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Three technicians who died in reservoir may have been misled – NaDMO

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NaDMO) says three persons who died in a fuel tank at Effiduase might have been misled about the exact...

Review metering system – John Jinapor tells ECG

The ranking member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, John Jinapor, has called for the Electricity Company Ghana (ECG) to review its processes in acquiring meters....

University of Ghana to sack students with CGPA below 1.00

The management of the University of Ghana (UG) has announced the withdrawal of some continuing undergraduate students who have a cumulative grade point average...

National Service Scheme to be upgraded into an Authority – Akufo-Addo

The government is taking steps to upgrade the National Service Scheme (NSS) into an Authority, President Akufo-Addo has disclosed. He said a draft policy...

OSP charges Cecilia Dapaah for failure to declare her income and property

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged the embattled former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah for failing to declare her income and property....

Theresa Kufuor to get state burial as family announces funeral arrangements

President Akufo-Addo says the government has decided to honour the late Theresa Aba Kufuor with a state funeral, which will take place on Thursday,...

Cecilia Dapaah files injunction application against OSP

Embattled former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has filed an injunction application against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for prosecuting her until...

GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star 2023 centre world’s attention on booming Artificial intelligence (AI) economy

Dubai will unleash a new era of global AI dominance next week, as the UAE hosts the world’s largest tech and start-up show, converging...

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Launches the Catalyzing Resilience in Emergencies Fund for Mental Health Awareness and Improved Access to Care

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) partnered with Pinterest to create the Catalyzing Resilience in Emergencies (CaRE) Fund, a pioneering mental health initiative. With Pinterest...

‘Galamsey’ report: Prof. Frimpong Boateng must have the final say – Attorney General told

Member of the Anti-Corruption Coalition, Edem Senanu, says the investigation into claims by former Minister for Science and Environment, Professor Frimpong Boateng, cannot be...

Optimizing mental health care in prayer camps in Côte d’Ivoire

 In Côte d’Ivoire, popular beliefs associate mental illness with paranormal phenomena or spiritual manifestations. Prayer camps set up by pastors offer care to mentally...

Lady who went viral after #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest sacked by employers [Video]

Nasiba Bawa went viral after an interview with JoyNews' Maxwell Agbagba at the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest three weeks ago. She spoke passionately about Ghana’s ineffective healthcare...

KSTS students threaten demo over lack of furniture

Students of Kumasi Senior High Technical School (KSTS) at Patase in the Ashanti region have given the Ministry of Education a two-week ultimatum to...

Inaugural Africa Energy Expo set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda: Launching a new era of energy in Africa

Informa Markets (www.InformaMarkets.com), a leading global exhibition and conference organiser, today announced the launch of the first-ever Africa Energy Expo, set to take place...

NMC takes bold step against media attacks

The National Media Commission (NMC) is calling on the Police for update on the prosecution of all assault cases involving journalists and media houses....

Over 900 Ghana School of Law students pass 2023 exams

The leadership of the 2023 batch of students of the Ghana School of Law has expressed satisfaction with the pass rate for this year’s...

Teshie gang leader in police grips for murder

Adayoro Patrick Tettey, the leader of the 50 Cent Gangster Group at Teshie in Accra has been arrested for allegedly shooting a former member...

Leaked tape probe: Atta Akyea bars POMAB from supporting IGP

Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee investigating the leaked audio concerning a plot to remove the Inspector General of Police, Samuel Atta Akyea, took a...

Women now prefer anal sex – AIDS Commission

Director General of Ghana Aids Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene has revealed that, majority of Ghanaian women prefer anal sex. Contrary to claims that, it is...

Property rate portal accrues GH¢20 million in 3 months

The new property rate collection platform, Myassembly.gov.gh, has accrued over GH¢20 million in three months of operation. The amount was paid through voluntary compliance within...

Frimpong-Boateng’s galamsey report empty – Attorney General to CID

The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has said former Environment Minister Prof. Frimpong-Boateng's report on illegal mining activities in the country...

South Africa: Woman, Youth and Persons with Disabilities commemorates World Mental Health Day

DWYPD joins the world in commemorating World Mental Health Day tomorrow. October is Mental Health Awareness Month with World Mental Health Day commemorated on the 10th October...

Teacher’s mental health support gives pupil new reason to hope

When Cynthia Adjei* had an episode of an acute mental health condition in her junior high school in 2021, she was greeted with derision....

India’s rice fortification journey inspires Nigerian delegation

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) facilitated a crucial learning visit for a high-level Nigerian delegation to India. India’s rice fortification journey inspired...

World Health Organization (WHO) works to strengthen mental health services in Libya in the aftermath of Storm Daniel

Following the devastation wrought by Storm Daniel, hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Libya are mourning the loss of loved ones, homes, possessions...

Tackling high risk of mental health disorders among survivors of Appiatse tragedy

A tragic explosion that levelled the entire village of Appiatse in Ghana’s Western region in January 2022, taking the life of Grace Essien’s* husband,...

Young Seychellois windsurfer wins silver at Alacati Windfest PWA Youth and Junior Slalom World Cup in Turkey

President Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a message of congratulations for Seychellois windsurfer from Praslin, Jules Kandasamy following his participation at Alacati Windfest PWA Youth...

Adom Brands of Multimedia Group commiserate with Former Prez Kufuor [Photos]

The Adom Brands of Multimedia Group Limited (MGL) commiserated with former President John Agyekum Kufuor on Monday at his Peduase residence. On behalf of...

One arrested over killing of Walewale Government Hospital staff

Police in Walewale have confirmed the arrest of one person in connection with the killing of a staff member at the Walewale Government Hospital...

Three technicians drown in fuel reservoir at Koforidua; The Inside Story

Deputy Director for the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) for New Juaben North, Daniel Twumasi Kankam, has narrated the circumstances that led to the...

Expanding and improving mental health care services in Ghana

Diana Adom*, 54, was diagnosed with schizophrenia eight years ago, a mental health condition that devastated her life before she finally got the care...

Checking in, to Checkout: Five Black Friday Tips

Black Friday is quite possibly the most drama-filled time of the year, in-store that is. There was the woman who used her pants as...

Corruption highest priority for citizens  — Survey 

Corruption at a national level ranks highest as a priority for many citizens in the country, the latest report of the “Open Society Barometer”,...

CORRECTION: American Tower Corporation (ATC) Africa Decreases Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Per Tower by 21%

American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) (www.AmericanTower.com) released its 2022 sustainability report outlining the Company's sustainability strategy with a comprehensive overview of the progress made...

HIV time bomb: Shocking epidemic among men who sleep with men in Ghana

Ghana faces an alarming crisis as data from the 2022 HIV Fact- Sheet uncovers a devastating reality - a ticking time bomb of HIV...

Plot to oust IGP: Atta Akyea is biased – Dampare’s lawyer

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo-Dampare's lawyer has fingered Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of Parliament’s ad-hoc committee probing the controversial tape...

Liquid Intelligent Technologies introduces Tanzania’s second Azure Stack, further accelerating the local digital transformation

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) (https://www.Liquid.Tech/), a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has partnered with wingu.africa a pioneer provider of carrier-neutral data...

Gaza Strip conflict: Ghanaians in Israel not ready to return home

Some Ghanaians living in Israel say they are not ready to return home even as the country’s war with Palestine takes a full-blown turn. Seth...

Aggrieved Gold Coast Fund customers to picket at Finance Ministry today

Aggrieved customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management will picket at the premises of the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, October 10, 2023,...

Leaked tape: I’ll be vindicated after parliamentary probe – COP Mensah

COP retired Alex George Mensah, one of the key witnesses in the alleged plot to oust the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George...