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Grave diggers call for enhanced lighting system to save Tafo cemetery

Inadequate lighting and lax security at the Tafo cemetery have created opportunities for unscrupulous individuals to engage in nefarious activities within its premises. Concerned residents...

Manhyia Palace Museum comes alive in May by showcasing restored Asante treasures

The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi will reopen to the public on 1st May 2024, as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Otumfuo...

Court instructs Anas to testify in person unmasked against Nyantakyi or…

The High Court in Accra says it is waiting for the outcome of the Court of Appeals decision in the case involving investigative journalist...

Sudan: As fighting escalates around El Fasher, major malnutrition crisis persists in Zamzam camp; Médecins sans frontières (MSF) is stepping up its activities and...

In response to the escalating fighting in North Darfur, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has treated over 100 war wounded patients – including 11 children,...

Three including 2 Indian nationals killed in ghastly accident on Konongo-Kumasi highway

Three persons including two Indian nationals on Monday died on the spot in a head-on collision on the Konongo-Kumasi Highway. The accident involved a Nissan...

COCOBOD intensifies crackdown on cocoa smuggling syndicates

The war against illicit activities of cocoa smuggling syndicates, which was launched by Ghana Cocoa Board with support from the state’s security agencies, continues...

Truck loaded with charcoal involved in accident in Damongo; Main road blocked

A Kia truck loaded with charcoal from Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region, heading south, has been involved in an accident. It happened between...

Gov’t ready for Chinese investment in optimising green mineral development – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, has made a compelling case for Chinese government and businesses to collaborate with...

South Sudan commemorates 50 Years of Immunization with 2024 African Immunization Week – Humanly Possible: Immunization for All

This year, as the world commemorates World Immunization Week from April 24 to April 30, South Sudan joins the global community in celebrating the...

Ex-US army member Sanda G. Frimpong convicted in money laundering romance fraud, faces jail time

Sanda G. Frimpong, 33, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison and ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution to...

National Ambulance Service staff meet Governing Board

The staff of National Ambulance Service has met the Governing Board of the service to deliberate on issues bothering the service.   Deliberations between the board...

WAEC reacts to private schools’ threat to boycott BECE, WASSCE

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) says it does not intend to review new charges to clients. Despite threats from the Ghana National Association of...

Seychelles celebrates 50 years of saving children’s lives through immunization

Matteo Pragassen is almost a year old and his mother, Diane Uranie, has brought him to the Beau Vallon health centre in Victoria, Seychelles'...

Statement by H.E Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on the African Vaccination Week

The goal of the African Vaccination Week is simple yet profound:  The week focuses on emphasizing the importance of protecting every person’s right (particularly...

New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana’s Health System in Response to Climate Change

A new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s health system against the adverse effects of...

Akufo-Addo calls for African unity against maritime threats

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated the government's commitment to retooling the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency. Speaking at...

World Economic Forum Special Meeting: Africa Contributing to Shaping the Global Future Agenda

The World Economic Forum (WEF) convened a Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on...

African Union establishes the Southern Africa Network of Traditional Leaders Drug Demand Reduction Network

In a ground breaking move, the African Union has established its first a sub-regional network of traditional leaders to be trained in scientific evidence-based...

Nsoromma season 6 grand finale: Who will be crowned winner at West Hills Mall this Sunday?

Get ready for the most anticipated event of the year as Nsoromma Season 6 reaches its thrilling conclusion after weeks of intense competition. The...

IFMA ignites the future of facility management in Ghana

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Ghana Chapter, under the leadership of President Sampson Opare-Agyemang, is spearheading a transformative movement within the field of...

Ghana’s LPG price one of the highest in the world – Association 

The Vice President of the  Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association of Ghana, Gabriel Kumi, has revealed that Ghana's LPG prices rank among the highest globally.  According...

GCX CEO drives dialogue on transformation of Africa’s cocoa industry

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), Mrs. Setutsi Ivowi has delivered a compelling talk at the World Cocoa Conference in...

19-year-old shop attendant convicted for stealing an iPhone

A 19-year-old shop attendant has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour for robbing a student of an iPhone II valued at...

Energy Minister delays appearance before parliamentary committee

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has kept the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances waiting since morning. The Minister was scheduled to appear before...

Exxonmobil and National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Launch Jr. National Basketball Association (NBA) League in Mozambique

ExxonMobil and NBA Africa (https://www.NBA.com) on Saturday launched a new Jr. NBA league in Maputo, Mozambique that will be operated by the Clarisse Machanguana...

Throwback video surfaces of US Army major bragging about enjoying killing people

In an interview on Kofi TV, US Army Major Kojo Owusu Dartey, now found guilty of smuggling firearms to Ghana hidden in blue barrels...

From Aching Tooth to Life-Saving Surgery: A Mechanic’s Journey with Mercy Ships

A 21-year-old man is rejoicing after receiving free surgery from a charity to remove a tumor that had grown to half the size of...

The harrowing experience of a Ghanaian bisexual

A Ghanaian man, using the pseudonym Ibrahim for safety reasons, has bravely shared his harrowing experience of how he has endured repeated assaults in...

King Charles visits cancer centre as public engagements resume

King Charles is carrying out his first major public engagement since his cancer diagnosis. The King, who has been named Cancer Research UK's new patron,...

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

As a flagship programme of the International Trade Centre (ITC), EFI’s business model has 15 years of success in bringing sustainable, quality fashion products...

26-year-old JHS dropout sentenced to 15 years for robbery

The Old Tafo Circuit Court in the Ashanti region has sentenced 26-year-old Junior High School dropout, Kwabena Asiedu, to 15 years in prison with...

The harrowing experience of a Ghanaian bisexual

A Ghanaian man, using the pseudonym Ibrahim for safety reasons, has bravely shared his harrowing experience of how he has endured repeated assaults in...

Ghana leads charge in promoting African cuisines on the global stage

Ghana is leading the charge in the promotion of the continent’s best cuisines on the global stage. According to the Vice President of the Chefs...

IMANI’s PULSE Reports: Bawumia’s stance on LGBTQ+ boosts positive sentiments towards his person

In the build-up to the 2024 General Elections in Ghana, IMANI's PULSE Reports Episode 06 sheds light on the evolving social media landscape, providing...

Nkwanta South MCE urges youth to promote peace through sports

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South, Felix Owusu-Gyim, has urged the youth in the area to promote peace through sports. Due to...

Korle Bu clarifies reports on cancellation of surgeries

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has dismissed reports that surgeries which were scheduled for Monday, 29 April 2024, were cancelled due to power outage...

Manhyia Palace Museum reopens in May to showcase treasures

The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi will reopen on May 1, 2024, as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei...

Army Major convicted for smuggling guns to Ghana

A federal jury has convicted a United States Army Major, Kojo Owusu Dartey, who has been found guilty on multiple charges related to smuggling...

Check out list of contributors for Appiatse reconstruction

As the official commissioning and handover of the reconstructed Appiatse community approaches on Thursday (May 2, 2024), the list of contributors to the project...

Border restrictions impact businesses and residents amid Togo elections

As Togo braces for its crucial elections, businesses and residents along the Togo border are feeling the brunt of tightened restrictions on movement. ...