Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen’s Movement for Change has transformed into the United Party (UP Plus), a new political entity launched in Accra on Thursday. 

The country has the potential to increase rice production to 35 million tonnes annually and become a major exporter of the staple crop.

The trending news in the media, especially on social media, this past week has been the annual ritual of fresh lawyers being admitted to the roll of lawyers in Ghana. 

President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged Chinese businesses to invest more in Ghana, where there is sustainable peace and a conducive environment in doing business.

The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will embark on a nationwide constituency album verification and validation exercise in preparation for the party's presidential primary slated for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged African countries to prioritise investment in human capacity to strengthen cybersecurity and digital finance systems. 

Last Sunday, October 12, was another shameful day.

Beatrice Tetteh, 57, a former kenkey seller, is appealing to the general public for financial assistance to support the upkeep of her grandchildren, 10-year-old triplets Peter, Paul, and Pearl Kotey, who are pupils of Odorkor Salaria One Basic School.

Ghana’s approach to natural resource governance took centre stage at a high-level meeting in Washington yesterday, as finance ministers from five African countries hailed the country’s pioneering the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) model as a benchmark for resource-led development across the continent.

The State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) recorded a loss after tax of GH¢9.68 billion last year, depicting a 35.44 per cent deterioration of the GH¢7.14 billion losses recorded in the 2023 financial year.

A call has been made for the training of more journalists in disability reporting to help facilitate the effective implementation of the Disability Law in the country.

The National Service Authority (NSA) has extended the deadline for online registration for the 2025/2026 service year to Friday, October 24, 2025. 

When President John Dramani Mahama declared, “I’m confident that in the very near future, there will be a woman president of Ghana”, during the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, his words carried both symbolism and challenge.

South Korea's Supreme Court has struck down a lower court's order for billionaire Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife a 1.38tn won ($1bn; £788m) settlement, in a case dubbed by local media as the "divorce of the century".

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has held a high-level meeting with the President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, to deepen ties and explore new avenues for advancing Ghana’s development goals.

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the governing councils of 22 colleges of education across the country, charging them to provide strong leadership that will enhance quality teacher training and promote good governance.

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd has posted a strong financial performance for the third quarter, ending September this year, driven by steady balance sheet growth, strong deposit mobilisation and prudent risk management.

The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has shut down 18 health facilities in the Ashanti Region for operating below acceptable standards. 

Elisha Mahama Akpanichie, the main accused person in the murder of Eric Johnson, the owner of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, popularly known as Jirapa 'Dubai', has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.

President John Dramani Mahama will on Friday host the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell, for bilateral talks at the Presidency in Accra.

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia gas asked delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remember the sacrifices he has made for the party and vote to retain him as the party's flagbearer for the 2028 elections.

In a community where teenage pregnancy, truancy and low school enrolment threaten children’s futures, English Teacher, Portia Dzifa Dzilah is helping change the narrative.

A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has declared that he would never concede defeat in a presidential election unless the Electoral Commission (EC) officially announces the results.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a public alert confirming a significant increase in seasonal influenza cases across several regions of the country. 

The Minority in Parliament has urged the government to immediately suspend the ongoing restructuring process between AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana, warning that the move could jeopardise Ghana’s strategic interests if it proceeds without parliamentary oversight.