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‘Tap and Go’ transport initiative will reduce corruption – Bawumia

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed confidence that the introduction of the "Tap and Go" transport initiative will play a significant role in combating corruption...

Ghana hosts 2024 AISA Global Issues Service Summit  

A leading IB school in Ghana, Al-Rayan International School has hosted the 2024 Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) Global Issues Service Summit...

Dr. Okoe Boye to launch book on Ghana’s Covid-19 fight

The Minister-designate for Health and outgoing Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye is set to launch a book...

Let’s sustain prevailing peace in Ghana – NCCE to Ghanaians

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has appealed to the citizenry to help sustain the prevailing peace in...

We can’t be blamed for Akosombo dam spillage – Ghana Meteo insists

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has denied responsibility for the Akosombo dam spillage disaster, which displaced over 30,000 people in September 2023. Questions arose regarding...

Police Service disassociate itself from DCOP Waabu’s election security comment

The Ghana Police Service has distanced itself from comments made by a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Gabriel Prince Waabu on election security. Speaking...

Canon recognized with highest A score for its climate change activities from Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Canon Inc. (Canon-CNA.com) announced today that the company was recognized by U.K. based non-profit organization CDP  for its transparency and leadership concerning initiatives in the...

Tour du Rwanda 2024: Eritrean Cyclists excel in Second Stage

Eritrean cyclists showcased their dominance at the Tour du Rwanda 2024, securing three prestigious jerseys during the exhilarating sprint finish of the second stage. Merhawi...

Petition demanding destoolment of Begoro chief dismissed

The Akyem  Abuakwa Traditional Council has dismissed a petition seeking destoolment of Ankobeahene of Begoro Barfuor Owiredu Agyarko Minta  II. This follows the chief's...

Four arrested for stealing railway tracks

Four suspects have been arrested over their involvement in the theft of railway tracks near Nsawam in the Eastern region. The suspects, identified as...

Gbetsile chief laments poor roads, urges residents to step in as gov’t delays

The Chief of Gbetsile in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Nii Teye Kojo Amankwa Sune I, has encouraged his people...

Paint zebra crossing to reduce accidents – Sowutuom residents to gov’t

On the main road at Sowutuom, a suburb in Accra, there are no traffic signals or traffic lights to help pedestrians cross the road. This,...

Discipline your children to be responsible citizens – NCCE to parents

The Nabdam District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Joachim Elbazar, has called on parents to inculcate in their children the...

ECG cautions clients against MoMo fraudsters

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has advised customers to only transact business with the power distribution company through its PowerApp, shortcode *226# and...

Let’s work together to achieve 2024 revenue target – Amin Adam charges GRA

The newly appointed Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to put in place a strategic roadmap to...

Mahama is incorruptible – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has described its flagbearer, John Mahama as incorruptible. In this regard, he...

ECG disconnects power supply to Accra Academy [Video]

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected power to Accra Academy Senior High School (SHS) at Kaneshie over debts owed. It is...

Maggie Wealthy Foundation partners with Love Your Menses to sensitise girls on menstruation in Eastern region

A non-governmental organization, Maggie Wealthy Foundation, together with Love Your Menses, an NGO in the USA have taken to the Eastern region to sensitise...

Agyapa deal: NDC lists what $12m spent could have been used for

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed its disappointment in the government on the $12 million spent on the controversial Agyapa deal. The NDC...

Group sends important message to gov’t over Borteyman Sports Complex

The International Facility Management Association(IFMA) has urged the government to ensure the Borteyman Sports Complex is always in good shape. The Association has appealed...

22-year-old medical doctor made STEM motivator

Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has named the 22-year-old medical doctor who graduated from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2023 as...

Benito Owusu-Bio appointed advisor to Lands Minister on special projects

Former Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Lands and Forestry, Benito Owusu-Bio, has been appointed as an advisor to the...

Joy FM to celebrate 2024 Ghana Month with ‘The Eastern Camp Adventure’ 

Cherished listeners of Joy FM will have a special treat as part of the Ghana Month celebration in March this year. By way of...

Give hope to the youth – Okyehene tells YEA CEO Kofi Agyepong

The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Ofori Panin has urged the management of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kofi Baah...

Bawumia launches ‘Tap and Go’ system

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched a digital initiative for the transport sector. The Tap and Go system will enable passengers to purchase bus...

Students in Adansi North prepare for NSMQ

The Adansi North Educational Directorate is preparing students in its district to compete in the annual National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). This initiative is...

3 robbers jailed 60 years

Three armed robbers who attacked a vehicle belonging to Accurate Giant Company on 26th November, 2022 in Tewobabi, Adansi Asokwa district of Ashanti, and...

Bridging the Data Trust Gap: 2024 RegTech Confab Set to Unlock Africa’s Economic Potential

In an era defined by digital transformation, data has become the cornerstone of innovation and progress, particularly within Africa's burgeoning financial landscape. With Sub-Saharan...

Use of ‘The’ on Savior Church properties triggers contempt case against Abraham Adusei and four others

Former Council of State Members under John Dramani Mahama’s Administration, Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, Jacob Asirifi Senior, Enoch Ofori, and Daniel Mensah have been...

Four victims who were killed by mentally challenged man laid to rest

Four of the victims, believed to have been killed by a mentally challenged have been buried. They were laid to rest according to Islamic rites. The...

President El-Sisi Meets British Petroleum’s (BP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on the Sidelines of Egyptian Petroleum Show (EGYPS) 2024

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chief Executive Officer of BP, Mr. Murray Auchincloss, on the sidelines of the Egypt Petroleum Show, EGYPS...

Interruption of water supply in Nsawam Adoagyiri

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced intermittent water supply in Nsawam Adoagyiri from Monday, February 19, 2024. This is due to essential maintenance...

The Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS) has inaugurated new Governance Boards

Mr. Kingsley K. Asah, the APSS Board Secretary announced that the newly reconstituted Advisory Board and Board of Directors (Executive Board) of the Africa...

African Energy Chamber (AEC) launches Namibia Trade Mission in collaboration with Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2024

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – has launched a Trade Mission to Namibia...

Otumfuo dazzle in ‘adowa’ dance moves during Akwasidae [Watch]

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the throne as the ruler of the Ashanti Kingdom in...

Kaspersky shares cyberthreat landscape insights for the African region

Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) experts discussed the evolution of the cyberthreat landscape in the region during its 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2024, held...

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Google Sign Agreement to Foster and Accelerate Digital Transformation in Africa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Google LLC (Google) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster and accelerate...

World’s 10 largest crises force over 10 Million Children from their Homes in One Year – Save the Children

More than 10 million children were forced to flee their homes last year in the world’s 10 largest crises, according to new Save the...

Begoro chief to appear before Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council today

The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II is expected to appear before the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council today. He has been...

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2024 launched

The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now in its ninth year. Journalists from across...