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In the heart of the Akontombra district in Ghana’s Western North Region, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place. It’s not a political movement or a grand infrastructure project, but something equally transformative ensuring that young girls have access to menstrual hygiene products and a support system to navigate their journey into womanhood.This is the story of Grace Anite and many other girls like her.For over a year, Imperial Child Rights and Women Empowerment (ICRAWE) together with its partners: International Rights Advocate, Snowmans Productions, Slave Free Chocolate, and The Alchemist have been distributing menstrual pads to girls in five…

Adwoa Birago Nyantakyi, middle and Harold K Fearon, right, lawyers at Sustineri Attorneys PRUC receiving the award at the 2025 Ghana Fintech Awards Sustineri Attorneys PRUC, a corporate law firm specializing in technology, fintech and transactional law, has been named Fintech Law Firm of the Year at the Ghana Fintech Awards. The recognition underscored the firm’s growing influence in the nation’s financial technology sector and its role in shaping the legal landscape for emerging digital finance businesses.The award comes at a time when the fintech industry is expanding rapidly, with increasing regulatory complexities and a surge in digital financial solutions.…

Ghana is the leading gold producer in Africa and one of the top gold exporters in the world. However, despite this status, the country continues to lose billions of dollars annually due to illicit gold trade and smuggling. The government has long struggled to curb these challenges, which have not only deprived the state of much-needed revenue but have also contributed to environmental degradation and economic inefficiencies. To address these concerns, Ghana is considering the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board, a regulatory body designed to oversee gold transactions, eliminate smuggling, and maximize state revenue. But can this new initiative…

play videoThe new BoG building is valued at $261.8 million The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has disclosed the exact amount of money the central bank, under the leadership of former Governor Dr. Ernest Addison, used for the construction of its new headquarters.Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Dr Asiama disclosed that the initial estimate of $88 million for the project rose to $261.8 million.He indicated that about $230 million has been paid to the contractor, with the project being around 98 percent complete.“The total project cost increased to $261.8 million.…

Founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addae Odike, says both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been taking Ghanaians for granted.He asserted that the two parties have realised that Ghanaians will only lament over the destruction caused by illegal small-scale mining, known locally as galamsey, but will still vote for them.He claims the two parties use the galamsey fight as a political tool to score points against each other while benefiting from the practice when they come into power.“Our problem in Ghana is cyclical — NPP and NDC have realised…

One police officer sustained a head injury while trying to control a crowd of teacher trainees from the Savannah College of Education in Daboya, Savannah Region. The police, led by the Savannah Regional Commander and other senior officers, escorted the principal of the college to campus to address the students as part of their demands. However, the situation turned chaotic, leading to the attack on the police officer. He was rushed to the Daboya Health Centre, where he was treated and discharged. A student suspect was quickly arrested but has since been granted bail with a warning to refrain from…

Start Here In 2024, terrorist attacks in the Sahel claimed over 8,000 lives, while eastern DRC saw Goma fall to M23 rebels, displacing millions. These crises underscore Africa’s persistent security challenges—terrorism, political instability, and regional fragmentation—that defy easy solutions. Amid this turbulence, China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), unveiled in 2022, offers a new framework for cooperation, emphasizing sovereignty, non-interference, and collective stability.As Western influence wanes and regional bodies like ECOWAS falter, Africa faces a pivotal moment to redefine its security partnerships. This article argues that leveraging GSI could bridge Africa’s fragmented security frameworks, providing resources and diplomacy to tackle crises…

The teams from the minister’s office and the TTU The Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has pledged his full support to Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in its pursuit of infrastructure development and academic excellence. This commitment made came to light during a courtesy call made by management of Takoradi Technical University (TTU)Minister Nelson acknowledged TTU’s significant contributions to human resource development in the Western Region. He also promised to strengthen the existing partnership between the university and the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC). “I’m aware of the existing collaboration between the RCC and your institution, and I’m committed to not only…

Authorities of Old Tafo government hospital in the Tafo Municipality have appealed to the government to complete the abandoned maternity block for efficient maternal healthcare service delivery.The multi-million facility, which was initiated by the then Member of Parliament for the area, Dr Anthony Osei Akoto, in 2002, and aimed at promoting quality maternal healthcare services, has now become a den of rodents and reptiles.The hospital, situated in a densely populated suburb, currently has a two-bed capacity room as its maternity block and this is affecting maternal and pediatric healthcare services at the facility.Mr. Daniel Adu Amankwaa, the Administrator of the…

The Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Kafui Amanfu as its new Executive Director. This significant leadership change follows the successful tenure of David Gowu, who served as co-founder and first Executive Director for eight years. Richard Kafui Amanfu, with his extensive experience and dedication to ICT development, is poised to lead IIPGH into a new era of innovation and growth. ProfessionalBackground and Expertise Richard Kafui Amanfu is a seasoned technology consultant with over 16 years of experience in the ICT and telecommunications industry. His career spans various technical and management positions…