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Route Optimization Revolution: Logi-IQ Transforms Logistics Efficiency

In the intricate realm of logistics management, challenges abound, posing formidable obstacles to operational efficiency and financial prudence. The mismanagement of invaluable resources—time, costs,...

Good news for state-owned media

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has said government is committed to supporting state-owned media outlets in Ghana. He explained that, though they get support...

Burna Boy wins Afrobeats Artiste at 2023 BMAs

Nigerian music star, Burna Boy has been named the best Afrobeats act at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards(BMAs). Burna Boy triumphed over fellow artistes...

Information Services Department (ISD) secures funding for 40 vans – Oppong Nkrumah

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has announced that the Information Services Department (ISD) has received funding for the procurement of new vans. To him,...

Council of Zongo Chiefs receive petition to dismiss Ashanti Regional Chief Imam

Some concerned young Muslims are calling for Sheik Abdul Mumin Haroun, the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, to be removed from his position due to...

$550bn needed over the next 40yrs to implement National Energy Transition Plan – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has indicated that, Ghana will need about $550 billion in the next forty years to ensure that Ghana achieves its net zero...

‘Na who cause am?’ – CLOGSAG responds to Kwabena Donkor

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has responded to Dr. Kwabena Donkor’s condemnation of staff of the Finance Ministry for cheering...

Fisheries Ministry holds National Fish Festival in Accra [Photos]

The fourth edition of the National Fish Festival has been opened in Accra with an exhibition and deliberations on the promotion of a sustainable...

Saglemi case: Contractor’s death won’t affect prosecution’s case – Deputy Attorney-General

The death of the contractor who executed the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project would not affect prosecution’s case, a deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah Yeboah, has...

Police officer, five others in critical condition after shooting incident in Nkwanta South

A police officer and five others are in critical condition after a shooting incident at Nkwanta South in Oti region. This was as a result...

South Africa: Small Business Development Committee Set to Conduct Last Leg of Public Hearings on National Small Enterprise Amendment (NSEA) Bill in Gauteng

The Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development will from tomorrow, 21 November 2023, conduct three public hearings on the National Small Enterprise Amendment (NSEA)...

Free SHS: CHASS vows to engage government

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) has acknowledged the challenges in the running of various Senior High Schools currently. This comes...

Dr Abena Nyarkoa launches ‘Nkunim’ project to promote inclusive education

In a significant step to foster education equality, Dr Abena Nyarkoa has duly launched the Nkunim Project. This initiative is aimed at promoting inclusive,...

Government launches E-JOBS4ALL

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has launched Entrepreneurship Jobs for All (E-JOBS4ALL). The initiative is aimed at creating employment for youth in mining...

NSMQ 2023: AI answered one riddle correctly ahead of contestants in grand-finale

Brilla AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) system, which unofficially competed with the three schools participating in the grand finale of the 2023 National Science...

Ashanti Region: Six perish in road crash at Asanso

Six people have reportedly died following a road crash that occurred at Asanso near Asante Bekwai in the Ashanti Region on Sunday, November 19,...

Two feared dead in renewed clashes in Wenchike

Two people are feared dead following renewed disturbances at Wenchike in the Chereponi district of the North East Region. The victims were reportedly killed in...

Four Ways Entrepreneurs’ Organization is Empowering Middle East Pakistan Africa (MEPA) Business Owners

There’s a proverb which goes, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This was the...

Samsam residents protest over bad roads

Scores of Sansam residents and adjoining communities in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra region have staged a massive demonstration over the...

Licensure exams: CETAG sends important message to Mahama

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has expressed support for the licensure exams for teacher trainees, asserting that it is a...

Builsa South DCE cuts sod for SOCO projects

The District Chief Executive (DCE) Builsa South, Daniel Kwame Gariba has approved the construction of a bridge at Nyanbisa and other infrastructure projects to...

Ethiopia: Close to 1.9 million receive the Cholera vaccine despite challenging environment in Amhara region

The Amhara region is the 2nd most populated region in Ethiopia. The region currently faces multiple emergencies including drought, Measles, Malaria, and a Cholera...

I’m indifferent to lack of required attention to my projects – Kojo Cue

Ghanaian Hip-Hop/Afro-Pop artist Kojo Cue has opened up about his indifference to not garnering widespread attention with his music. He candidly admitted that the...

Addressing the challenge of antimicrobial resistance in Ethiopia

Recent disease surveillance findings from more than 4000 health centres across Ethiopia have shown a rising trend in cases of antimicrobial resistance, which occurs...

33 children born into hunger every minute in 2023 – Save The Children

New Save the Children analysis found that more than 17.6 million children will be born into hunger in 2023, one-fifth more children than a...

Incentivise businesses to invest in educational partnerships – Bishop Titi-Ofei

The founder of the Accra Business School, Bishop Gideon Titi Offei, has called on the government to encourage businesses to engage in educational partnerships...

Electricity crisis: Mfantsipim courts parents support as gov’t default plunges school into debt

Mfantsipim School in the Central Region is now seeking the help of parents to bail them out of their power crisis after the government...

Shakira reaches deal with tax authorities to avoid $15 million tax fraud trial

Colombian pop star, Shakira reached a settlement with prosecutors on Monday (November 20), to avoid a trial over charges she failed to pay 14.5...

Hopeson Adorye reacts to dismissal from NPP

A key member of Alan Kyerematen's campaign team, Hopeson Adorye, has dismissed his expulsion from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a "pointless exercise."...

Liberia’s President-elect Boakai to review mining concessions

Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai, who defeated President George Weah in the Nov. 14 presidential runoff, says his administration will have a close look at...

NDC Secretary beaten to pulp [Photos]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary for Domeabra-Obom Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Daniel Nii Sackey Aidoo is currently battling for his life....

Ghana’s Debt Restructuring: What you need to know

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, during the presentation of the 2024 budget statement described the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme as done and dusted. According to...

Year of Roads: Government completes construction of Enchi-Dadieso road

The government, through the Ministry of Roads and Highways has completed the construction of the deplorable Enchi-Dadieso road. The road that links the Suaman...

Nursing Trainees ask for forgiveness from Mahama for rejecting student-loan proposals in 2016

In a surprising turn of events, nursing trainees who had rejected student loan proposals made by former President Mahama in 2016 have come forward...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strengthens the capacity of Health Analysts of National Centers for the Coordination of Early Warning and Response...

The Early Warning Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has concluded a four (4) day training...

Eduwatch reacts to Mahama’s plans to cancel licensure exams

Advocacy organisation, Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), has urged former President John Mahama to go beyond the cancelation of the teacher licensure exams to institute...

Market women understand economics better than politicians – Economist

An economist, Dr Theo Acheampong has said a GH¢1 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is meaningless in economics. This comes after the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta told Parliament that Ghana’s...

Do more to improve business environment – US Ambassador to gov’t

The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, wants the government to do more to improve the business environment in Ghana. Speaking at the...

Clement Apaak reveals NDC’s alternative to licensure exams

Member of Parliament for Builsa North, Dr Clement Apaak has proposed the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama's alternative to the cancellation of the teachers licensure...

Orange Middle East and Africa and Spotify join hands to promote African talents and offer a wide mobile music experience to Orange customers

From today, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, and Mali and very soon in Guinea, millions of mobile users will enjoy music for...