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Ghana celebrates 67th Independence Day [Photos]

Ghana has marked its 67th Independence Day with a grand celebration at Koforidua in the Eastern Region. The event was attended by Ivorian President Alassane...

Gov’t releases GH¢80 million to Akosombo flood victims

The government through the Ministry of Finance has released GH¢80 million to support victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. President Akufo-Addo announced this at...

MenoMove: Pioneering Menopause Awareness, Support, and Education for a More Supportive and Inclusive Workplace

Ignorance is no longer a safe place to hide with regards to the issue of menopause. Protecting employees from feelings of shame and the...

Full Text: Akufo-Addo’s speech at 67th Independence Day celebration

Fellow Ghanaians, let me start by welcoming our special guest of honour, the redoubtable President of our western neighbour, the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire,...

We have overcome our difficult economic challenges – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has once again acknowledged the country has been faced with challenging economic times. However, he has expressed confidence those...

Ablakwa, NDC gurus denied entry to National Cathedral site [Video]

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and some National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs have been prevented from entering the National Cathedral...

Ghana@67: With unity, we can build a brighter Ghana for all – Bawumia

The flagbearer of New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Ghanaians to live in harmony as that is the major way...

House burns to ashes at Appia Nkwanta [Photos]

A devastating fire has ravaged through a house, reducing it to ashes at Appia Nkwanta in the Adansi Asokwa District of the Ashanti region....

National Cathedral Secretariat’s reaction to Ablakwa’s presser sparks outrage

The National Cathedral Secretariat has spark outrage on social media after reacting to North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's much-published press briefing on the...

I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc. and Network International to collaborate on accelerating digital payment transformation in Rwanda

I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc., the oldest bank in Rwanda and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda, and Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), the leading...

Uganda – Nodding syndrome: Deputy Speaker directs on concrete action

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, directed the Government Chief Whip to convene a multi-sectoral meeting involving relevant stakeholders to comprehensively discuss nodding syndrome and...

WASSCE: Education Ministry clarifies GH¢68.5m allegedly spent on ‘Pasco’ photocopy

The Ministry of Education has dismissed claims of spending GH¢68.5 million on photocopying past questions West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) candidates. The Ministry...

Bureau Veritas Kenya assumes operation and management of Yana Oil Limited Laboratory Facility in Kenya

Bureau Veritas (www.group.BureauVeritas.com/), a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, is pleased to announce its agreement to take over the operation and...

South Africa: Minister Ziz Kodwa meets with Springbok management and players at first alignment camp

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa met with the management and players of the South African men’s national rugby team,...

Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Anroux Marais on Cape Town Cycle Tour boost to Western Cape

This weekend will see the riding of the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour. This scenic and gruelling event has become a highlight on the...

Ghana Month Series: AKYƐKƐ, a delicacy one cannot withstand

AKYƐKƐ is a local gourmet highly patronized at Sampa, the Jaman North District capital in the Bono Region. Prepared from cultured cassava puree that has...

#GhanaAt67: John Dumelo’s inspiring message on Independence Day

Ghanaian actor and entrepreneur John Dumelo shared an inspiring message on Ghana's 67th Independence Day, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and collective unity in...

Residents of border communities in Togo flee after terrorist attack

More than 200 residents residents of three border communities fled last night following a suspected terrorist attack at Nagudi in neighbouring Togo. The Togolese community...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: AriseGhana threatens demo against Akufo-Addo

Pressure group, AriseGhana has announced plans to embark on a protest against President Nana Akufo-Addo over the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill. According to the group, it...

Livestream: 67th Independence Day celebration underway

Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration is underway at the Youth Resource Centre in Koforidua. The annual celebration is being held on the theme: "Our Democracy,...

Liquid C2 partners with Google Cloud and Anthropic to bring advanced cloud, cyber security and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to Africa

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced collaborations with global technology leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI)...

Pharmacy Council to go after illegal service providers

The Pharmacy Council says it will adopt stringent mechanisms to deal with illegal pharmacy service providers and practitioners to help uphold the acceptable pharmaceutical...

Fire destroys several rooms at Accra Newtown [Photos]

A fire outbreak at Angola in Accra Newtown near the Mallam Atta Market in the Ayawaso North District of the Greater Accra region has...

Jinapor declares Ghana as premier and foremost mining investment destination

Ghana’s burgeoning and stable democracy, ever-improving business environment and dramatic shift in policy from mineral discovery to value addition as well as the fledging...

11th East Africa Property Investment Summit announced for 17-18 April 2024 in Nairobi

The 11th annual East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit will be held on 17 and 18 April 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. With dedicated forums...

Ghana celebrates 67th Independence Day today

Ghana marks her 67th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2024 The day marks then Prime Minister, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s declaration of independence from the...

Lordina Foundation receives medical equipment from Advent International

Advent International Ltd has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating medical equipment and supplies to the Lordina Foundation. Mrs Ritu Dhar led...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: Africa is watching you – Kofi Amoah to Akufo-Addo

Businessman and entrepreneur Dr. Kofi Amoah, also known as Citizen Kofi, says he views the passage of the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill as an opportunity for...

MTN Ghana advances digitalization to promote socioeconomic dev’t

In a pivotal move towards fostering socioeconomic growth, MTN Ghana has announced significant strides in its digitalization efforts. The leading telecommunications giant unveiled ambitious...

Mozambique jihadist attacks: Fears for 70 missing children

More than 70 children are missing following recent jihadist attacks in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province, the authorities say. They became separated from their...

Koforidua thrilled as Ghana marks 67 years of independence

With only hours to the climax of Ghana's 67th Independence Day Anniversary, the festive atmosphere in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, has spurred excitement...

Ghana to settle on nuclear power plant vendor by end of 2024

The Ministry of Energy has announced that Ghana will by the end of 2024, select a vendor for the establishment of the country’s first...

Western Togoland Secession trial: Soldier, 3 others jailed

Four more members of the Western Togoland Restoration Front and Homeland Study Group who were seeking to secede Volta Region from Ghana have been...

Tema Metro recorded 783 new HIV infections in 2023

The Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate (TMHD) recorded 783 new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections in 2023, an increase from the 603 recorded in 2022....

Two SHS students feared dead after violent clash during SRC week celebration

Two have been reported dead in a clash involving students of Ngleshie Amanfrom Senior High School (NASEC) and Christian Methodist SHS during SRC week...

Toddler killed by falling tree; mother in critical condition

A two-year-old baby, Ama Atta has reportedly died after being hit by a falling tree. According to reports, mother of the deceased, Ama Ntiwaa was...

52 deprived communities benefit from clean water source

The connection between water and poverty is undeniable. The absence of safe water and poverty feed into each other, with access to reliable sources...

Ghana Month Series: The untold Asante traditional buildings [Video]

https://youtu.be/R9zQHE5YmKU In the quiet town of Besease in the Ejisu Traditional Area, a deep history of rich culture and the ancient memorial is gradually getting...

Crime rate high at Atwedie, residents plead for police post

There is an increased crime rate at Asante Akyem Atwedie in the Ashanti region. This has prompted the newly elected Assemblyman to plead for a...

Ghana and Canada must leverage on historically-rich cordial relationship to promote investment in extractive industry – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, reiterated the pivotal role of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business in enhancing bilateral...