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Wa killing: Measures have been put in place to arrest perpetrators – MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive for Wa has assured that the Security Council is working to ensure that the perpetrators of recent murders are brought...

On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, United Nations (UN) Calls for Greater Protection of Health Workers Providing Critical Services...

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations in Somalia today called for enhanced...

iSON Xperiences announces leadership transition with appointment of Vitul Kwatra as Global Chief Executive Officer

iSON Xperiences (https://iSONXperiences.com/), a global leader in Customer Experience Management (CXM) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) announced the appointment of Vitul Kwatra as its...

Ghana’s energy sector recovery programme gets US$260m boost

Ghana has received a total of US$260 million from the World Bank to improve the financial viability of electricity distribution and increase access to...

We’ve lost our independence due to over-dependence on external aid – Prof Quartey

The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey, has highlighted the hidden costs of aid dependency. According to...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Launched “More Than a Mother” animation film to mark World Infertility Awareness Month through online World Infertility Awareness...

Watch “More Than a Mother” animation film here: https://apo-opa.co/3Xwtha6. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA Germany and Africa Reproductive Care society (ARCS) together...

Ablakwa makes fresh demands after the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels’ demo

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called for a dissolution of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust(SSNIT) Board. According to...

Sale of SSNIT hotels: CHRAJ formally writes to SSNIT, Bryan Acheampong, others

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has formally reached out to the Minister of Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, and other stakeholders involved...

Fair Wages is not being fair to us – Striking Lab workers claim

The General Secretary of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union (MELPWU), Cephas Kofi Akortor, says the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has not...

Woman stabs 76-year-old mother to death over witchcraft accusation 

A 55-year-old woman, Joyce Boateng, has allegedly stabbed her 76-year-old mother, Afia Sarpomaah, to death in Abuakwa Asonomaso, Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, Ashanti Region. This...

Recent ‘dumsor’ not load shedding by ECG – NAPO

The Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has said the recent power outages experienced in various parts of the country are not due...

Republic of Congo: Suspension of Metssa Congo’s activities must be followed by urgent investigation

Responding to the Congolese Ministry of the Environment’s total suspension of Metssa Congo’s operations until further notice because of the major risk its recycling plant poses...

Deliveries by drone: The technology making childbirth safer for refugees in Rwanda

Drones delivering blood have revolutionised medical care for women giving birth at Rwanda’s largest refugee camp who no longer need to travel for hours to...

Synergy for the Future: United Nations and Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) united for Sustainable Development in West Africa

The Government of Côte d’Ivoire, through the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development, launched the annual meeting of the Regional Forum of Intergovernmental Organizations...

World Health Organization (WHO) Africa releases groundbreaking guidance to boost fight against sickle cell disease

World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region today released groundbreaking new guidance to help strengthen efforts to address the growing threat of sickle...

GE Vernova shares solutions to further strengthen the continent’s power sector at Africa Energy Forum 2024

As countries across Africa continue addressing their respective energy challenges, requiring diverse solutions for unique situations, GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) (www.GEVernova.com) remains committed to keep...

Kwabenafoso: St. Joseph R/C JHS gets 4-unit classrooms block after Adom News report

The St. Joseph R/C JHS at Kwabenafoso in the Obuasi East District of Ashanti has received a four-unit classroom block following Adom News' reportage...

Rehabilitation works on Nungua Interchange project begins

The Department of Urban Roads (DUR) has commenced rehabilitation works on road around the stalled Nungua Interchange project in Accra. This is to help ease...

Road Safety Authority urges helmet use amid surge in motorcycle crashes in Bono

The Bono Regional National Road Safety Authority has raised alarm over the rising number of motorcyclists and their passengers neglecting to wear helmets, thereby...

Wa killing: Our security personnel aren’t fully equipped to fight crime – Rashid Pelpuo

The leader of the Northern Caucus in Parliament, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has said many of the country's security personnel, both in public and private sectors,...

Wa killing: Community policing must be strengthened – Security Analyst

A security analyst, Dr Victor Doke is advocating for the use of community policing to address insecurity in communities. According to him, during security crises,...

Pokuase-Nsawam highway project faces delay, new deadline yet to be set

The chief resident engineer for the Pokuase-Nsawam Highway project, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, has revealed that the initial July 2024 completion date for the construction...

Opuni trial can’t start afresh — Supreme Court affirms

The Supreme Court has by a unanimous decision thrown out an application seeking to start the trial of former Chief Executive of the Ghana...

SSNIT proceeding with sale of hotels despite CHRAJ petition – Ghana Federation of Labour alleges

The Ghana Federation of Labour says the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is proceeding with talks to sell its stake in four...

Strike leaves labs empty: Patients directed to private facilities

The laboratory units at the Manhyia Government Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Kumasi have been closed. This follows the strike by the...

World Bank approves $250 million credit for energy sector

The World Bank has approved a $250 million credit to support a four-year Ghana Energy Sector Recovery programme. It has also approved an additional $10...

Self-acclaimed chief jailed for fraudulent land transaction

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a self-proclaimed chief and a businessman to 15 months imprisonment for a fraudulent land transaction. Nii Kotey Susubribi, also...

Celebrities can’t promote alcoholic drinks – Supreme Court upholds FDA ban

The Supreme Court has by a majority decision upheld the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)'s directive which prevents celebrities from endorsing alcoholic drinks. This brings...

Will face mapping still recognise you if your features change?

When it comes to proving your identity online, face ID – also known as face biometrics – is fast becoming one of the most...

Stellantis 2024 Investor Day Highlights: Powerful Differentiators, Unique Flexibility and Exceptional Returns

Stellantis (www.Stellantis.com) is a highly differentiated OEM lending it specific advantages against a dynamic and disruptive industry backdrop; Standout, multi-energy technology and manufacturing flexibility...

Zambia’s Finance Minister Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Amid Calls for Foreign Investment in Untapped Energy Opportunities

Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane will speak at the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference –...

Chevron Signs Contracts for Ultra-Deepwater Blocks in Angola Amid Attractive Policies

Multinational energy corporation Chevron has signed two Risk Service Contracts (RSC) for Block 49 and Block 50, located in the ultra-deep waters of Angola’s...

Vantage Capital provides $47.5m of mezzanine funding for Centum’s Two Rivers International Finance & Innovation Centre

Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co.za), Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager, has provided $47.5m of mezzanine funding for Two Rivers International&Innovation Centre (TRIFIC SEZ), a first of...

Medical lab workers accuse Health Ministry of bad faith amidst strike

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union (MELPWU) has accused certain individuals within the Ministry of Health of acting in bad faith. This accusation follows an...

Supreme Court to deliver judgment on FDA’s ban on celebrity alcohol endorsement today

The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its judgment in the case requesting the cancellation of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)'s directive against...

Afreximbank and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) join hands to strengthen health systems in Africa

On June 4, 2024, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or the Bank) (www.Afreximbank.com) entered into a Cooperation Agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control...

Some SSNIT members prioritise personal interests over scheme’s goals – Abdallah Mashud

The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Retirement Research, Abdallah Mashud, believes some officials of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)...

Following First Oil Production, Senegal’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mining Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

Senegal’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mining Birame Soulèye Diop will participate at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference...

Despite challenges, Southern Africa has improved financial inclusion with adoption of digital financial services

South African countries performed well on their financial inclusion, between 2011 and 2021. Progress is partly attributed to rapid adoption of digital financial services...

State tenders all 68 WhatsApp messages from Jakpa to Dame; defence lawyers object

During cross-examination, the state presented 68 WhatsApp messages sent by Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ato Forson trial, to Attorney-General Godfred...