealthy. It is fast becoming one of Ghana’s most widespread health challenges, affecting people across all age groups and social classes from the heart of Accra to the most remote...

Ghana, Grenada sign pact for nurse recruitment

A new agreement between Ghana and Grenada is set to open up pathways for Ghanaian healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to take up employment in the Caribbean island nation, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on...

Disarming the Streets: How Toronto’s Gun Retrieval Program is Saving Lives and Why Ghana Must Follow Suit

In Toronto, residents are surrendering guns in exchange for safety. In Ghana, guns are crossing borders faster than the police can count them. The contrast is startling: one city disarming its citizens to preserve peace, another watching its youth...

Ghana, Grenada sign pact for nurse recruitments

A new agreement between Ghana and Grenada is set to open up pathways for Ghanaian healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to take up employment in the Caribbean island nation, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on...

Customs Without Commerce: How Ghana’s Import Tax System Betrays Labor, Industry, and National Development

Trade policy in developing economies is both an industrial framework and a national employment instrument. It defines how a country positions itself in global markets, attracts investors, and distributes the gains of trade across its labor force....

The PhD journey of a young Ghanaian Engineer in the USA

I first met Ukasha in 2016 during a volunteer event, and since then, we’ve developed a close friendship and have collaborated on various projects, including organising multiple youth events. Ukasha grew up in the small farming town of Atebubu,...

Air Pollution, Climate Change Take Center Stage at Accra Journalist Workshop

Climate change and air quality took center stage in Accra on Thursday, Oct. 16, as journalists gathered for a capacity-building workshop aimed at improving reporting on the critical issues. ​The workshop, organized by Climate Watch in...

Meet Mohamed Mansour, the Egyptian billionaire bringing a world-class football academy to Ghana

When a billionaire with global business ties decides to invest in Ghanaian football, people take notice, especially when that billionaire is Sir Mohamed Mansour, one of Egypt’s wealthiest and most influential figures. According to reports, the...

Ghana Says Crypto Regulation Coming in Weeks, But Enforcement Team Still Empty

Ghana’s central bank has pledged to regulate cryptocurrencies by December 2025, despite not yet hiring the staff needed to enforce the rules. Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama announced the ambitious timeline at the International Monetary...

Ghana Police, FBI strengthen transnational crime partnership

By Joyce Danso Accra, Oct. 17, GNA – Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector General of Police (IGP), has led a Ghana Police Service delegation to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) New York Field Office in the United States. A statement...

Science & Technology Minister, prioritize skills training; it can be a game changer!

As self-acclaimed advocates or champions for street kids, who’ve cultivated and nurtured closer ties with them over the years, we’ve knocked on government doors, umpteenth times, in our attempts to pitch practical solutions which may ameliorate...

Ghana to introduce crypto regulations by the end of 2025

Ghana’s central bank plans to introduce crypto regulations by the end of 2025 after advancing a related bill to the parliament. Summary Bank of Ghana expects to have crypto regulations in place by the end of 2025. Governor Johnson Asiama said the...

Ghana needs bold and decisive action to transform agribusiness — Agri-Impact Dep. CEO

Agribusiness specialist and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited, Juliana Asante-Dartey, has called for bold and decisive actions to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector, stressing the need for coordinated efforts across...

AATF calls for stronger seed systems to sustain Ghana’s biotechnology progress

By Gloria Anderson The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has called for stronger seed systems, policy continuity, and sustained investment to ensure Ghana fully benefits from its growing success in agricultural biotechnology....

Germany Marks Unity Day, Celebrates 50 Years with Ghana

Germany’s Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening ties with Ghana as the two nations celebrate 50 years of bilateral cooperation this year. Speaking ahead of the 2025 German Unity Day...

Engineers & Planners completes $100m payment for Azumah Gold acquisition

Engineers & Planners (E&P) has completed full payment of $100 million to the former foreign shareholders of Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd, finalising its acquisition of the Black Volta and Sankofa gold concessions. The two international transfers...