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ECG Restores Power in Ashanti Region After Pylon Theft
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ECG Restores Power in Ashanti Region After Pylon Theft

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region has completed the construction of 8 high-tension towers, restoring full power capacity and improved voltage levels following a major technical setback caused by infrastructure theft in 2024.

At least 55 Ghanaian men killed after Russia ‘lures’ them to fight Ukraine
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At least 55 Ghanaian men killed after Russia ‘lures’ them to fight Ukraine

Reports of African men being attracted to Russia by promises of jobs and ending up on Ukraine’s frontlines have become more frequent At least 55 Ghanaians have been killed in Russia’s war with Ukraine after being “lured into battle”, Ghana’s foreign minister has said after a visit to Kyiv in which officials raised the issue of Russian recruitment of African people. Reports of African men being attracted to Russia by promises of jobs and ending up on Ukraine’s frontlines have become more frequ...

No Bed Syndrome in Ghana: Time for Health System Redesign, Not Just Reform
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No Bed Syndrome in Ghana: Time for Health System Redesign, Not Just Reform

The recurring phenomenon popularly described as “No Bed Syndrome” continues to expose fundamental weaknesses in Ghana’s hospital system. It refers to the inability of a patient to obtain prompt hospital admission or emergency care because health facilities report no capacity. While the problem has existed for many years as a structural health-system challenge—driven by shortages of beds, overcrowding, referral inefficiencies, and weak emergency coordination—the term gained national prominence...

Isaac Atanga leaves Sweden for Iceland
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Isaac Atanga leaves Sweden for Iceland

Thór Akureyri is the next destination for the Ghanaian wingerIsaac Atanga leaves Sweden for IcelandIsaac Atanga will not play in the Allsvenskan with Kalmar FF. The Ghanaian winger is now signing wit...

Stanbic Bank Ghana leads US$20m financing for Engineers & Planners:
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Stanbic Bank Ghana leads US$20m financing for Engineers & Planners:

The five-year facilities, structured in two tranches (US$110 million and US$95 million), will support E&P’s ongoing contract mining operations, particularly its long-term engagement with Gold Fields Ghana Limited (Gold Fields Ghana). Ecobank Ghana PLC and Absa Bank Ghana LTD participated as key lending partners, underscoring strong collaboration within Ghana’s banking sector to mobilise capital at scale.

Ghanaian Minister Secures Access to POWs in Ukraine
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Ghanaian Minister Secures Access to POWs in Ukraine

Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has secured rare access to two Ghanaian citizens held as prisoners of war in Ukraine, describing it as a major diplomatic breakthrough in efforts to secure their release.

Black Queens players stranded in UAE over Israel-Iran conflict
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Black Queens players stranded in UAE over Israel-Iran conflict

Members of Ghana’s national women’s football team are trapped in the United Arab Emirates, after the country announced closure of its airspace and the subsequent cancellation of all flights to and from the country in response to the Israel-Iran conflict which broke on out on Saturday night. The team arrived in Dubai on Wednesday (25 […]

The road to approval: Inside Ghana’s AI strategy and KNUST’s leadership
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The road to approval: Inside Ghana’s AI strategy and KNUST’s leadership

When Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy received cabinet approval in February 2026, it signalled the culmination of years of consultation and institutional leadership, with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) at the centre of the national effort. From early ethical debates in 2022 to high-level national consultations in 2025, KNUST’s Responsible AI Lab (RAIL) shaped the ideas, frameworks and stakeholder engagements that ultimately defined Ghana’s...

UK reaffirms investment commitment at study UK Alumni Awards Ghana 2026
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UK reaffirms investment commitment at study UK Alumni Awards Ghana 2026

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic growth through sustained and targeted investment in strategic areas of the economy. Delivering the keynote address at the Study UK Alumni Awards Ghana 2026, the Deputy UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon, said the UK will continue to partner with Ghana to unlock […]

55 Ghanaians killed on the battlefields of Ukraine
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55 Ghanaians killed on the battlefields of Ukraine

First, dozens of Ghanaians have been killed on the battlefields of Ukraine, as Ghana's Foreign Minister makes a direct appeal to President Zelensky. Also, a new sleeping sickness pill receives the green light from European regulators, paving its way to Africa to protect over 60 million at risk from the deadly tsetse fly. Finally, Paris Agriculture Fair celebrates African Culture with many producers from the continent who came to showcase their products. Côte d'Ivoire shines as guest of Honor ...

Newsfile to discuss 2026 SONA and present reality this Saturday
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Newsfile to discuss 2026 SONA and present reality this Saturday

Ghana’s health system returns to the spotlight as the debate over the so-called “no-bed syndrome” intensifies. Assurances in Parliament that reforms and digital coordination will end emergency care refusals stand in sharp contrast to persistent reports of patients dying in corridors or being redirected across facilities.

Drum artiste Aduberks holds maiden drum concert in Ghana
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Drum artiste Aduberks holds maiden drum concert in Ghana

Accra came alive this weekend as Aduberks, one of Ghana’s most acclaimed drum artists, made history by headlining his own concert, Aduberks Live In Concert, marking five years of percussive artistry, his birthday, and a celebration of the growing role of drummers in contemporary live music entertainment.

Access Bank donates 1st tranche of 1million sanitary pads
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Access Bank donates 1st tranche of 1million sanitary pads

In fulfilment of its commitment to ending period poverty, Access Bank Ghana, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President, has donated 500 boxes of sanitary pads to the New Horizon Special School.   This donation forms part of the pledge the Bank made during a courtesy call by the Group Deputy Managing Director […]

Fiscal reforms have returned GH₵6bn to the pockets of Ghanaians – Mahama
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Fiscal reforms have returned GH₵6bn to the pockets of Ghanaians – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has said that his administration’s fiscal reforms have returned an estimated GH₵6 billion to the pockets of ordinary Ghanaians, describing the move as a major step toward easing economic pressures and restoring stability. Speaking during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Accra, the President said the gains were […]

Glowing Gloria Gone!
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Glowing Gloria Gone!

Gloria Hiadzi will be laid to eternal rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026, but her memory, especially among the media fraternity in Ghana, will never be buried for the huge impact she made in the media industry.

Atlas Commodities says its PBC relationship predates Boateng’s COCOBOD appointment by over a year
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Atlas Commodities says its PBC relationship predates Boateng’s COCOBOD appointment by over a year

Atlas Commodities Limited has dismissed allegations that it exploited the public appointment of its founding Chief Executive, Ato Boateng, to gain unfair access to state infrastructure, describing such claims as “misleading and mischievous.” In a statement dated February 24, the company said documents in its possession prove that its working relationship with the state-owned Produce Buying Company (PBC) predates Mr Boateng’s appointment as Deputy CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in Feb...

GPL: Kotoko announce new board of directors
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GPL: Kotoko announce new board of directors

Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko has announced the appoint of the club’s new Board of Directors.  The official appointment was unveiled on Friday, February 27, through a statement released by…

Emmanuel Boateng signs in Finland
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Emmanuel Boateng signs in Finland

The Ghanaian joins HJK HelsinkiEmmanuel Boateng signs in FinlandFree since September, Emmanuel Boateng has found a new club. The Ghanaian midfielder has signed with HJK Helsinki.At 28 years old, Boate...

ECG reinforces ‘Operation Keep Light On’ in Ashanti Region
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ECG reinforces ‘Operation Keep Light On’ in Ashanti Region

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dismissed rumors that the Ashanti Region is experiencing a return to “Dumsor”, the colloquial term for persistent and scheduled power outages. The region has been experiencing intermittent power outages in the past days, adversely impacting domestic and commercial consumers. The power situation also affected the Ghana Water Company’s […]

KNUST researchers recover Ghana’s first musket balls using advanced geophysical technology
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KNUST researchers recover Ghana’s first musket balls using advanced geophysical technology

Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) have recovered what they describe as Ghana’s first musket balls discovered at a colonial fort by Ghanaian scientists, marking a milestone in the country’s archaeological research. The 18th-century musket balls each measuring about 1.8 centimetres in diameter were unearthed at Fort Tantumquery in […]

Lands Minister backs Petroleum Hub project, pledges support to fast-track land acquisition
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Lands Minister backs Petroleum Hub project, pledges support to fast-track land acquisition

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has thrown his weight behind the Petroleum Hub project, affirming his strong belief in its potential to transform the Jomoro Municipality and create sustainable employment opportunities for Ghana’s youth. Mr Buah expressed his renewed confidence during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Petroleum […]

Stephen Quaye Writes: Harsh realities facing Ghanaians in Canada
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Stephen Quaye Writes: Harsh realities facing Ghanaians in Canada

Everyone wants to travel to Canada or the United States of America.Everyone believes life there is easy. But what if I told you that for thousands of Ghanaians abroad, survival, not success, is the daily struggle? There is a side of migration nobody posts on social media. No filters. No airport photos. No smiling selfies […]

Ghana Approves National AI Strategy
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Ghana Approves National AI Strategy

Ghana's Cabinet has approved the nation's first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, a policy aimed at strengthening local AI expertise and boosting innovation.

North Tongu Residents' Expectations for SONA
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North Tongu Residents' Expectations for SONA

Residents of Ghana's North Tongu District are calling on the government to address stalled development projects and improve road infrastructure in the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA).