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New era for global salt production: McDan advocates research and technology

In the vast expanse of the salt industry, Daniel McKorley, stands as a beacon of innovation. As the Founder and CEO of The McDan...

Clean Air Fund partners Korley Klottey to design streets for cleaner air in schools

Air pollution is the second biggest threat to health in Ghana. Exhaust fumes from the transport sector alone are responsible for almost half of...

US threatens to restrict aid to Ghana over anti-LGBTQ+ bill

The United States on Thursday cautioned that it might limit foreign aid to Ghana if President Nana Akufo-Addo signs a new bill criminalising LGBTQI+...

Over 900 children died from road crashes between 2019 and 2021

Data available from the National Road Safety Authority(NRSA) has shown that between 2019 and 2021, 952 children died from road crashes. The data covers...

Ayawaso West Assembly battles alarming rise in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

https://youtu.be/CwdIzbQWm1M In the Ayawaso West Municipality, a concerning health trend has taken center stage. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) continue to surge, claiming the top...

Empty Plates: Joy News documentary highlights shortage of foods, meal quantity at SHSs

JoyNews sources have confirmed an acute shortage of food items in many Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. For months, parents, teachers, and stakeholders...

Feb. 29 babies: First-time mothers express mixed feelings [Photos+Video]

https://youtu.be/nz4c74NxWAg Genevieve is brimming with excitement, revelling in the joy of becoming a first-time mother. However, her delight at embracing motherhood is tempered by the...

Support us to complete all projects – Lands Minister to staff

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor has called on staff members to support management to successfully complete all pending projects,...

Petrol, diesel, LPG prices to go up marginally – IES

Barring any intervention, consumers should expect further marginal increases in the price of petrol, diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the coming days,...

I’m yet to be served docket on Akonta Mining’s alleged ‘galamsey’ activities – A-G

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame says he is yet to be served with a docket on investigations into alleged illegal...

Power outage in Parliament: Minority disappointed in ECG boss

The Minority in Parliament has taken on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for disconnecting the legislative arm of government from the national grid. The...

Filth-filled storm drains in Asylum Down trigger concern among residents

In 2017, President Akufo-Addo shared his vision with the world to make Accra one of the cleanest cities in Africa while being installed as...

PURC issues stern warning against bush fires near electricity poles in Volta Region

In response to a concerning rise in bush fires dangerously close to electricity poles in the Volta Region, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC)...

ECG apologises to Ghanaians over ‘dumsor’

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama has apologised to Ghanaians for not effectively communicating the issues surrounding...

Volta/Oti Prisons Service Commander appeals for support

The Volta and Oti Regional Commander of Ghana Prisons, Raphael Tuekpe, has appealed to philanthropists and private individuals to support the facility. The prison, according...

NDC PC donates to HO Central prison inmates

National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ho Central, Edem Kofi Kpotosu has donated stationery worth Gh¢7,000 to the Central Prison inmates to enhance...

Charles Owusu reveals how a mentally challenged man left his uncle disabled [Listen]

An independent parliamentary candidate for Nkoranza North, Charles Owusu, has revealed how his uncle's life took a tragic turn at the tender age of...

Buduburam demolition: Gomoa Chief reveals how decomposed bodies were found [Watch]

Chief of Gomoa Buduburam, Nana Kojo Essel II, has said he is tired of burying bodies since the establishment of the Liberian camp. His comment...

We have enough power to supply, pay bills for better services – ECG boss

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama has given the assurance that the company has enough installed power...

Defence Ministry inaugurates $1m military facility around Bui Dam

The Deputy Minister of Defense, Kofi Amankwa-Manu has inaugurated a US$1 million Forward Operating Base (FOB) constructed for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) at...

Farmer butchers 12-year-old boy in Amoakokrom [Video]

A 36-year-old farmer has reportedly butchered a 12-year-old boy at Amoakokrom near Sikaman in the Akrofoum district of the Ashanti region. The suspect, Musah Ahmed...

This dumsor is more dangerous than Mahama’s regime – Nana Yaa Jantuah [Listen]

Former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah has said the current power outages, popularly called 'dumsor' is worst than...

Bompieso community mining scheme launched; over 5000 direct jobs to be created

Economic and social activities in Bompieso, in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region came to a standstill on Friday, 1st March 2024...

Pregnant woman, two others killed in fatal crash on Akomadan-Konkoma road

Three persons including a pregnant woman, have died after a tricycle they were travelling in collided with a tipper truck in the Offinso North...

El Niño-driven drought, floods, disease outbreaks and internal conflicts threatening the lives of children in Ethiopia

During a five-day visit to Ethiopia, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, Ted Chaiban, urged the international community to immediately scale up their support for children...

Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) Infinity Power Holdings Awarded Middle East & Africa Deal of the Year by Project Finance International for the 100% Acquisition...

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) has been awarded the prestigious "Middle East&Africa Deal of the Year" at the just concluded Project Finance International (PFI)...

Nana Kodom’s comments on hosting Independence Day at Bibiani sparks tension

Tension is brewing at Bibiani, located in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai municipality of the Western North Region, over remarks made by Nana Ngoah Anyimah Kodom II...

Tamale: Unemployed nurses, midwives protest over delayed postings

The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association (GUNMA) has taken to the streets of Tamale to protest against their dire unemployment situation. Expressing deep...

Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Nakhumicha Wafula Champions Social Health Insurance (SHI) Regulations for Advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

On February 29th, during a stakeholder engagement session, Health CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula endorsed the Social Health Insurance (SHI) Regulations, emphasizing their pivotal role...

Ghanaians don’t need ‘dumsor’ timetable – ECG [Audio]

The General Manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), William Boateng has said Ghanaians don't need a schedule for the ongoing power outages. He...

Africa’s industrialization, natural gas key – Opoku Prempeh

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh says natural gas is the main resource to help support large scale industrialization in Africa in order to...

Akufo-Addo must assent to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Opuni Frimpong

The former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana emphasised the importance of President Akufo-Addo's signing of the Anti-LGBTQ Bill. According to Dr. Kwabena...

Stellantis Middle East and Africa Reports Strong 2023 Performance – Advancing Fast Toward Dare Forward 2030 Goals

Stellantis Middle East and Africa (MEA) (www.Stellantis.com) has shown robust performance in 2023, effectively advancing its Dare Forward 2030 objectives despite global challenges. Key...

‘Dumsor’ in Parliament: MPs were working, we were also working – ECG boss [Listen]

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has defended his outfit’s decision to disconnect electricity supply to Parliament. According...

Dumsor: The politics is too much – ACEP boss [Listen]

The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has expressed concerns about the politicisation of Ghana's power sector. He said...

Businessman arrested at KIA for allegedly swindling cleric of $57,000

A 33-year-old businessman who allegedly collected $57,000 under the pretext of securing a Toyota Land Cruiser sport utility vehicle for a church but failed...

Ghanaian journalist ‘weeps’ over anti-LGBTQI+ Bill

A Ghanaian journalist and LGBTQI+ activist, Ignatius Annor, is heartbroken over the passage of the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill. Mr Annor has said the news of...

Energy Capital & Power’s (ECP’s) Devi Paulsen-Abbott Wins Association of African Exhibition Organizations (AAXO) ROAR Award

Devi Paulsen-Abbott, CEO of event producer Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), took home the prestigious Association of African Exhibition Organizations (AAXO) ROAR Award for Outstanding...

Man, 28, convicted for stealing water metre

The management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in Accra West Region has arrested and subsequently convicted Abdul Abubakari Sadiq, 28, for stealing a water...

UG Law School embarks on transformative journey with new building complex

The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) has embarked on a transformative journey that will change the face of infrastructure and the teaching...