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Let’s work together to achieve 2024 revenue target – Amin Adam charges GRA

The newly appointed Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to put in place a strategic roadmap to...

Mahama is incorruptible – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has described its flagbearer, John Mahama as incorruptible. In this regard, he...

ECG disconnects power supply to Accra Academy [Video]

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected power to Accra Academy Senior High School (SHS) at Kaneshie over debts owed. It is...

Maggie Wealthy Foundation partners with Love Your Menses to sensitise girls on menstruation in Eastern region

A non-governmental organization, Maggie Wealthy Foundation, together with Love Your Menses, an NGO in the USA have taken to the Eastern region to sensitise...

Agyapa deal: NDC lists what $12m spent could have been used for

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed its disappointment in the government on the $12 million spent on the controversial Agyapa deal. The NDC...

Group sends important message to gov’t over Borteyman Sports Complex

The International Facility Management Association(IFMA) has urged the government to ensure the Borteyman Sports Complex is always in good shape. The Association has appealed...

22-year-old medical doctor made STEM motivator

Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has named the 22-year-old medical doctor who graduated from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2023 as...

Benito Owusu-Bio appointed advisor to Lands Minister on special projects

Former Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Lands and Forestry, Benito Owusu-Bio, has been appointed as an advisor to the...

Joy FM to celebrate 2024 Ghana Month with ‘The Eastern Camp Adventure’ 

Cherished listeners of Joy FM will have a special treat as part of the Ghana Month celebration in March this year. By way of...

Give hope to the youth – Okyehene tells YEA CEO Kofi Agyepong

The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Ofori Panin has urged the management of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kofi Baah...

Bawumia launches ‘Tap and Go’ system

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched a digital initiative for the transport sector. The Tap and Go system will enable passengers to purchase bus...

Students in Adansi North prepare for NSMQ

The Adansi North Educational Directorate is preparing students in its district to compete in the annual National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). This initiative is...

3 robbers jailed 60 years

Three armed robbers who attacked a vehicle belonging to Accurate Giant Company on 26th November, 2022 in Tewobabi, Adansi Asokwa district of Ashanti, and...

Bridging the Data Trust Gap: 2024 RegTech Confab Set to Unlock Africa’s Economic Potential

In an era defined by digital transformation, data has become the cornerstone of innovation and progress, particularly within Africa's burgeoning financial landscape. With Sub-Saharan...

Use of ‘The’ on Savior Church properties triggers contempt case against Abraham Adusei and four others

Former Council of State Members under John Dramani Mahama’s Administration, Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, Jacob Asirifi Senior, Enoch Ofori, and Daniel Mensah have been...

Four victims who were killed by mentally challenged man laid to rest

Four of the victims, believed to have been killed by a mentally challenged have been buried. They were laid to rest according to Islamic rites. The...

President El-Sisi Meets British Petroleum’s (BP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on the Sidelines of Egyptian Petroleum Show (EGYPS) 2024

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chief Executive Officer of BP, Mr. Murray Auchincloss, on the sidelines of the Egypt Petroleum Show, EGYPS...

Interruption of water supply in Nsawam Adoagyiri

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced intermittent water supply in Nsawam Adoagyiri from Monday, February 19, 2024. This is due to essential maintenance...

The Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS) has inaugurated new Governance Boards

Mr. Kingsley K. Asah, the APSS Board Secretary announced that the newly reconstituted Advisory Board and Board of Directors (Executive Board) of the Africa...

African Energy Chamber (AEC) launches Namibia Trade Mission in collaboration with Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2024

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – has launched a Trade Mission to Namibia...

Otumfuo dazzle in ‘adowa’ dance moves during Akwasidae [Watch]

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the throne as the ruler of the Ashanti Kingdom in...

Kaspersky shares cyberthreat landscape insights for the African region

Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) experts discussed the evolution of the cyberthreat landscape in the region during its 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2024, held...

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Google Sign Agreement to Foster and Accelerate Digital Transformation in Africa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Google LLC (Google) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster and accelerate...

World’s 10 largest crises force over 10 Million Children from their Homes in One Year – Save the Children

More than 10 million children were forced to flee their homes last year in the world’s 10 largest crises, according to new Save the...

Begoro chief to appear before Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council today

The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II is expected to appear before the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council today. He has been...

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2024 launched

The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now in its ninth year. Journalists from across...

Two alleged impersonators of Okudzeto Ablakwa granted bail

Two alleged impersonators of Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, have been granted bail by an Accra High Court. Promise...

Church of Pentecost sends message to members over Dec 7 elections

The District Pastor of the Church of Pentecost Ho SSNIT FLAT, Pastor Peter Adams have advised members to become bearers of peace as the...

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Facilitates Second Practical Training on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance and Laboratory Techniques at Ecole...

AU-IBAR recently organised a practical training event in Dakar, Senegal, in collaboration with the Ecole Inter-Etats des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaires (EISMV), in an...

Namibian High Commission in Ghana organizes memorial service for late President Hage Geingob

The Namibian High Commission in Ghana organized a solemn memorial service on Saturday, February 17, to honour the late President Hage Geingob, who passed...

Chiefs demand probe into alleged killing of herdsmen’s chief at Dolindawyiri

Three paramount chiefs in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region have called on the newly appointed Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, to...

Protect our media support programmes – Oppong Nkrumah to MOI staff

Former Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has urged the staff of the Ministry to continue to safeguard and enhance the media support initiatives initiated...

World Health Organization (WHO) sets up 17 Standard Cholera Treatment Centers in Ethiopia to Combat Cholera Outbreak

Since the first reported cholera outbreak in Ethiopia on August 26, 2022, the Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) have...

Sudan crisis sends shockwaves around the region as displacement, hunger, and malnutrition soar

At least 25 million people are struggling with soaring rates of hunger and malnutrition as the crisis in Sudan sends shockwaves around the region,...

Akufo-Addo advocates Pan-African Mobile Interoperability System in APD 2024 Compact

President Akufo-Addo has made a fervent plea to the African Union (AU) and fellow heads of state during the 37th Ordinary Session of the...

Over 1000 telephony sites constructed by February 2024 – Ursula

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced that as of February 2024, 1000 rural telephony sites have been established. This initiative, part...

Chief Justice commissions 3 automated district courts in Western North

Sehwi Wiawso High Court Judge, His Lordship Justice Kwame Amoako on behalf of the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has inaugurated three automated...

Mentally challenged man kills 4, another in critical condition

A man believed to be mentally challenged has killed four persons at Banda-Nkwanta a community on the Bole-Bamboi highway in the Bole district of...

RS South Africa Showcases Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Solutions at Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) Show in Jwaneng, Botswana

RS South Africa (https://Africa.RSdelivers.com/), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers,...

Public sector salaries up 23%

The government has adjusted the salary of public sector workers by 23 per cent. This follows the conclusion of negotiations on the 2024 base pay. Payment...