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The youth of Afram Plains are rallying behind a new government project - but what does this mean for the region's future?

Youth in the Kwahu Afram Plains South Constituency have voiced their support for the government's Farmers' Service Centre initiative. The project promises significant changes - but what impact will it have?

A Ghanaian company may soon acquire the Damang Mine - but what could this mean for the country's mining sector?

GhanaFront reports on the potential acquisition of the Damang Mine by Engineers and Planners (E&P), a Ghanaian-owned mining company. This possible transition could mark a significant shift in the country's mining sector- but what could it mean for the future?

Students are building a bushfire-fighting robot - but can it protect vulnerable farming communities?

Telecel Foundation's DigiTech Academy cohort 3 nears graduation, with students across five regions showcasing robotics, coding, and digital solutions. In Jirapa, a team is finalizing a robot designed to detect and combat bushfires - hinting at the real-world impact of the program.

Accra gears up to host eLearning Africa 2026 - but what innovative solutions will emerge for the continent's digital future?

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will open eLearning Africa 2026 in Accra, a leading conference on digital education. The event aims to address how African countries can manage digital learning systems - but what unique approaches will be discussed?

New buses arrive, but can they overcome the hurdles that have plagued Ghana's public transport?

Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang commissioned 100 new Metro Mass buses as part of a larger government initiative. This move aims to address critical issues within Ghana's public transportation sector- but what challenges remain?

TI Ghana & GIPC are intensifying their media campaign - but what hidden practices are threatening Ghana's investment environment?

TI Ghana and GIPC are working together to fight fronting in Ghana's business sector- they held a workshop for journalists in the Ashanti Region. Accurate reporting can safeguard transparency, but illicit practices continue to threaten Ghana's investment landscape.

The 3rd Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (GOBAA) held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel honored top companies an

The 3rd Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (GOBAA) held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel honored top companies and explored global trade

The World Shea Expo returns to Tamale-but can it transform Ghana's shea industry?

The World Shea Expo is returning to Tamale in 2026, bringing together stakeholders in the shea industry. The event aims to boost investment and trade-but what challenges will they face?

A major field assessment mission is underway on an integrated school feeding programme - but what changes will be made?

The WFP, Ghana's government, and the US are assessing a school feeding programme impacting 60,000 pupils in Northern Ghana. The mission is evaluating the intervention's effects on education, nutrition, health, and community livelihoods - but what will they find?

A Deloitte partner is calling for more clarity in Ghana's mining sector - but what's at stake?

Deloitte's Gideon Ayi-Owoo has urged Ghana to establish clear, consistent policies for mining license renewals and local content. Policy uncertainty could threaten future investments and state revenues - but how?

UHAS is tackling neonatal infections in the Volta Region- but what challenges will they face?

UHAS has launched a 3-year research initiative at Ho Teaching Hospital, addressing neonatal infections and antimicrobial resistance. The project aims to reduce deaths caused by drug-resistant infections- but what systemic gaps will they uncover?

Bayreuth University reflects on 100 years of Black History Month. What unique insights did they discover?

The University of Bayreuth marked 100 years of Black History Month with an exhibition and dialogue at Iwalewahaus. The event explored Black heritage and its place within the university and Bayreuth community - but what did they uncover?

A so-called international career program may be a trap - but what are young African women being lured into?

The Alabuga Start Program presents itself as an international career-development exchange, recruiting young women from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. There are reports that these women are being trafficked to produce weapons of war in Russia - raising concerns about exploitation and deception.

A Ghanaian MP is raising concerns about a gold mine deal - but what exactly is he worried about?

Suame MP John Darko is calling for value protection in the Damang Gold Mine deal with Engineers and Planners Limited. He is stressing stronger safeguards around equity participation and long-term benefits- but why is this so important?

Ghana can develop rapidly if it prioritizes engineering, science, and tech - but how can the nation achieve this?

Ing Ludwig Annang Hesse says engineering, science, and technology are critical for Ghana's development. He urges Ghana to emulate Asian countries by prioritizing these fields - but what changes are needed to make this a reality?

A Filmmakers Summit in Kumasi unveiled a GH¢20 million government fund and a unified plan to revive Kumawood through in

A Filmmakers Summit in Kumasi unveiled a GH¢20 million government fund and a unified plan to revive Kumawood through investment and training.

A global summit in Ghana aims to tackle the rise in non-communicable diseases-but can research deliver real-world solutions?

Global health leaders and policymakers convened in Accra for an NIHR symposium-focusing on tackling the surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide. The meeting explored strategies for sustainable health interventions across continents-but the impact remains to be seen.

A multinational galamsey syndicate was operating in two communities - but what did NAIMOS find when they arrived?

NAIMOS has taken action against an organised galamsey syndicate operating in the Ashanti Region. The operation involved multiple nationalities and a range of equipment - but what does this mean for the future of mining in the area?