Author: Constance Awunor

The government has distributed over 8,500 laptops to support the nationwide rollout of its flagship One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), an initiative designed to equip young people within demand digital skills. The presentation ceremony in Accra marked the start of Phase One, which will see laptops deployed to 130 learning centres across all 16 regions, along with selected universities. The devices will support training in coding, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies. Speaking at the event, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, said lessons from the pilot phase had informed a stronger and more results-driven national…

The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a youth-driven group focused on local development, has applauded Parliament’s ratification of the Atlantic Lithium exploration agreement and is calling on the government to quickly complete the remaining processes needed to kick-start mining operations. The group described the agreement as beneficial to Ghana’s long-term interests and praised the introduction of a sliding-scale royalty system for mineral resources. Ernest De-Graft Egyir, President of the Alliance, said the lithium project presents a major opportunity to transform Saltpond and surrounding communities. He emphasized the urgency of moving from approval to active mining within the shortest possible time. In…

The Ghana Auctioneers Association has urged authorities to probe what it describes as increasing attempts to undermine official auction processes through the use of allegedly unauthorised government letters. The Association is calling on President John Dramani Mahama, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, and the Ministry of the Interior to investigate claims that some individuals are presenting letters purportedly from the Office of the Chief of Staff—to interfere with ongoing public auctions. These actions, it says, have led to intimidation of licensed auctioneers and, in some cases, the diversion or takeover of vehicles and other assets designated for sale. According to…

The Ghana cedi traded at a buying rate of 11.0145 and a selling rate of 11.0255 against the US dollar on Friday, April 10, according to figures from the Bank of Ghana. Against other major currencies, the British pound was bought at 14.8079 and sold at 14.8238, while the euro traded at a buying price of 12.8977 and a selling price of 12.9105. Speaking earlier, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, reassured the public that slight movements in the cedi’s value are not unusual. Addressing concerns about the currency’s recent depreciation during the 128th Monetary…

Solomon Owusu, Director of Communications for the United Party, has dismissed calls by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for John Dramani Mahama to assent to the anti-LGBTQ bill, describing the pressure as premature and unjustified. Speaking on AM Show on JoyNews on Thursday, April 9, he argued that criticism of the president is misplaced since the bill has not yet been formally presented to the Presidency. Mr Owusu stressed that due process must be followed before any expectation of presidential action, noting that there is currently no legislation before President Mahama for approval. He also defended the president against mounting…

Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, has died at 97, his family confirmed. He passed away at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, surrounded by loved ones, with a sweeping view of the Olympic Mountains and Port Townsend Bay. Born in Seattle on 10 February 1929, Whittaker, known as “Big Jim,” began climbing with his twin brother Lou as Boy Scouts in the 1940s. At 16, the brothers summited Mount Olympus, the highest peak in Washington’s Olympic Mountains. Whittaker cemented his place in history on 1 May 1963, when he and Nawang Gombu Sherpa…

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has defended the Authority’s decision to shut down garages involved in converting right-hand-drive vehicles to left-hand drive, describing the practice as illegal and dangerous. Speaking after a Technical Working Committee presented its final report in Accra on April 8, 2026, Mr Amaliba stressed that such vehicle modifications pose a serious threat to road safety. The report highlighted concerns about Toyota Voxy vehicles, many of which are imported as right-hand-drive and later altered for use locally. According to the committee’s chairman, Dr Godwin Kafui Ayetor, the Toyota Voxy was originally…

Police in Ghana have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market that occurred on 5 April 2026. According to the Ghana Police Service, a special surveillance team operating under the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police was deployed to the area after the incident to carry out an intelligence-led operation. On 8 April at around 3:00 pm, officers apprehended a 40-year-old suspect, Inusah Seidu, at his hideout in Adjin Kotoku. Authorities believe he played a role in the shooting. The suspect is currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.…

Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has indicated that the appointment of a new head coach for the Ghana national football team is close to being finalized, with the process now in its concluding stages. Speaking on Channel One TV, the minister explained that discussions with shortlisted candidates are almost complete, with only a few engagements left before a final decision is made. He expressed confidence that the announcement will come very soon, possibly before the weekend or by Monday, April 13, 2026. The coaching search follows the exit of Otto Addo, leaving the national team without a…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Ransford Gyampo, has raised alarm over increasing risks in global cargo transportation, revealing that between 1,500 and 2,000 shipping containers are lost at sea each year. Speaking at a sensitisation seminar on mandatory local insurance for imports on Wednesday, April 8, Prof. Gyampo urged importers to prioritise cargo insurance to protect their goods against potential losses during transit. He noted that global trade depends heavily on maritime transport, with about 80 to 90 percent of goods by volume transported by sea—largely through container shipping—making the sector particularly exposed to disruptions. “When…