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KT Hammond reacts to court’s ruling on Gyakye Quayson’s contempt case

Trade Minister Kobina Tahir (KT) Hammond, has urged the legal team of Assin North Member of Parliament (MP James Gyakye Quayson) to go back...

National House of Chiefs calls for quick intervention for Akosombo flood victims

The National House of Chiefs is calling on relevant authorities to quickly implement measures to help the thousands of residents in the Volta Region...

2023 NSMQ grand finale postponed

Primetime Limited, the organisers of the National Maths and Science Quiz (NSMQ) has postponed the finale for the 2023 edition to October 31, 2023....

Anti-galamsey taskforce commander shot in Eastern region

The Commander of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners Task Force, Patrick Don-Chebe has survived gunshots by galamsey operators during their routine...

Ama Governor’s call to the Bar put on hold again

Ghanaian YouTuber, Elorm Ababio, popularly called Ama Governor, has for the second time been denied a call to the Bar. This means she will not...

Man jailed 3 years for sharing ex-girlfriend’s nude pictures  

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced an unemployed man to three years in prison for sharing naked pictures of his ex-girlfriend with his friends...

NSMQ 2023: Sweet revenge as OWASS cuts Prempeh College to size in Kumasi clash

Opoku Ware School rejoices in what seems like forever. They have finally got one over their archrivals, Prempeh College. It didn’t come easy, the...

Ambulance case: I authorised Ato Forson to request establishment of LCs – Seth Terkper tells court

Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has told an Economic and Financial Court in Accra that he fully authorised his then-Deputy, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson,...

NSMQ 2023: Motown stops St. Louis fairytale; survives Gey Hey scare

St Louis SHS thrilled fans of the NSMQ in the 2023 competition, taking on the favourites and eliminating them in a shocking turn of...

African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Shines a Spotlight on Equatorial Guinea’s Regional Gas Ambitions

African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 featured an Invest in Equatorial Guinea Energies strategic session on Thursday, examining the West African country’s partnerships and investment...

Uganda’s Energy Potential Promoted at #AEW2023

Taking place during the 2023 edition of African Energy Week (AEW) the Invest in Uganda Energies country spotlight served to showcase the various investment...

GITEX GLOBAL Weighs in on Sustainability, E-government, Smart Homes and Future of Computing on Day 4

The UAE has established a Circular Economy Committee to promote investments in circularity and adopt circular economy practices. Quantum computers' calculation ability can transform multiple...

Leading by example: Tony Elumelu’s leadership principles (By Tony Elumelu)

By Tony Elumelu People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book? Get a mentor?...

Ashaiman has got its fair share of roads – Minister

Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Dr Stephen Jalulah, has refuted claims that government has abandoned road projects in the Ashaiman constituency. According to...

Over 30% of HIV patients defer treatment due to lack of funds – AIDS Commission

The Ghana AIDS Commission says over 30 percent of persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) tend to defer their treatment due to lack...

National Youth Authority CEO seeks to deepen ties with Chinese govt

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Pius Enam Hadzide, has paid a courtesy call on the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana...

Akosombo dam spillage: Victims responsible for their predicament – Engineer

A fellow at the Civil Engineering Division of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Joseph Oddei has said engineers cannot be blamed for the flooding...

Acentrik debuts in United Arab Emirates: Pioneering the future of data exchanges in another continent

Mercedes-Benz, Singapore – announcing the exclusive debut of Acentrik at GITEX Global 2023 (https://www.GITEX.com/). Acentrik, a strategic product of Mercedes-Benz, is their first-in-market data...

Akosombo dam spillage: Okudzeto Ablakwa to seek full compensation for victims

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has stated that after the dust settles with floods following the Akosombo Dam...

NYA commiserates with victims of Akosombo dam spillage

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has expressed its deepest sympathies to young people in the Shai Osudoku, North Tongu, Central Tongu, South Tongu, Asuogyaman,...

Leaked tape probe: IGP’s lawyers insist Atta Akyea is biased

Lawyers for the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, are insisting that Samuel Atta Akyea, the chairman of Parliament's ad hoc...

FIFA+ will live stream the quarter-finals of the African Football League

FIFA+ (www.FIFA.com) will live stream the quarter-finals of the African Football League; Inaugural edition of the tournament will last for four weeks; All last...

Dam Spillage: Teacher offers free classes for affected pupils at Mepe 

A 24-year-old teacher at Open Heaven Grace Academy at Mepe in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region is undertaking free tuition for some students....

#AEW2023: Algeria Set to Continue Investing in Hydrocarbons to Cater to Global Demands

With substantial potential for new hydrocarbon discoveries, Algeria remains steadfast in its pursuit to advance productive investments into the country, which aims to meet...

Gabby should be investigated for ‘deceit of public officer’ – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has been disputing the Attorney-General’s legal advice to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service concerning...

Dumelo supports Akosombo Dam spillage victims

Ghanaian actor and politician, John Dumelo presented relief items to some of the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. In addition, the Ayawaso West...

The People’s Forum: Adamu Ramadan has failed us – Ashaley Botwe residents

Deep cracks, potholes, and eroded portions are some of the defining features of some roads in Ashaley Botwe of the Adenta constituency in the...

Gyakye Quayson’s contempt case against K.T Hammond dismissed

An Accra High Court says it does not find Trade Minister, Kobina Tahir Hammond guilty of contempt following some comments made regarding the outcome...

Unlocking Namibia’s Oil and Gas Potential: Insights from African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Presentation by Namcor

Namibian national oil company Namcor is progressing plans to further develop the country’s oil and gas sector to meet ongoing energy demands and to...

Electrifying Line-Up for 2023 AFEST

AFEST, Africa Tech Festival’s official opening party (https://apo-opa.info/46XGRVw) is back with a bang and a new venue and line-up in 2023 that is set...

#AEW2023 Underscores Evolving Role Independents Plays in Africa’s Exploration and Production (E&P) Space

Across Africa’s proven and promising hydrocarbon basins, independent oil and gas companies are playing a central role in driving exploration, monetizing resources while getting...

Women Dubbed Catalysts for Sustainable and Innovative Development at #AEW2023

Featuring a diverse group of influential women leaders in the energy sector, a Women in Energy Roundtable Discussion was held during the African Energy...

Accredify from Singapore beats 260 startups to win the 2023 Supernova Challenge

Accredify, a Singapore-based startup and service provider for issuing verifiable documents and information, has emerged as the champion of the 2023 Supernova Challenge at...

4 local authorities to benefit from Japanese grant

The Japanese government has signed a grant agreement with four local government authorities to construct school blocks and community-based health planning and services (CHPS)...

Akosombo dam spillage: Victims have no cause to complain – NPP man [Video]

A communications team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Thompson has said the Akosombo dam spillage victims are to blame for their...

VC4A receives Prestigious International Finance Corporation (IFC) ScaleX Award for Supporting Women-led Startups to Raise Capital

VC4A (https://VC4A.com/), the leading platform that strengthens the startup community in emerging markets, has been honored with a prestigious IFC ScaleX award for its...

GNAT warns of dire consequences of using classrooms as hosting centers during emergencies

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has warned the use of classrooms as hosting centers for people during emergencies will have dire consequences. GNAT...

Mfantsipim Old Boys furious over student population hike

Four unopposed aspirants of various positions within the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) have expressed concern over the current large student population and have...

Man remanded for attempted murder, robbery, sexual assault

The Accra High Court re­manded in prison custody, a private security man, accused of alleged attempted mur­der, robbery, and sexual assault. Pius Anundoabil Ayoma, 23,...

I’m saddened by the pains I see in the eyes of our mothers – Bawumia after visiting flood victims

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed his profound sympathy to the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage, which has displaced several households and...