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Produce evidence of death and cremation of Chinese illegal mining suspects – Court orders Prosecutor

Magistrate of the Sefwi Wiawso District Court, Eric Baah Boateng has ordered Chief Inspector George Asante Noye, a prosecutor in a case of the...

Ghana, Burkina Faso and Bangladesh among countries with worst air quality – 2023 World Air Quality Report

The 6th Annual World Air Quality Report, meticulously compiled by IQAir, has shed light on the concerning state of global air quality in 2023. Drawing...

Suhuyini alleges UN office has edited him out of Ramadan video promo over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Tamale North Member of Parliament (MP), Alhassan Suhuyini, has alleged that the UNHCR Africa edited his portion out of a Ramadan promotion video, citing...

Osino SHTS death: Family demands justice

The family of 28-year-old Ofori Peter, who was allegedly murdered in a clash between the Osino Presby Senior High and Technical School and Nsuapemso...

Energy Minister, ECG boss expected answer to Parliament today

The Energy Minister and Managing Director for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are set to appear before Parliament's Energy Committee today. They were summoned...

South Africa Unveils Infrastructure Plans at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024

South Africa’s latest infrastructure developments and investment opportunities were unpacked by a high-level panel of government stakeholders at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South...

Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024: Enticing Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs)

As South Africa invites investment in large-scale infrastructure projects, blended financing and public-private partnerships (PPP) have emerged as viable solutions to mobilize private participation...

YallaVamos! Morocco, Portugal and Spain Reveal Plans and Visual Identity for FIFA World Cup 2030TM Bid

The bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain today released their advanced plans for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030. At a media event held at...

Law to regulate organ donations to be implemented soon – Nsiah Asare

The government has announced plans to enact legislation authorizing organ donations by the end of the year. The Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony...

Ghana Gas reacts to military helicopter emergency landing

The Ghana Gas Company has urged calm among residents of Bonsukrom in the Western region and its staff following the emergency landing of the...

Internet disruptions: I expect compensation for subscribers – NCA boss

The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr Joe Anokye, says he is looking forward to compensation from Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)...

Mahama consoles family of late Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has commiserated with Hajia Suwera Bawa, the mother and siblings of the late Alhaji Rashid...

Latest update from NCA on internet interruption

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has said it has been difficult to determine the cause of the undersea fibre optic cables which have resulted...

Cipla Foundation to treat children with cleft lip in Ghana

The Cipla Foundation initiative, Miles for Smiles, in collaboration with Operation Smile, aims to ensure that every child born with a cleft lip or palate...

Methane emissions from fossil fuels to decline by around 50% by 2030 if…

Methane emissions from fossil fuels will be decreased by about 50 per cent by 2030 if methane policies and promises made by countries and...

Ex-police officers sentenced to nearly 20 years in Mississippi torture case

Two former Mississippi police officers have been sentenced to a total of 37 years for their role in torturing two black men in their...

Kikibee CEO’s death: Court discharges girlfriend

Mam Yandey Joof, who is standing trial over the death of Benett Agyekum Adomah alias Kikibee, has been discharged by the Madina District Court. Joof, a hotelier and girlfriend of...

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Dafeamekpor disagrees with Akufo-Addo

Co-sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has disagreed with President Akufo-Addo's decision to suspend assenting to the Anti-LGBTQ+...

Heap of rubbish at Osu Alata poses health risk to residents and tourists

The coastal town of Osu Alata, renowned for its scenic beauty, is grappling with a growing problem of mounting waste. The issue which has marred...

GWCL to spill excess water from Weija dam

Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced it is set to begin the spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam. In...

Recent internet disruption a blessing in disguise – Ursula

The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, is of the view that the recent internet challenge is a blessing in disguise for Ghana. Acknowledging...

Police Inspector dies in accident on Mallam-Kasoa Highway

A policeman identified as Detective Chief Inspector Musah Persus Huhu of the Sowutuom Station has been pronounced dead after his car got involved in...

Ghana’s tax systems have become complex – Tax Partner at PwC Ghana

A partner at PwC Ghana has called for a comprehensive reform of the country’s tax laws to make them simpler and to encourage compliance,...

Fire destroys several properties at Teshie Mobil [Photos]

A devastating fire has ravaged a drinking spot, shops, and residential homes in Teshie Mobil near the Shell Filling Station, destroying several properties. According...

JB Danquah’s murder: I lost my marriage because of my son – Mother of accused

Madam Juliet, the mother of Vincent Bossu, the second accused person who was acquitted and discharged in the murder of the late Abuakwa North...

GAF confirms emergency landing of helicopter in Bonsokrom

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that a military helicopter with registration number GHF 696 made an emergency landing at Bonsukrom in Agona...

Details of Transnet Draft Network Statement Shared at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024

South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet recently published its network statement, which details the functions of the infrastructure manager and the contractual...

Military helicopter makes emergency landing at Agona Nkwanta [Photos+Video]

A helicopter belonging to the Ghana Air Force has reportedly made an emergency landing at Bonsokrom in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western...

Labour unions and CSOs resist emolument adjustment and privileges of Article 71 officeholders

There is fierce resistance from labour unions and civil society organisations regarding the adjustment of emoluments and privileges of Article 71 officeholders at an...

Dozens displaced in Assin Fosu after hours of downpour

Following hours of heavy rainfall, several residents at Assin Fosu in the Central region have been displaced as roofs were blown off several homes...

South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Prioritize Gas, Renewable Energy to Drive Efficiency

South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are turning to natural gas and renewable energy to secure energy supply while improving operational efficiency. During a...

Today’s Youth to Add their Voices at the Second Annual Freedom of Mobility Forum

Students from three leading universities from three continents will guide debate topics by presenting research on three focus areas: technology, social justice and equity,...

Murder of Prof. Adu Boahen’s son: Police arrest one suspect

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Mark Forson, a suspect in connection with the murder of son of the late Ghanaian celebrated historian, Professor Albert...

2024 Green Ghana day slated for June 7; GAF to host commemorative tree planting event – Lands Minister announces

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor has commended the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the frontal role it continues to...

Beware of scams involving individuals impersonating GIPC staff

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is cautioning the public against a scam involving individuals impersonating GIPC staff and requesting mobile money payments from...

‘Dumsor’ in Ejisu as thieves steal parts of ECG high tension tower

Bolts and nuts supporting the base of high tension towers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have been stolen in Ejisu, Ashanti...

Japan Motors, Lakeside Estate support Ghana Police with Yamaha Police escort motorcycles

Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. (JMTC) together with its sister company Lakeside Estate has donated two brand new powerful Yamaha FJR 1300AP Police Escort...

Dumsor: PURC orders ECG to provide load management timetable

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to submit a load management schedule by April 2, 2024. This...

Armed robbers kill son of Professor Adu Boahen

Armed robbers are reported to have attacked and killed the son of the late Ghanaian celebrated historian, Professor Albert Adu Boahen. The deceased, identified as...

School block lights up in flames during lessons at Damongo

A fire engulfed the Alahiat E/A School block in Yagbonkura, Damongo, in the Savannah Regional Capital as pupils remained in the building. The incident...