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GWCL to spill excess water from Weija dam

Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced it is set to begin the spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam. In...

Recent internet disruption a blessing in disguise – Ursula

The Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, is of the view that the recent internet challenge is a blessing in disguise for Ghana. Acknowledging...

Police Inspector dies in accident on Mallam-Kasoa Highway

A policeman identified as Detective Chief Inspector Musah Persus Huhu of the Sowutuom Station has been pronounced dead after his car got involved in...

Ghana’s tax systems have become complex – Tax Partner at PwC Ghana

A partner at PwC Ghana has called for a comprehensive reform of the country’s tax laws to make them simpler and to encourage compliance,...

Fire destroys several properties at Teshie Mobil [Photos]

A devastating fire has ravaged a drinking spot, shops, and residential homes in Teshie Mobil near the Shell Filling Station, destroying several properties. According...

JB Danquah’s murder: I lost my marriage because of my son – Mother of accused

Madam Juliet, the mother of Vincent Bossu, the second accused person who was acquitted and discharged in the murder of the late Abuakwa North...

GAF confirms emergency landing of helicopter in Bonsokrom

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that a military helicopter with registration number GHF 696 made an emergency landing at Bonsukrom in Agona...

Details of Transnet Draft Network Statement Shared at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024

South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet recently published its network statement, which details the functions of the infrastructure manager and the contractual...

Military helicopter makes emergency landing at Agona Nkwanta [Photos+Video]

A helicopter belonging to the Ghana Air Force has reportedly made an emergency landing at Bonsokrom in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western...

Labour unions and CSOs resist emolument adjustment and privileges of Article 71 officeholders

There is fierce resistance from labour unions and civil society organisations regarding the adjustment of emoluments and privileges of Article 71 officeholders at an...

Dozens displaced in Assin Fosu after hours of downpour

Following hours of heavy rainfall, several residents at Assin Fosu in the Central region have been displaced as roofs were blown off several homes...

South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Prioritize Gas, Renewable Energy to Drive Efficiency

South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are turning to natural gas and renewable energy to secure energy supply while improving operational efficiency. During a...

Today’s Youth to Add their Voices at the Second Annual Freedom of Mobility Forum

Students from three leading universities from three continents will guide debate topics by presenting research on three focus areas: technology, social justice and equity,...

Murder of Prof. Adu Boahen’s son: Police arrest one suspect

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Mark Forson, a suspect in connection with the murder of son of the late Ghanaian celebrated historian, Professor Albert...

2024 Green Ghana day slated for June 7; GAF to host commemorative tree planting event – Lands Minister announces

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor has commended the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the frontal role it continues to...

Beware of scams involving individuals impersonating GIPC staff

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is cautioning the public against a scam involving individuals impersonating GIPC staff and requesting mobile money payments from...

‘Dumsor’ in Ejisu as thieves steal parts of ECG high tension tower

Bolts and nuts supporting the base of high tension towers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have been stolen in Ejisu, Ashanti...

Japan Motors, Lakeside Estate support Ghana Police with Yamaha Police escort motorcycles

Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. (JMTC) together with its sister company Lakeside Estate has donated two brand new powerful Yamaha FJR 1300AP Police Escort...

Dumsor: PURC orders ECG to provide load management timetable

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to submit a load management schedule by April 2, 2024. This...

Armed robbers kill son of Professor Adu Boahen

Armed robbers are reported to have attacked and killed the son of the late Ghanaian celebrated historian, Professor Albert Adu Boahen. The deceased, identified as...

School block lights up in flames during lessons at Damongo

A fire engulfed the Alahiat E/A School block in Yagbonkura, Damongo, in the Savannah Regional Capital as pupils remained in the building. The incident...

Kofi Jumah reveals sole ritual of Freemasonry [Video]

A prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the current Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, has revealed his membership in...

Championing change: The importance of diversity in shaping Africa’s future (By Laila Bastati)

By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer at APO Group (www.APO-opa.com). As we observe International Women's Month with the theme of 'Inspire Inclusion,' it is essential to...

The Fantasy Dome Demolition: The inside story [Watch]

On March 16, 2024, bulldozers were sent to the premises of one of Ghana's biggest event centres, the Fantasy Dome, located in the heart...

Another accident at Achimota claims one life after Kuami Eugene’s crash

Another tragic accident has occurred on the same stretch of road where Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene was recently involved in a crash. This time,...

Trina Solar, SOLA and Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) Signed Partnership to Launch 195MW Springbok Utility Project Using Vertex N Modules

Trina Solar (https://www.TrinaSolar.com/), a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, proudly announces the commencement of the groundbreaking Springbok project in collaboration...

On Visit to Dhobley, African Union (AU) Special Representative Emphasizes Collaboration for Peace in Somalia

The African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, on Monday visited Dhobley, in Jubaland State, to reinforce ongoing peace support operations and uplift...

Sunyani police arrest 26-year-old taxi driver for knocking down two pedestrians  

Police in Sunyani have arrested a 26-year-old taxi driver for knocking down two pedestrians on the Sunyani-Abesim stretch, killing one of them. According to a...

World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius launches set of health priorities for new two years

The World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius Country Office launched its new Biennial Workplan 2024-2025 with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) on March 18, 2024. This...

7 tips from Kaspersky on what to do if someone tries to hack you

In today’s connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming...

My people are crying – Efutu MCE laments over disconnected pipelines [Audio]

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Efutu Assembly in the Central Region, Hon. Alhaji Kassim Zubairu has lamented over the disconnected pipelines leading...

Northern Ghana to experience another bout of dust pollution – Ghana Meteorological Agency warns

If you live in Bolagatanga, Yendi, Nalerigu, or neighbouring areas, prepare yourselves for another bout of dusty air conditions as the Ghana Meteorological Agency...

Mukuru distributes millions in aid to vulnerable Africans

Next-generation financial services platform, Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), has successfully distributed millions in aid to disadvantaged recipients in Africa through its secure and transparent Enterprise Payments...

GWCL sends strong message to contractor after disconnecting pipelines in Gomoa [Listen]

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has sent a strong message to contractors working on roads in Gomoa Mampong, Gomoa Mpota, and parts of...

Extend mentoring to less privileged areas – Women in Engineering urged

The Managing Partner of Rainbow Consult, Margeret Jackson has called on Women in Engineering (WiNE) to extend their mentoring programmes to reach the less...

Common Core Curriculum rolls out in SHSs

All is set for the rollout of the Common Core Curriculum in Senior High Schools (SHSs). This follows a successful implementation of the curriculum at...

Otumfuo calls for improved payment systems for road contractors

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the government to review its payment methods for road contractors in order to tackle the problem...

Anti-gay bill: IMF calls for an inclusive society in Ghana

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has stressed the significance of inclusivity in national development. He comments follows Ghana's Parliament passing...

Admaius Capital partners with Egyptian medicated-cosmetics business Parkville

Admaius Capital Partners (“Admaius”) (www.Admaius.com), an Africa focussed private equity investor operating across several growth markets, today announced a strategic partnership with Parkville Holding...

BONI Partners with Afreximbank for Solar Energy Financing and Landmark Hotel Development

BONI (www.BONIltd.com) has signed a heads of terms agreement with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for a two tranche US$11 million facility to support SMEs...