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My husband was not even around when it happened – Wife of jailed Denkyira-Obuasi Assembly member speaks

Yaa Ampofowaa, the wife of the former Assembly member of Denkyira-Obuasi, has broken her silence after her husband was jailed for the death of...

19% of Ghanaian women support husbands disciplining their wives for burning food while cooking

More Ghanaian women than men believe there is nothing wrong with domestic violence in relation to men beating their wives.  This is according to the...

It’s better to learn under trees than not to be educated – Vincent Assafuah

The Member of Parliament for the Old Tafo constituency, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has defended the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, asserting that it...

African Development Bank launches historic 10.5-year inaugural USD Global Sustainable Hybrid transaction

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable) has successfully launched and priced its first Sustainable US dollar-denominated 750 million...

7 scams to watch out for in 2024

Watch out! In 2024, scammers have some new tricks up their sleeve, such as deepfake impersonation. That is why fostering a zero-trust mindset can...

NLC lashes out at teacher unions over ‘unmeritorious’ strike

The Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), Ofosu Asamoah, has criticised the ongoing strike by labour unions in the educational sector, branding...

Partner govt to exploit huge deposits of gold in Dollar Power – Lands Minister to investors

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor has called on the investor community to partner Government to establish a large-scale mining...

Euro-Africa Trade: New paradigm needed for increased investment – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says a new paradigm hinged on structural transformation must be defined to allow African economies to trade at the high end of...

Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 to Explore Power of Diversity in the Corporate Landscape

In the evolving corporate landscape, inclusivity and diversity have become key pillars via which businesses and organizations can advance in the global marketplace. The...

Radisson announces its first safari hotel in South Africa

Radisson Hotel Group (https://www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, its first Safari hotel in Africa and 11th hotel in...

Agility and Education for Employment (EFE) Partner to Deliver artificial intelligence (AI) Training in Egypt

Agility (www.Agility.com), a global leader in supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation, announced a partnership with Education for Employment (EFE) (www.EFE.org/) that will offer training...

Major Mahama case: Families of convicts appeal for reduction in sentence

The families of the 12 suspects sentenced to life imprisonment for their involvement in the killing of Major Maxwell Mahama are pleading for clemency....

Former NDC official accused of incest, abortion acquitted

In a surprising turn of events, Emmanuel Kwasi Dawood Mensah, the former Central Regional Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been...

Gov’t taking measures to reform jury system – A-G

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame has said the government is taking measures to do away with delays in criminal prosecutions. According...

Bawumia to address the nation

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, address the nation. The event will...

Major Mahama’s murder: Mother sends strong message

Veronica Bamford, the mother of the late Major Maxwell Mahama, has cautioned that no government should grant a presidential pardon to any of her...

Ghana signs MoU with UK for knowledge and technology transfer

Ghana has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the United Kingdom's (UK) Society of Motor Manufacturing and Traders’ Industry Forum and the Ministry...

Professor Einstein visits Ghana, establishes memorial institute

Professor George Einstein, the Founder of the Einstein Medical Institute in Florida, USA, and cousin of the renowned physicist Albert Einstein, arrived in Ghana...

Agenda 111: Use funds to maintain already existing hospitals – Cecilia Senoo

The Chief Executive of Hope for Future Generation, Cecilia Senoo has called on the government to prioritise the robustness of already existing health facilities...

African investigative reporters (NAIRE) solicit support to tackle kleptocrats, dictators

NAIRE says its members will continue to work as “ethical journalists who stand firm amid a barrage of fake news and paid propaganda”. The Network...

EFfia MP cuts sod for 12-unit school block

The Member of Parliament for Effia in the Western Region, Joseph Cudjoe has solemnly pledged his unwavering commitment to continue his vision to work...

Partner gov’t to exploit huge deposits of gold in dollar power – Lands Minister to investors

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the investor community to partner government to establish a large-scale mining...

2024 election: CODEO, political parties demand timetable from EC

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has asked the Electoral Commission to release the timetable for the December 2024 elections. The National Democratic Congress...

Five businessmen jailed 60 years

Five businessmen who were arrested at the Kotoka International Airport in 2019 over the importation of 2,200 grams of cocaine have been convicted and...

Check out charges as Emissions Levy takes effect from February 1

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that the Emissions Levy takes effect from Thursday, February 1, 2024. The bill passed by Parliament through the...

TEWUG declares indefinite strike

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG) has declared an indefinite strike over what they describe as lackadaisical attitude of government in addressing...

All you need to know about sexual behaviour in Ghana

https://youtu.be/n0adGSFDBHM Sex is a generally controversial topic. The situation becomes even more sensitive when discussing it in Ghana, where families traditionally avoid public conversations on...

Blow-by-blow account of how renowned herbal doctor was found dead

The circumstances surrounding the sudden death of 46-year-old Grace Boadu, a herbal doctor and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grace Gift Herbal Clinic and...

Sister Derby addresses Mahama over his stance on LGBTQ

Songstress, Sister Derby has weighed in on former President John Dramani Mahama's stance on LGBTQ in Ghana. In her view, the former President's is hiding...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile Engages Prominent Business Leaders

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has today, 31 January 2024, met with over 50 business leaders in Sandton, for an interactive session organised by the leading...

2 and half years after moving traders…Agbogbloshie land lies waste 

The 80-acre land that was reclaimed from onion sellers at Agbogbloshie in Accra has become a site for open defecation and an unauthorised dumpsite. Now...

Japan avails support for emergency cholera response in Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe through United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

The Government of Japan has announced a grant of USD 774,000 for the emergency cholera response in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe, through UNICEF. This funding...

Tunisia – From local success to global impact: Groupe International de Lingerie’s (GIL) textile journey

In the face of global competition, Tunisia is emerging as a key supplier for international textile and apparel brands. Explore GIL's successful transition to...

Same-sex marriage, sex workers contribute to HIV fast-track infections – Ghana Aids Commission

The latest demographic survey on health by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that the country is classified as one of the HIV fast-track infections...

Ghana is better than other countries – Kofi Akpaloo

The Transparency International Corruption Perception Index indicates that, there has been no progress in the Anti-Corruption Campaign in Ghana over the last four years. The...

Meet the visually impaired PhD graduate who teaches at the University of Manchester [watch]

Gerald Arhin, who is visually impaired has defied odds and is now a PhD hold and also lecturer at the University of Manchester. His story...

GHS, Interpol chase study leave defaulters

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is working with Interpol to identify and trace health workers who were granted study leave with pay to pursue...

Entrepreneurs from Benin learn digital marketing skills

A digital adventure from the north to the south of Benin TikTok, Canva, Facebook, Whatsapp Business and Google My Business hold no more secrets for...

76% of men not aware of their HIV status – GSS Report

The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed how majority of men are not aware of their...

My faith is against LGBTQ – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress's flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he opposes the promotion of LGBT activities in the country because his faith...