insert_link International Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
Local Housing in Ghana: The future is green: Why we must embrace sustainable building materials As Ghana experiences rapid urbanization, the housing and construction sector faces mounting pressure to meet growing demand while addressing environmental challenges. The choice of building materials has emerged as a critical factor in determining not only the durability of structures but also their environmental impact. Sustainable building materials offer a path toward greener, more resilient […] The post Housing in Ghana: The future is green: Why we must embrace sustainable […] todayFebruary 5, 2026 2
Local Join the fight against illegal exploitation of minerals Maxwell Klu The Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Mr A. Y. Maxwell Klu, has called for a renewed commitment to the fight against the illegal exploitation of Ghana’s minerals, including gold, gravel and sand, across Ghana’s mining regions to ensure environmental sustainability. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Minerals Commission for stakeholders […] The post Join the fight against illegal exploitation of minerals appeared first on The […] todayFebruary 5, 2026 2
insert_link Local Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening Testing period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be an accurate and convenient way of screening for the disease, researchers say. The current NHS test involves a nurse or doctor taking a sample of cells from the cervix - but a third of women invited for screening do not attend. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Police launch nationwide enforcement against uncertified bullion vans The Ghana Police Service has begun nationwide enforcement against illegal and uncertified cash-in-transit and armoured bullion vehicles as part of new measures to tighten security around the movement of cash and other high-value items. The action follows concerns over repeated armed attacks on cash-in-transit operations, which have led to deaths and raised questions about safety standards in the sector. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local 36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula Thirty-six infants in the UK have had suspected food poisoning from contaminated baby formula. It comes after specific batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after possible contamination with the toxin, cereulide. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Asantehene receives warm welcome from Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Anani Quashie, together with staff of the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, accorded a warm and dignified reception to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, upon his arrival at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on February 4, 2026.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local When Kotoka sneezes, Ghana catches a debate Ghana, bless her earnest soul, has a special talent: we turn symbols into battlegrounds. Flags, statues, names—these things receive more scrutiny than potholes. An airport, minding its own business since colonial times, suddenly finds itself accused of ideological misconduct.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Proposed royalty increase would result in 1,344 job losses, others – Chamber of Mines According to the Chamber, investment modelling confirms broader competitiveness concerns, stressing that simulations show that the proposed sliding-scale royalty would reduce Non-Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) materially across multiple operations, including an 8.0% decline in NPV at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mine. This is a magnitude sufficient to push projects below typical internal hurdle rates and trigger capital deferral or cancellation.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
