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Seychelles and the United Kingdom to enhance new and existing collaboration

The solidifying of new and existing cooperation was amongst the points discussed by the High Commissioner-designate, H.E. Mr. Frank Glekin, with the Minister for...

First World Health Organization (WHO) tri-regional health leadership training gets underway

In a first of its kind, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa’s Pathways to Leadership for Health Transformation Programme this week...

New motorcycles to boost immunization services for health workers across all Counties in South Sudan

UNICEF and the Government of Canada, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, handed over 80 motorcycles today to strengthen immunization systems across the...

Rotary Club of Kumasi extends support and medical aid to prisoners for rehabilitation

The Rotary Club of Kumasi has extended its benevolent efforts to the inmates of Manhyia Prisons in Kumasi. The group held free medical screening,...

Maggie Wealthy Foundation sends breast and prostate cancer education to Volta region

Maggie Wealthy Foundation, a leading charity organisation on Saturday, October 28, 2023, embarked on a journey of over 150 kilometres to a farming community...

Promoting Excellence in Healthcare: Botswana launches National Laboratory Strategic Plan

The Ministry of Health, WHO, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the National Laboratory Strategic Plan for Botswana. The Strategic...

Kenya’s 2023/24 Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) Campaign: Combating Malaria & Advancing Universal Health Coverage

The LLINs distribution campaign is a crucial part of the Ministry of Health fight against malaria and its pursuit of universal health coverage in...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) towards economic resilience: ECOWAS Small and Medium Enterprises gathering in Abuja sets new avenues and strategies for...

The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), successfully organized the ECOWAS SME Partnership Conference and Exhibition....

NSMQ 2023: Achimota School, OWASS, PRESEC’s journey in the contest’s 30-year history

The annual National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) turns 30 this year and for its pearl anniversary, three schools who are not new to...

Principal Secretary Kimtai Inaugurates Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)/Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Training Program on 60th Anniversary of Japan Kenya Collaboration

In a remarkable occasion marking the 60th anniversary of Japan-Kenya collaboration in the health sector, the 5th KEMRI/JICA Country Training Programme (TCTP) was officially...

NPP MP, NDC parliamentary candidate involved in ghastly accident [Photos]

Tolon Member of Parliament (MP) on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Habib Iddrisu, has survived a near-fatal accident. Also, the...

Western Cape Government and Hisense partner for new Tevolution Museum

On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Western Cape Government signed a Letter of Intent with Hisense South Africa for the establishment of a Tevolution...

MSGBC Conference to Feature Roadshow on Mauritanian Exploration Opportunities

Mauritania is making great strides to attract foreign investment across its untapped upstream market, introducing a 15-block offshore licensing round; strengthening geological surveying and...

MP makes strong demands over alleged military brutality at Garu

Member of Parliament (MP) for Tempane constituency, Lydia Akanvariba Adakudugu, is demanding an apology from the National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah. Additionally, she...

We can’t be blamed for last Thursday’s power outages – GNPC

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has absolved itself of blame for last Thursday’s power supply challenges. The Corporation says it had no duty to...

NDC salutes Multimedia’s Erastus Asare Donkor on GJA win

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated Multimedia’s Erastus Asare Donkor for emerging as the P.A.V Ansah Journalist of the Year at the 27th...

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales is banned from all football-related activities for three years

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee (www.FIFA.com) has banned Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF), from all football-related activities at national...

OSP issues corruption report on Charles Adu Boahen

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has closed its investigation into corruption allegations levelled against former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry,...

Mahama Ayariga condemns alleged military brutality in Garu

Bawku Central Member of Parliament (MP) Mahama Ayariga, has condemned the alleged military brutality on some residents of Garu in the Upper East Region....

Morocco, Portugal and Spain share their vision for the FIFA World Cup 2030

With the bidding process now officially launched by FIFA, the three FA Presidents met in person to confirm their interest to bid – the...

Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions

Ghana’s 2017 ban on shackling people with psychosocial disabilities – or mental health conditions – has not halted the practice, Human Rights Watch said...

Revolutionizing Ride-Hailing: inDrive Conquers 20 African Cities in 2023 with Groundbreaking Zero Commission Model

In a transformative breakthrough poised to reshape the ride-hailing sector and the gig economy across Africa, inDrive (www.inDrive.com) has made a bold advancement. The...

Odumase Krobo: One shot dead, 8 others injured in chieftaincy feud

Police in the Eastern Region are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of one person and injuries to eight others in an alleged targeted...

Corruption Watch’s Francisca Enchill wins GJA Investigative Journalist of the Year a second time

Francisca Enchill has raised the bar after emerging as the Investigative Journalist of the Year at the 2022 Ghana Journalists Awards for the second...

Uganda: Committee directs Health Ministry on Computed Tomography (CT)-scan user fees

The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has directed the Ministry of Health to harmonise its position on the user fees charged for the...

Ibrahim Mahama dredges blocked waterways in Mepe

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineers & Planners and Dzata Cement, Ibrahim Mahama, has commenced the dredging and rechanneling of stagnant water at...

Hope Floats in Magwi Following an United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Handover of a Fully-Equipped Maternity

With South Sudan’s first post-independence elections slated for next December, there is pressing need for women to fully participate in decision-making. However, years of unceasing...

Popular actor Lil Win survives ghastly accident

Popular Ghanaian actor, Kwadwo Nkansah better known as Lilwin has survived a near-fatal car crash. Lilwin, who is also the CEO of Wezzy Empire and...

Agyinasare-Nogokpo impasse: Peace Council reacts to bribery allegation

The National Peace Council (NPC) has debunked bribery allegations by the spokesperson of the Nogokpo Traditional Council, Nufialaga Mawufemor Kobla Nornyigbey, in the impasse...

Abioye Oyetunji launches foundation to equip 5,000 youth with tech skills

More than 5,000 youth on the continent are expected to benefit from a training programme to equip them with essential knowledge skills to survive...

Full list: Winners at 27th Ghana Journalists Association Awards

The 27th edition of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards came off on Sunday, October 29 at the Accra International Conference Centre.  This year's award,...

National Security Ministry reacts to alleged military brutality in Garu

The Ministry of National Security has reacted to reports of alleged brutality by personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on some residents of...

Two vehicles catch fire after head-on collision at Yapei

An accident involving two heavy-duty trucks caused traffic on the Yapei bridge on the Tamale-Kintampo highway on Saturday evening. The two vehicles collided head-on...

The Multimedia Group tops all at 27th GJA Awards

The Multimedia Group shined bright on Sunday, October 29, picking multiple awards including the overall journalist of the year at the 27th edition of the...

Woman marries adopted son 31 years her junior, sparks controversy

A 53-year-old Russian woman sparked outrage in her home republic of Tatarstan by tying the knot with a 22-year-old man whom she had raised...

Election 2024: You have a duty to practice responsible journalism – Jean Mensa to journalists

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has highlighted the critical role of journalists in the upcoming 2024 elections. According to her, it behoves...

Garu, Tempane MPs condemn military brutality in their constituencies

The Members of Parliament for Garu and Tempane constituencies, Albert Alalzuuga Akuka and Lydia Akanvariba Adakudugu, respectively, have condemned the brutal attack on their...

VRA begins disinfection and fumigation exercise in Mepe as flood waters recede   

The Volta River Authority (VRA), has initiated a major disinfection and fumigation exercise in communities affected by the flooding resulting from the Akosombo Dam...

When should you ignore an instruction from your boss?

As organisations around the world spend even more on cybersecurity tools, cybercriminals are increasingly using a simple, yet effective ways to access organisations’ data...

Canon Central & North Africa Partners with LagosPhoto Festival to Inspire and Empower Photographers

Canon Central&North Africa (https://www.Canon-CNA.com)​ is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the renowned LagosPhoto Festival, set to take place from 27th October 2023 to 30th...