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Flash floods hit Ofankor-Taifa Junction stretch after Sunday’s rain

Rains that began Sunday morning have caused flash flooding in parts of Accra, including the Ofankor-Taifa Junction stretch. The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) reported that,...

One dead after fishing boat capsizes near Ada West

One person has been reported dead after a fishing boat capsized near Ada West District in the Greater Accra Region. Accra-based Citi News reported that,...

Dazel disappointed in faltering finish in Spain

Springbok Women's Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel said they will have to take their HSBC SVNS relegation on the chin, regroup and give their...

ALL for Her: Pioneering Women’s Fitness App Debuts in Morocco, Showcased at GITEX AFRICA 2024

W.ALLfit, a champion of flexibility in fitness, embarks on a bold new chapter. Today, the company announces its dynamic launch as the very first...

Botwa.ai Emerges as the Premier AI Startup in Asia, Redefining Conversational AI with Groundbreaking Solutions

Botwa.ai, the trailblazing force in artificial intelligence and generative AI, announces its groundbreaking entry into the Middle East and Africa markets with its participation...

Corruption is everywhere now; deal with it urgently – Ga Mantse to gov’t

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has expressed disgust over the rampant corruption plaguing Ghana. In a recent interview with Citi FM on...

Fortinet Showcases Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Solutions at GITEX AFRICA 2024

Fortinet (www.Fortinet.com/), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has been exhibiting at GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com) this week for the second year running. Attended...

PIAC report reveals 36% shortfall in ECG’s payments for gas in 2023

A report by the Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC) reveals a 36 per cent shortfall in the Electricity Company of Ghana’s payments in accordance...

Anti-LGBTQ+ hearing: Judiciary opens high court doors for live coverage today

The Judiciary will open the High Court today for live media coverage of the anti-LGBT+ bill proceedings. Previously, the Chief Justice allowed media houses to...

Canon to Highlight Elevated Print Possibilities for Print Service Providers (PSPs) through Real Life Applications at drupa 2024

At drupa 2024, as part of its campaign ‘The Power to Move', Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) is showcasing the possibilities of elevated printing through the World...

Heat wave kills at least 33 poll workers as India’s election wraps up in searing temperatures

India’s relentless heat wave killed 33 poll workers as the country concluded its final day of voting in the world’s largest general election, officials said, underscoring the...

FDA teams up with Ghana Police Service to crack down on tobacco smoke activities

In a move to combat the scourge of tobacco smoke, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has joined forces with the Ghana Police Service...

One-week-old baby reportedly stolen from district hospital in Upper East region [Video]

A shocking incident at Zebilla District Hospital in the Bawku West district of the Upper East Region saw a one-week-old baby allegedly stolen on...

New blood test ‘can predict’ breast cancer return

An "ultra-sensitive" new blood test can predict if breast cancer will return years before the disease shows up on scans, researchers say. It picks up...

Nigeria: Housewife reportedly kills husband with pestle over side chick

A housewife, Omolara Oluwakemi, has been accused of killing her husband, Seidu Jamiu, over alleged infidelity in Ondo State, Nigeria. It was gathered that Oluwakemi...

Political assassinations in Mexico: 34 candidates murdered amid election

What should have been celebrated as a ground-breaking election has become overshadowed by the bloodiest election campaign in Mexico’s history, and ongoing high levels of violence across...

93-year-old media tycoon Rupert Murdoch marries for fifth time

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has married for a fifth time in a ceremony at his Californian vineyard. Mr Murdoch, 93, tied the knot on Saturday...

Residents celebrate as government begins construction of Atebubu-Kwame Danso road

Residents have expressed excitement and are applauding the government for commencing the construction of the Atebubu-Kwame Danso road in the Bono East Region. This follows...

Police arrest NDC PC for Awutu Senya East, 2 others

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three persons at Ofaakor near Kasoa in the Central Region over the alleged possession of firearm without lawful...

Shujaa defeat Germany to secure HSBC SVNS return

Shujaa are back to the HSBC SVNS for 2025 after defeating Germany 33-15 in their winner takes all playoff match in Madrid, Spain on...

Suspect who stabbed Hawa Koomson’s son assaulted, handed over to Police

The suspect who allegedly stabbed Ato Koomson, son of Awutu Senya East MP and Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Mavis Hawa Koomson, has been...

Environmental Health Workers on the Frontlines of Zimbabwe’s Cholera Outbreak

The number of cholera cases in Zimbabwe is declining thanks to the expanded and decentralized cholera response activities undertaken by the Ministry of Health...

Anyaa Sowutuom MP hands over new classroom block to Odorgonno SHS

Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi has officially commissioned and handed over a new 6-unit classroom block with a 10-seater...

Ghana secures US$103m AfDB grant to grow SMEs

Ghana has secured a US$103 million need-based funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with a focus...

Photos from Adom FM/ Asempa FM UCL 2024

The 2024 edition of the Adom FM and Asempa FM UEFA Champions League final ended spectacularly on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at T- Havana...

Schools in Kpando receive free sanitary pads to commemorate menstrual hygiene day

To address the menstrual challenges in schools, the Kpando Young Ladies Association has supported over six schools in the Municipality with hundreds of sanitary...

Court documents reveal Freddie Blay’s son involved in purchase of Labadi Beach Hotel’s beachfront

Explosive court documents I have obtained and currently analysing reveal that top politically exposed persons associated with the ruling NPP have long had a...

Pwalugu dam: ‘Belated’ GIDA explanation for $12m spent is contrived – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has accused the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) of providing what he...

Ellembelle: Cocoa farmers demonstrate at “galamsey” site

Concerned Cocoa Farmers in the Ellembelle District on Saturday, June 1, stormed an illegal mining site at Sendu to express their frustration and opposition...

Plan International Ghana commissions projects for Koensim community

Plan International Ghana has commissioned and handed over a water and gender-girl-friendly institutional latrine for the Koensim community in the Jasikan Municipality of the...

Dambai river bridge construction: Oti Regional House of Chiefs sends important message to govt

The Oti Regional House of Chiefs has reminded the government of the need to construct a bridge over the Dambai river. The President, Nana Mprah...

Mad rush for diesel after tanker accident on Kumasi-Accra highway

Several residents in Ohene Nkwanta and adjoining communities on Saturday morning risked their lives to fetch fuel gushing out of a crashed tanker. The accident...

PURC announces tariff increment

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission(PURC) has announced an upward review of electricity, water and gas tariffs. The increment which forms part of PURC's second quarterly...

Deputy Energy Ministers embark on familiarisation tour

Deputy Energy Ministers, Collins Adomako-Mensah and John Kobina Abbam Aboah Sanie have embarked on a series of familiarisation tours of various agencies under the...

One dead, 2 injured in gory accident on Kumasi-Accra Highway

One person has died on the spot with two injured in an accident at Ohene Nkwanta near Odumasi in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality...

President Ramaphosa assents to South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law legislation that ensures the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport complies with the World Anti-Doping Code which...

Suame Interchange project: Scrap dealers allegedly stab security man to death

Scrap dealers have allegedly stabbed a security man with Rango Construction Company Limited, the contractor working on the Suame Interchange in the Ashanti Region...

Eritrea Participates at 77th World Health Assembly

Eritrea’s delegation, led by Mr. Habtom Zerai, participated at the 77th World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland from 27 May to 1 June...

Return to your roots and support development – Okyenhene to indigenes

Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is urging the privileged in society to come back to their roots and support the development of their community. Speaking...

Ambulance case: Jakpa’s outburst in court irrelevant to case – Lawyer

Private legal practitioner, Kweku Paintsil does not think the outburst of the third accused in the controversial ambulance trial has any bearing on the...