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…as Mahama breaks ground on crucial sea defence project after nearly a DECADE of inaction. A tidal wave-battered community in Ghana’s Volta region has finally been thrown a lifeline after enduring years of devastating coastal erosion and government neglect. President John Dramani Mahama has officially broken ground on Phase Two of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, sparking scenes of jubilation from local residents who had been left to fend for themselves against the relentless Atlantic Ocean. The emotional ceremony marks the end of a near-decade-long wait, during which a previous government seemingly turned a blind eye to the plight of…

Asante Kotoko have officially confirmed Abdul Karim Zito as their new head coach on a two-year contract. Zito initially stepped into the role on an interim basis following the departure of Prosper Narteh Ogum midway through last season. He was also expected to transition into the position of technical director for the upcoming campaign. However, after a strong finish to the season, the club’s board has decided he is the right man to lead from the touchline. “We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Abdul Karim Zito Kabutey as our new head coach for the next two years. #AKSC…

Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah is redefining public service and national development with his transformative wellness initiative, “Walk With Julius.” The most recent edition, held on Saturday, July 19 at Trassaco Phase 2, brought together an influential mix of Ghana’s top sports journalists, policymakers, and public figures—reinforcing the powerful message that national health is national wealth. Among the high-profile participants were: Mr. Samson Deen, President of the Ghana Paralympic Committee Charles Kwabla Akonnor, former Black Stars coach Dan Kwaku Yeboah, veteran sports journalist King Eben, renowned sports broadcaster from Kumasi A distinguished team from Joy Sports, including Nathaniel Attoh, Fentuo…

Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has praised the Black Queens for their resilience and determination after reaching the semifinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. n a statement issued shortly after Ghana’s 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, the Minister described the moment as a proud one for the country, stating: “You have given the nation a reason to believe again.” The Black Queens’ win marks their first semifinal appearance since 2016 and sets up a high-stakes clash with host nation Morocco on Tuesday, July 22. This achievement reflects your…

The new campaign will kick off on the weekend of September 12, 2025, and end on the weekend of May 23/24, 2026. The dates are in alignment with the 23rd FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled for June 11 to July 19, 2026, ensuring that all elite domestic competitions conclude before the commencement of the global showpiece. With Congress set for August 12, 2025, the Ghana Football Association has set the Premier League to start on time and end in May 2026, in line with the approved FIFA calendar for all Member Associations. Premier League matches will be played on weekends,…

The First Lordina Mahama is continuing her act of service and kindness to mankind as she has donated medical supplies and other equipment to the Techiman North constituency in the Bono East Region. The donation, made personally by the wife of the president, was a gesture from her Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) the Lordina Foundation, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in the area. The items presented included Hospital and Theatre Beds, Delivery Beds, Incubators, Theatre Lights, Phototherapy Machines, Baby Scales, Syringes and Gloves and Trolleys. Others were Wheelchairs, Commodes, Baby Cots, Baby Carts, Medical Screens, Baby Baths, Bedside Cabinets, and Overhead…

Article: Dickson Adom This perspective paper draws upon the constitutional provisions concerning the rights of nature in Ecuador and Bolivia to offer nuanced recommendations for integrating the rights of nature into Ghana’s environmental governance legal framework. It characterizes the rights of nature as a transformative, 21st-century legal revolutionary approach within global legal environmental frameworks. The paper emphasizes the importance of adopting an integrated rights of nature paradigm that recognizes not only human rights but also the intrinsic rights of nature within economic and legal systems. Furthermore, it highlights the limitations of Ghana’s current constitutional framework, which predominantly emphasizes human rights…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has served notice of possible revocation of 962 small-scale mining licenses as part of efforts to combat illegal mining. The minister made this known following a committee’s report on the status of small-scale mining licenses across the country. The committee, which was established to review existing mining licenses, presented its report to the Minister at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Monday, July 21, n2025. Per the committee’s report, a total of 1278 licenses were reviewed, out of which 316 were cleared of any irregularities. The remaining 962…

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs), in a release dated July 17, 2025, and signed by its General Secretary, Gapson Kofi Raphael, has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, for his timely and progressive directive which has led to the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all pre-tertiary schools across the country. The Association further commended the Ghana Education Service (GES) for its swift action in operationalizing this directive and instructing heads of institutions to immediately implement the reactivation of PTAs nationwide. The policy, according to the NCPTAs, acknowledges the…