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A Ghanaian gospel musician has received anonymous monthly financial support for eight years, including rent payments, without asking. Yaw Siki says the faithful donations began after he left the music industry to focus on prayer and ministry.
Two-time world champion Nana Yaw Konadu, one of Ghana's most decorated boxers, takes the helm at PKO Boxing to protect athletes and develop future champions. The 60-year-old knockout artist brings decades of experience and a reputation for integrity to his new leadership role.
Oheneba Yaw Boamah built a celebrated menswear brand by making intentional choices from secondary school through today. His message to young entrepreneurs: stop waiting for luck and start positioning yourself for the career you want.
A Ghanaian presidential candidate is proposing a bold plan to lift families out of poverty through fair wages and skills training. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum believes every worker should earn enough to support their family, own a home, and build a future.
Ghana's National Sports Authority is teaming up with a private construction company to give young football players access to safe, high-quality playing fields across the country. The partnership aims to end the era of poorly built pitches that hold back talent development.
An 87-year-old woman arrived by motorcycle to cast her ballot in Ghana's NPP presidential primary, needing support to walk but determined to participate. Her commitment mirrors the passion of over 211,000 delegates deciding their party's future in a historic election.
Salim Adams converted a late penalty to rescue Medeama from defeat, earning his team a 1-1 draw against Bechem United in Ghana's Premier League. His calm finish rewarded Medeama's persistent pressure and showed why never giving up matters.
A Ghanaian company just delivered 15 hospital beds, eight oxygen concentrators, and critical medical accessories worth $86,000 to healthcare facilities across the country. The equipment arrives exactly when hospitals need it most, ready to transform emergency care for patients in critical condition.
Ghana's New Patriotic Party will unite all presidential candidates in a peace pact this week to prevent divisions and ensure a peaceful leadership election. Former presidents and the National Peace Council are joining to commit every candidate to supporting whoever wins.
Divine Mission Academy from Ghana claimed their second primary school quiz championship in three years, with their star student named best performer. The victory came after months of dedicated late-night practice sessions that paid off in a nail-biting finale.
Over 500 people in Ejura, Ghana regained their vision after living with cataracts for years, some in darkness for more than five. The free surgeries gave farmers, traders, and elderly residents their independence back.
Ghana's new Gomoa Easter Carnival was a hit, but experts say it needs to shift from political leadership to community ownership to survive long-term. The blueprint? Kwahu's legendary Easter Festival, built by businessmen, not politicians.
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Scientists just discovered the oldest known relative of the syphilis bacterium in 5,500-year-old human remains from Colombia, rewriting what we know about this disease. This breakthrough could help reduce stigma and improve treatment for millions living with treponemal infections today.
A group of tailors and traders in Ghana's second-largest city spends their evenings protecting commuters from price gouging by taxi drivers. The 'Sua Nyansa' Movement has become a nightly shield for market workers struggling to get home.
Ghana successfully planted over 30 million trees in 2025 as part of a nationwide effort to reverse decades of deforestation. The ambitious reforestation drive aims to restore the country's forest cover, which has declined by nearly 80% due to illegal mining and environmental damage.
A slim robot that crawls inside massive generators just won international gold and could revolutionize how power plants keep our lights on. University students helped build it from scratch.
Hitz FM in Ghana just created a new program connecting young entrepreneurs with successful business mentors. The quarterly show gives small business owners a platform their stories rarely get.
Ghana's National Sports Authority is joining forces with a private company to give young footballers across the country access to safe, professional-quality playing fields. The partnership aims to fix the problem of poorly built pitches that have been holding back player development.
Ghana just proved malaria elimination isn't a dream anymore. Deaths dropped by nearly a third in 2025, and health officials say the country could end the disease entirely by 2028.
A Ghanaian company is transforming coconut husks and corn cobs into clean-burning charcoal that saves trees and clears kitchen air. Bidigreen Ghana processes three tonnes of agricultural waste daily, offering families a healthier cooking alternative.
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