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African Energy Week (AEW) 2023: Afreximbank, Torxen Energy Resources Sign $75 Million Development Agreement for PPL 241, Offshore Nigeria

Pan-African supranational multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and exploration and production company Torxen Energy Resources signed a $75 million development agreement...

African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Underscores Energy Security as the Imperative of African Development

Home to over 125 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves and 620 trillion cubic feet of gas, Africa’s resource wealth stands at the...

Major Mahama trial: Prosecution orally addresses jury

The prosecution in the trial of the alleged murderers of Major Maxwell Mahama has commenced addressing the seven-member jury in the case. The prosecution,...

Family of woman murdered by house help calls for expedited hearing

The family of the 35-year-old businesswoman who was killed by her house help at Sokoban in the Ashanti region has called on the Attorney...

Ghana abstains from vote as UN Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Gaza war

In a crucial session at the United Nations Security Council on Monday night, Ghana abstained from voting on a resolution proposed by Russia concerning...

Africa Finance Corporation and Solid Minerals Development Fund of Nigeria Forge Strategic Partnership to Derisk Mining Industry

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure provider and the Solid Minerals Development Fund of Nigeria (SMDF), a Nigerian mining-focused development fund,...

New Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Grips World’s Imagination as GITEX Global 2023 Enters 2nd Day

Pony.ai, a global robotaxi unicorn, weighs global expansion as the world embraces autonomous mobility; His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State...

We should’ve done a compulsory evacuation ahead of Akosombo Dam spillage – NADMO

The National Disaster Management Organization (NaDMO) says it should have implemented a compulsory evacuation plan to move residents from flood-prone areas ahead of the...

Illegal settlers around Weija Dam must learn lessons from Akosombo dam devastation – EPA boss

Following the devastating effects of the spillage of the Akosombo Dam in some communities in the Volta, Eastern, and Oti Regions, the Executive Director...

Volta Regional Minister stopped us from presenting a petition to Akufo-Addo – Mepe queen mother

Queen mother of Mepe, Mamagah Adzo Tsreku, has alleged that Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, denied them the opportunity to present a...

Towards an Integrated Energy Future: TotalEnergies Outlines Africa Strategy at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

French multinational integrated energy and petroleum company TotalEnergies has long-been a central player in Africa’s energy industry, and as the market continues to grow,...

The African Energy Renaissance: African Energy Week 2023 Opens in Cape Town – #AEW2023

The African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 conference and exhibition – organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org)– was officially opened in Cape Town...

Orange Middle East and Africa and Smart Africa join forces to foster entrepreneurship and sustainable jobs for youth in Africa

On the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress Africa, taking place in Kigali, the Smart Africa alliance and Orange Middle East and Africa (https://www.Orange.com/en)...

GIS arrests 31 alleged prostitutes, human traffickers in Western region

The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has arrested 31 alleged prostitutes and human traffickers within the region.  The suspects were arrested...

Orange accelerates the deployment of Orange Energies and launches a solar freezer offer in partnership with Koolboks in 12 African countries

A committed multi-service operator, Orange (www.Orange.com) has signed a strategic partnership with the startup Koolboks to provide freezing and refrigeration solutions in 12 African...

Accelerating the Energy Transition with Digital Transformation

In early September, the United Nations reported (https://apo-opa.info/3M2EmJn) that global emissions need to fall 43% by 2030 and 60% by 2035. It found that...

Mepe Floods: Adom Brands of MGL partner MDA to mobilize relief items for victims

Adom Brands, comprising Adom FM, Asempa FM, Adom TV, and Adomonline under the Multimedia Group Limited, has forged a partnership with the Mepe Development...

Inaugural SuperBridge Summit kicks off to accelerate investment opportunities in untapped markets

His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister, Ministry of Economy, UAE today delivered the opening address at the much-anticipated inaugural edition of SuperBridge Summit...

MP, Deputy Information Minister ‘clash’ on live radio over Akosombo dam spillage

There was a heated argument between Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, and Deputy Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar over the state of...

Legon student mysteriously dies at Ewin Polyclinic in Cape Coast

A 19-year-old level 200 law student at the University of Ghana, Legon, has been reported dead at the Ewim Polyclinic in the Cape Coast...

Mother whose toothache turned into tumor has life-changing surgery through charity Mercy Ships

A 25-year-old woman who had lived with a facial tumor for almost half her life has had successful transformational surgery on a charity’s floating...

Court orders NSS sidechick, banker to file submissions within seven days

The High Court in Accra has ordered banker, Ernest Kwasi Nimako to file his written submissions in his application seeking the dismissal of former...

Media Invited to Attend Libya Energy & Economic Summit

Energy Capital&Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) extends an official invitation to energy and general news media to participate at the second edition of the Libya Energy&Economic Summit...

High Court to rule on contempt case against EC

The Tema High Court will on November 24, 2023, deliver a ruling on the contempt case brought against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission...

North East Region: NEDCo restores power to Wanchiki

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company of Ghana (NEDCo) has restored power to Wachiki in the North East Region after a week-long disconnection. The power distribution...

Black Excellence: Investing in Black-owned Start-Ups is Investing in the Future

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://GlobalBlackImpact.com), taking place this November in Dubai, will spotlight the pivotal role venture capital plays in shaping the...

If it was about who votes for me, I shouldn’t be here – Akufo-Addo tells Akosombo Dam spillage victims

President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday, October 16 stirred controversy following his visit to areas affected by Akosombo Dam spillage at Mepe in the Volta...

Man sues ex-girlfriend for $61,000, alleging she failed to repay loan

All within six months, the couple met as friends, became romantic, he loaned her $80,000 and they split up, according to a claim filed...

Mahama enstooled Development Chief in Ketu North

Former President and Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, was last Friday enstooled as the Development chief of the Penyi traditional...

There is a plan to complete all stalled projects – Oppong Nkrumah

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said the government has a plan in place to ensure all stalled developmental projects across the country are completed. Oppong Nkrumah...

Daftra Announces Participation in GITEX Global 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center

Daftra, one of the leading cloud-based ERP system providers in Egypt and the GCC, proudly announces its participation in GITEX Global 2023 (www.GITEX.com), the...

Reopen renal unit to outpatients in 24 hours – Parliamentary Health Committee to Korle-Bu

The Parliamentary Health Committee has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to reopen the renal unit to outpatients....

Buipe drowns in month-old flood – Sparks fears of disease outbreak

There could be an outbreak of waterborne diseases at Buipe in the Central Gonja District in the Savannah Region following a month-old flood that...

ONPASSIVE reveals AI-powered products at “GITEX” Global, Dubai: Setting new record by participating in the largest tech event

“ONPASSIVE” Technologies, a prominent global IT company, proudly announces its inaugural participation in GITEX Global (https://www.GITEX.com/), the world's largest technology event, held in Dubai....

Woman battling with brain tumour appeals for support to undergo surgery

A young woman, Esther Agyam, is appealing for support to undergo surgery for a brain tumour. She is in dire need of GH₵110,000.00 to...

Simms SHS students sleep in classrooms after fire incident

Following a devastating fire that engulfed the boys’ dormitory at SIMMS Senior High School (SHS) in the Ashanti region last Friday, a dire situation...

Gomoa West MP spends parliamentary break in the classroom; teaches Apam SHS students [Photos]

Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, Richard Gyan, spent his parliamentary break teaching at his alma mater, Apam Senior High School in the Central...

Momo merchant jailed for impersonating Police commander

A mobile money merchant, who impersonated a public officer has been sentenced by an Accra Circuit Court. Richard Sie impersonated the Oti Regional Police Commander,...

Ghana Police Service cannot do anything to me – COP Alex Mensah (RTD)

Retired Commissioner of Police, COP George Alex Mensah, has stated that the Ghana Police Service cannot punish him over the alleged plot to get...

Leaked tape scandal has been a blessing to me – COP Alex Mensah

Contrary to suggestions that the leaked tape scandal revealing an alleged plot to get the Inspector General of Police, COP George Akuffo Dampare removed...