Missing Newborn at Salaga Hospital Sparks Police Investigation
Police are investigating the reported disappearance of a newborn baby from Salaga Municipal Hospital in Ghana's Savannah Region, with two midwives assisting enquiries.
Ghana Intensifies Ebola Surveillance Amid Rising Regional Health Concerns
Authorities Increase Monitoring Measures Ghanaian health authorities have stepped up disease surveillance and emergency preparedness efforts following renewed concerns over Ebola outbreaks reported in parts of Central Africa, officials said on Thursday. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) said it has…
South African Business Confidence Shows Slight Recovery After April Decline
Confidence Improves After Sharp Fall South Africa business confidence improved slightly in May after a sharp decline in April, as companies adjusted to higher oil prices linked to ongoing Middle East tensions and vehicle sales remained resilient. Data released on…
Ghana International Bank Names Ian Greenstreet as CEO After Leadership Change
Veteran international banker Ian Greenstreet has been appointed CEO of Ghana International Bank as the institution seeks to build on recent recovery efforts and expand its role in global finance.
Teacher Arrested After Viral Assault Video Sparks Safeguarding Concerns at Nyinahin Catholic SHS
A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School has been arrested after a viral video appeared to show the assault of an 18-year-old female student. Police and education authorities have launched investigations into the incident.
Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu Returned to Ghana to Begin 10-Year Prison Sentence After US Extradition
The return of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu marks the conclusion of a years-long legal and extradition process between Ghana and the United States in one of Ghana’s most closely watched public-sector criminal cases. ACCRA, Ghana Former Microfinance and…
Mahama Bans Ministers, State CEOs From Accepting Private Awards Without Approval
President John Dramani Mahama has directed ministers, chief executive officers of state institutions and other political appointees not to accept awards from private organisations without prior approval from the Presidency, citing concerns about transparency, credibility and public accountability. ACCRA, Ghana…
KATH CEO Suspension Sparks Governance Debate as Health Ministry Defends Decision
Ghana’s Health Ministry has defended the suspension of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Chief Executive Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, insisting the measure was administrative rather than punitive, as doctors and nurses continue industrial action over the decision. KUMASI, Ghana — Ghana’s…
Avenor Building Collapse Death Toll Rises to Three as Safety Concerns Intensify
The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey building at Avenor in Accra has risen to three after one of the survivors rescued from the rubble died in hospital, as investigators examine possible regulatory and construction failures behind the…
Unilever Ghana Declares GH¢1.00 Final Dividend as Profit Jumps 65%
Unilever Ghana PLC has announced a final dividend of GH¢1.00 per share for the 2025 financial year after reporting a sharp increase in profit and stronger cash generation, reinforcing investor confidence in one of Ghana’s leading consumer goods companies. ACCRA,…
16 Unsafe Buildings Marked for Demolition Across Greater Accra After Deadly Collapse
The interior minister says authorities will move swiftly to remove dangerous structures as concerns grow over building safety in the capital ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s government has identified 16 structurally unsafe buildings across the Greater Accra Region for demolition following…
Avenor Building Collapse Kills Two as Officials Demand Tougher Enforcement of Building Regulations
Two people have died and two others were rescued after a three-storey building collapsed at Avenor in Accra’s North Kaneshie area, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement of Ghana’s building regulations ACCRA, Ghana — Two people have been confirmed dead…
Accra Building Collapse: At Least Two Feared Trapped as Rescue Efforts Continue.
Emergency responders are searching for at least two people believed to be trapped beneath rubble after a building collapsed near Melcom Plus in Accra’s North Industrial Area early Sunday, triggering a major rescue operation. ACCRA, Ghana — Emergency crews are…
Ghana Evacuates 345 More Citizens from South Africa as Other African States Study Rescue Plan
Ghana has repatriated another 345 citizens from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic violence, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa saying several African governments are now studying Ghana’s emergency evacuation strategy. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has evacuated another 345 citizens…
GMA Backs KATH Doctors’ Strike, Demands CEO’s Reinstatement Within Three Days
The Ghana Medical Association has thrown its support behind striking doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, demanding the immediate reinstatement of suspended Chief Executive Officer Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo and warning of possible further action if the dispute is not…
Bawumia Pledges Closer Partnership with New Christian Council Leadership
Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged closer collaboration with the newly elected leadership of the Christian Council of Ghana, highlighting the influential role faith-based organisations continue to play in education, healthcare and national development. ACCRA, Ghana — Former Vice-President…
KATH Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over CEO Suspension as Hospital Crisis Deepens
Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have begun an indefinite strike following the suspension of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, escalating a dispute that has exposed deeper concerns about emergency care capacity and healthcare infrastructure in Ghana. KUMASI, Ghana —…
Midwife Assault at Tema Polyclinic Sparks National Push for Health Worker Safety
A suspect is due in court after the alleged assault of a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, prompting renewed calls from healthcare professional bodies for stronger protection of nurses, midwives and other frontline health workers across Ghana. ACCRA, Ghana…
