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Ecobank Day 2023 focused on the acquisition of digital skills by Africa’s children and youth

The Ecobank Group (http://www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African banking group, celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ecobank Day, its flagship social impact event, last Saturday, October...

It’s embarrassing – Papa Owusu Ankomah on $140 million judgment debt

Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Papa Owusu Ankomah, has said he's embarrassed by the turn of events regarding Ghana's judgment debt payment...

Three injured in fuel station robbery at Somanya

Two individuals are battling for their lives at the Yilo Krobo Municipal Hospital in Somanya after sustaining gunshot wounds during a robbery attack at...

Woman found dead with body parts missing at Awutu Senya East

A young woman believed to be in her 20s has been found dead at American Town in the Awutu Senya East District of the...

Takoradi Paramount Chief clears air on death rumours

The Palace of the Paramount Chief of Takoradi, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura lll, has debunked rumours about the passing of the Paramount Chief. In a statement...

Mepe Dev’t Association reacts to Sanitation Minister’s comments

The Mepe Development Association (MDA) has condemned Sanitation Minister Freda Prempeh's comments about the Akosombo dam spillage. The Minister, while addressing the flood...

NYA launches National Youth Action Group on Climate Change

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has launched the National Youth Action Group on Climate Change (NYAGCC), as part of its efforts at increasing awareness...

Ghanaian woman arrested in Taiwan for overstaying visa for 34 years

A Ghanaian national suspected of illegally staying in Taiwan for an estimated 34 years has been arrested, after officers noticed her “acting suspiciously” when...

Afreximbank issues the first-ever multi-border transit bond in Zambia under the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme (AATGS)

Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) announces the historic issuance of the first-ever multi-border transit bond. The US$10 million transit bond issued in favour of Innovate General Insurance (IGI) of...

CEO of Mortuaries Agency hints at digitilisation of facilities

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency, Dr Yaw Twerefour, has hinted that the digitalisation of mortuary facilities in the...

NAM1 owes SDA Church GH¢2 M – Chairman of aggrieved customers alleges

The Chairman of the Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold, Isaac Nyarko, has revealed that the embattled owner of Menzgold, Samuel Nana Appiah (NAM1), is indebted...

Man jailed 20 years for defiling baby

A 31-year-old man, who defiled a one-year, seven-month-old baby at Madina Social Welfare, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour by...

Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer

Nigeria today introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – the largest number in...

Reaffirmed international boundaries to end border disputes between Ghana, Togo

The successful completion of the reaffirmation of the international land boundaries between Ghana and Togo will create a sense of cooperation, understanding, and harmony...

Police confirms complaint of assault on GHOne TV presenter by alleged Chief Imam’s security

The Police have confirmed that a case of assault has been lodged against persons alleged to be associated with the National Chief Imam, Sheikh...

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and TCX Collaborate to Boost Local Currency Financing in Member States

In a significant step toward strengthening local currency financing solutions, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (www.ICIEC.IsDB.org), a...

Royal Moroccan Rugby Federation Reinstated in a Remarkable Move by World Rugby

In an important development for the world of rugby, the World Council Regional Committee of World Rugby convened on Sunday to deliberate upon the...

Ventures Africa BizHive: Ventures Africa releases its new Entertainment business edition — The New Wave of Nigeria’s Soft Power

Ventures Africa (www.VenturesAfrica.com), an online platform that tells stories about an evolving Africa, has released a new edition of its business magazine, Ventures Africa BizHive. The...

GWCL connects 60,000 customers to smart meters

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has connected 60,000 customers in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) to smart water meters to enhance billing...

Lawyer sends important message to EOCO over Prof. Adei

A private legal practitioner, Twum Barimah has advised the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) not to sweep allegations made by former Rector of...

Akosombo dam spillage: I was misunderstood – Sanitation Minister

Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Freda Prempeh, has cleared the air on her comments about the Akosombo Dam spillage. The Minister, while addressing the...

VRA spends GH¢9m on flood victims

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has so far spent GH¢9 million to mitigate the plight of the 36,000 people who were displaced by floods...

Media Invitation – Rugby World Cup Final: Online Press Conference of the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa

As the world prepares for the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup featuring South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, Herbert Mensah,...

Recap of the 6th Russian Energy Week International Forum

The Russian Energy Week (REW) (www.RusEnergyWeek.com) International Forum took place for the sixth time on 11–13 October in Moscow. The Forum was attended by government...

Enhanced connectivity, local content and targeted policies key to realising Africa’s e-commerce potential, GSM Association (GSMA) report affirms

A report from GSMA Central Insights Unit, in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade, has shown that while the sector...

New State-of-the-art Primary Healthcare Clinic to Meet Growing Health Demands in Botleng Extension 6

As part of GE Vernova’s (https://www.GEVernova.com/) commitment to support communities in areas it operates in, GE Vernova's Steam Power business, is proud to announce...

Catholic priest takes a wife; says God didn’t make a mistake creating man and woman

An ordained Kenyan Catholic priest has taken the unusual step of getting married. In the Catholic tradition, priests are supposed to commit to a life...

Collapse COCOBOD; allow farmers to sell directly to buyers – President of Cocoa farmers Association

The President of the Concerned Cocoa Farmers Association, Nana Boateng Bonsu, has called for the dissolution of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). According to him,...

Makola fire victims demand direct compensation from govt

Traders at the Makola Shopping Mall are calling on the government to make financial commitments directly to them. The traders contend that if any relief...

Akosombo dam spillage: Food shortage looms – Kwabena Donkor warns

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has predicted a possible food shortage in Ghana in 2024. This follows the spillage...

Akosombo dam spillage: Pru East MP calls for support for constituents

The Member of Parliament for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has appealed to government to extend relief items to residents displaced by the Akosombo...

Curbing migration of health workers: MoH to develop policy

A policy to tighten procedures for the training, deployment, retention and reintegration of the nation’s health workforce to meet both local and global demands...

Woman arrested for defrauding NDC members

The Akasti South Police in the Volta Region is holding a staunch member of the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Caroline Gifty Tsikata, 39,...

Cabinet approves fresh economic recovery measures

Cabinet has approved additional economic measures to maintain the country’s recent strides towards economic recovery. The measures are intended to fortify growth stability and cut...

Musician remanded for kicking girlfriend’s genitals over phone messages, pictures

A musician who allegedly violently stamped his girlfriend's right leg and kicked her in the genitals after discovering pictures of her with another man...

Akosombo Dam Spillage: Desist from drinking water from Volta Lake – FDA Warns 

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public, especially people living along the Lower Volta to desist from drinking water from the...

Roads Ministry reacts to Prof Adei’s bribery allegation

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has described as surprising, allegations by the former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration...

VRA constructs bypass road to facilitate relief efforts in Mepe

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has constructed a bypass road connecting the St Kizito Safe Haven Road to the Battor-Mepe road in the North...

Zoomlion donates over GH¢500,000 worth of items to Akosombo dam spillage victims

Zoomlion Ghana Ltd, has donated items worth over GH¢500,000 to support victims of the Akosombo dam spillage. The items include waste bins, plastic buckets, brooms...

Ghana’s biggest first-ever Pet Hotel opened in Kumasi [Photos]

The idea of leaving pets at home alone can be pretty stressful for pet lovers who have so much attachment and connection to their...