Pulse Ghana

10/08/2026

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has dismissed reports that the Portugal star has married or was set to get married to his fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, after hundreds of people gathered outside a church in Madeira expecting to see the couple tie the knot.

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Elma Aveiro shuts down rumors that the football star and Georgina Rodríguez were secretly getting married in Madeira.

10/08/2026

Corn remains the undisputed hero of Ghana’s street food scene.
From crunchy street food to soft, baked treats, maize plays a starring role in Ghana’s vibrant snack culture. Here are a few local favorites.

10/08/2026

Struggling to fall asleep at night or day? Discover five simple relaxation steps that can help calm your body, quiet your mind and make it easier to drift off to sleep.

Full details here: https://bit.ly/3TCX6pD

10/08/2026

Cape Coast, Elmina Castles extend hours to 10pm as Ghana pushes 24-hour tourism economy

The initiative was announced by Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 10 August 2026.

According to the Minister, the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) successfully conducted pilot night tours at both heritage sites before introducing the extended opening hours.

Full details here: https://bit.ly/4cbJJ5W

10/08/2026

The figures were disclosed by Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Dzifa Abla Gomashie during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 10 August 2026.

The 10 attractions accounted for approximately 27 per cent of all domestic tourism site visits recorded nationwide in 2025, highlighting their growing importance to Ghana’s tourism industry.

Full details here: https://bit.ly/4wV9Mqu

10/08/2026

The 2026 edition runs from 10 to 17 August under the theme “Carnival of the Black Sun”, with activities centred on communities including Osu and Jamestown.

For anyone planning to attend, here is a guide to the key activities, venues, transport considerations, safety tips and other important information for the festival.

Full details here: https://bit.ly/45jlDCE

10/08/2026

Former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor has denied demanding or receiving any bribe in the Asante Berko US case and threatened legal action over publications he says could damage his reputation.

Former Power Minister Dr Kwabena Donkor has strongly denied allegations linking him to a bribery scheme involving former Goldman Sachs investment banker Asante Kwaku Berko, who is currently on trial in the United States.

In a statement issued through his lawyers on Monday, August 10, Dr Donkor said he has no knowledge of any alleged demand for money connected to him and insisted that he never met Berko or received any personal benefit from him.

“Our client instructs us in very crystal clear language that he has absolutely no knowledge about the allegations linked to him. He completely and emphatically denies any knowledge of a request or demand for any money as alleged,” the statement read.
The former minister acknowledged that he was the Minister of Power during the period covered by the case and that the government, through the ministry, negotiated with ASKA Energy over the generation of electricity for Ghana.
“Our client also admits that the State, through his then Ministry, the Ministry of Power, negotiated with ASKA Energy for the generation of electric power in Ghana during the relevant period,” it said.

10/08/2026

If you didn't scrape a knee playing Ampe or lose counters for Maths class, did you even have a proper childhood 😭

Which game was it for you, and tag your partner in crime in the comments

10/08/2026

9-to-5 workers the millisecond the clock hits 5:00 PM 😅

10/08/2026

Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has completed the replacement of weak sections of the Kpong-Tema transmission pipelines and resumed water production at the Kpong Treatment Plant.

The maintenance exercise, which began on Thursday, August 6, 2026, involved the replacement of weak sections of the 21-inch and 42-inch transmission pipelines, measuring 525mm and 1050mm in diameter respectively.

Ghana Water Ltd completes repairs on the Kpong-Tema pipelines and resumes water production, warning supply will restore gradually across affected areas.