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Gov’t to license Starlink to operate in Ghana

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced plans by government to license the operations of satellite internet network Starlink in Ghana....

Chief Of Defence Staff pays courtesy call on IGP [Photos]

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, on Monday, paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George...

Ghana close to signing MOU with bilateral creditors on debt restructuring – IMF MD

Ghana is close to signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with bilateral creditors as part of the restructuring of debts owed to these lenders....

Ghana Trade Fair Company breaks silence on Fantasy Dome demolition

The CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, Dr Agnes Adu, says the company has not been served with any legal document that...

Former Chief Justice chairs KNUST governing council

Ghana's former Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah will be chairing the newly inaugurated governing council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He...

Developing bauxite resources, building refinery will transform Ghana’s economy – Asantehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has said that the selection of Mytilineos S.A by the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) as strategic...

Ursula Owusu attributes internet disruptions to natural disaster

The Minister of Communication, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, has said the disruptions in internet connectivity are caused by a natural disaster. She explained that, the destruction...

National Cathedral project wasn’t well thought through – Sefa Kayi admits [Listen]

Renowned broadcaster, Kwame Sefa Kayi is not happy about the handling of the National Cathedral project. Speaking in an interview on Asempa FMs Ekosii Sen...

Any man who is sexually attracted to another man needs help – Sefa Kayi on LGBTQ [Video]

Renowned Media personality, Kwami Sefa Kayi has said any man who is sexually attracted to another man needs psychological help. "I believe any man who...

Internet disruptions: NCA sends important message to network operators

The National Communications Authority (NCA) wants network operators to prioritize certain critical government agencies when allocating data resources in the wake of the recent...

NCA gives update on undersea cable disruptions

The National Communications Authority (NCA) updated the public on the disruption of undersea cables that has since Thursday, 14th March, 2024 affected data services...

Police arrest suspect for personation and possession of police uniform unlawfully

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect identified as Hassan Avorgah for personation and possession of a Police uniform without lawful authority. The culprit...

No record of £15m seized from Ghana – UK Authorities

The UK Financial Intelligence Unit and the Border Agency have denied knowledge of claims suggesting that £15 million has been impounded from an individual...

Safe Water Network to host beyond the pipe forum

A non-profit organization, Safe Water Network is set to host a "Beyond the Pipe" forum on Wednesday, March, 20 at the Marriot hotel in...

Come out clear – Sefa Kayi tells ECG over ‘dumsor’ [Video]

Renowned broadcaster Kwame Sefa Kayi has reacted to the recent power crisis known in local parlance as 'dumsor'. In his view, there is the need...

KGL Foundation, KEED and Fuel Automation partner for relief donation and blood drive in Keta Municipal area

In response to the devastating flooding caused by the Akosombo Dam spillage, KGL Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the KGL Group, has...

Agona Swedru Government Hospital debunks allegation of causing patient’s death

The Medical Superintendent of the Agona Swedru Municipal Government Hospital, has denied knowledge of allegations by some people that the hospital caused the death...

Persons living with HIV concerned over looming shortage of Antiretroviral drugs

Persons living with HIV in Ghana say they are at their wit's ends as health officials begin rationing anti-retroviral drugs meant to sustain them. JoyNews...

Kejetia traders unhappy with delays in reconstruction of burnt market

President of the Kejetia Market Traders Association, Nana Akwasi Prempeh, has expressed disappointment at the prolonged delay in the reconstruction of a section of...

UG cancels online interim assessment over internet disruptions

The University of Ghana has been forced to cancel the online Interim Assessment (IA) for its students due to ongoing disruptions in internet connectivity. In...

Illegal structures on gov’t land to be demolished – Ho MCE warns

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho, Bosson R.K Divine, has warned that all illegal structures erected on government lands in the Municipality will...

Chief of Army staff commissions accommodation block for young soldiers in Volta region

The Chief of The Army Staff, Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona has commissioned an accommodation block for young soldiers at 66 artillery regiment at...

TUC vows to end ‘class system’ in payment of salaries for Article 71 office holders

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has vowed to end what it describes as a “class system” in pay administration in favour of Article 71...

Ghana’s decision to go to IMF has paid off – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded his government's decision to secure a $3 billion extended credit facility with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

Mulan Smart Activity School launches inclusion soccer academy

 Mulan Smart Educational Centre has launched the inclusion soccer academy to harness and nurture hidden talents in children with special needs. Speaking at...

Pressure mounts on ECG to publish a load-shedding timetable

Pressure continues to mount on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish a timetable for the current power crisis. Several communities continue to experience...

Dress decently – Kwahu Chief warns revelers ahead of Easter celebration

Ahead of the Easter celebration in Kwahu, Nana Effah Opinamang III, the Chief of Kwawu Obomeng, has issued a stern warning to revelers, urging...

Contractor disconnects pipelines; residents in Gomoa Mampong, Mpota, and Effutu forced to drink contaminated water [Photos+Video]

Acute water shortage has hit Gomoa Mampong, Gomoa Mpota and parts of Effutu in the Central region. According to reports, residents are forced to drink...

Prisons Service on manhunt for Chinese escapee

The Ghana Prisons Service says it is pursuing a Chinese convict who escaped from custody after luring two prison officers with a KFC meal...

No last minute – Ghanaians urged to take advantage of Ghana Card at birth [Listen]

Dr. Gideon Boako, spokesperson for Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged Ghanaians to take advantage of the Ghana Card number at birth system...

Lawyers split over courts shift system

The Judicial Service is set to begin implementing a shift system which will allow some courts to sit in the evening as part of...

Ntrobuman SHS begs for replacement of outmoded library books with new ones

Students at Ntruboman Senior High School in the Oti Region have called for the replacement of its outdated library books with new ones to...

Muslim community in Nkwanta South holds special prayers for peace

The members of the Muslim community, led by Zongo Chief, Ibrahim Issaka Kayaba, organized a special prayer session for peace and unity in the...

Difficulties in purchasing electricity credit due to internet disruptions – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has apologized to its prepaid customers enable to purchase electricity credit. The company blamed these difficulties on persistent interruptions...

Positive impact of IMF bailout evident in Ghana, says Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has highlighted Ghana's successful outcomes following the decision to seek a balance of payment support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During a...

Bui Power explores wind power plant in Anloga

The Bui Power Authority (BPA) is exploring the possibility of building a wind energy plant in Anloga in the Volta Region. This follows a recent...

Ghanaians on edge, await Internet restoration

Millions of Ghanaians continue to wonder in frustration and apprehension, awaiting the full restoration of internet services to bring their business and social lives...

Bawumia has proven right with his digitization drive – Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has underscored the importance of appreciating the digitalization agenda of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in the face of...

Ghana Trade Fair Company allegedly demolishes Fantasy Dome

One of Ghana's biggest and renowned event centre, Fantasy Dome was on Saturday demolished by some unknown men. However, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...

Man allegedly loses penis after handshake at Kasoa

A 21-year-old tricycle rider, Yusif Bukhari has allegedly lost his penis a few minutes after shaking hands with a shoe maker at Kasoa overhead...