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Chief, three others remanded in murder case

Four suspects, who were arrested in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old man, John Coffie, alias Africa, at Mile 4 in the Aowin...

Two arrested over sale of ECG meters

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dragged two persons before an Accra Circuit Court for conspiring and illegally selling the company’s meter. Charles...

Ghana’s urban renaissance: $245 million infusion transforms cities

The Government of Ghana is directing a monumental $245 million into the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program. This transformative project, led by the Ministry...

South Sudan: Unshattered hope in the face of adversities

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) marks 40 years of its services in the region that now constitutes South Sudan. Over the past four...

Gyakye Quayson’s lawyers considering options against judge overseeing his trial

Lawyers representing Assin North Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson, state that they are contemplating their options against the High Court Judge presiding over...

Government leaders reaffirm their commitment to accelerate HIV prevention efforts to reduce new HIV infections

With just two years left to attain the 2025 HIV prevention target of fewer than 370 000 new HIV infections annually, the world is...

Uganda: Oil companies seek to import special petroleum products

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) under their umbrella body, Sustainable Energies and Petroleum Association (SEPA) want the amendment of the Petroleum Supply Act to take...

Dan Botwe challenges Assemblies to prioritise development

Local Government Minister, Dan Botwe has criticised Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies for their failure to drive development in their respective areas. Expressing his...

One person arrested in connection with felling of Komfo Anokye’s historic cola tree

Information reaching JoyNews indicates one person has been picked up by the police to assist with investigations pertaining to the felling of Komfo Anokye’s...

Afreximbank announces 71 Sponsors of Intra-African Trade Fair 2023

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has...

Afreximbank announces $1-billion African Film Fund

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is working on the establishment of a $1-billion African Film Fund to be launched in 2024 to support the...

Why this child psychologist thinks BECE is not necessary

Child psychologist, Dr. Peace Tetteh has said the cancellation of examination papers of Junior high School (JHS) students will affect their mental health. Her comments...

DDEP reminded me of the military regime – Sophia Akuffo

Former Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Sophia Akuffo has likened the government's announcement of the Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP) to the era of...

FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023â„¢: Live streams, highlights and how to watch

FIFA+ (www.FIFA.com) will stream all matches from the U-17 World Cup; Tournament takes place between 10 November to 2 December in Indonesia; Find out how you can...

Round-up of Highlights to Watch Out for at Africa Tech Festival 2023

With the 26th edition of Africa Tech Festival (https://apo-opa.co/473ZEif) delivered in partnership with the South African Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) happening...

Family places 100k reward on head of missing Lands Commission staffer

Senior Lands Administrative Officer and mother of two, Rhodaline Amoah Darko, has gone missing for more than two years. Her husband, Dr. Wilberforce Aggrey of...

Invest oil, gas revenue for wellbeing of citizenry – Economist to African leaders

A Petroleum Economist at the University of Cape Coast, Professor Wumi Iledare, has advised African leaders to prioritise the use of oil and gas...

23-year-old labourer remanded for alleged burglary

The Adentan Circuit Court has remanded a labour­er, Richard Bajian for breaking into two offices at East Legon, Accra. Richard Bajian, 23, who is said...

Man allegedly commits suicide following mother’s death

Police in Abofour, in Offinso, in the Ashanti Region, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35-year-old man. The deceased, Peter Boakye Yiadom,...

 Miner jailed 15 years for phone theft

The Asante Bekwai Cir­cuit Court has sentenced a 23-year-old miner to 15 years in prison with hard labour for stealing a Sum­sang smart phone. Innusah...

Rentrée Numérique 2023: Artificial Intelligence sparks debate in Senegal

A much-anticipated event for the African digital ecosystem, La Rentrée Numérique provides an overview of the latest initiatives in the tech sector, and a...

Call to the Bar now more of an assembly line – Ex-CJ Sophia Akuffo

Former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo has stated that the legal profession should not be conducted like an assembly line. Speaking on Starr Chat, the former...

Illegal mining linked to fuel smuggling in Ashanti Region – NPA

Illegal mining activities in parts of the Manso enclave in the Ashanti Region have been identified as a key driver of the purchase of diverted fuel...

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo’s take on LGBTQ

Former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo has expressed her firm stance against the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ghana. Speaking on Accra based Starr FM...

Charles Bissue fined GH¢500 for inaction on OSP case

Former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue, has been fined GH¢500 by the Human Rights Court for failing to...

Child beggars on the rise in Accra

The phenomenon of child begging is on the rise in Accra lately as children have intensified the trade at busy intersections across the capital. Children...

It is painful we cannot fight illegal mining – Asantehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has voiced his distress over the lack of progress in the fight against illegal mining, often referred to...

Krachi West MCE cuts sod for 4 million SOCO projects

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Krachi West Municipal Assembly, Emmanuel Jalulah, has cut-sod for the construction of an ultramodern market and other infrastructure...

WAEC investigates suspected mass cheating; over 22,000 candidates’ scripts under scrutiny

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has disclosed that it is currently scrutinizing the scripts of 22,270 candidates in specific subjects due to reported...

NPA to commence prosecution of criminals

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Legal Directorate will soon commence the prosecution of criminal acts that occur under the National Petroleum Authority Act 2005...

Obuasi East gets 15k boost for 39th Farmers’ Day celebration

A burgeoning entrepreneur based in Obuasi, Dr Collins Amo, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Aduro Ye Herbal Center, has donated an amount...

La General Hospital: Channel your community service elsewhere – Youth told

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has fired salvos at the Coalition of La Associations over the La...

Rotary club, Kumasi cut sod for construction of a 10-seater micro-flush toilet for Kumasi Anglican

The Rotary Club of Kumasi as part of their charitable works, has cut sod for the construction of a 10- seater micro flush toilet...

Funeral home owners arrested after 190 corpses found

The owners of a Colorado funeral home are accused of giving fake cremated remains to some bereaved families, among other allegations. Jan and Carie Hallford...

WAEC releases provisional results for 2023 BECE; Check out details here

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has release the provisional results for the 2023 BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination) for both public School and...

5 dead, 6 rescued after boat capsised on Volta Lake

Five people have been confirmed death, one missing and six others rescued after a boat capsised on the Volta Lake. The heartbreaking incident occurred at...

Briefing Meeting with the United Nations Resident Coordinator on the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Scoping Mission 2023

The WHO Country Representative, Innocent Bright Nuwagira, led a team from AFRO and Africa CDC to brief Babatunde Ahonsi, the UN Resident Coordinator in...

Arab Coordination Group pledges US$50 billion for African development

Stepping up their support for African partner countries ahead of the crucial COP28 climate change conference, the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) announced today that...

Gyakye Quayson flown to Canada over critical health emergency – Court told

The Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson has been flown to Canada to undergo a critical health emergency. He is therefore...

Gyakye Quayson’s trial continues in absentia as judge doubts medical excuse

The High Court in Accra has heard the case involving Assin North Member of Parliament (MP), James Gyakye Quayson in his absence. The accused, who...