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UG Medical Professor urges doctors to maintain high ethical standards

Professor of surgery at the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS), Prof. Afua Hesse, has called on doctors and other health workers to uphold...

Kissi Agyebeng reacts to call to scrap OSP

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has described as baseless, calls for the office to be scrapped. According to him, these critics have failed to acknowledge...

Gov’t to extensively engage stakeholders on electricity VAT

Government in the coming weeks will extensively engage the Organised Labour and other relevant stakeholders on the Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. This...

Soldier in trouble over alleged GH₵136K recruitment scam

A 36-year-old military officer has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly collecting GHC136, 000 from 22 persons with the assurance of enlisting them into...

Yendi primary: MASLOC CEO makes strong demands in petition to NPP leadership

A New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for the Yendi Constituency, Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama, has petitioned the party leadership to declare the election...

Club spending on international transfer fees reaches all-time record in 2023

USD 9.63 billion spent on international transfer fees, an increase of 48.1% compared to 2022, according to Global Transfer Report; 2023 also saw a new...

Appiah Kubi advocates for more private sector engagement in infrastructural development

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi is advocating for the private sector to be resourced to undertake infrastructural projects in...

Afreximbank acts as Joint Global Coordinator on Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa’s (BADEA’s) Inaugural EUR 500M Social Bond

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), is pleased to announce that it has successfully acted as Joint Global Coordinator on the inaugural EUR 500M...

Kenya: Inauguration of Transition Committee for Social Health Authority Marks Key Step Towards Healthcare Reform

Today, on January 30, 2024, Cabinet Secretary for Health Nakhumicha S. Wafula officially inaugurated the Transition Committee for the Social Health Authority. This committee,...

IGP Dampare named among 100 most reputable Africans

The inspector-General of police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has been named among 100 most reputable leaders in Africa in a new poll conducted by...

NaCCA introduces a QR Code scanner for textbooks

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has introduced a QR Code Scanner for the authentication of educational materials, including textbooks and teacher...

Decomposing body of woman discovered in cemetery at Sapeiman

Residents of Sapeiman are living in fear after the decomposing body of a woman was found in the local cemetery. The discovery was made...

5% of Ghanaian men aged 15-49 not circumcised – GSS report

The Ghana Statistical Service's 2022 Demographic Health Survey has revealed that, approximately 5 percent of Ghanaian men are not circumcised. This equates to about 835,000...

Man, 27, arrested for allegedly attempting to kill 11-year-old girl for rituals

A 27-year-old man identified as Clifford has been arrested for allegedly attempting to kill an 11-year-old girl for rituals at Senya Beraku in the...

How Defence Minister threatened me – ACP Agordzo reveals

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Benjamin Agordzo, who was recently acquitted and discharged in the high-profile coup plot case, has accused Minister of Defence,...

Mason, 30, kills lover, poisons two children at Asuoso

A 30-year-old mason, identified as Shadrack is on the run after allegedly murdering his girlfriend and two children. The victims have been identified as 25-year-old...

The University Challenge: 10 universities, 10 teams, GH¢1m entrepreneurial prize

The University Challenge is an unprecedented opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. This challenge offers the largest entrepreneurial prize in the country, with a reward of one million...

United States Invests in Clean Water, Sanitation in Northern Mozambique

The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announces that Mozambique was named a high priority country for the Global...

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) Sign an Implementation Agreement for a Line of Financing of...

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org) and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) have signed an Implementation Agreement for a Line...

Mosquitoes in hospitals a cause for concern – Malaria Elimination Programme

The Case Management Focal Person of the National Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr. Paul Boateng has expressed concern over the presence of mosquitoes in hospital...

Special prosecutor calls for establishment of corruption courts

Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng is calling for the establishment of anti-corruption courts to prosecute persons suspected to have engaged in corruption and corruption-related cases...

Uganda’s Tonny Drileba Awarded 2023 Basketball Africa League Ubuntu Trophy presented by New Fortress Energy

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (BAL.NBA.com) and New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) – a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s...

Ghana stagnant on Corruption Perception Index for fourth year [FULL INDEX]

For the fourth consecutive year, Ghana has remained stagnant with a score of 43 out of 100 on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released...

IGP holds Guard of Honour for outgoing CDS

A special guard of honor has been held by the IGP for the outgoing Chief of Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Vice...

President William Ruto to Officiate The 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is thrilled to announce that His Excellency President (Dr.) William Samoei Ruto will officiate the second Canada-Africa Business Conference (https://apo-opa.co/3Uk4DYH)...

Boosting Access to Finance in Libya: Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Approves a New Legal Framework for Libyan Credit Information Centre

New opportunities have opened for SMEs in Libya to secure financial support as the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) grants approval to the Libyan...

Mobile Money agents to be blocked for failing to link accounts to Ghana Cards or TIN

In a bid to enhance financial transparency and compliance with tax regulations, leading Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs) in Ghana have announced the impending blocking...

PAC refers National Blood Service to AG over procurement breaches

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended the referral of the National Blood Service management to the Attorney General for prosecution due to procurement...

Dismiss fake election year prophecies – Ghanaians told

Ghanaians have been advised against allowing themselves to be manipulated by fake prophecies in choosing political leaders as the country prepares towards the 2024...

I would pursue this matter – Sam George on Rev Owusu-Amoah’s ‘age question’

Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament, Sam George, remains resolute in his pursuit of Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Reverend Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah, publicly disclosing...

Football age is not for footballers only – Prof Mensah on GRA boss’ age

Senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Kobby Mensah has reacted to the controversy surrounding the age of the Commissioner-General of the Ghana...

I am ready for you, sue me – Journalist tells Farouk Mahama

Northern regional correspondent of Citi FM, Mohammed Aminu Alabira who was allegedly attacked by the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama said...

BUTEC Group concludes an external growth operation in Morocco, reinforcing its African footprint in the energy and environment sectors

BUTEC Group (https://www.BUTEC.com/), a regional leader in the environment, energy and industrial construction sectors in the Middle East and North Africa, has completed the takeover...

Rugby World Cup 2023 was the most viewed rugby event of all time

Rugby World Cup 2023 (www.WorldRugby.org) in France was the most viewed rugby event of all time, further cementing its record-breaking legacy. RWC France 2023 achieved 1.33...

We’ve not received any request to place FGR under care and maintenance – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission has stated that it has not received any request from FGR Bogoso Prestea Ltd, the operators of the Prestea-Bogoso Mine, regarding...

Sudanese Entrepreneurs Eager to Enhance Trade with Indonesia

The Indonesian Ambassador to Sudan, Sunarko, along with the staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum, attended a dynamic meeting on Friday (26/1) with...

GIBA stands in solidarity with GJA over Hawa Koomson boycott

The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), has backed calls by the Ghana Journalists Association for media houses to blackout the MP for Awutu-Senya East...

Former NSMQ contestant with 6As to lose UG admission due to financial constraints

A former National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ) contestant, Abande Prince Abugri, from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, is on the verge of...

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are endemic, posing a huge health threat. More than 12 million people are at...

Kenya: Quality of Care for Assessment for Universal Health Coverage

The Ministry of Health in association with County Governments and Development Partners will carry out a comprehensive Harmonized Health Facility Assessment (HHFA).  The assessment targeting...