… Country Director for Zipline Ghana, Daniel Kweku Merki, in an interview with the Daily Guide Network said, “We are in discussions with the Ministry of Health, with other agencies in government, on how Zipline should be used going forward.” “For Ghana to do [free primary healthcar …
… In an interview with DAILY GUIDE, the MUSIGA President emphasised that Highlife is Ghana’s gift to the rest of the world and, therefore, needs to be appropriately promoted. …
… In an interview with DAILY GUIDE, the MUSIGA President emphasised that Highlife is Ghana’s gift to the rest of the world and, therefore, needs to be appropriately promoted. …
… Speaking to DAILY GUIDE, District Environmental Health Analyst, Kwame Kusi Agyemang-Badu, disclosed that most of the offenders were from the Buoho and Afrancho communities. …
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Ghana's successive administrations have treated the Sahel jihadist threat as an issue for Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin, but West African instability is widening: jihadist groups now control over fifty percent of Mali's territory and have advanced further south despite military juntas' coups and security collaboration with Russia's Africa Corps.
Ghana's successive administrations have treated the Sahel jihadist threat as an issue for Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin, but West African instability is widening: jihadist groups now control over fifty percent of Mali's territory and have advanced further south despite military juntas' coups and security collaboration with Russia's Africa Corps.
General (rtd.) Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Ghana's Deputy High Commissioner to Canada and former Chief of the Defence Staff, has denied being under military investigation and rejected allegations of procurement irregularities, stating he was not CDS in 2023 when the contested acquisitions occurred.
Legal practitioner Charles Asmah has been elected First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party UK Branch, securing 452 votes (68.90 percent) in the branch's 2026 executive elections covering all 16 chapters.
DSP Bright Acheampong, Ashanti South Regional Police Staff Officer, has called on individuals and organisations to support community development projects, stating that government alone cannot meet all of the country's developmental needs and that citizens, corporate bodies, and philanthropists must complement government efforts.
A majority of Africans support free movement of people across borders, but majorities prefer fewer or no job seekers and refugees admitted to their countries, according to Afrobarometer's 2026 African Insights report based on 50,961 interviews across 38 countries in 2024/2025.
The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy has inaugurated an Electric Vehicle Working Group comprising companies like EcoDrive, Solar Taxi, Grace Mobility, Uber, and industry associations to push for reforms to Ghana's EV import duty regime and make electric vehicles more affordable while supporting local assembly and manufacturing.
Rev. Emmanuel Agyapong, Founder of Hope In Christ Power Ministry, told a men's fellowship revival that fathers are spiritually positioned as gatekeepers and watchmen of their families, and must protect their households through prayer, discipline and spiritual leadership.
Ghana Airports Company Limited has banned two Port Health officers stationed at Accra International Airport's Terminal 3 after they charged a passenger US$40 instead of the approved US$20 fee for a Yellow Fever Card on August 5. The disciplinary action, announced on August 6, is the first enforcement measure following GACL's renewed crackdown on corruption at the country's airports.
Ghanaian artists including Camidoh, Wendy Shay, Oseikrom Sikanii, and Sista Afia have crossed significant milestones on global streaming platforms in 2026, with Camidoh reaching 20 million YouTube streams and several others surpassing 100 million streams across all major digital service providers.
Ghanaian actress and producer Nana Adjoa Lovia has been named official red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe, scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a "Classic" dress code.
Zipline Ghana is in discussions with the Ministry of Health and other government agencies on how to better leverage its drone delivery network to support the nationwide rollout of free primary healthcare. The company, which has completed more than 800,000 commercial deliveries since 2019 and delivered 4.6 million medical products to over 3,000 health facilities, says its model shifts distribution from forecast-based to demand-based, reducing stockouts and waste.
BOST Energies Limited concluded its July 2026 Health, Safety and Environment Week with a closing durbar, featuring activities including health walks, cleaning exercises, health screenings, and an HSE quiz competition to promote safety awareness and environmental responsibility.
Ghana will hold a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign, promoting and preserving Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout beginning in March 2027.
Ghana will launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign with a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, featuring Ghanaian artists including Stonebwoy, Obrafour, and others. The campaign, organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid and partners, aims to promote and preserve Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout in March 2027.
Gospel artiste Obaapa Christy has revealed that 'Hyebre Sesafo', a song that holds special significance from her musical journey, remains her all-time favourite throughout her two-decade career. She describes it as spirit-filled and credits it with sparking her love for music and blessing her life.
The Volta Regional Police Command and the Drug Law Enforcement Unit destroyed 11 large cannabis farms in the Peki-Dzake enclave on July 9, 2026, following an operation involving 60 personnel from multiple police units to combat illicit drug cultivation and trafficking in the region.
The Afigya Kwabre South District Assembly has summoned 17 individuals and institutions for sanitation offences following a district-wide clean-up exercise, with authorities warning they will prosecute offenders to deter further violations of environmental sanitation regulations.
A day-old baby girl was discovered abandoned on a plantain farm in Offinso Awisam, Ashanti Region, and rescued by a resident who alerted police. Investigations are ongoing to identify the mother and establish the circumstances of the abandonment, with residents suspecting the infant may have been abandoned by a visitor attending a recent funeral in the area.
The University of Media, Arts and Communication has appointed business leader Ernest Ofori Sarpong, CEO of Special Group of Companies, as its inaugural Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment is intended to deepen collaboration between the university and industry and equip graduates for the job market.
Following devastating floods in Accra on 30 June, President Mahama directed release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund, though the Minister for Interior later announced GH¢350 million. While emergency rescue efforts by NADMO, military and police are recognised, the article raises questions about whether these allocations were based on established financing frameworks or preliminary damage assessments.
Galaxy International School won 41 medals (16 gold, 18 silver, seven bronze) and several top honours at the 2026 Owlypia International Competition in London, with a delegation of 52 students competing in critical thinking, leadership, public speaking and collaborative problem-solving.
Ghanaian artist Moliymusic has released her single "Jetski (FRIKI)" featuring Dominican artist Yailin La Más Viral and Ghanaian dancehall artist Theodora Bossy. The track blends Afrobeat, Latin, and dancehall elements and is available on all major streaming platforms.
Media personality Abena Moët has recounted how Bernard Fiifi Yankey and Eugene Osafo-Nkansah (Nkonkonsa) helped her secure her first radio job nine years ago as a co-guest on Abeiku Santana's drive-time show at Okay FM. She has since built a career in Ghana's media, currently co-hosting GHOne TV's TOAST and appearing on UTV's United Showbiz.
A multi-vehicle crash at Adabraka near Old Tafo in the Ashanti Region left a motorcyclist in a coma with multiple fractures and several other people injured. The Toyota V8 struck the motorcycle, then collided with a commercial tricycle, two parked vehicles, and a metal signpost after the driver reportedly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.
President Mahama told delegates at a reparatory justice conference in Accra that while today's generation bears no guilt for slavery, it has a duty to confront its lasting consequences. He announced three international panels—on reparatory justice, restitution of cultural artifacts, and legal approaches—to advance global efforts on the issue.
Aspiring NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko told regional party executives that the NPP has a unique opportunity to win 2028 because a previous candidate will not be on the ballot, and stressed that unity is essential to recapture power. Afoko promoted a "3R Agenda" of Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture, describing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as battle-tested and ready to win.
Fashion designer Veekee James called out what she termed "growing entitlement culture" after a fan asked her for ₦2 million to pay school fees, saying she was shocked by the request and that while she responds to smaller requests, the amount crossed a line.
Broadcast journalist Nana Aba Anamoah has called on parents to stop using devices as babysitters for toddlers, citing concerns from neurologists and child development experts about rising screen time among young children. She advocates for alternative activities such as books, conversation, imaginative play, puzzles, and outdoor activities to engage children.
John Dumelo, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has arranged free DStv subscriptions at viewing centres and engaged kenkey sellers to provide free meals for constituents watching FIFA World Cup and Ghana matches. Some residents have praised the initiative while others urged him to redirect the same energy towards pressing local infrastructure and sanitation challenges.
The Dwatoahene of Akim Pankese has warned that intensified illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the Birim North District are destroying farmlands, degrading the environment, and putting school children, farmers, and residents at risk, including operations near a school and electricity infrastructure.