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2024 BECE: 34 prisoners take exams

A total of 34 prison inmates are participating in this year's ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the country. The candidates, all male, include...

‘Dumsor’ was NDC’s biggest misfortune in 2016 polls – Joyce Bawah

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, spokesperson for the John Mahama campaign team, has acknowledged the prolonged power outage, locally known as 'Dumsor,' was the National Democratic...

Family seeks justice for KNUST graduate found dead in hotel

The family of Lois Abena Koranteng is seeking justice and demanding answers due to the circumstances leading to her death on June 8, 2024. Lois,...

ARFAC donates 200 uniforms to underprivileged students in Sumbrungu

A charity organisation, ARFAC has continued its tradition of annual donations this year. The organisation donated 200 uniforms to underprivileged schools in Sumbrungu in the...

It’s a simple mistake – GBA on CJ’s procedure for requesting extra Supreme Court judges

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has questioned the procedure used by the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo in requesting for more judges to be appointed...

Women in PR Summit concludes with focus on AI, Authenticity, and Ethical Practices

The eighth edition of the Women in PR (WiPR) Ghana Summit concluded successfully, imparting valuable insights on leveraging AI, the significance of authenticity, and...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Ugandan Winner of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Ugandan winner of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother”...

Media must not repeat “Cook-a-thon embarrassment” – Information Minister

The Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar, has cautioned the media to exercise due diligence and verify every information received before publication to avert plunging the...

We saved GH¢519m from cleaning ‘ghost pensioners’ on payroll – SSNIT DG

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says it saved GH¢519 million by “deactivating” names of “ghost pensioners” from its payroll. Mr Kofi Osafo-Maafo,...

Shock as man, 25, marries 70-year-old grandmother

A 25-year-old man from Murehwa, Zimbabwe has left his community in disbelief after publicly declaring his love for a 70-year-old grandmother. Despite facing significant backlash...

African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Host Country Spotlights on Namibia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (ROC), Mozambique and More

The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, taking place this November in...

Don’t sell our hotels – Abraham Koomson tells SSNIT

The General Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Labour, Abraham Koomson, has asked the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) not to sell...

Over 50,000 candidates participate in TVET exams

A total of 52,133 final-year technical, vocational and training (TVET) students are participating in the 2024 Certificate II Examinations across the country. The figure represents...

Education Minister to attend forum on education technology in Nigeria

The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, is set to attend this year’s Ministerial Forum on Education Technology for Resilient and Inclusive Learning...

Kaspersky intelligence shows Government, Energy and Telecommunication institutions as main targets for Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups in Africa

Researchers at Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) keep a close eye on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and are observing 9 active threat actors that currently target organisations...

Slippers land 12 BECE candidates in trouble

The dreams of 12 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates of obtaining their first academic certificate nearly turned into a nightmare. They were almost barred...

Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) DG to Speak at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024, Creating Pathways for Collaborative Gas Ventures

Both the Republic of Congo (ROC) and its regional neighbor Angola have set ambitious natural gas objectives. By 2025, the ROC aims to produce...

Man bites snake to death for attacking him in his sleep

A man in India bit a snake after it attacked him, resulting in the snake's death. The 35-year-old railway worker, Santosh Lohar was working in...

Fire guts Ascension SHS in Atonsu

A devastating fire has destroyed a dormitory at Ascension Senior High School, at Atonsu in the Ashanti Region. The blaze occurred in the afternoon and...

Dismissed Policeman who jumped bail for defilement arrested at Airport

A former Policeman attached to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), General Corporal Emmanuel Nyame has been arrested at Kotoka International Airport upon...

At the appropriate time, we would impeach the Chief Justice – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared that the Chief Justice will be impeached at the appropriate time. Sammy...

Angry Wenchi residents to sue Town and Country Planning Office

Some angry residents of Wenchi in the Bono Region are working to drag the Town and Country Planning Office to court for allegedly rezoning...

Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land

BBC Africa Eye investigates a shocking spate of elderly people accused of witchcraft then murdered along Kenya’s Kilifi coast, and discovers the true motives...

Fisheries Ministry to enforce penalties for breaching closed season regulations

The Fisheries Enforcement Unit of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has warned fisherfolk to strictly comply with the closed fishing season. According to...

Protea Hotels by Marriott Strengthens Footprint with Two New Openings

To celebrate its 40th birthday, Protea Hotels by Marriott announced the opening of its first property in Angola while further strengthening its portfolio in...

Azentio announces global market leadership across 3 categories in the 2024 IBSi Sales League Table

Azentio Software (“Azentio“) (https://apo-opa.co/3S1ucM9) – a leading end-to-end software company specializing in the BFSI sector, has today announced its acknowledgement as global market leader...

Ghana triumphs in international arbitration as tribunal rejects $7bn Eni & Vitol claims

The International Arbitration Tribunal has issued its final award in the Eni & Vitol versus Ghana and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) case, delivering...

Ya-Na calls for prioritization of education in Africa’s development

The Dagbon overlord Ya-Na Abukari II has indicated that education and knowledge exchange can play an important role in transforming human society. According to him,...

Seven suspects declared wanted for Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP office vandalism

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for seven individuals in connection with the recent attack on the Ayawaso West Wuogon office of...

Justin Bieber performs at India’s mega wedding

Justin Bieber has become the latest in a string of international stars to perform for the son of India's richest man and his wife-to-be...

NSMQ2024: St. Louis SHS defeats KUMACA in late comeback, progresses to semis

St. Louis SHS, in a late and surprising comeback, has handed a painful defeat to Kumasi Academy to secure a spot at the semi-final...

Father of BECE Candidate writing with mouth speaks out [Video]

The father of a special needs child currently writing the Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) with a pen in his mouth, Mr Yussif Toyombo,...

RTI commission orders SSNIT to release information to JoyNews

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has directed the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to furnish it with information requested by JoyNews...

Ghana Armed forces subpoenaed to testify in ambulance procurement trial

The Ghana Armed forces has been subpoenaed by lawyers for the third accused person in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial to testify and give...

Mahama outlines major initiatives for Ghana’s creative arts sector

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), unveiled an ambitious plan to rejuvenate Ghana’s creative industry during a...

Deputy education minister pledges support for BECE candidate writing with his mouth [Video]

The Deputy Minister of Education, John Ntim Fordjour, has made a heartfelt promise to assist a remarkable young candidate currently taking the Basic Education...

Five firms bid to complete Saglemi housing project

Five private entities have submitted bids to partner government to complete the 1,506 affordable housing project at Saglemi. The bids were submitted to the Technical...

Court grants Prosecution more time to file fresh charge sheet for Ablakwa’s alleged impersonators

State prosecutors have been granted an adjournment to file a new charge sheet against two men accused of impersonating Member of Parliament (MP) for...

Roads Ministry to set up call centre, maintenance app to address concerns about road defects

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has announced that his outfit will soon establish a maintenance call centre and mobile application to...

Strengthening Partnerships to Promote an Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS-Free Angola

Angola faces a generalized Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, with sexual transmission being key to its spread. According to the Demographic Health Indicators Survey...