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I was asked not to step foot in Cardiac Centre – Prof Frimpong Boateng [Audio]

Former cardiothoracic surgeon at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has revealed he was asked not to step foot at the Cardiac...

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) Partners with South African Institute of Architects for 2024 Convention

Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com)– Africa’s leading investment platform – has partnered with the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) for the SAIA national convention...

Vlogger sentenced to 2 months in jail for hugging people on the street

An Algerian man was recently convicted for indecent behaviour and sentenced to two months behind bars for hugging random people on the street to...

REISSUE: Multinational: African Development Bank, partners launch $5.2 million project to help catalyse diaspora investment in eight African countries

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a protocol agreement for $5.2...

Afreximbank signs agreement for US$100-million trade finance facility to Democratic Republic of Congo’s Rawbank

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed an agreement for a US$100-million trade finance facility in favour of Rawbank to assist the Bank increase...

Lersha Showcases Innovation and Collaboration at GITEX Africa 2024

Lersha, a one-stop digital platform, recently participated in GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), an event celebrated for its networking and exposure opportunities within the tech...

Tamale: Man jailed over illegal power connection

The Tamale District Court 1 has sent a strong statement against the increasing issue of illegal power connections by sentencing Wahab Shiraz to six...

Two including driver reported dead, others injured in gory accident

Two persons including the driver of a Kia Granbird VIP Bus with registration number GE 5099-15 have been confirmed dead in an accident at...

First Lady urges unified action to decrease HIV infections

The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has urged a united front to fight HIV stigma, promote human rights, and ensure fair access to HIV...

Two arrested after clash between 2 schools leaves 8 injured

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two students in connection with a violent clash between students of the Nkoranza Technical Institute (NTI) and Nkoranza...

Jakpa reveals meeting Attorney General on four different occasions

The third accused in the high-profile ambulance trial, Richard Jakpa, has revealed in court that he met with Attorney General Godfred Dame on four...

EcoFlow Launches Mid-Year Sale in South Africa Offering Great Deals for Uninterrupted Entertainment during Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)

EcoFlow (https://apo-opa.co/3VEthn1), a leading provider of eco-friendly energy solutions, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale (https://apo-opa.co/3XFZ4Wf). The event kicks off on 14th June...

Kwadwo Addaikrom CHPS compound hit with basic amenities shortage

The chiefs and residents of Kwadwo Addaikrom in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region have expressed grave concerns over the inadequate facilities...

Techiman High Court complex commissioned

As part of the benefits stemming from the creation of new regions, Techiman, the capital of Bono East Region, now has a newly commissioned...

Towards a Business Enabling Environment: Angola Drills Down on Investment Incentives, Local Content Support

Angola is leveraging industry-wide reform to not only attract new investments across its oil and gas industry but to unlock a wealth of opportunities...

GHS investigates case of abandoned elderly patient left to die

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated an investigation following reports of an elderly patient who was allegedly abandoned in a bush at Gomoa...

Chiraa authorities make appeal to govt as residents turn schools into dumping site

The Roman Catholic and Presbyterian basic schools in Chiraa, Sunyani West Municipality, are facing severe challenges, including vandalism, illegal dumping, and deteriorating infrastructure. The headteachers...

Plumber, 44, sentenced for breaking into MoMo stall to steal

Forty-four-year-old Samuel Etuah, a plumber, has been sentenced to six years for unlawful entry and stealing by the Hohoe Circuit Court. On November 25, 2023,...

Zipline and CorpsAfrica partner to address critical blood supply needs in Ghana

Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, and CorpsAfrica, a global NGO that recruits and trains educated African youth as volunteers to live and...

FDA urges public to look out for food hygiene permit

The Food and Drugs Authority is urging the public to be wary of places they buy food, either on the streets or in restaurants...

Jirapa Dubai CEO’s murder case adjourned to July 12

A High Court in Wa has adjourned the trial case of the murder of Eric Johnson, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Royal Cosy...

Man jailed for removing condom midway after agreeing to use protection

A man was today jailed for more than four years for rape after taking his condom off midway through sex in a landmark legal...

U.S. government commits $6m to combat malaria in Northern Ghana

The United States government, through the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), is allocating $6 million (¢87 million) to spray households against malaria-carrying mosquitoes in...

Judge admitted Jakpa’s tape into evidence because she finds it relevant – Samson Lardy

Private legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini has said the admission of the tape recording involving the Attorney-General and businessman Richard Jakpa by Justice Afia...

GRIDCo, ECG announce 3 weeks dumsor plan

The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced the implementation of a three-week load management plan due...

Bono gas station fire incident destroys storey building, 3 vehicles

A residential storey building with about 10 bedrooms and three vehicles, including a gas tanker were destroyed by fire on Wednesday after a gas...

Asutifi South district court support of stakeholders as child labour bites hard in the area

The Asutifi South District Assembly in the Ahafo region is courting the support of stakeholders to help curb the upsurge of child labor in...

NSMQ 2024: PRESEC shrugs off Chemu SHS, St Mary SHS and Tema Methodist to advance to Regional finals

Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC) shrugged off competition from St. Mary’s SHS, Tema Methodist, and Chemu SHS in the Greater Accra Regional Championship of...

Jakpa cross-examination: Come to court and hear our side of the matter – Deputy AG

The Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has said the office is ready to prove its case on June 18 when it cross-examines the third...

2024 Hajj: Two Ghanaian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

Two Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims have died from health complications in Saudi Arabia. The deceased, believed to be from Damongo in the Savannah Region, passed away...

Akatsi South NIA to begin registration for children aged 6 -14 years

The National Identification Authority (NIA) office at Akatsi South Municipality in the Volta Region says the Authority will be conducting a registration exercise for...

Merck Foundation celebrating legacy to transform patient care landscape in Africa together with Ghana First Lady

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) marked a milestone of providing 146 scholarships to Ghanian doctors in 42 critical specialties during their annual Alumni Summit - Celebrating...

Ga Mantse visits Makola market; leads campaign to make Accra cleanest city in Africa

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has visited the Makola market in the Central Business District (CBD) of Accra...

NSMQ 2024: Motown beat Aquinas, St John’s Grammar and West Africa SHS to book Regional finals

Achimota School secured a resounding victory in the Greater Accra Regional Championship finals slot of the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). They fiercely...

COCOBOD CEO sets record straight on successes and challenges in Ghana’s cocoa sector [Listen]

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has set the record straight about the challenges and achievements during...

AG asked for my help to jail Ato Forson and get him off his Parliamentary seat – Jakpa

Businessman, Richard Jakpa has made another claim about the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame's efforts to implicate Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in the ongoing...

Renel Ghana Foundation supports five women groups through its AgriEmpower Project

Renel Ghana Foundation has embarked on a collaborative mission with women-led group of farmers in the West Mamprusi Districts and its environs; Kperigu, Sangdafongu...

Constitution Review Committee recommends President pays tax on salary

The Constitution Review Consultative Committee (CRCC) has recommended that the President pays tax on his salary and emoluments. Such a move, the Committee said, would...

Parliament launches Democracy Cup

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has launched the Democracy Cup in commemoration of its 30th anniversary. The Democracy Cup will witness a competition between...

ExxonMobil’s Project Portfolio, Commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to Bolster Growth in Angola

ExxonMobil could inject as much as $15 billion into the development of Angola’s hydrocarbon reserves by 2030, following the success of commercial oil discoveries...