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Rotaract Club of Accra Ring Road Central empowers youth with digital literacy

The Rotaract Club of Accra Ring Road Central has successfully concluded its digital literacy programme, empowering young people in the Nima community with essential...

Small-scale miners call for roundtable on galamsey

With Organised Labour’s ultimatum to the government to address the growing threats of galamsey on the environment, small-scale miners are pushing back against calls...

Gomoa Okyereko chiefs, residents angry at estate developer over cemetery destruction

Chiefs and residents of Gomoa Okyereko in the Gomoa East District of Central region have expressed outrage at an Estate Developer over the destruction...

Be cautious with remarks on galamsey – Rev. Opuni-Frimpong to politicians

A former General Secretary of the Christian Council, Rev. Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has urged politicians to be cautious with their public remarks on illegal...

People of Adamorobe picket at Roads Ministry over poor roads

The chiefs and residents of Adamorobe in the Akwapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region, have staged a protest at the Ministry of Roads...

Govt unveils plans for 609 new homes for public servants

The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has announced the government's plans to build 609 new homes for public servants across Ghana,...

Govt to hand over Saglemi to private developer in two weeks – Oppong Nkrumah

The government is nearing the conclusion of negotiations to revive the stalled Saglemi Housing Project, with plans to transfer the development to a private...

Imperium Gathering 2024 set to trigger a week of ‘Total Recovery’

The Imperium Gathering 2024 is set to take place from November 4th to 10th at Reign House Chapel, located behind Papa's Pizza in North...

Two dismissed officers, civilian sentenced to 30 years for robbery

Two former security officers and a civilian have each been sentenced to 30 years in prison for robbery by an Accra Circuit Court.The convicted...

Fear grips residents after fatal shooting of policeman at Kwame Peprakrom

Residents in Kwame Peprakrom in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central region are living in fear and panic following the fatal shooting...

Democracy Hub protestors erred but forgive them – Sam Korankye Ankrah appeals

The founder of the Royal House Chapel International, Apostle General Sam Korankye Ankrah, has called on the government and the Inspector General of Police...

JoyNews’ PM Express wins Best TV Programme (English) at 28th GJA Media Awards

JoyNews' PM Express has been honoured as the Best TV Programme (English) at the 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards.The ceremony, held on...

Attacks on journalists equate to attacks on democracy – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says the safety and security of journalists is a significant concern for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), emphasising the government’s commitment...

Excessive campaign spending triggering rise in labour strikes – Austin Gamey

Labour analyst Austin Gamey has voiced strong criticism of the government in light of the recent unrest within Ghana’s labour sector.He attributes the wave...

Voters Register: Let’s have evidence during IPAC Meeting – EC to Stakeholders

The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on all stakeholders attending Tuesday’s critical IPAC meeting to come prepared with evidence and data to support any...

Galamsey: Organised Labour to meet over planned demo

Organised Labour will on Tuesday, October 1, decide on its planned nationwide protest against the government over the illegal mining crisis, commonly known as...

Erastus Asare Donkor wins reporter on Illegal Mining at 28th GJA Media Awards

Erastus Asare Donkor, a seasoned journalist with the Multimedia Group Limited, has been awarded Best Reporter on Illegal Mining at the 28th Ghana Journalists...

MGL’s David Andoh wins Photojournalist of the Year at 28th GJA Media Awards

Seasoned photojournalist David Andoh from Multimedia Group Limited (MGL) has been awarded Photojournalist of the Year at the 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media...

MGL’s Clinton Yeboah wins Best Student Journalist at 28th GJA Media Awards

Clinton Yeboah, a budding journalist with Multimedia Group Limited (MGL), has been named Best Student Journalist at the 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media...

Edward Adeti wins P.V Ansah Journalist of the Year at 28th GJA Media Awards

A journalist with Media Without Borders, Edward Adeti, has been named the P.V. Ansah Journalist of the Year at the 28th Ghana Journalists Association...

Kumasi Girls SHS gets mechanized water project [Photos]

To ensure access to clean, safe, and sustainable water for students and staff Kumasi Girls Senior High School(SHS) has gotten a mechanized water project...

New pumps to resolve western Accra water challenge – GWCL

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has indicated that water supply to the western part of Accra will return to its normal state by...

We won’t ban galamsey today or tomorrow – NPP MP

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore and Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Ayew Afriyie, has stated unequivocally that the...

The evolution of #Kejetia: From lorry station to market hub [Video]

Kejetia, which originally served as a lorry station only, but later saw market shops being built as an addition to the lorry station, has...

Aburi Girls’ headmistress dies while on official duty

The Aburi Girls Senior High School (SHS) in the Eastern Region is grieving the unexpected death of its esteemed Headmistress, Cynthia Anim.The tragic incident...

Taxes are suffocating businesses – GNCCI CEO calls for urgent tax reforms

Businesses in Ghana are struggling under the weight of high taxes, according to Mark Badu-Aboagye, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

UDS student stabbed to death on campus

A pharmacy student at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Dungu, Mohammed Zakiu Wunpini, has been tragically stabbed to death.Zakiu, who was preparing...

Joint burial held for victims of timber truck accident at Ahafo Mim

A joint burial ceremony was held yesterday in Ahafo Mim for 12 victims of a tragic accident involving a timber truck and a bus...

Dunkwahene urges small scale miners to take action against illegal mining

The Dunkwahene, Okoforubour Obeng Nuako III, has called on small-scale miners across Ghana to take proactive steps in combating illegal mining activities that are...

NYA holds training for entrepreneurs in Asutifi South to enhance businesses

Twenty young entrepreneurs from the Asutifi South District in the Ahafo Region have undergone a business enhancement training in Hwidiem aimed at boosting their...

Tension mounts as 3 sustain gunshot wounds in Akyem Asuom

Tension is escalating in Akyem Asuom, located in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region, as three individuals have reportedly sustained gunshot wounds following...

Galamsey destroys over 2,000 hectares of cocoa farms in Ashanti Region

The devastating impact of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, has resulted in the destruction of over 2,000 hectares of cocoa farms in the...

Okyenhene ends divisional tour at Kwaben, sets October 12 for grand durbar of 25th anniversary celebration

The Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has ended his five divisional tour within the Akyem Abuakwa State.The divisional durbar afforded the Okyenhene the opportunity...

You lose your land for life if you release it to illegal miners- Okyenhene warns

Landowners within the Akyem Abuakwa State risk losing their lands for life if they release it to illegal miners.The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has...

Galamsey destroys over 2,000 hectares of cocoa farms in Ashanti region

The activities of illegal mining have destroyed over 2,000 hectares of cocoa farms in the Ashanti Region.This is according to the Regional Manager of...

Armed robbers attack Police officers; one dead; two in critical condition

A Police officer is reported dead, two others in critical condition after they were attacked by armed robbers in Kwame Peprakrom in the Upper...

2024 polls: Prioritise facts over sensationalism – Akufo-Addo to journalists

President Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaian journalists to avoid spreading misinformation that could undermine the credibility of the electoral process.Speaking at the 28th Ghana...

GJA President begs for detained Democracy Hub protesters

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour is begging for clemency for remanded protesters of the Democracy Hub group.The protest, initially...

Akufo-Addo’s daughters not involved in galamsey – Lands Ministry

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has dismissed allegations by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, accusing President Akufo-Addo’s daughters of involvement in...

Democracy Hub protesters’ conduct condemnable – Dominic Ayine

A former Deputy Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has condemned the recent clashes between protesters and the police, describing the physical altercations as unacceptable...