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It’s not a walk in the park to construct a 24-hour economy – Yaw Nsarkoh

The former Executive Vice President of Unilever, Yaw Nsarkoh says the 24-hour economy initiative announced by former President John Mahama is not a task...

Kenya: Promoting Welfare of Workers will Enhance Productivity, Spur Growth

The government is committed to safeguarding the welfare of workers in the country. President William Ruto said labour relations, trade unions and social security are...

Lawyer reports fellow over unprofessional conduct

A lawyer, Stephen Badu, has reported a fellow lawyer, Derick Adu-Gyamfi, to the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council (GLC), accusing him of...

Lands Minister launches EJOBS4ALL – programme to benefit 10,000 youth in mining regions

The National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP) under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has launched a new flagship...

TOR junior staff appeal for constructive solutions to revive refinery

The junior staff wing of UNICOF at the Tema Refinery is concerned about negative media coverage affecting TOR. They are urging CSOs, investors, and intellectuals...

GES denies feeding SHS students with maggot-infested rice

The Director of Public Relations of GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo has refuted claims by the Minority spokesperson on Education in Parliament, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, that...

Pause in fighting allows delivery of life-saving food assistance in Gaza, but more access is needed, says World Food Programme (WFP)

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) delivered desperately needed food to more than 120,000 people in Gaza during the initial pause in fighting but...

Sophia Akuffo takes on government over lithium lease

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has expressed reservations about a 15-year lithium mining lease to Barari DV Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium Limited...

Ghana waives visas for foreign nationals from December 1

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a visa-free regime for all foreign nationals traveling into Ghana effective December 1, 2023. Deputy...

Why mortuary workers’ strike will proceed even after meeting govt

Barring any last-minute intervention, the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) will go ahead with its intended strike starting Wednesday, November 29, 2023. A meeting...

Joe Mettle supports North Tongu flood victims

Gospel musician, Joe Mettle has donated some relief items to victims of Akosombo dam spillage in the North Tongu constituency. Joe Mettle, alongside his...

Shit bombing forces students to study under trees in Koforidua

Teachers and students at Ada Kyerematen M/A Basic ‘B’ in New Juaben South Municipality of Eastern Region find themselves conducting lessons under trees due...

African ministers rally more action to bridge the digital divide and inequalities

Ministers in charge of Communication and Information Communication Technology sectors have adopted far-reaching decisions to accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation and boost socio-economic development, create...

Man storms church with dogs to warn pastor, members over noise pollution [Video]

A video capturing a man's bold confrontation with pastors and their congregation during a church service has gone viral on social media, stirring up...

EcoFlow Dominates Black Friday Sales on Takealot: Tops Portable Power Stations and Secures Top Ten Brands in South Africa

EcoFlow (https://apo-opa.co/47Nemde) (www.EcoFlow.com), a leading company of eco-friendly and sustainable energy solutions, achieved remarkable success during the 2023 Black Friday sales. On Takealot (https://apo-opa.co/3QXcqIn),...

Aggrieved Gold Coast Fund customers to stage 32-hour protest at Finance Ministry

Aggrieved customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management plan to stage a protest at the Finance Ministry today, Tuesday, November 28, to demand...

Passport application fees likely to go up – Foreign Affairs Ministry hints

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has indicated the need to raise passport application fees in the coming days due to a...

Court strikes out ‘side chick’ case against bank CFO

The Accra High Court has rejected the legal complaint brought forth by Deborah Seyram Adablah, a young woman who had accused a former Chief...

Man lynched after stabbing 2 at Gomoa Akotsi

A 34-year-old Nigerian, Ukechuku popularly known as "Nose Mask" has been lynched by angry residents of Gomoa Akotsi in the Central region after he...

Food prices drop, but consumers still overpaying due to middlemen – Agric Minister

The Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Dr. Bryan Acheampong, says food prices in Ghana have drastically reduced within the last few months. He...

Mike Ocquaye Jnr. to contest Dome-Kwabenya seat again

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mike Ocquaye Junior has officially announced his intention to contest the Dome-Kwabenya parliamentary...

Newly-constructed borehole at Sehwi turn muddy; residents cry for help

Residents of Sehwi 'Gye se wobre', a community within the Bia West District of the Western North Region, are facing distress as water from...

GWR: Woman lands in hospital while attempting 50-hour hand washing marathon

Subair Enitan, a student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), captured attention after embarking on an extraordinary endeavor aimed at setting a Guinness World Record...

Presidency reacts to claims of delaying assent to Witchcraft Bill

The Office of the President has refuted claims that President Akufo-Addo has declined to assent to the Criminal Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2023. This follows...

Location of STEM Schools politically motivated – Dr Apaak

A Deputy Ranking member of Education Committee in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak has accused the Akufo-Addo Bawumia administration of playing politics with Ghana’s education. The...

GUTA’s proposal to gov’t over Import Restrictions Bill

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called on the government to provide details and timelines for the implementation of the Import Restrictions...

GES sends message to 2023 BECE graduates on SHS placement

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release Senior High School (SHS) placement for 2023/24 academic year. In view of this, the 2023 Computerized School Selection and...

Zoomlion Communications team honored at the 5th National Communications Awards

In recognition of excellence in communication, Zoomlion Ghana Limited's Communications team, has emerged triumphant at the prestigious 5th National Communications Awards (NCA 2023) and...

Check out the new MTN data prices

Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has officially released its updated tariffs, effective today, November 28, 2023. In an advertisement featured in the November 28, 2023 edition...

How will I be corrupted by giving you the license to import strategic products? – K.T Hammond

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond has downplayed suggestions that the strategic products legislative instrument (L.I) will induce corruption at the...

“If we don’t invest now, we will find somebody from Europe, America or China coming to own what is ours” – Herbert Mensah, President...

Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, engaged in an interview with African...

Top police officer, another granted bail for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs

The Gbetsile Circuit Court has granted bail in the sum of GH₵ 200,000 to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nasiru Amadu and No. 51836...

Gov’t bent on protecting natural landscape from destructive forces of bush-fires – Interior Minister

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has launched a National Bush-fire Prevention campaign with the assurance by the government to protect the country's natural...

Friday, December 1 declared as public holiday

Government, through the Interior Ministry, has declared Friday, December 1, 2023, as a statutory holiday to mark the annual Farmers’ Day celebration. A statement, signed by the...

GES, why must I pay to access my BECE results?

This is an Open Letter to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah. The writer wants to know, among other things,...

Right quantities of products will be imported to prevent shortage and inflation – K.T Hammond

The Trade and Industry Minister, K.T. Hammond, has assured the populace that the proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) on Export and Import, specifically focusing on...

United States (U.S.) and African Development Bank Collaborate to Accelerate Africa’s Digital Transformation

The U.S. Commercial Service and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) have announced a new strategic collaboration in a move to drive digital transformation across Africa. Unveiled...

Islamic Development Bank Institute Joins Forces with Nigerian Exchange Limited to Boost Islamic Capital Markets in Nigeria

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDB Institute) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) joined forces with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to deliver an influential Islamic capital markets capacity-building...

Minority has stabbed me in the back – K.T Hammond

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, known to many as K. T. Hammond, has expressed feeling betrayed by the Minority in...

Five reported dead in accident on Sunyani-Berekum Highway 

A tragic accident on the Sunyani-Berekum Highway has left five individuals feared dead. According to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the incident occurred around 1400...