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ECG extends prepaid meter installation at Krobo

The Krobo District of the Electricity Company of Ghana is set to continue with its prepaid meter installation in other parts of the District...

Africa Finance Corporation, African Development Bank Sign $350 million long-term Line of Credit for infrastructure

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) have signed a $350 million long-term line of credit to support urgently needed financing...

Peacekeeping: US commits $3m to Ghana’s women-specific body armor project

The United States government has committed $3 million to a joint partnership with the Netherlands to assist Ghana and Zambia in piloting women-specific body...

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) hit list: Six menacing threats you need to know

By the end of this year already, the market for artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa is projected to reach (https://apo-opa.co/481NZ3n) a size of $2.4...

Manchester United: Erik ten Hag says his dressing room is ‘together’

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dismissed suggestions he has a split dressing room, saying he and his squad are "together". The club are...

NHIS sensitizes market women on various benefit packages

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Ahafo Region has launched an educational campaign targeting market women to raise awareness on the scheme...

Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for Africa

Boeing (NYSE: BA) (www.Boeing.com) has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company's operations and relationships...

Don’t use Business Support Fund for ‘chop money’ – MP warns beneficiaries

The Member of Parliament for Hemang Lower Denkyira and Deputy Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Bright Wireko Brobbey, has issued a stern warning...

When Fiat Topolino meets Topolino, magic happens

A FIAT (https://www.FIAT.com) tribute to the 100th Disney anniversary: five unique Fiat Topolino, four designed by FIAT Centro Stile inspired by Disney Creatives and one...

We can’t achieve sustainable development goals if we don’t decentralise – Okyenhene

The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has emphasized that the country cannot achieve sustainable development goals until it abandons the centrality of governance and...

Car Of The Year 2024: The new PEUGEOT E-3008 is in the final

On 27 November 2023, the 59 members of the European Car of the Year (COTY) jury, representing 22 countries across the continent, chose the...

World leaders unite for climate-resilient agriculture and food systems

Heads of State and Government from 134 countries have acknowledged the escalating threats posed by adverse climate impacts to agriculture and food systems in...

Assemblyman drowns on his way to campaign in Prestea

A 34-year-old teacher seeking re-election in the Teberebie electoral area in Prestea, Western Region, has drowned in a river connecting Aklika on Monday, December...

Crafting Legacies of Hope: One Man’s Journey of Impact, Philanthropy, and Making Memories

In a world often plagued by headlines of strife and discord, it is heartening to shine a light on a story of hope and...

We have not approved registration fees, other charges – GES

The Director of Public Relations at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Cassandra Twum Ampofo, has stated that no school has received approval to ask...

Prophetess, daughters arrested for abusing member for questioning their beliefs

In a shocking turn of events, a self-proclaimed prophetess Ruramai Nhapata, has been accused of assaulting a former church member for rejecting their controversial...

Police arrest 10 at Winneba protest for pelting officers with stones

Three police officers were left bleeding after some residents of Winneba stoned them during a demonstration. The victims were rushed to Winneba Trauma and Specialist...

AG to appeal Aisha Huang’s sentencing for stiffer punishment

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, is not happy with the relatively lenient prison term and fine imposed on Aisha Huang,...

Allegations against me false – Dismissed judge reacts

The Jasikan Circuit Court judge, Alfred Kwabena Asiedu, who was dismissed from the Judicial Service for his inappropriate conduct in a divorce case he...

Scaling up the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV in Ghana

In 2020, the death of his best friend, Tawiah, reminded Nii Ayittey about the real dangers of AIDS. So when he heard of pre-exposure...

Asantehene makes history as First Black Monarch to be featured in British Pirelli calendar

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has etched his name in history as the inaugural Black Monarch to grace the prestigious 2024 Pirelli Calendar. The Pirelli...

Winneba: Ten arrested for pelting stones at police officers

Ten individuals, including one woman, were apprehended by the Winneba District Police Command for hurling stones at police officers preventing them from accessing the...

5 Reasons to Attend Invest in African Energy 2024 in Paris

Returning to Paris next May for its second edition, Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/484aYL8) is an exclusive forum designed to foster collaboration between European...

Jospong Group’s environmental triumph: COP28 milestone secures global recognition into ITMO

In a landmark event attended by distinguished delegation from Ghana led by the President of the Republic of Ghana, H. E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo,...

Imagine Ghana as the new Jerusalem – Ofori-Atta on National Cathedral re-evaluation

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has suggested a reevaluation of discussions on the National Cathedral's construction, emphasising its potential to drive economic growth. Speaking at the...

Francis Sosu’s next line on Witchcraft Bill

The lead sponsor of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Francis Xavier Sosu, has hinted he may go to court to get President Akufo-Addo...

Compassion Int’l Ghana calls for child development interventions

Non-governmental organisation, Compassion International Ghana (CIGH), has called on the government to roll out child development policies. The organisation made the clarion call at...

Winneba: Residents of Effutu protest against possible sale of Ramsar site

Some residents of Effutu in the Central region have taken to the streets to show their displeasure over allegations of the possible sale of...

Probe Sampa chieftaincy dispute – Jaman North MP to Parliament

The Member of Parliament for Jaman North, Frederick Yaw Ahenkwah, has appealed to the House to commence probe into the Sampa chieftaincy dispute. A violent...

Election 2024: Ghana Armed Forces will only intervene if things degenerate – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has said the Ghana Armed Forces will be playing a supportive role during the 2024 general elections. According...

Marriott International and Palm Hills Developments Sign Agreement to Open the Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt

Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) today announced it has signed an agreement with Palm Hills Developments to open The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills, signaling a...

Amend law to deal with chiefs who give out lands for galamsey – Justice Osei-Marfo

A High Court judge, Justice Lydia Osei-Marfo, is calling for an amendment to the Minerals and Mining Act to go after chiefs and farmers...

Africa remains one of the regions most targeted by cybercrime in 2023

As organisations continue to become more digitised, throughout 2023 Africa remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime. At a recent press...

Youth-led African enterprises awarded $800,000 at Conference of the Parties (COP28) for climate solutions

Eight dynamic African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each business will receive grant funding of up to $100,000. They...

Best farmer reportedly dies hours after receiving award

The winner of the Asante Akyem Mampong Municipality Best Farmer award, Kwasi Owusu Manu has reportedly passed away. Reports according to Accra-based UTV, indicate that,...

UK increases salary requirement for foreigners applying for work visas

In a bid to fulfill the Conservative Party's commitment to reducing net migration, Rishi Sunak's government, facing an imminent general election, has announced new...

UGMC seeks GH₵50m to establish Clinical Trial Unit

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) says it needs GH₵50m to establish a state-of the-art Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) to research into new...

Ghana signs US$50m Emission Reduction Payment Agreement under LEAF Coalition

The Forestry Commission, under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has signed an Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with Emergent...

Couple found dead in a bizzare state

Canadian entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner have been found dead in the Caribbean island nation of Dominica under suspicious circumstances. The bodies of Mr...

EC to conduct Assembly elections in Jasikan, Guan Districts

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the District Level Elections (DLEs) will be conducted in the Jasikan and Guan Districts of the Oti...