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VRA, GMet clash over cause of Akosombo Dam spillage disaster

As calls for a probe into the Akosombo Dam disaster intensify, the blame game over who caused the disaster has also heightened. In a fresh...

Police arrest 2 suspects for stealing SUV

Two yet-to-be-identified persons have been arrested for stealing a Toyota RAV 4 SUV near Buokrom in the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects gained...

Man commits suicide at Kasoa; leaves heartbreaking note

A broken-hearted man, Shadrach Fosu has taken his own life, leaving behind a heartbreaking letter detailing his anguish over his girlfriend's decision to marry...

Police on manhunt for gunmen who shot 2 off-duty police officers

The Ghana Police Service has initiated a manhunt for two gunmen following the tragic shooting of two off-duty police officers in front of their...

Bawumia: Appiatse blast a reminder of our collective responsibility

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has underscored the need for collective responsibility to avert another Appiatse explosion. Speaking at the official inauguration and handover of...

Bawumia commissions 124 homes in Appiatse reconstruction project

Two years after the unfortunate tragedy that ravaged Appiatse, a community in the Prestea-Huni Valley District of the Western Region, the Vice President, Dr...

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Infrastructure Fund (INFRA) Partner to Boost...

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a leading Shariah-based multilateral insurer and esteemed member of the Islamic...

Local Government Ministry showcases impactful projects with focus on SOCO

The Civil Service week celebrations were marked by a significant event this year, as the Ministry of Local Government Decentralization and Rural Development took...

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Boosts Agri-Commodity Exports in Member States with US$75 Million Insurance Coverage

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and a member of the Islamic Development...

Ayorkor Botchwey champions transformative investment, trade agenda

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has called for the implementation of policies to engender a transformative environment for enhanced...

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Publishes New Book on Applications of Agent-Based Simulation in Islamic Finance

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) has released a new book detailing applications of agent-based simulation in Islamic Finance. Titled “Applications of Agent-Based Simulation...

I’ll amend Minerals Act; chiefs will be involved in licensing – Bawumia

New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced plans to amend the Minerals Act when elected President in the December 7 election. This...

Next NDC gov’t will reopen Cecilia Dapaah’s case – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has said his future government will reopen investigations into alleged acts of corruption and graft...

Kenya: Ministry of Health Initiates Comprehensive Headcount to Align Staff with New Structure

The Ministry of Health’s State Department for Medical Services has begun a comprehensive headcount to realign its staff with the recently approved structure by...

Kenya: Government to Support Online Learning in Universities

President William Ruto has urged institutions of higher learning to adopt innovation and emerging technologies to enhance access to affordable education. The President said the...

To win the fight against cholera, the approach must be changed

Zimbabwe is grappling with the second biggest outbreak of cholera in its history, with cases rapidly spreading across the country. It started on 12...

Lands Minister commissions Himang Ankobrah Community Mining Scheme; 8,000 jobs created

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor has inaugurated the Himang Ankobrah Community Mining Scheme (CMS) in the Prestea-Huni Valley District...

EPA staff fight Minister over attempts to eject boss from his residence

The staff of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have threatened to picket on Friday at the Ministry of Environment to protest alleged attempts to...

Nana Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport to be commissioned on May 10

Government through the Ministry of Transport has announced that the official commissioning of Nana Agyemang Prempeh I Airport will be held on May 10,...

Contruction works begin on inner-city roads in Ho

Construction works have begun on some inner-city roads in the Volta Regional capital, Ho with funding from the World Bank. The project, which falls under...

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park surpasses Aburi Gardens as most visited site in 2023 – GTA

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has revealed that the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park ranked number one as the most visited tourist attraction site in...

Water and Sanitation calls for wise water use as water levels drop in Mpumalanga

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) calls on the public to use water wisely and sparingly as water levels drop in the Mpumalanga...

Suspects who killed soldier at Millennium City hardened criminals – Security analyst 

Security analyst, Dr Adam Bonaa has asserted there could be more people involved in the killing of a soldier at Millennium City. Dr Bonaa said...

EOCO could have done more investigations into Cecilia Dapaah’s case – GII

Executive Director of Ghana Integrity Initiatives (GII), Mary Awelana Addah, has stated that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) could have conducted a...

Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People

Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least...

GJA to commemorate World Press Freedom Day in Koforidua

The  Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) will commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2024 at Koforidua in the Eastern Regional on Friday, May...

We’ll resist any attempt to render us jobless – Institutional Suppliers

The National Association of Institutional Suppliers raised concerns over the intended re-painting of school buildings and the introduction of new uniforms for public basic...

I haven’t been treated well by the NPP but… – Former NPP MP

The former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano Constituency and ex-Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Roads and Transport, Samuel Ayeh-Paye says he has been maltreated...

Solontsi, Mabenge return to Test fray against Cameroon

Sizophila Solontsi and Nomawethu Mabenge will make welcome returns to Test rugby after being named in the Springbok Women’s starting team to face Cameroon...

Bawumia praises church’s invaluable role in Ghana’s development

The 2024 flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has praised the significant contribution of the church to Ghana’s development. Dr....

Atlantic Lithium to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange

Atlantic Lithium Limited has received approval from the Ghana Stock Exchange's (GSE) Listing Committee and Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission to list the company's...

Morocco’s first Radisson-branded hotel opens in Casablanca

Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle (https://apo-opa.co/3ToAJ36) (www.RadissonHotels.com) opens its doors as the first upscale Radisson-branded hotel in Morocco. Situated in the heart of the...

Chiefs not mandated to rise to greet visitors – Prof Atuguba

The Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law has described as misplaced the Chieftaincy Ministry’s advice to traditional leaders regarding customary protocols...

The Islamic Development Bank Group Business Forum “THIQAH” and the Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) sign a memorandum of understanding to enhance business and...

The Business Forum of the Islamic Development Bank Group (THIQAH) (www.IDBGBF.org) and the Federation of Saudi Chambers concluded a joint agreement and cooperation by...

Ashanti Region ECG workers justify walkout at May Day celebration 

Workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti region have justified a decision to stage a walkout during the 2024 May...

Respect is earned, not commanded – Public officials told

The Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, Raymond Atuguba, says public officials should earn the respect of the chiefs in the...

Failed asylum seeker given £3,000 to go to Rwanda

A first failed asylum seeker has gone to Rwanda under a voluntary removals programme, it is understood. Under the scheme, announced last month, migrants whose...

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Annual Report 2023 Highlights Robust Growth and Expansion Amid Global Challenges

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (www.ICIEC.ISDB.org) proudly announces the approval of its Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements...

Let’s protect Ghana’s democratic reputation, identity -Akufo-Addo

President NanaAddo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasised the need for every citizen to responsibly contribute to ensuring a peaceful general election on December 7. He stressed...

Interior Ministry renews Bawku curfew

The Interior Ministry has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region. The curfew...